Dust

[Danny45]

Hey folks, got a question for ya. I'm new to this detailing stuff, but have waxed more than my fair share of vehicles during my 46 years on this earth. The problem I have seems to be geographic in nature as the Oklahoma Dust Bowl days seems to still be lingering. When washing and waxing my vehicles, it seems that between the time that I dry the last drop off the car, and when I start to apply wax, there's already dust accumilated on it. How do the rest of you do it? Do you have air tight chambers that you pull your vehicles into???? I just about have to use a duster on each panel before I wax it. And I don't dare let it dry very long for fear that dust will attach to the wax, thus scratch the finish when I wipe it off. Maybe someone could tell me the manufactorer for that huge vacuum cleaner you must have over head to keep the dust off.

[scrub]

Interesting problem.

On solution would be to quick detail each panel before waxing. That would be time consuming. Plus that doesn't address the other aspect of your problem dust settling on the fresh wax. If you could use a garage to dry and wax that would help. Or how about one of those car ports for like $695 and add sides to enclose the port. Short of that your options are limited.

I guess you could try to find a wax product that requires no dry time. It would basically be a wipe on, wipe off product. The panel would be QD then apply wax and remove wax.

I'm not to familiar with the "Oklahoma Dust Bowl days". Is this limited to a particular time of year for a limited duration?

Good luck sorry for limited ideas.

[RamAirV1]

It looks like you are already doing the right things to combat dust. The California Car Duster is good for getting the heavy dust off, then you follow up with a QD, which you are already doing.

The only other thing you can do is to wax your car inside a garage or a portable car port as others have suggested.

Dust is a common problem here in Indiana too, with all the corn fields and construction going on.

RamAirV1

[Danny45]

Originally posted by scrub
I'm not to familiar with the "Oklahoma Dust Bowl days". Is this limited to a particular time of year for a limited duration?

Thanks for the ideas. I do have a garage. Now if I can just keep the wife and daughters from using the clothes dryer while I'm doing this, it may help too.

The Dust Bowl days was back in the depression era (20s-30s). It came from farmers over plowing the land and it dried out. There was very little water except from rivers and they ruined the soil that took many decades to overcome. Ever been in a dust storm? That's what Oklahoma was like, except just about every day back then. That's another reason many Oklahomans trekked to California and screwed up that State. Now we don't let them come back.

[scrub]

Thanks for the explanation.

Using the garage would be ideal. Does the garage have dust collection problems too? If it were me and dust was a major concern, here would be my procedure.

1. Immediately after washing give the vehicle one last blast of water and pull the vehicle into the garage.
2. Close the door and dry. If dust is accumulated on the paint by that time I would spray down the wet vehicle with a QD and dry. This would help provide extra lubrication to minimize marring.
3. Polish and wax as needed.
4. Enjoy your clean ride .

Good luck.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

The Dust Bowl from the "Dirty 30's."

Like Scrub said, it is best to wash the car and thoroughly and then rinse it again right before pulling it inside the garage. Then dry it in there. Dealing with dust is always a concern/problem when it comes to detailing your vehicle. But you should be fine inside your garage.

Tim