jay23ls

Whats up guys. So I know this thing has really good reviews. And I also found a CF thread on guys using it on their C6, C7s. What about the C4?

I know you gotta use it to dust and not clean, basically never try to wipe off too much dust, definitely no dirt. And I know none of the scratches would make it past the clear coat but is there any change in paint quality over the years that makes the newer Vettes more resistant to tiny, light spider web scratches? So maybe those guys are getting great results bc of that.

Maybe I'm being over-analytical.. just want to protect a deep paint shine which means washing it less often hence the duster. Thanks.

antfarmer2

I love mine had to buy another wife commandeered it.

vettpapaw

Used mine for years on my c4, also use it on my c5. Don't know of any side effects

robbiehorn

I use one a lot myself. On my C4 and on our 38 Chevy Street Rod. They are good for a car that gets dusty from sitting in a shop. Lets me keep my cars clean without having to wash them.

MRANT212

Swear by these things....haven't washed my C4 in years...dust and detail spray done!

jay23ls

Damn. Impressed. How many miles you put on it per yr?

FWC

Make sure it is the California brand, somewhere along the way I acquired one that uses the little "microfiber fingers" similar to the blue ones on a car wash mitt and it is absolutely useless. They do work very well and no issues for years.

3JsVette

Same here. I use it on my custom '55 Nomad also that only sees water if I get caught in the rain. Works great. And yes make sure you buy a California Car Duster not another brand.

Richard Raichert

I have a California duster and I noticed that is has a chemical in it which leaves a slight residue on my black car. I put it out in the sun to try to "dry up" the chemical a little bit which didn't help much. It gives off a fairly strong chemical smell. We live 2 blocks from the Gulf and not sure if the salt air residue has anything to do with it. It is in a garage but the door is open during the day facing the gulf. Maybe I should wash it?

gottspd

No don't wash it! Use it more. Use it on someone else's car if need be. My experience is that when new the wax on the duster tends to leave streaks but after you use it, it stops doing that.

ColaBear

It has a wax type chemical. You are supposed to set it on a news paper when you first get it to soak up the excess. I leave mine on a folded up section of blue shop paper towels.

Richard Raichert

You mean you are supposed to read the directions! Thanks

JrRifleCoach

Not sure. The C4 is so much older. A CA duster might be too much.
Maybe a Texas Duster or a Ohio Duster would be a better match for the C4.




Try this link https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...work-well.html

Paul Workman

I used to have one, but threw it away b/c of scratches.

I live among the cornfields of middle IL. At the time I had a black/black 95 C4, and the road past my house was crushed limestone (think powdered limestone dust everywhere!).

The car had been professionally polished when I bought it, and it looked like 'wet tar' after a washing/waxing. It was a beauty - so deep and so black it looked like you could fall into the paint and be swallowed whole!

Long story short, within one season after using the CD only to wipe off "dust" that settled on it in the garage, the paint was now covered with a "patina" of fine micro scratches, scratches that traced the direction of the CD when I dusted the car.

I concluded that those that rave about the CD for one - prolly have a light(er) colored car; especially NOT black. And, too are likely dealing with pollen or the like, but definitely NOT crushed limestone (rock) or silicates. (It was also an "epiphany moment" with regard to carnauba (wax), etc.)

The less times washed the better. I blow dry when possible, and spritz with a shine enhancer/sealer. Done. No more CDs for me, thanks!

jay23ls

haha well very useful thread. Thanks. And what Paul posted above ^^ has to be considered. What color paint and what dust you're getting.

Essentially, everyone is rubbing dust on their paint no matter how they use the duster. Even slight dabs will rub whatever dust has accumulated on the duster against the paint. That's what the autogeek guy said in that thread but he was talking about sand specifically. Enough dust could have a similar effect but again, really depends on the paint color for the level of visibility.

Will use w/ caution and probably test out small areas!

enventr

I used to use this on my black 95 vert. My car was driven on weekends and was never dirty. Always parked it in my garage.
I recently bought a C6 also Black. I had it professionally detailed by a person who details for Barret Jackson in Florida. He is well known and sometimes he helps the infamous Mike Phillips. He took over 2 days and the car looks better than new. He told me do not use the California brush as it will scratch. Use waterless wash ( blackfire products) as a detail spray and that it has more lubricity than water. I do not use circular motion. It dries faster than regular detailer and use it with a professional micro fiber cloth ( auto geek) fold the cloth in quarters and give the cloth a spray or two. Use a quarter of the cloth to wipe one panel. I use a total of 2 cloths. Wash the cloth without using softener just laundry detergent. And store it either in a plastic bin or a plastic bag closed. Blackfire wash was purchased from autogeek. I also used it on my 95