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jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 06:26 PM

Anyone else have this problem? I'll spend 2hours cleaning my 14 1LE only to take it for short drive and next thing I know it's covered in dust /road grime! Not sure if its the tires or exhaust or both! Would a California duster be the easiest way to wipe dust off?

MYDLIFECRISIS · 06-13-2014, 06:37 PM

All Camaros get that way after a few miles of driving. Shows up more on certain colors. Mine's CFM, and right after a nice wash, the ass end is dirty after a short ride. A California duster is good on dust, but be careful on the areas that collect the road dust...wouldn't want to scratch any paint.

jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by MYDLIFECRISIS

All Camaros get that way after a few miles of driving. Shows up more on certain colors. Mine's CFM, and right after a nice wash, the ass end is dirty after a short ride. A California duster is good on dust, but be careful on the areas that collect the road dust...wouldn't want to scratch any paint.

Thanks , my car is red rock metallic

MYDLIFECRISIS · 06-13-2014, 07:23 PM

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Thanks , my car is red rock metallic

You're welcome! RRM is another color that shows the dirt quick. Beautiful cars, but tough to keep looking clean.

ilir14 · 06-13-2014, 07:25 PM

i have 2014 1le and i instal rock guards and still does that

jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 07:30 PM

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i have 2014 1le and i instal rock guards and still does that

Glad to see I'm not the only one, I was starting to think maybe it was my Adams quick detailer causing the dust to collect.

Gary24 · 06-13-2014, 07:45 PM

Mine does it also. It's black and collects dust just sitting in the garage.

MLAZ1990 · 06-13-2014, 07:48 PM

I own a black car, so I clean it and then blink and it filthy again!

jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 07:57 PM

I just need a bubble to put her in

Bad@ssCamaro · 06-13-2014, 08:11 PM

You guys need to stop rubbing it so much, it creates static electricity and attracts dust...

jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

You guys need to stop rubbing it so much, it creates static electricity and attracts dust...

And I thought rubbing it caused blisters!

14pilot · 06-13-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bad@ssCamaro

You guys need to stop rubbing it so much, it creates static electricity and attracts dust...

Cars build up static as we drive them. The high silica content in summer tires makes it even worse.
Tires aren't pure rubber so they conduct and as they spin, static charges spread across all the metal in the car. This attracts and holds dust to the body panels.

Simple solution is to go to Amazon and buy an inexpensive anti-static strap made for cars/trucks. The strap constantly discharges the static to the ground. Dust is no longer attracted and held against the body panels.

jwmarler48 · 06-13-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 14pilot

Cars build up static as we drive them. The high silica content in summer tires makes it even worse.
Tires aren't pure rubber so they conduct and as they spin, static charges spread across all the metal in the car. This attracts and holds dust to the body panels.

Simple solution is to go to Amazon and buy an inexpensive anti-static strap made for cars/trucks. The strap constantly discharges the static to the ground. Dust is no longer attracted and held against the body panels.

Thanks, I'll need to look into that

14pilot · 06-13-2014, 09:14 PM

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Thanks, I'll need to look into that

I've been running one on my lifted Silverado for years. It's dark blue and shows dust bad. Once I bolted on the strap, it cut dust build up significantly.

06-13-2014, 06:26 PM	#1
jwmarler48 Drives: 2014 camaro 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2014 Location: florida Posts: 209 View My Garage	always so dusty Anyone else have this problem? I'll spend 2hours cleaning my 14 1LE only to take it for short drive and next thing I know it's covered in dust /road grime! Not sure if its the tires or exhaust or both! Would a California duster be the easiest way to wipe dust off?

06-13-2014, 06:37 PM	#2
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	All Camaros get that way after a few miles of driving. Shows up more on certain colors. Mine's CFM, and right after a nice wash, the ass end is dirty after a short ride. A California duster is good on dust, but be careful on the areas that collect the road dust...wouldn't want to scratch any paint. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition

06-13-2014, 07:48 PM	#8
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	I own a black car, so I clean it and then blink and it filthy again! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

06-13-2014, 08:11 PM	#10
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	You guys need to stop rubbing it so much, it creates static electricity and attracts dust... __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

06-13-2014, 07:25 PM	#5
ilir14 Drives: Camaro ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 470	i have 2014 1le and i instal rock guards and still does that

06-13-2014, 07:45 PM	#7
Gary24 Drives: 2014 Camaro 1SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 246	Mine does it also. It's black and collects dust just sitting in the garage.

06-13-2014, 07:57 PM	#9
jwmarler48 Drives: 2014 camaro 1LE RRM Join Date: May 2014 Location: florida Posts: 209 View My Garage	I just need a bubble to put her in