How to clean a California car duster
#21
Le Mans Master
Yes, a ricer makes a good substitute when there's no 'stang in site. However, I've found that you get better results if you locate one with dark paint and shake the dust out over the entire car.
#22
Drifting
#24
Team Owner
I bought mine when I got my Black Cobalt SS last year. It works great on the Vette (War Bonnett Yellow) but on the Cobalt you can always see little streaks. It must be the black paint because the Vette never has streaks after use. I like it. It works good on pollen and yesterday my Cobalt was green before I used it.
#26
Because of a special permanently baked in paraffin treatment, The Original California Dusters are made to provide years of effective service without the need for cleaning. Simply shake them out before and after each use. The "dirtier" they get the better they work.
If you find it necessary to clean your Duster because it is too dirty or if the Duster stops lifting dust, it can be washed. You may hand wash your Duster in cold water with a mild detergent such as Woolite, then air dry. Do not use hot water to wash or hot air to dry, as heat or harsh detergent may remove the special paraffin treatment.
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If you find it necessary to clean your Duster because it is too dirty or if the Duster stops lifting dust, it can be washed. You may hand wash your Duster in cold water with a mild detergent such as Woolite, then air dry. Do not use hot water to wash or hot air to dry, as heat or harsh detergent may remove the special paraffin treatment.
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#27
Safety Car
I keep one in each of my cars. Its a quick way to get the dust off while the engine is idleing. I like going out for my drives in a clean vette.
Plus, I keep 2 cars under car covers at my work. The amount of dust that accumulates can get pretty bad. The duster works great for this reason.
kdf
Plus, I keep 2 cars under car covers at my work. The amount of dust that accumulates can get pretty bad. The duster works great for this reason.
kdf
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#37
Le Mans Master
15 years with mine. The more you use it the better it gets. Just shake it out.
Just saw this is a 7 yr old thread.
Just saw this is a 7 yr old thread.
#38
Drifting
I bought mine when I got my Black Cobalt SS last year. It works great on the Vette (War Bonnett Yellow) but on the Cobalt you can always see little streaks. It must be the black paint because the Vette never has streaks after use. I like it. It works good on pollen and yesterday my Cobalt was green before I used it.
You want to make sure you do not dust it off when it has been in the sun, especially black because as stated there is a parafin wax coating on the fibers and in heat it will streak the paint because the wax is melting. I have used it millions of time on black vehicles in correct conditions and it works just as advertised.
Also do not push hard down on the surface you are dusting , just gently let the fibers dangle where they just touch the vehicles paint, otherwise you will add swirl marks to the paint .
#39
Team Owner
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