jmacc5

Does anyone use the "California duster"? I hate opening up the garage to find that layer of dust that accumulates afetr sitting for a few days. I dont cover it in the warmer months so I can just get in and go. And I can't wash it anymore than I do...neighbors think I'm nuts already. The car is black so I'm worried about wiping her down and causing surface scratches. Any better ideas?

thealien

I personally wouldn't use one. With a light dust I use Adams waterless wash or detail spray. If its bad you have to wash. I have a 2012 black Silverado and it stays dirty more than I like, better dirty than scratched/swirled!

bjones7131

I use one similar, not the calif. duster but another brand evertime I drive my vette. I love it. Lightly go over car and it removes any dust or pollen. No scractchs at all, my vette is silver gray so it isn't as ampt to show like a black or red color would.

bj1k

Nothing wrong with California dusters. I've used them for many years on all of my black cars and they work great. I'm particular about the finish on my car and they don't do any damage. What you don't want to do is wipe down the paint with a rag or a towel when it is dry. That will scratch the paint. Thats why the duster is different. It is not just a rag, it is treated to pick up the dust with very little pressure and then you shake it out as you use it. They are only intended to remove light dust as you described and not to clean a dirty car with mud on it. You have to use common sense. Buy one and use it as directed . You will love it. I use as little of water on my car as possible . The water is what eventually destroys your car.

LQQK

I also use the California Car Duster on both my black cars. My Street Rod is really bad for showing scratches as it has single stage paint on it. No Clear coat. But I also use a little Endust for Electronics on the duster so it don't leave a line of dust at the end of where I used the duster. Just takes a little spray on the duster and it gets it all. Leaves no residue either.

chuckeb84

I like the duster.
Quick and easy so I don't have to put on the cover every day

4XLR8N

Been using California Car Dusters on my cars for over 10 years - no issues. They are the perfect solution for that light layer of dust you are talking about.

JR-01

Love it. After a cruise, dust it off and sometimes quick detailer spray. If it has been idle for awhile I give it a quick dusting and I'm ready to go. Used a California duster for ten years on my C3. I put 40K miles in ten years and I think I only washed the car two or three times and it always looked like a showcar. Make sure the car has a few coats of wax to reduce swirl marks and it makes the dust come off easier.

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Jeff T.

Almost 20 years of use on various cars. I wouldn't be without one.

JR-01

Me too. If you drive your car a lot and want it to look good without having to wash it every time you take it out, the duster is the ticket.

ALLEGRO

Began in 1994 and still use the SAME duster today.

Lightly dust, let the strings "hang" to do their job. Removes dust and loose particles.

Then follow with a "detailer" product and microfiber towel.

Mine is garage-kept and never sees rain, so when I arrive back home, I go through the process. Looks clean and new, ready to make the next trip.

Good luck

jdvann

+1 for the California duster! Since 1995...I also love the small one for my dash.

PeterB

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I haven't had to yet but its getting kinda close. You guys ever wash it?

Just throw in the laundry cold water or is there something else to the madness?

PeterB.

Back to Cali dust rags



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Vetteman Jack

Good to know about the Endust.

I've been using a California Duster for many years and it works great for a quick touch up to the car. Never had on cause any paint scratches or swirl marks.

JR-01

I just threw it in the wash. Seems to still work just fine. I think there is some special procedure, but I lost the instructions years ago.

Bill Vett

I have 1 large and two small. I labeled one of the small ones "wheels" on the handle. I use the large one for the exterior, 1 small one of the interior and one small for the wheels.

C5R USA

^^This^^

jrose7004

I have no problem using one on my MSG coupe.

Keith Richards

I have the wood handle one that I have used on my show cars for 16+ years and have been thinking recently about getting a new one as it seems to leave a bit lately. Would like to hear if ther is away to wash it to work better again, I think they are loaded with parafin wax or something that helps pick up the dust but not leave any of the wax as long as you don't use it on a hot car.