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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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So for those that are accustomed to the brutal months of winter with no opportunities to ride until spring...

Any issues/problems with detailing a bike when it's garaged and the temps are ~ below 35 degrees? None of the stuff I have says not to use it in cold temps.

I figure it ought to look good when I'm able to get back on the road.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Is it that cold in Houston? I am not aware of any problems cleaning or using any cleaning product in cold weather.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Yes it is that cold in Texas right now! Calling for 1" to 4" of sleet tonight but thankfully it should be back in the upper 50 to low 60 later in the week.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 04:58 PM
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It's cold in Houston (trust me I check the weather there and sigh a lot...lol), but I'm not there anymore. Moved to Iowa for awhile and it IS that cold here. 20's/30's this week...
 
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Yes it is that cold in Texas right now! Calling for 1" to 4" of sleet tonight but thankfully it should be back in the upper 50 to low 60 later in the week.
I just saw the weather and it looks like this will be a non-event for DFW. Maybe a little sleet tonight after midnight but not much accumulation except on the roads to screw up rush hour tomorrow morning.

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It's cold in Houston (trust me I check the weather there and sigh a lot...lol), but I'm not there anymore. Moved to Iowa for awhile and it IS that cold here. 20's/30's this week...
Yes it is cold up there....
 
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30s tonight here...

problem with being this close to the coast is moisture.. makes it miserable.
 
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just use some gloves lol
 
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Some polishes and waxes work in cold, others don't work as well.
 
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