drdavidw

OK, I'm a little puzzled. When I drive my LMB C6 after just washing it, I get a little brake dust on the wheels (which I expect), but I also seem to accumulate a LOT of dust on the rear end! What's the deal with that? What is it about the rear of this car that makes it such a dust magnet? It's like a CRT TV screen that starts getting dusty the minute you use it. It almost makes me think there is some sort of static charge on the back of the car (which I think I've actually felt before) that attracts the dust! Or does it have something to do with the aerodynamics and some sort of turbulence that develops at the rear of the car. The Rejex I've been using looks great, but it's kind of a joke at repelling dust. I don't think anything really does THAT.

Anyone have any ideas on how to neutralize the static on the rear end, or to reduce the dust layer? I hate having to wipe it off so frequently!

NineBall

Every car I own does this. Its due to the air coming off of the rear of the car and "swirling" in turbulence back there. Just makes dust/dirt in the air behind the car sit on any ledges or bumpers. Carry a California Duster, they work great for quick dust cleanup.

Mocoso

Its the aerodynamics of the car. I agree with NineBall but technically I am of the opinion it is due to lower pressure build up on the rear and not the actual "turbulence" of the air...

I thought the lower pressure back there acts like a vaccum and sucks dirt onto the rear bumper.. I may be full of it though so dont bank your retirement on my theory.

Either way: static, vaccum, or turbulence or other I agree its a pain in the behind. Guess our C6's are destined to have dirty rear ends. Its a shame given it is what most everyone else will ever see

We should petition Sharper Image to make one of those ionic purifiers that can function as a rear 3rd brake light and keep the rear end clean.... hmmmm damn I bet ya if I made one of those I could sell it

rm50

A vacum is created behind the car when it is moving and this sucks the dust on to the rear of the car. I have found that a good wax (Zaino) will help this by creating a slick finish. A California Duster works on this.

C7 BOB

When I got home from my Museum Delivery (3000 miles) my rear end was crusty - like coarse sandpaper. But, it came off.


Just don't put this stuff on your rear end:

gota07

You could call it the Ionic Butt.

Pipedreams

IMO I found the Z06 spoiler makes a differance. The change in flow brakes up the flow.

vette05

You have to drive faster to outrun the dust!

corvette-pilot

My C4 does the same thing and a guy I work with has a C5 with the same complaint. So you are not alone, just a fact of Corvette life

jschindler

I've had a C4, two C5's, and two C6's. The all have done it, but the C5's seem to be the worst.

AC54ME

Cause: GM's Corvette group is in cahoots with all the wash centers and polish/wax manufactures, deriving an additional revenue stream from these people - thereby keeping the Vette at a reasonable cost

rmreid

The statement "my rear end was crusty - like coarse sandaper" leaves a frightening visual in my head of what "crusty" might have looked like

Vettin08

I was gonna say something about low pressure, but your explanation just sounds so right, I'm gonna go with you

jim213

Sounds very logical to me.

mforman42

There is also some contribution from certain car care products. I won't mention any brands, but the ones most often discussed on the forum aren't the ones... The static build up is so severe with one brand that you can watch the car get dusty as it sits in the garage attracting every dust particle in the state...

vermjpv

The BUTT of a Corvette looks Soooooo good that the dust just can't resist!!!!

Noleman

Oh come on... name names! That's what this forum is for.

mforman42

Okay, the one that bit me was Zymol. I am pretty sure I followed the directions properly, and it did make a great shine on my black Z06, but the dust just came flying at it. And, because black is so hard to keep clean anyway, I switched to something else.

Low Rider

I know I will catch hell from Lager but " ReJex" and a California Duster is all you need to keep your rear end clean

TruUndrtkr

I just found out about the ReJex product..It'll be interesting to see how well it works..I'm having a problem keeping my rear end clean also...