Why You Should NEVER, EVER Wipe Dust Off Your Paint!

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by nazali

does anyone have any thoughts on the old California duster ?

When used properly and in the correct situation, they are fine. They way you see MOST people using them make them the work of the devil.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

When used properly and in the correct situation, they are fine. They way you see MOST people using them make them the work of the devil.

Are you sure that you aren't related?

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

Are you sure that you aren't related?

Sorry, but I don't feed the trolls. You will have to get your food somewhere else.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Sorry, but I don't feed the trolls. You will have to get your food somewhere else.

You must have been looking into the mirror when you typed your reply!

[nazali]

you sir have piqued my interest !

I have one, but my detailer nearly ripped me a new one for telling him bought one and was actively using it.

He said there fine on garage queens when its just DUST, but not road dust

so do expand pls

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

When used properly and in the correct situation, they are fine. They way you see MOST people using them make them the work of the devil.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I used one on my old Mercedes for years and now have purchased a new one for my Z4.

It does the job on a light coating of dust.

Originally Posted by nazali

He said there fine on garage queens when its just DUST, but not road dust

Your detailer is correct, as I mentioned previously I use my duster when my car is clean and only has a light layer of dust and it works perfectly.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by nazali

you sir have piqued my interest !

I have one, but my detailer nearly ripped me a new one for telling him bought one and was actively using it.

He said there fine on garage queens when its just DUST, but not road dust

so do expand pls

I did an entire video on how to use one of those dusters. Your detailer, like me, has seen people destroying their paint with those things. Here's how I use mine.

I have just washed the car, the car is dry and I am about to place the cover on it. Keep in mind that I wash my car INSIDE my garage, NOT outside where the car is constantly getting bombarded with all the dust being kicked up into the air by the wind and other cars going down the road. So after my car is dry, I may touch it up with the duster BEFORE I put the car cover on, because once you drive the car ONE BLOCK, it is now covered with dust. You may not be able to see the dust, but trust me, it is sitting on top of your paint. At that point, I will neither use the duster or cover the car because all you are doing is grinding that dust into the paint.

The way that the duster is designed is that dust is attracted to it with the help of the oil the duster is treated with. So the strands of the duster should BARELY touch the surface of the car. What you see MOST people do is smash the duster on the surface of the car, doing God knows how much damage to their paint. That's why I call it the work of the devil. That's also why I say that when used CORRECTLY and at THE RIGHT TIME, they are fine. Problem is, most folks have no clue of either.

Your car is going to pick up light damage if you use it. That is the nature of the beast. Thus, the last thing you want to do is help the process along by touching your paint incorrectly. When I am at a car show, I look at paint differently than most folks and I have seen some horrendous looking car with owners standing behind them, looking oh so proud. That's why I started unplugging people from the "paint matrix", so that they could see what I was seeing. I became so well known for doing this that I got to work on the Chip Foose NAPA truck that he built.

I don't travel as much as I did years ago because I got married and that is a full time job itself. I also have invested a ton more time into my I.T. business so time is not a luxury I have. But I still spread the knowledge wherever I can, but only if it is welcomed.

Here's an article from the CA Duster folks themselves. Take a look at it. I think you will find it useful.

[Junkman2008]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

You must have been looking into the mirror when you typed your reply!

Troll on.

[UPSROD]

Pretty sure anybody over 10 years old knows this already!

[nazali]

NOICE, txs for the explano...

yeah I didnt know that, I dont even think that is in the instructions or anywher on line

yup I dont mash it, I try and use it "gingerly" and very lightly

BUt yeah when its due I'll take a look at your instructions

Originally Posted by Junkman2008

I did an entire video on how to use one of those dusters. Your detailer, like me, has seen people destroying their paint with those things. Here's how I use mine.

I have just washed the car, the car is dry and I am about to place the cover on it. Keep in mind that I wash my car INSIDE my garage, NOT outside where the car is constantly getting bombarded with all the dust being kicked up into the air by the wind and other cars going down the road. So after my car is dry, I may touch it up with the duster BEFORE I put the car cover on, because once you drive the car ONE BLOCK, it is now covered with dust. You may not be able to see the dust, but trust me, it is sitting on top of your paint. At that point, I will neither use the duster or cover the car because all you are doing is grinding that dust into the paint.

The way that the duster is designed is that dust is attracted to it with the help of the oil the duster is treated with. So the strands of the duster should BARELY touch the surface of the car. What you see MOST people do is smash the duster on the surface of the car, doing God knows how much damage to their paint. That's why I call it the work of the devil. That's also why I say that when used CORRECTLY and at THE RIGHT TIME, they are fine. Problem is, most folks have no clue of either.

Your car is going to pick up light damage if you use it. That is the nature of the beast. Thus, the last thing you want to do is help the process along by touching your paint incorrectly. When I am at a car show, I look at paint differently than most folks and I have seen some horrendous looking car with owners standing behind them, looking oh so proud. That's why I started unplugging people from the "paint matrix", so that they could see what I was seeing. I became so well known for doing this that I got to work on the Chip Foose NAPA truck that he built.

I don't travel as much as I did years ago because I got married and that is a full time job itself. I also have invested a ton more time into my I.T. business so time is not a luxury I have. But I still spread the knowledge wherever I can, but only if it is welcomed.

Here's an article from the CA Duster folks themselves. Take a look at it. I think you will find it useful.

[nazali]

I'm not going to tell you how old I am, but this is me in cat years

Originally Posted by UPSROD

Pretty sure anybody over 10 years old knows this already!

[TXSTYLE]

I've been using California Duster for Eons! And I will never stop.

A quick drive up the street will gather a layer of dust and pollen! The Duster may in fact cause micro scratches. But to my eyes, the removal of dust and pollen reveals the luster and shine I love. Plus I keep such a nice layer of Wax and or ceramic coating on my cars, I'm not at all bothered with the potential of scratches.
I'm not about to wash or rinse my cars multiple times daily. That shit impractical.

That's my $.02 🙂

- Marcus

[DetailedAF]

Initial post is accurate. I am not a fan of "waterless" methods, but I am a fan of "Riseless" methods.

Always spray down the vehicle with either foam or rinseless FIRST. You can contact after the initial foam/rinseless has broke down particles or allowed to fall down the panel.

I like Trolls. Ignorance sometimes is beautiful to laugh at.

[Yuille36]

Many many years ago I bought into the California Duster theory, until I learned the truth.