California duster
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11
Mine works great. Get a lot of good information in the car care forum as well...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/car-care-discussion-10/
Drifting
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From: Webster Groves (St. Louis) MO
I will sometimes use it gently on the outside, but make sure to give it a good shake beforehand so you're not scratching the clear coat with some embedded grain of dust or something. Definitely more safe for the interior; anytime you touch anything to the exterior you run at least some risk of scratching/swirling the clear coat so be careful.
Drifting
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From: Retired early,everyday is Saturday...Hocking Hills Ohio
Don't get suckered into the "wood" handled one, the plastic handled one is alot cheaper and the SAME product....unless you plan on usin' it as a weapon. 
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From: West of Houston Texas
St. Jude Donor '11
I will sometimes use it gently on the outside, but make sure to give it a good shake beforehand so you're not scratching the clear coat with some embedded grain of dust or something. Definitely more safe for the interior; anytime you touch anything to the exterior you run at least some risk of scratching/swirling the clear coat so be careful.
Safety Car
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From: Antioch Ca
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Unmodified
I have used them for the last 19 years or so. I have three, one for each car. Many people think the paint on my 85 Trans Am is repainted, then they are shocked when I tell them it is the original paint. Most people can't be bothered to take minimum care of their cars and no wonder they look like crap. I swear by the california duster.
Pro
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From: Gansevoort NY
And one plus about a dirty one, if you have any clear crap on your car (oil, bug guts, tree sap, etc.), some dirt from the car duster will transfer to it - kind of works like an indicator to let you know you've got something on the finish you need to get off.I use the California duster all the time to get dust/dirt off the car before using quick detailer for quick cleanups between washings.
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From: Converse TX
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From: Gilbert AZ
Bought mine back when I had my M3... it has gotten better with age. Here in Arizona the dust can be BRUTAL!!
Take a few minutes and boom!! no more dust (except in the tail light recesses. For some reason, the dust there likes to stick like glue!)
Take a few minutes and boom!! no more dust (except in the tail light recesses. For some reason, the dust there likes to stick like glue!)
Drifting
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From: N.E. GA
I love mine. I keep one in each car for that car's use only.
When it is new, I lay it on some brown paper and let the excess wax sort of drain out before I use it on the car. They work wonderfully but some people have looked at me in horror when I dust the cars at a show! It works and is a MUST for black cars that only stay dust-free for a few seconds at a time.
I like the little ones too, great for the interior and dash and gauges. A light touch is preferred, just barely skimming the surface. Love my CD! Walmart is a good source for the product at a much better price and I am not ashamed to say I shop there - more people than ever are finding the "joys" of low prices.
"It is easier to save a dollar than earn a dollar."
When it is new, I lay it on some brown paper and let the excess wax sort of drain out before I use it on the car. They work wonderfully but some people have looked at me in horror when I dust the cars at a show! It works and is a MUST for black cars that only stay dust-free for a few seconds at a time.
I like the little ones too, great for the interior and dash and gauges. A light touch is preferred, just barely skimming the surface. Love my CD! Walmart is a good source for the product at a much better price and I am not ashamed to say I shop there - more people than ever are finding the "joys" of low prices.
"It is easier to save a dollar than earn a dollar."
Last edited by mongooseC6; Jun 1, 2009 at 06:21 PM.