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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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I have used them for years and they are great! Do put the new duster on a newspaper and let set for a day or so to get rid of the excess parafin in the duster, otherwise it will streak some for the first few dustings. Also, as said before, no preasure is needed when dusting, if its that dirty wash the car!
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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California duster, cant be beat

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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Not only do I use the California Duster, but I also use the Water Blade. Been using the same one for over 6 years now. Never a scratch or swirl with either one! Zuti
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Any opinions in relation to the "Original" vs the "Ultimate Premium"?
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Any opinions in relation to the "Original" vs the "Ultimate Premium"?
I use the 'Original'. Zuti
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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I use 3 California dusters:

1) Original for paint

2) A dash duster for interior

3) A dash duster, marked "WHEELS" for the wheels !

Oh, I also use the blade for drying after washing and finish with a microfiber towel.

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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DARRYLZO6
One question. I have the Cali duster and Im happy with it but,are we ever supposed to wash these things?
No you don't wash it. The longer you use it the better it gets.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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I even purchased a mini Interior Duster, it is great collection dust and dirt on the dash and interior. I did notice that it left small little RED lint, so I just beat it on a carpet and then re-used it and it took all the NEW link away.. Great product.
I dust my car weekly and I use Eagle One Superior NanoWAX, light spray and wipe down for that just waxed look.
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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What is a water blade and how is it used ?
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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^ a soft silicone squeegy for "Blading" water off car
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 05:54 AM
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 02:06 PM
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I've used Cali Dusters since they first came out (boy, that ages me) and I really like them. I did order an extra one some time back and was sent a duster that looked like the Cali Duster only a different color. It was packaged as a Cali duster but the quality really sucked. That's what I got for trying to save a few pennies. I complained to the vendor and they sent me another, the real thing, this time. Be aware!
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Have on in each vette, the older duster is 20+ years old and is the better of the two
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Dixiecrat
They have them that look exactly like that at Wal-mart $9.95 But if MINE has dust on it I just hose it down and chamios dry, takes about20 minutes.
That is fine when you are at home but last weekend, we attended the AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday and Saturday. Pollen is still a problem here at this time so the California Duster is the best solution at the show. I have been using a duster since they first came out in the mid-1990s (I believe) and have used one on all my cars and have never seen any scratches in the paint from using it.
As far as the Turtle Wax version of this, I would spend the few extra dollars and get the original version. Everything that California Car Cover Company makes is first class and well worth the money and this includes their water blade.

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by yaknow
Have on in each vette, the older duster is 20+ years old and is the better of the two
y'know, I'm totally a believer, but the whole idea of it being better as it gets older makes no sense.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dixiecrat
They have them that look exactly like that at Wal-mart $9.95 But if MINE has dust on it I just hose it down and chamios dry, takes about20 minutes.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by chasboy
y'know, I'm totally a believer, but the whole idea of it being better as it gets older makes no sense.
Yeah, I have always questioned that, too but they are shooting themselves in the foot by making that claim whether it is true or not. My original one is so old that the whole design of them has changed completely since I bought it. And it is HEAVY! But I bought a new one last weekend and like it much better than the two old ones I had. So, I plan to use it instead of the others now. And it is much lighter.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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I bought one at walmart for $10 couple years ago. Works good never had problem.

It works the best on a clean waxed car. My car is black so I use it lot.
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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I have 2 California Dusters. One for the top portion of the car and another for the wheels, tires and wheel wells. No problems. I don't know if anyone else has tried this, I spray Pledge inside my fender wells on the black to keep them shiny all the time and it keeps stuff from sticking inside the wells
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Water Blades are great for removing excessive water. They also work great for cleaning your fiberglass shower and glass doors
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