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MB2010CC · 07-19-2009, 10:17 AM

What do you guys like to do for the dust that gathers in between washes? I heard that the California Car Duster leaves scratches so what are the other options. Thanks.

patriotpa · 07-19-2009, 11:27 AM

Dragging abrasive dust/grit across your paint can scratch it. no matter how lightly you do it. If it's dusty, I wash it.

LSP2010 · 07-19-2009, 11:35 AM

i have a black 2SS everytime i wash it
the next day it looks like it havent been wash
it gets on my nerves but i still love her

SSOOCH · 07-19-2009, 11:53 AM

California Car Duster's work great. When I saw a guy wiping down his Enzo with one at a Car Show...that's good enough for me. Or you could just move to outer space where there is no dust....

MB2010CC · 07-19-2009, 01:39 PM

Haha If I moved to outer space then nobody would see me driving me new car! So that option is out. Guess ill be washing her a lot then. Thanks again.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 07-19-2009, 01:44 PM

I've used the California duster for years!! It works great. Just be sure to shake it out before use just in case something is caught in it. After I use it I hit it with some
Zaino Z6 and she's looking amazing!!!!!

BrianGriffin78 · 07-19-2009, 10:03 PM

Before you polish your car with any kind of detailer spray at least rinse it first and then while the car is drying apply detailer spray. You will get a shiney dust free finish. I also recommend a California Duster for a quick fix. But it won't get out smudge marks and dirt and grit though.

SleepWarz · 07-20-2009, 02:00 AM

Compressed air imo. Our cars out here get covered in pollen. Just covered, starts turning the black newyorker yellow green.

*TAG UR IT* · 07-20-2009, 02:09 AM

Just wipe it down with a microfiber towel after spraying it down with a little detail spray. That's the best way to keep it clean. That California duster picks up dust and simply spreads it out over the rest of your car. I know...I have two. The fist one got too dirty too quickly...I bought a larger one....just picks it up and tosses it all over. Spray works the best w/ micro.

MrGazinya · 07-20-2009, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BackinBlackSS/RS

I've used the California duster for years!! It works great. Just be sure to shake it out before use just in case something is caught in it. After I use it I hit it with some
Zaino Z6 and she's looking amazing!!!!!

+1

RobertHarriSS · 07-20-2009, 06:50 AM

You guys might laugh at this, but I have used a swiffer 360. It's supper soft and attracts dust. Just get a new pad, fluff it up and gently glide it across the surface of your paint. Better than a California duster because you use a new clean pad every time.

TheNetGarage · 07-20-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobertHarriSS

You guys might laugh at this, but I have used a swiffer 360. It's supper soft and attracts dust. Just get a new pad, fluff it up and gently glide it across the surface of your paint. Better than a California duster because you use a new clean pad every time.

Good Idea, for those who have no access to compressed air. I use compressed air, and then a microfiber with detail spray!

Bbrock25 · 07-20-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Just wipe it down with a microfiber towel after spraying it down with a little detail spray. That's the best way to keep it clean. That California duster picks up dust and simply spreads it out over the rest of your car. I know...I have two. The fist one got too dirty too quickly...I bought a larger one....just picks it up and tosses it all over. Spray works the best w/ micro.

And it doesn't scratch anything? I'd think it would, but I've never tried it for that reason lol.

Moose · 07-20-2009, 09:57 AM

I bought my first Cal. Duster a month ago, and used it once. It seems to work OK for me.

When I attend car shows, I prefer a good quality, soft cotton, detailing towel and some Zaino Z6.

The SS is washed prior to the show, so the only dust is what is accumulated in driving to the show.

Be careful when using detailing sprays as, if the car is too dirty, you can actually do more harm than good.

07-19-2009, 10:17 AM	#1
MB2010CC Back in Black Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 172	Dust. What do you guys like to do for the dust that gathers in between washes? I heard that the California Car Duster leaves scratches so what are the other options. Thanks. __________________ Currently Drives: Purple 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Nicknamed The Purple People Eater NOT ANYMORE!!!(Which is exactly why I am getting a 2010 Chevy Camaro )

07-19-2009, 11:35 AM	#3
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07-19-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	California Car Duster's work great. When I saw a guy wiping down his Enzo with one at a Car Show...that's good enough for me. Or you could just move to outer space where there is no dust.... __________________

07-19-2009, 01:39 PM	#5
MB2010CC Back in Black Drives: 2010 Black 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 172	Haha If I moved to outer space then nobody would see me driving me new car! So that option is out. Guess ill be washing her a lot then. Thanks again. __________________ Currently Drives: Purple 1996 Chevrolet Beretta. Nicknamed The Purple People Eater NOT ANYMORE!!!(Which is exactly why I am getting a 2010 Chevy Camaro )

07-19-2009, 10:03 PM	#7
BrianGriffin78 Drives: 2009 GMC Yukon Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 920	Before you polish your car with any kind of detailer spray at least rinse it first and then while the car is drying apply detailer spray. You will get a shiney dust free finish. I also recommend a California Duster for a quick fix. But it won't get out smudge marks and dirt and grit though. __________________

07-19-2009, 11:27 AM	#2
patriotpa Account Suspended Drives: 02 Silverado, 09 Vue, 10 1SS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tired of apologizing when we should be kickin' butt! Posts: 1,966 View My Garage	Dragging abrasive dust/grit across your paint can scratch it. no matter how lightly you do it. If it's dusty, I wash it.

07-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
BackinBlackSS/RS Go Blue!!!!! Drives: 2012 Cruze LT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 23,290	I've used the California duster for years!! It works great. Just be sure to shake it out before use just in case something is caught in it. After I use it I hit it with some Zaino Z6 and she's looking amazing!!!!!

07-20-2009, 02:00 AM	#8
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	Compressed air imo. Our cars out here get covered in pollen. Just covered, starts turning the black newyorker yellow green.

07-20-2009, 02:09 AM	#9
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Just wipe it down with a microfiber towel after spraying it down with a little detail spray. That's the best way to keep it clean. That California duster picks up dust and simply spreads it out over the rest of your car. I know...I have two. The fist one got too dirty too quickly...I bought a larger one....just picks it up and tosses it all over. Spray works the best w/ micro.

07-20-2009, 06:50 AM	#11
RobertHarriSS Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 382	You guys might laugh at this, but I have used a swiffer 360. It's supper soft and attracts dust. Just get a new pad, fluff it up and gently glide it across the surface of your paint. Better than a California duster because you use a new clean pad every time.

07-20-2009, 09:57 AM	#14
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	I bought my first Cal. Duster a month ago, and used it once. It seems to work OK for me. When I attend car shows, I prefer a good quality, soft cotton, detailing towel and some Zaino Z6. The SS is washed prior to the show, so the only dust is what is accumulated in driving to the show. Be careful when using detailing sprays as, if the car is too dirty, you can actually do more harm than good.

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