California Car Dusters

Zipper 104 · 03-09-2015, 03:17 PM

Are these things actually safe to use?
My car can sit days without being driven if the weather sucks. It can be parked perfectly clean but within a few days I get a layer of fine dust all over it. Usually it's only dust on a an otherwise clean car so I don't want to drag all the stuff out and wash it again just because it's dusty.
I'm concerned about using anything that could beat up the paint on my car.
Anyone here use these and can comment? Maybe some of the resident detailing experts here can weigh in on this. Junkman where are you?
Thanks.

104

1st · 03-09-2015, 03:26 PM

I have one and I have no issues with it at all. It works great to maintain washes in between wash cycles. The only thing is that if you have bird droppings or bugs anything that isn’t dust you need to clean them before dusting. If not it can trap it in the duster itself and just cause more harm than good.

ZMan8 · 03-09-2015, 04:04 PM

It's safe to use as long as it's only a little dust, if there is a lot, dragging dust across can create fine scratches. I have had one for 3 years, has worked great.

zmanelite · 03-09-2015, 04:42 PM

Plus Juan on the duster
I use it between washes and works great

RonRizz · 03-09-2015, 05:07 PM

love my duster. Just don't mash it in like your mopping the kitchen floor.

FairladyZ10PG · 03-09-2015, 07:24 PM

I make sure that only the tip of the duster touches the car and lightly drag it around.

Z-Girl 12 · 03-09-2015, 08:11 PM

I love that thing, works great for the pollen season here.

Brendan · 03-09-2015, 10:48 PM

I use optimum-no-rinse so a regular wash only takes around 20 minutes anyways.

nis350 · 03-09-2015, 10:49 PM

this is exactly how it should be used. have been using one for many years. I use it to remove the dust before putting on the car cover.

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Originally Posted by FairladyZ10PG

I make sure that only the tip of the duster touches the car and lightly drag it around.

Zipper 104 · 03-09-2015, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nis350

this is exactly how it should be used. have been using one for many years. I use it to remove the dust before putting on the car cover.

Good advice.....I'd like to make regular use of my car cover but fearful of putting it on a dusty car. I think I'll pick one up tomorow.

Thanks.

104

Zbrah · 03-09-2015, 11:15 PM

I have a $30 cordless leaf blower that I use to dry the car and getting dusts off between washes, love the thing. I actually enjoying using it and not worrying about putting scratches on the paint. The guys at the car wash always stare with envy every time I pull that thing out lol

axmea? · 03-09-2015, 11:52 PM

I've used this before and I know this thing will hold onto dust particles and eventually build up. It will scratch yer Z.

Zipper 104 · 03-10-2015, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

I have a $30 cordless leaf blower that I use to dry the car and getting dusts off between washes, love the thing. I actually enjoying using it and not worrying about putting scratches on the paint. The guys at the car wash always stare with envy every time I pull that thing out lol

I have a blower to dry my car but I didn't think it would be powerful enough to get the dust off, especially well enough to put a cover back on it. I guess I ought to try it first.

Thanks

104

RonRizz · 03-12-2015, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

I've used this before and I know this thing will hold onto dust particles and eventually build up. It will scratch yer Z.

Been using mine for years and years. My 2011 looks better than new.
anything more than dust, or pollen, you need a wash, not a wipe.

axmea? · 03-12-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RonRizz

Been using mine for years and years. My 2011 looks better than new.
anything more than dust, or pollen, you need a wash, not a wipe.

Just never had a good experience with these things. I'm anal about my car and inspect my finish with proper lighting. I wont take the risk any longer.

03-09-2015, 03:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zipper 104 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada's Wet Coast Posts: 480 Drives: '13 PW/Frost/Spt/AT Rep Power: 10	California Car Dusters Are these things actually safe to use? My car can sit days without being driven if the weather sucks. It can be parked perfectly clean but within a few days I get a layer of fine dust all over it. Usually it's only dust on a an otherwise clean car so I don't want to drag all the stuff out and wash it again just because it's dusty. I'm concerned about using anything that could beat up the paint on my car. Anyone here use these and can comment? Maybe some of the resident detailing experts here can weigh in on this. Junkman where are you? Thanks. 104

03-09-2015, 04:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	It's safe to use as long as it's only a little dust, if there is a lot, dragging dust across can create fine scratches. I have had one for 3 years, has worked great. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 36	Plus Juan on the duster I use it between washes and works great DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

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RonRizz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pine grove, Pa Posts: 2,132 Drives: 2 feet, 3 pedals Rep Power: 6774	love my duster. Just don't mash it in like your mopping the kitchen floor. 1st and falicfr like this. __________________ P99rs Head Unit--- Amps- 2 Pioneer Prs800d --- Zapco ST1000MX---Zapco ST-4XSQ---- SI BM mk5 Subs---SI TM65v2 Midbass--- SI M3 mids--- SI M25 xbl2 tweeters ----- 2016 MECA street class 3rd place at world finals

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FairladyZ10PG A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal-IE Posts: 1,890 Drives: PGraphite m6 Rep Power: 254	I make sure that only the tip of the duster touches the car and lightly drag it around. falicfr likes this. __________________ ///MPPSK///M Performance FRONT SPLITTER///M Performance KIDNEY GRILLS///MPerformance CF MIRRORS///MPerformance CF SPOILER///AC SCHNITZER

03-09-2015, 03:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: I 80 Biz U.S. 50 Posts: 1,708 Drives: Platinum Z Rep Power: 1615	I have one and I have no issues with it at all. It works great to maintain washes in between wash cycles. The only thing is that if you have bird droppings or bugs anything that isn’t dust you need to clean them before dusting. If not it can trap it in the duster itself and just cause more harm than good.

03-09-2015, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	I love that thing, works great for the pollen season here. falicfr likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

03-09-2015, 10:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brendan Track Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Drives: Poor man's Porsche Rep Power: 542	I use optimum-no-rinse so a regular wash only takes around 20 minutes anyways.

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	I have a $30 cordless leaf blower that I use to dry the car and getting dusts off between washes, love the thing. I actually enjoying using it and not worrying about putting scratches on the paint. The guys at the car wash always stare with envy every time I pull that thing out lol __________________

03-09-2015, 11:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,233 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	I've used this before and I know this thing will hold onto dust particles and eventually build up. It will scratch yer Z. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

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