How do you deal with dust?
05-20-2011, 07:48 PM
#21
Former Vendor
What I do in between full washes is what I call a bucket wash. This is with plain water and a soft microfiber mitt. It sounds like the Ultima could be added to the water and used this way. This is only primarily removing dust not heavy grit from driving the car in the rain,etc.
Does Ultima work well for this type of application or would the ONR be better for this specific use?
Rick
Does Ultima work well for this type of application or would the ONR be better for this specific use?
Rick
05-22-2011, 02:54 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
Again I implore you to consider a rinseless wash. Its quick and easy and only takes a bucket (or two) and much safer than any duster or towel alone. You use a couple thick soft mitts or MF towels. I can do the Vette in less than 15 minutes. Best part they actually add some gloss and good looks too.
http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-water...ncentrate.html
http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-water...ncentrate.html
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05-23-2011, 06:45 PM
#26
Former Vendor
I would not use it on a heated finish as you might see some streaking, I would suggest outside of direct heat for best results.
Rejex and Finishkare425 Detail Spray will do you well 
05-23-2011, 11:39 PM
#27
Drifting
Snow is absolutely correct! Best part is Pledge also protects the rubber moldings and makes them look like new!
Spray a light mist of lemon Pledge on each panel. Lightly wipe with a microfiber towel of your choosing.
But don't do this until you are ready to go for a ride otherwise the dust will just reaccumulate.
Pledge makes your black look wet. Will not hurt the paint. I been using it for decades and it is a not so secret of people who show their cars at car shows.
Don't laugh, Pledge is the best detailing spray I've ever used in my life. I challenge you to give it a try. You will be very impressed. We use it on our cyber gray C6, the wifes Acura, and both of our black motorcycles.
But don't do this until you are ready to go for a ride otherwise the dust will just reaccumulate.
Pledge makes your black look wet. Will not hurt the paint. I been using it for decades and it is a not so secret of people who show their cars at car shows.
Don't laugh, Pledge is the best detailing spray I've ever used in my life. I challenge you to give it a try. You will be very impressed. We use it on our cyber gray C6, the wifes Acura, and both of our black motorcycles.
05-25-2011, 06:30 AM
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The US can consider itself fortunate in not having to deal with volcanic dust, blown across from an Iceland (and you thought pollen looked ugly)
05-26-2011, 12:25 AM
#29
Drifting
Just bought a Cali. Duster today after suggestion by a friend. I'm a little embarassed now since I see more cons than pros on here for its use on Vettes. I've seen several Vette owners at shows whip out a Cali. Duster so much I thought they were great items.
05-26-2011, 05:30 AM
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Using long strokes, maintain very light surface pressure and use in one direction only.Shake the duster occasionally to ensure any particles picked up will drop out rather than come to the surface while you’re using it.
I'll get lots of practice this week removing volcanic dust
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05-26-2011, 08:10 AM
#31
To remove light, dry surface dust without causing scratches apply very little surface pressure, use a California Ultimate Premium Car Duster (that uses 100% cotton fibres impregnated with paraffin wax to collect dust) this product is like Marmite, you either love or hate it, I’ve been using mine for ten years or so without problems; having said that it’s all in the method you use.
Using long strokes, maintain very light surface pressure and use in one direction only.Shake the duster occasionally to ensure any particles picked up will drop out rather than come to the surface while you’re using it.
I'll get lots of practice this week removing volcanic dust
Using long strokes, maintain very light surface pressure and use in one direction only.Shake the duster occasionally to ensure any particles picked up will drop out rather than come to the surface while you’re using it.
I'll get lots of practice this week removing volcanic dust
I think TOGWT is right on here, where the CA duster gets its bad rap is in the usage. Light surface (read as LIGHT) pressure and let the fibers do their magic of attraction rather than pushing particles around with their weight.
05-26-2011, 09:25 AM
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As long it's not that super soft clear on the surface then I see no problem using one lightly on the surface. If it does put swirls on the paint then don't use it.
05-26-2011, 10:03 AM
#33
Drifting
The folks that have problems using them must not know HOW to use them.
I have used them on all types of paint over the last 20 years.From factory GM,Porsche and BMW paint to repainted restored 60's cars and have never had a paint problem with a properly used California Duster.
If it is new though,make sure you wrap it tight with newspaper to absorb the wax that is pretty heavy when new.
Use VERY light passes over the paint and all will be fine.
05-26-2011, 11:39 AM
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See for yourself.I have been using one for years and the more you use them the better they seem to work.
The folks that have problems using them must not know HOW to use them.
I have used them on all types of paint over the last 20 years.From factory GM,Porsche and BMW paint to repainted restored 60's cars and have never had a paint problem with a properly used California Duster.
If it is new though,make sure you wrap it tight with newspaper to absorb the wax that is pretty heavy when new.
Use VERY light passes over the paint and all will be fine.
The folks that have problems using them must not know HOW to use them.
I have used them on all types of paint over the last 20 years.From factory GM,Porsche and BMW paint to repainted restored 60's cars and have never had a paint problem with a properly used California Duster.
If it is new though,make sure you wrap it tight with newspaper to absorb the wax that is pretty heavy when new.
Use VERY light passes over the paint and all will be fine.
05-26-2011, 11:55 AM
#35
Race Director
I think the issue you run into with these is that everyone's definition of "light dry" dust is different.
I occasionally use one, but more often just do a quick bucket wash with plain water.
Rick
I occasionally use one, but more often just do a quick bucket wash with plain water.
Rick
05-26-2011, 10:15 PM
#36
Drifting
Thanks, I don't feel so ignorant now. I've let mine air out for 48 hours as instructed but only lying on TOP of newspaper rather than being wrapped inside. Is it OK to use now or should I wrap it in newspaper to make sure the excess paraffin bled out?
05-26-2011, 10:24 PM
#37
Race Director
There is no real harm if the parafin wax gets on the car. It's just you would use a quick detailer to clean it up. If you need to use it now, use it now. If not, wrap it in newspaper, and let it sit some more. I promise, you will saturate new newspaper. There is a lot of wax on them.
Rick
Rick