DGA3

Recently, the temps were actually above 40 degrees, so I took my Z06 out for a little drive. Upon backing out of the garage, I immediately noticed a light coating of dust on my beautiful, black paint.

Having watched tons and tons of You Tube videos about detailing, I know that "lubricity" is very important when attempting to do anything regarding the paint on a vehicle, so now I am very paranoid about "marring" and "swirl marks."

In the past, I didn't care at all about that stuff, and used a California Duster to lightly go over the black Lexus IS 250 AWD F-Sport that I owned before my Vette purchase. It worked really well, but since my "coming of age" regarding detailing, I have learned that the California duster should not be used on a vehicle, because it picks up dirt and debris (which is what it is supposed to do), but then that dirt and debris on the duster causes damage to your paint the more you continue to use it.

Consequently, I am looking for another solution. Chemical Guys has a Merino Wool duster that looks like it might work, but I thought that some of you might also have some wise and experienced suggestions!

So, what do you think? How do you dust off your Corvette?

1984Z51auto

I blow the dust off mine by driving it!

dvilin

I have always used the California Duster be interested in what others suggest.

Foosh

I wouldn't dust at all. I use a rinse-less wash, then dry when things get too dusty between major washes.

yeller z06

I still use the California duster. I shake it out after using. Using light pressure (just the weight of the threads, basically) really shouldn't scratch it.

iclick

I've used a California Duster for years without issues. As Yeller said don't put any pressure on it--i.e., carefully drag it across the car under its own weight. I've watched others with show cars do the same, and I also put it through the wash periodically with cold water so there is minimal damage to the wax material in the fabric.

Kracka

I've been using the California Duster for about 15 years and really like it.

Ramler

After being warned by the owner of a large cleaning products company, I stopped using the California Duster. Now I only use a detail spray and micro fiber towels.

jtranger

I use a very soft clean fleece baby blanket and lightly drag it along the car to remove the dust in between washing. I never put any pressure on the blanket. Never scratched my black car.

Foosh

I think you can be careful and use light pressure, but no matter how careful you are, the lack of lubricity has to cause at least some micro-swirl marks. Most people probably don't notice, especially on light colors.

DGA3

That's what my alternative is, of course, and I have everything needed for that, but doing a rinseless wash takes a while, so I was looking for a way to quickly remove a very light coating of dust.

Part of my problem is the fact that I have a black car. Those with other colors probably would not even notice the same, small amount of dust that shows up on mine.

That being said, I love my black Z06!

fugly1

My detailer warned against using a duster because of scratches. (My car is black.) FWIW.

Foosh

I used to use the dusters and was very careful as everyone here described. I stopped using them when I started noticing micro swirl marks on my black cars. It takes maybe 30 minutes to do a rinse-less wash, vs. 10 minutes to dust. I'll spend the extra 20 minutes.

Rebel Yell

Mine must be close to that old, and the dirtier it gets the better it works. I bought a new one last year, and I still grab the old one to dust mine. Drop by Wally World, pick you one up, and give it a go. They're cheaper now than when I bought my first.

Corgidog1

I find that the dust disappears after a nice long ride so I never dust my car.

Foosh

That is one of the great advantages of light silver and white cars. Swirls just blend right in.

383vett

I've always used the California Duster but I've never had a black car.

ron landgraf

I use Griots Ultimate Microfiber Car Duster. One for the top of the car one for the bottom. After 15 months, no scratches.
Car has 9600 miles, never been washed.
Also use their Speed Shine and Detailing Towels.
Being in central Texas, I see little rain.

jtranger

I think the key here is to have a good paint surface such as a good wax coating and a good detailer in between. My soft fleece glides right over the car and does not scratch. If you have an untreated surface or a very dirty surface it will need to be dealt with before attempting dusting.

I keep my cars covered in the garage with a fleece lined car covers to keep as much dust off the car so I can spend more time driving than cleaning!

Steve_R

This. Had mine for almost 4 years and never dusted it. Dusting is for furniture, not cars.