Dust magnet?

[philming]

Hi there. So I detailed my car. Nxt Tech wax as a finish, UQDed the car a few times, and UQWed it at some point as well.
Is it just me or did my car transform into a dust magnet?
Wherever it's parked, I seem to be collecting dust all over it MUCH more than any other car parked next to it.
Is there anything I can do about it? I guess it MUST be product related.
So all's real cool if my car repels water, but if it attracts dust instead...
I guess a quick swipe with a MF would get it all off but still...

[mike_svt]

Re: Dust magnet?

I think it's more of the quick swipes w/ the MF causing the problem. I tend to believe that MFs cause static electricity to build up on the surface of the vehicle, thereby attracting (and holding) dust/pollen/other air born particulates. This issue certainly seems to be magnified when the air is dry. I think a slower swipe w/ a QD helps reduce this issue.

[Ganesa]

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I think all cars attracts dust..
there's an old thread I used to read before asking again:

Can wax attract dust?
read post 3+4 :]

btw, has your DA arrived ?

[philming]

Re: Dust magnet?

No, I haven't ordered it yet. Waiting for next pay :-/
As far as dust is concerned, the difference between my detailed car and the other ones is really heavy... I'll do some shoots when I get a chance to show the difference.

[Murr1525]

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I have noticed that when I applying an interior protectant on my car, I can get a static charge sometimes. Seems to go away if I am touching the metal frame as I go.

Maybe it is related.

[dvtldav]

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I wonder if a swirl free car just shows dust more than one that isn't swirl free shiny?

[supej]

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I've had the same problem no matter what wax I use. Next time I wax I think I'll hook up a ground wire to the frame and connect it to a rod in the ground and see if it doesn't dissapate some of the static charge. Sounds dumb but maybe worth a try.

[starchland]

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Its funny you mention that. I just recently waxed my black honda, and after going over some dirt roads that were quite dusty, I could see exactly where I had waxed and where I had missed. The waxed areas surprisingly had picked up quite a more noticeable amount of dust compared to the unwaxed parts. What is the cause of this? Is this an illusion of the shinier waxed parts reflecting more of the dust?

Used Meguiars carnauba

[bmdack]

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I often drape a log chain over the axel to act as a bonding wire to ground the car while doing any rubbing on the body. I am a believer that this helps reduce the static and dust atraction on the car.

[OBSSEST]

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Not to be rude, but is this for real? Do you guys think that there is really enough of a static charge after rubbing micofiber on your paint to attract MORE dust?

Tell you what, after my next wash, I'm going to UQD half the hood and park in the garage overnight (when the dust gremlins come out) to see if the product makes a difference. Or will wiping any part of the hood transfer the static to the rest because it is the same panel?

Maybe I need a painted black piece of metal separate from the car to conduct this test.

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Dust magnet?

I often drape a log chain over the axel to act as a bonding wire to ground the car while doing any rubbing on the body. I am a believer that this helps reduce the static and dust atraction on the car.

Good Tip

It also helps to lightly wet the floor down and put a dryer sheet in each pocket.

[AndrewR/T]

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Dust is the least of my worries. Keep a California duster near by. (If used correctly they work great) Doesn't take but 30 seconds to dust off a car before you take it for a drive.

[William_F]

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I'm with Andrew on this. I keep a duster, bottle of QD & MF in the trunk and every morning before work, I pull them out and go over the car. Where we live, there a lot of trees around our building, so there is almost always a fine layer of pollen dust.

The neighbors look at me like I'm nuts, but since I've been using Meg's products and the duster daily, my cars are the best kept in the building.

[bmdack]

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Don't be scared to try something this simple for better results. What's the harm?

[xantonin]

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A surface without any bonded contaminates is more likely to attract dust and other airborne particles than an already contaminated surface.

It's the osmosis, I think that's the right word.