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Okay, I have what is probably an age old question so PLEASE put up with me. Why does the back of my C5 get dusty/dirty when I'm driving, especially on the highway? Frustrating to wash and wax and looking good for a road trip, only to stop for a bit and see the *** is dirty. Makes you wonder what other people on the highway thought.
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May 4, 2020, 06:53 PM
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toilet paper should now be in stock if you still have a case of the dirty booty
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In addition to aerodynamics being the main factor, static is the second. Carnauba wax attracts dust like a magnet. You can lessen the static by switching from wax to a synthetic sealant or ceramic coating as your paint protection choice. You can also use a detail spray known for anti-static qualities between washes. Kenotek "Showroom Shine", Chemical Guys "Extreme Slick Synthetic Detailer", and Eagle One "Wipe & Shine" are all detail sprays that have been known to reduce static charge.
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Vettes have had this problem for many years and in fact is a problem on just about every car. As the car goes down the road, it creates a suction that tends to bring all the road dust up and deposits it on the rear area of the car.