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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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The backend of my C5 seems to catch every dust particle that flies within 10 feet. Does anyone know whether a rear spoiler eliminates/reduces this or not?

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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:32 AM
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Polishing can create a "static cling" situation that a spoiler won't correct. When I put my car in the dryer I put a Fabrez strip in with it.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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I have had success with a good coat of wax. Dust particles still appear, but they are easily removed with a light wipe with the ol' microfiber.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike McCoy
Polishing can create a "static cling" situation that a spoiler won't correct. When I put my car in the dryer I put a Fabrez strip in with it.
lol.. hmmm guess I need a bigger dryer.

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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 12:01 PM
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didn't help in my case

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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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i need a bigger dryer as well
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wit2pz
I have had success with a good coat of wax. Dust particles still appear, but they are easily removed with a light wipe with the ol' microfiber.

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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Swiffer Duster...........works great !
Inside too !
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Answer: Yes, the spoiler reduces dust settling on the rear -- it settles on the spoiler.
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I have the same problem Hence the name "magnetic red"
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I've never found anything that works well - it's just something you live with.
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No spoiler will help ,just a mirco fiber,as stated.
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I've never found anything that works well - it's just something you live with.




just one of the many idiosyncrasies of America's world class sports car
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Old Sep 23, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Default Oh That Dust..It's Driving Me Crazy
I agree with everyone else. Just get out the duster each time you stop. Less of a visual issue with Quicksilver, but I know that dust is back there just the same. I'm seeing a doctor about the problem.
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