Bob Ward

Any opinions on whether a California Duster will scratch the clearcoat?

Been thinking about getting one to use in-between washs, but not if it is going to scratch the clearcoat.

I have a black C6, so the dust really shows up.

Bob

ZaneO

I've used both the California Duster and the OXO duster. I prefer the OXO due to it's larger head and rubber handle (safer).

If used with caution, neither will scratch clearcoat, but used wrongly they can scratch.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

I prefer the OXO also ... but both can leave some light streaking if not properly prepped prior to use. Leave them on a newspaper for 1-2 days, and some of the extra paraffin oil will be removed.

http://www.autogeek.net/oxokit.html

Oilpatch

I use the California duster almost daily. It works very well and I haven't notice it doing anything harmful to the car.

VETFVER

I dumped mine in the trash. I never could get the wax off the darn thing. It was heavy and hard to handle.

Today, I wash my hands and flick the excess water on two waffle weave towels. Put one towel in each hand and pretend your car is good-looking lady and you will be done in no time.

Dan

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

:o

Dare I ask how you handle your buffer ??

indy300

I've never heard of the newspaper thing...Do you just set on on the newspaper? Please explain.

TOGWT

Car Duster:
The best known brand (California Car Duster) it can be used to remove pollen or light dust without causing scratches by applying very little surface pressure with the duster, dusting with long strokes in one direction only. Shake the duster occasionally to ensure any particles picked up will drop out rather than come to the surface while you’re using it. It important to use the duster only for the removal of dry surface dust, if the vehicle has oily road film, road tar, damp pollen or dust, etc the vehicle surface should be washed

Dust build-up-with low humidity conditions friction on the paint surface will cause static electricity (this is exacerbated by the use of polyester (nylon) Microfiber) resulting in dust attraction to the paint surface. Rinsing the surface with water or applying a quick detailer (QD) or use the CCD as stated above to remove dust

When the duster is first purchased it should be wrapped in newspaper (48 hours) to remove any excess paraffin wax, the duster should not be washed, the dirtier it gets the better it works (I've been using mine now for almost five years without it being washed)
JonM

ASZ2222

I just purchased my first California Duster a few weeks ago and so far it works great. I did let it sit on newspaper for two days before I first used it.

indy300

I've had my CA duster for 2 months now. Will wrapping it in newspaper now make a difference?

KLO

Yes it will..

Also, a little oil transfer on the paint is not the end of the world, just hit it with your detailer spray and it will be good as gold again....

BTW, there are two versions of the CA duster, you have the "real" one and the cheap version sold at places like WalMart, Autozone, etc. See this pic for the difference, the bigger mop head is the good one and is the original, the smaller mop head always has a plastic handle and the real one always has a wood handle.

EdsC6Z06

I've also had a California duster for over a year. Never heard of this newspaper thing, but I still occasionally get wax residue on the paint. Will it help?

KLO

Yes, wrap it now, there is a little hang tap on the dusters when new, it says on there about putting them in newspaper, I guess people do not read that tag and just rip it off and go to dusting........

Z0SLIK

You got it!!

rws.1

TOGWT is on the money...

Scuba Ghost

I've been using the same California Duster for almost 2 years. It's black as hell and still does a great job. The trick is not to apply too much pressure.