best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

[quikz28]

what is the best way to get dirt and dust off a freshly detailed car without causing more swirls?

[Ryan_Bihun89]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

Have you tried, QD and an Ultimate wipe .

[Malo83]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

http://www.calcarduster.com/originalDuster.asp

[Fly Bye]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching


The Cal duster is not intended for removing dirt.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

Quik detail product of your choice, with a ultimate wipe.

[BlackScreaminMachine]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

If it is garage dust, then a CA duster, or even Pollen, it works MINT. IF its dirt or stuff off a tree, I would re wash and if it something that is between Ult Quick Detailer and a MF.

[jfelbab]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

M135 or Last Touch and a couple Ultimate MF's will be all you need to remove fingerprints and dust. You can even use Last Touch as a waterless wash if you want. LT cut 1:1 with water makes a great QD and clay lube too. My experience has been that this is a better and safer approach than a CA duster. YMMV

[CHzo6]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

If you have dirt on the vehicle, the best thing to do is wash it.

[quikz28]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

sorry i should get rid of the dirt part, mainly im worried about dust, if i get a little bit of dirt i always wash it

[Megafast13]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

Any spray n' wipe product is what you want to use between washes. I recommend:

Meguiars Last Touch
Meguiars Ultimate Quik Detailer
Griot's Speed Shine
Mother's Instant Detailer
Meguiars Final Inspection

Wipe off with a Supreme Shine Microfiber Towel or Ultimate Wipe.

I wouldn't use a Cali Duster if I were you.

[quikz28]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

i would think that any quick detailer would add more swirls wouldnt it?

[Shawn T.]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

Not if used properly with high quality microfibers.

[mb911]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

sorry i should get rid of the dirt part, mainly im worried about dust, if i get a little bit of dirt i always wash it

Yeah, I just rediscovered the California Car Dusters! Wow! I always thought they scratched, but just let the bottom of the fibers barely go across the surface. Using the California Car Duster I have *many less* swirls than when I used a Quick Detailer only.

For example, a few weeks ago I M105d my roof and trunk lid to remove swirls. During that time, I've always used California duster before using Quick Detailer. The hood and trunk still look nice, whereas my hood I did a couple weeks before and had 2 weeks of dusting with Quick Detailer has some swirls.

The California duster just lifts all that light dust right off.

I think people should be careful when using them, but if you use them right, and on dust only, it is great.

Now I California dust a 1-2 times a day, and only use Quick Detailers 1 or 2 times per week. Awesome.

[davey g-force]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

I wouldn't use a Cali Duster if I were you.

Why not?

I swear by my duster for light dust and I've never had it inflict any swirls.

...And my car's black.

It's all down to how you use it and knowing when to use it I think. There are plenty of other Megs/Cali duster fans here as well.

[fordf150]

Re: best way to get dust off the car, without scratching

what is the best way to get dirt and dust off a freshly detailed car without causing more swirls?

I agree with everyone else in that a Quick Detailer with a MF towel if were talking just dust and or finger prints. I personally like Ultimate Quik Detailer as it leaves behind some awesome water beading properties. Not only do I use it for light dust, but I use it directly after a wash as well.