Keep Dust off your car

Mr. ///M3 RD · 05-29-2010, 09:53 AM

Like most of you I also spend a lot of time keeping my car clean. At a local classic car show here I purchased "The Original California Car Duster" it is an incredible device and I recommend it highly to reduce car washes and keep your investment clean.

Here is the link in case you have not heard about it.

http://calcarduster.com/dusterCombo.asp

Memphis1 · 05-29-2010, 10:07 AM

I had the duster with my E90 in JB, but it left a lot of small scratches. maybe your color wont show it, but I don't trust it with my DSB.

SHADOW4 · 05-29-2010, 10:40 AM

I use ostrich feathers on my S-Black! so far they haven't left any scratches (that i can see).

Memphis1 · 05-29-2010, 10:42 AM

^^ i use chinchilla fur to wash it

SHADOW4 · 05-29-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Memphis1

^^ i use chinchilla fur to wash it

I knew it!

jparnes1 · 05-29-2010, 12:34 PM

I would never wipe anything on my car while it had dirt on it. I don't care how soft your duster is, the dirt particles on the car will leave scratch marks. But chinchilla does sound intriguing!

E89Tardis · 05-29-2010, 04:17 PM

I do use it on the DSB with definite conditions...

Only to wipe off dust, not dirt.
Only when there is a good healthy coat of wax.
Never use it to remove dirt or road spray.
Never use it when the car is in the sun or hot.
Always machine wash it after about 4 or 5 uses.
Never Never allow any more pressure than the weight of the fringes only.

So far I've had no problems but I keep checking never the less. The DSB is an absolutely stunning color but the least bit of dust just robs it of all it's luster from the driver's seat perspective and it drives me crazy. I do like the blue best but I don't think I'd get it next time. I like the red and I find it much more tolerant of dirt and dust.

The California Duster is a bit scary but if used with that fear, I think it is great and may in fact prevent some inevitable fine scratching by preventing an accumulation of pollen or road and garage dust which just lays there waiting for someone to rub against it.

My personally feeling is that the California Duster is great and it keeps me sane. My recommendation to anyone choosing a color for a new car is to have yourself checked for any trace of OCD and if any is found, avoid Black and DS Blue or you may find your finger tips permanently puckered from waxing.

BTY, I use Black Magic Liquid Gold Wax. I think it's the best for avoiding swirls and the worst for removing anything from the surface.

BlueZ4AZ · 05-29-2010, 06:46 PM

To get a thin (emphasis on thin) layer of dust off I use Zaino Z-8 on a plush micro-fiber detailing cloth and wipe as if I were detailing the car after washing it.
Z-8 leaves no smudge marks.

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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I had the duster with my E90 in JB, but it left a lot of small scratches. maybe your color wont show it, but I don't trust it with my DSB. __________________
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SHADOW4 Lieutenant 44 Rep 486 Posts Drives: Tanzanite M4 2018 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E89 35i [0.00]	I use ostrich feathers on my S-Black! so far they haven't left any scratches (that i can see).
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	^^ i use chinchilla fur to wash it __________________
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jparnes1 Colonel 245 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I would never wipe anything on my car while it had dirt on it. I don't care how soft your duster is, the dirt particles on the car will leave scratch marks. But chinchilla does sound intriguing! __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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E89Tardis Private First Class 6 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	I do use it on the DSB with definite conditions... Only to wipe off dust, not dirt. Only when there is a good healthy coat of wax. Never use it to remove dirt or road spray. Never use it when the car is in the sun or hot. Always machine wash it after about 4 or 5 uses. Never Never allow any more pressure than the weight of the fringes only. So far I've had no problems but I keep checking never the less. The DSB is an absolutely stunning color but the least bit of dust just robs it of all it's luster from the driver's seat perspective and it drives me crazy. I do like the blue best but I don't think I'd get it next time. I like the red and I find it much more tolerant of dirt and dust. The California Duster is a bit scary but if used with that fear, I think it is great and may in fact prevent some inevitable fine scratching by preventing an accumulation of pollen or road and garage dust which just lays there waiting for someone to rub against it. My personally feeling is that the California Duster is great and it keeps me sane. My recommendation to anyone choosing a color for a new car is to have yourself checked for any trace of OCD and if any is found, avoid Black and DS Blue or you may find your finger tips permanently puckered from waxing. BTY, I use Black Magic Liquid Gold Wax. I think it's the best for avoiding swirls and the worst for removing anything from the surface.
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BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Dust To get a thin (emphasis on thin) layer of dust off I use Zaino Z-8 on a plush micro-fiber detailing cloth and wipe as if I were detailing the car after washing it. Z-8 leaves no smudge marks.
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