california car duster

drexplode · 11-13-2015, 06:36 PM

anyone use one? Interested in your feedback.

mikex25 · 11-13-2015, 07:32 PM

Most people will tell you that it will create swirl marks. If you want to wipe down your car buy a rinse less wash or a quick detailer.

AlpineE92M3 · 11-13-2015, 07:39 PM

I used to use one when I was 16. Now I grew up and realized what I was doing.

geneatals · 11-13-2015, 07:41 PM

pass...

QD and a good MF towel (s)

Fast4d · 11-13-2015, 07:46 PM

I used it religiously about 15 years ago. detail spray and MF towels work better and much safer

Xtabi · 11-13-2015, 09:24 PM

Good question DRE. I bought one about 10 years ago. Used it only a few times since.

Was debating on using it again.

drexplode · 11-14-2015, 09:39 AM

haha not an overwhelming response but I would i'm convinced to stay away.

Adam's detail spray and a good microfiber towel all day err day.

Xtabi · 11-14-2015, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drexplode

haha not an overwhelming response but I would i'm convinced to stay away.

Adam's detail spray and a good microfiber towel all day err day.

Using a sealant like PNS (I love this stuff!) vs a wax also helps a ton with avoiding dust accumulation. Obviously wax causes the dust to stick.

WinterScene · 11-15-2015, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drexplode

haha not an overwhelming response but I would i'm convinced to stay away.

Adam's detail spray and a good microfiber towel all day err day.

That's what I'm using. Actually bought the Adams basic kit with the bucket, grid guard, great white towel, etc.

CuryousGee · 11-17-2015, 03:54 AM

I use it for dust not dirt, seems fine so far

RobbyMack · 11-24-2015, 10:21 AM

I don't think you can use a California Car Duster in Michigan. I'm sure that is somewhere in the fine print

I'd agree with others, used it maybe 15 years ago, thought it did a great job, until I got smarter. Adams is a good reasonable cost QD option. I will say ever since I started opticoating my cars dust is a thing of the past. Whereas I would probably wipe down with a QD 2-3 times a week, I'm now just doing a quick no rinse wash on a saturday morning. Worst case I might pull out the quick detailer during the week if it's getting bad in my central CA dust bowl.

Brasko · 11-26-2015, 11:28 PM

I didn't think they still made Cali car dusters. It's old tech and there are a lot better options out there.

The1JAZ · 11-28-2015, 08:04 AM

if you care about your paint, you will not use it.

RocketBoots · 11-28-2015, 11:15 AM

I'd use it if your car is white.

11-13-2015, 06:36 PM	#1
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mikex25 Major 397 Rep 1,204 Posts Drives: Grey thing Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose iTrader: (4)	Most people will tell you that it will create swirl marks. If you want to wipe down your car buy a rinse less wash or a quick detailer.
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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	pass... QD and a good MF towel (s) __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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Fast4d Captain 267 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 325 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So cal iTrader: (0)	I used it religiously about 15 years ago. detail spray and MF towels work better and much safer
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11-13-2015, 09:24 PM	#6
Xtabi Colonel 1702 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Good question DRE. I bought one about 10 years ago. Used it only a few times since. Was debating on using it again. __________________ 2016 F80 \| MG/SO \| DCT \| Adaptive M Suspension \| 19" Black 437M Wheels \| CF Roof \| CF Trim
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11-14-2015, 09:39 AM	#7
drexplode Brigadier General 1785 Rep 3,066 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	haha not an overwhelming response but I would i'm convinced to stay away. Adam's detail spray and a good microfiber towel all day err day.
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11-17-2015, 03:54 AM	#10
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11-24-2015, 10:21 AM	#11
RobbyMack Captain 739 Rep 696 Posts Drives: '16 F80 Sakhir Join Date: May 2014 Location: The Left Coast iTrader: (0)	I don't think you can use a California Car Duster in Michigan. I'm sure that is somewhere in the fine print I'd agree with others, used it maybe 15 years ago, thought it did a great job, until I got smarter. Adams is a good reasonable cost QD option. I will say ever since I started opticoating my cars dust is a thing of the past. Whereas I would probably wipe down with a QD 2-3 times a week, I'm now just doing a quick no rinse wash on a saturday morning. Worst case I might pull out the quick detailer during the week if it's getting bad in my central CA dust bowl.
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11-28-2015, 11:15 AM	#14
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