Dust!

[Paul Songas]

What's the best way to remove dust????

My truck is clean, and was waxed over the weekend. I want to keep the dust scratches to a minumum.

It's black so the dust shows pretty bad.

Any ideas???

Thanks,
Paul

[Eddie6th]

Re: Dust!

Happens all the time.

You just have to wash it often,to keep it clean.

[Ganesa]

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maybe an effective way would be wash the car.
but a fast but risky way would be using the UQD - depending on the type of dust that has landed on your car :]

[Paul Songas]

Re: Dust!

I thought of washing it.... but, it's not really dirty.. It's just a little dusty, espically on the rear gate. Oh well

[Zuke]

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what about the cali duster?

[Megafast13]

Re: Dust!

Great Question, the best option is to use a supreme shine microfiber towel and some Ultimate Quik Detailer.

Don't use California Dusters. They can cause swirls unless you are very good at using one.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Here is another vote for the the uqd. You could use any of the qd products as long as it is light dust. When in doubt if it is light dust or not. Be safe and wash the truck.

[RGP]

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My car is brand new and sits in the garage for weeks on end. Dust is a constant problem

I "dust" my vehicle about every other day. I have clear lights in my garage and am constantly monitoring the possibilities of any scratching, swirling, etc. I see absolutely none.

I've shown classic cars for years, and believe me when I say I'm a guy who must keep his car totally 100% perfect. This car is more of a toy and is not a daily driver.

I use 135 Synthetic Spray Detailer at least once a week, but I always dust beforehand just to make absolutely certain that no abrasive particles are present before applying the detailer.

135 and the other sundry detailers are fantastic products. I, however, don't for one minute buy the idea that a liquid of any sort can "encapsulate" and harmlessly remove particulates from any finish without a high probability of scratching. It's just plain physics. You can't apply even light to medium pressure while quick detailing and be rubbing around scratch producing particles without deteriorating your finish. Just doesn't work. That's how plain ol' sandpaper works; rubbing a surface and imparting scratches.

So aaaanyway, I say remove the potentially damaging particulates before using your detailer of choice.

If you're not familiar with the Original California Car Duster, here's a link to the better duster. It has a wooden handle that applies just enough weight by itself to safely remove dust without any pressure being applied whatsoever. We all have different methods and preferences, but I'd at least be open to considering it. http://www.californiacardusters.com/...carduster.html

[RGP]

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Here's a paste of a letter earlier today to, and from California Duster Corporate. Theirs here, and my original at the bottom...

Hi Bob,


The wood handled duster does indeed have thicker individual strands and more of them...
the older dusters were heavier than the ones produced today... but still, today's wood
handled dusters strands are individually probably twice as thick as the plastic handled
duster. The plastic handle is the economy version... wood handle is for the enthusiast
like yourself.


Pick it up here: http://www.californiacardusters.com/...carduster.html
We are in Florida so you will get it very fast.


Best Regards,
Eric


At 02:02 PM 7/7/2009, you wrote:

Dear sir or madam,

I've owned the wooden handled duster for years and it's totally fabulous. My neighbor inherited one with the Poly handle and gave it to me. I see that the Poly handled version has a much thinner strand than my wooden handled version.

If I order another wooden handled duster, the one that looks like a toothbrush, will I be able to once again get the much thicker weaved strands?

Thank you in advance for your valuable time and assistance:

Robert G. Patterson
Orlando Fl.

[Maserati Mario]

Re: Dust!

California Duster

[Eddie6th]

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With light dust,I've used a detailer and MF,but I still prefer washing.I don't have the duster,but it's well liked here.

[Calais]

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+another for the California Duster. I have a wooden handle one and I still don't allow it to rest with all its weight on my car. I sort of whisk it on the surface in long, sweeping, straight movements. I haven't noticed any scratching from this technique. California Dusters do not cause scratching if used properly. Even some of the most absolutely obsessed show car owners I know use one and even bring it with them to the shows for last minute touch ups. I keep mine in my trunk for all kinds of impromptu dust-offs and always use it before using a QD to minimize swirls and scratching.

[G_S_DB]

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My black Suburban has the same problem, the rear tailgate is a dust magnet. I use the wood handled Cali duster and have been happy with the results. If my cars are washed and otherwise clean, I dust them both before I come in the house from work.