california duster

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What's the deal with these?I have a friend that swears by them.Seems like it would increase small scratches.Any input appreciated

[ClearlyCoated]

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The California Car Duster! A popular topic of discussion.

[J. A. Michaels]

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I have found with the proper technique they are a valuable tool in ones arsenal.

Never had a problem with them inducing scratches in my paint.

[Mikejl]

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Those of you that use the Duster all the time, how do you clean them?

I bought a Cal Duster right after I bought my black Camry. When it started looking like it had collected too much dirt I decide to wash it. Big mistake. I ended up having to throw it away.

Mike

[dpardo]

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Those of you that use the Duster all the time, how do you clean them?

I bought a Cal Duster right after I bought my black Camry. When it started looking like it had collected too much dirt I decide to wash it. Big mistake. I ended up having to throw it away.

Mike

I never "clean" my dusters.

Simply shaking them after use is sufficient to maintain it, according to the instructions.

I once accidentally dropped a duster during use. It landed on the street and may have picked up some debris so I just threw it away.

As long as you use it for a day's worth of dust (light dust), it shouldn't need to be washed.

[TKDDAD]

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3 years and still going strong !!!..never washed....shaken, not washed

[Tuck91]

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I havent ever used one, was too afraid it would scratch or swirl.

[RDVT4ME]

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Technique is everything with the duster.....just glide it accross the paint.....no downward pressure at all.

[Alex C.]

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I've been using the big Cal Duster daily on my black truck and so far so good. I use no pressure when gliding it across the paint. I figure if the duster can't get it with a light pass it's too dirty to be dry dusted.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Most of the manufacturers claim never wash the dusters. The dirtier they are the better. But if you drop one, toss it.

[mrlunecy]

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now that I detailed my car, I'm ultra paranoid about letting anything touch the paint. but like guys are saying, technique is everything; not only do you NEVER apply downward pressure, I don't even let the duster rest on horizontal surfaces. I hover it over the paint and sweep it back and forth. it works best when you got some healthy layers of wax on the finish. stuff sweeps right off, no micro marring, or anything! forget about using it in the hot sun, though.

[SVT Lightning]

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now that I detailed my car, I'm ultra paranoid about letting anything touch the paint. but like guys are saying, technique is everything; not only do you NEVER apply downward pressure, I don't even let the duster rest on horizontal surfaces. I hover it over the paint and sweep it back and forth. it works best when you got some healthy layers of wax on the finish. stuff sweeps right off, no micro marring, or anything! forget about using it in the hot sun, though.

Excellant advice! I have washed my duster.....it just looked TOO dirty. I washed it in cold water and air dryed it. It still works great!

[MrCLRider]

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I use one EVERY day on my cars, and have had no problems what so ever!

[Andrew C.]

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Glide it lightly across the paint, never wash it, just shake it out, use it every day and you will be amazed how much cleaner your car stays!

[cnfowler]

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I used one for years and loved it. The California Duster has treated fibers. I certainly wouldn't wash it.

Colin