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I live out in the country with a 3/4 mile gravel driveway. As slow as I can drive, my black corvette gets really dusty. I was using a "Califorinia Duster", then using Mequiars Final Inspection #34 to detail it rather than washing the car every time I take it out. At a recent national car show, I was advised not to use the dusty in that it puts fine scratches in the process of removing the dust. Should I just use the Final Inspection, or wash the car each time in order not to scratch the finish. Thanks.
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California Dusters are good for light dust. It also depends on how you use it. Do not apply any pressure at all. Just told it up so the tips touch the paint and just wipe in one direction. If there's a good amount of dust, it's good to just give it a wash to remove the larger particles which could scratch the paint. Rise off the dust first, don't rub it in. -
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I've used a microfiber duster for years without any problems. I knock the bulk of the dust off with the duster, then go over the car with a quick detailer. IMO, this is better than going at it with just the quick detailer.
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If used properly, light pressure, not to dusty. I do not see a problem with using the duster. But remember when in doubt is it to much dust. Be safe and wash the vette.quality creates its own demandComment
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Light pressure = just the weight of the duster?Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
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No, you want to go even lighter than that. If the OP, after driving the length of his driveway, removes all the dust using only the duster, he's using too much pressure. You want just the ends (but not so extreme as to just use the tips!) of the strings/threads/fingers/whatever to lightly touch the paint. You should still have some dust left behind, but use of LT or another mist & wipe product with a microfiber or two should then do the trick.Originally posted by Jossy92 View PostMichael Stoops
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Thank you.Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
by John Wooden
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I have used a California Duster since I bought my car. The only way you will induce swirling into the paint is if you do not use it correctly. That is, only let the strings of the duster sit on the surface. That's all that needs to touch the paint. Basically, let the duster sit on the paint, and lift it up just a bit.
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So, if you used a quick detailer spray to dust your car with a nice plush microfiber towel, you should see a nice dirty towel when you are done.
How many of you would use that same dirty towel the next day with some more quick detail spray? It "Should" be fine since the QD spray is lubing up that dusty towel for you... so long as you only use "light" pressure, right?
How bout using that same dirty towel for 30 days in a row? That's essentially what you are doing with the CA Duster. It just feels WRONG.2010 Camaro SS RS (black), "OBSSEST"
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Theoretically I guess you are right. And being a newb, I have a theoretical opinion:Originally posted by OBSSEST View Post
A master detailer could drag a dead cat across the finish and do a great job if a dead cat was the least aggressive tool for the job, I betcha.
I think the point of just using the fingers of the duster means that only the dust not stuck to the finish "lifts" off. Minimum pressure means not pressing anything in to the finish.
Maybe the duster is the least aggressive method for removing dust before its bonds to the cc.
You started a great thread. Good points for us lurkers.Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts.
by John Wooden
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How about surface area to hold the dust? Does a 12"x12" 1/16" nap microfiber towel have the same holding capacity as a 1.5'x4" duster, with 2" long strands (equiv. of the nap of the towel)? You are supposed to clean the duster on occasion too, which is why it comes with cleaning instructions, just like you clean your towels. Theory or not, I have been using them for years with no issues. Heck, I probably get more swirls over the time trying to be careful with a MF towel than I do the duster.Originally posted by OBSSEST View PostSo, if you used a quick detailer spray to dust your car with a nice plush microfiber towel, you should see a nice dirty towel when you are done.
How many of you would use that same dirty towel the next day with some more quick detail spray? It "Should" be fine since the QD spray is lubing up that dusty towel for you... so long as you only use "light" pressure, right?
How bout using that same dirty towel for 30 days in a row? That's essentially what you are doing with the CA Duster. It just feels WRONG.
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How are you supposed to clean the dusters? I've an SM Arnold duster, I didn't see any cleaning instructions. I heard stories of someone that ruined theirs by washing it..Comment
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