Removing dust
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Racer
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From: Romeo MI
Removing dust
I'm looking for something to remove the dust from my 99. I don't feel like washing it every time I take it out of the garage for a spin. I see guys using those California dusters at car shows, so I assume they don't hurt the paint? Any suggestions?
Melting Slicks
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From: Chilliwack B.C.
Cali duster here too. I've heard that it can give swirl marks but I've never seen that. I try to brush the same direction that I wash the car with to minumize swirls. A nice coat of glaze every one and a while deals with any possible swirls.
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From: Tustin CA
Drifting
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From: Sloatsburg NY
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I've used the California Duster for about 5 years and it hasn't scratched the paint yet. If you have a good coat of wax and spray it with something like Maguairs Detailer regularly the dust comes right off.
Melting Slicks
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From: Chilliwack B.C.
Waterless wash video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVU4...feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVU4...feature=relmfu
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I have been using a California Duster on my 02 for 10 years and the paint still looks great.
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I have a California duster and if you need when new to break it in (Needs to be wrapped in newspaper to catch it excess oil.) But since I broke it in it is really a tool/shop item you really need to keep the car clean. I have my car in my garage and I still get a little debris on my hood, the duster sweeps the hood and the overall the rest of the car. Clean as whistle.
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California Car Duster for me for 10+ years. Don't use it on your wheels as the brake pad dust isn't good for the duster or your paint.
It can get dusty in Oklahoma so I use my duster at least once a week and wipe the brake dust off of the wheels with an damp old sock.
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It can get dusty in Oklahoma so I use my duster at least once a week and wipe the brake dust off of the wheels with an damp old sock.
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California Car Duster for me for 10+ years. Don't use it on your wheels as the brake pad dust isn't good for the duster or your paint.
It can get dusty in Oklahoma so I use my duster at least once a week and wipe the brake dust off of the wheels with an damp old sock.
OBD
It can get dusty in Oklahoma so I use my duster at least once a week and wipe the brake dust off of the wheels with an damp old sock.
OBD
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