04-25-2012, 11:57 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2011 Synergy green M6 Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Denver CO
Posts: 54
|
parking garage dust
Hey guys so i just moved into an apt in downtown denver with an underground parking garage about 2 months ago. After getting back from a week vacay the car is absolutely filthy with a thick layer of nasty dust. Its synergy green so it really shows. Other than a car cover whats the best route to keeping my baby protected from scratching and dulling of the paint.
|
04-25-2012, 03:06 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 939
|
Yes, it will be your best bet if you continue to park there or find another area that is open ( not underground ). The dust is not good for your car and not good for anybody to breath.
|
04-26-2012, 10:24 PM | #3 |
Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 3,483
|
As far as a car cover, that would cause more harm than good if you are constantly putting it on and taking it off. I wouldn't think about putting a cover on my car unless it was garaged 24/7 when not being driven. Your best bet would to be to try and find a cheap garaging unit close to your apartment. OR you can buy a California Duster. Junkman has a video showing the proper way to use it. OR Adam's selling a product called Waterless Wash that works wonders and is safe for something like you are talking about. Other than those options all I can say is to give it a bath a few times a week.
|
04-27-2012, 03:32 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 939
|
Like I said, cover the car or move it to another location, because of the cement and dirt from the garage will screw with your paint. I would rather take care of a few minor swirls or light scratches then seeing my paint in do time get ruin.
|
04-27-2012, 03:33 PM | #5 |
750HP of Twisted Reaper!
Drives: Blk 2SS/Blk Carb Fibr NS-1 stripes Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Northern VA & NC
Posts: 2,244
|
One word, COVER!
__________________
Fear the LMR Twisted Reaper Brotherhood!
|
04-27-2012, 03:41 PM | #6 |
Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Lexington, SC
Posts: 3,483
|
You guys don't realize how much damage to you paint a car cover can do....@Angelo, you will be taking care of scratches/swirls constantly if you were to put on/remove a car cover every day.OP I recommend not going with a car cover. It is your choice, but I'm sure others will chime in. A California Duster, Adam's Waterless Wash or even some other product from another company will do better than a car cover.
|
04-27-2012, 03:53 PM | #7 |
Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 939
|
I do know, but in the situation the OP is in I recommend it with a great cover from CoverCraft. If he was just parking outside then no to a cover.
|
04-27-2012, 07:33 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2012 2ss ahen grey Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 390
|
DO NOT GET A CAR COVER!!! SWIRL CITY
|
04-28-2012, 09:49 AM | #9 |
|
Just keep a good wax on it and get yourself a California Duster
__________________
Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness
|
04-28-2012, 12:47 PM | #10 | |
Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL
Posts: 1,161
|
I personally would not recommend a califorina duster for your situation. They are effective at removing dust and leaving the paint clean but you greatly increase your risk of creating swirl marks. Cali Dusters are yarn that has been treated with parrifin wax, so you are dry wiping the dust against the paint.
A good option would be to team up a waterless wash product with some plush microfiber towels. Waterless Washes are similar to a quick detailer but their job is provide an increased level of lubricity to safely remove moderate dirt, grit, and grime. Light dust will provide no problem. Of the Waterless Wash products on the market, BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond Waterless Wash stands as a product that is really designed for the enthusiast, the guy who cares about maintaining a swirl free, high-gloss finish. The secret of Wet Diamond Waterless Wash is that it uses the same polymers in as BLACKFIRE paint sealants. Everytime you mist Wet Diamond Waterless Wash onto the paint, thousands of Wet Diamond Polymers go to work. Some adhere to the grit and grime, others adhere to the paint, creating the barrier needed to avoid micro-scratching. As you lightly buff the finish with Wet Diamond Waterless Wash, the polymers on the paint begin to cure, adding a small layer of shine and protection to the paint. Here is an excerpt from an article I wrote: Quote:
|
|
04-28-2012, 06:10 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa Bay
Posts: 939
|
Why I recommend a cover, because of the cement dust and other junk will attack a car's finish. These tiny particles can cause severe damage to your vehicle when it gets wet ( Rain ) when your driving home or from a storm if your parking near a opening. I would try to protect the car first and then take of any minor swirls you might get from a quality car cover to protect your finish.
|
04-29-2012, 02:45 AM | #12 | |||||
"Detailing Devil Dog"
Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 2,730
|
Quote:
I only recommend that you use a cover immediately after you wash the car. If the car has been driven or has set around without a cover for a day, it is now dirty and you never cover a dirty car.
__________________
"Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."
|
|||||
04-30-2012, 08:26 AM | #13 | |
Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL
Posts: 1,161
|
Quote:
From a logical standpoint, its easy to make a comparison. A Cali Duster is yarn covered in wax what must be dry wiped across the paint. A waterless wash product uses microfiber (soften than yarn) and a product engineered to provide lubricity to avoid dry wiping. I'm sure a California Duster could be used on harder paint finishes (maybe a Corvette or Camaro) and if used carefully no inflict any damage (provided the paint wasn't too dirty to begin with). Waterless Wash products (particulary modern ones that benefit from the latest in surfacant and polymer technologies) can be used to wash moderately dirty paint. Again, no right or wrong answers here, just facts and opinions. |
|
04-30-2012, 08:37 AM | #14 |
|
I just knew "The Junkman" would get in on this one!
__________________
Ordered 6/19/09 Black on Black 2 SS Delivery 10/14/09! Added CAI, Heritage Grill, DRL Plug and Play Harness
|
|
|
|
|