California Duster myths

[Crispy]

I use the water blade too. I've used it a lot (less lately as the duster does the job most days and if not ONR). The Water Blade I researched a bit and found it actually doesn't let dirt drag across the paint at all. You have properly washed and rinsed therefore there is very little debris on the car. When the blade drags off the water it forms a bubble/dam of water in front of the blade, which encapsulates any remaining dirt in the water bead. The blade will not scratch the paint itself, so good to go. If you use any product beyond it's intended use then there are potential issues. Duster is to remove dust and Water Blade is to remove water.

[Rsurfer]

I use the water blade too. I've used it a lot (less lately as the duster does the job most days and if not ONR). The Water Blade I researched a bit and found it actually doesn't let dirt drag across the paint at all. You have properly washed and rinsed therefore there is very little debris on the car. When the blade drags off the water it forms a bubble/dam of water in front of the blade, which encapsulates any remaining dirt in the water bead. The blade will not scratch the paint itself, so good to go. If you use any product beyond it's intended use then there are potential issues. Duster is to remove dust and Water Blade is to remove water.

Water blades are for cleaning windows and Dusters are for furniture. Just yanking your chain.

[TTQ B4U]

I would never use a duster on a black car that's been driven. Ask me how I know. My guess is the coating may be helping you and the color is also masking some of the micro marring that would absolutely show on a pure black car. OUr van is metallic vs mine which is pure black and the difference in what shows is tremendous.

Also in terms of water blades, there's no need for them. Just run a garden hose stream with no nozzle and cascade the water over the surface. Do that then blot dry the rest with some WG Uber as a drying aid and detailer after upon the 2nd pass. I do nothing but rinseless on my sedan and can it done including wheels in just about 1hr.

[FUNX650]

•Per the triboelectric tables:
-Most airborne particles like pollen,
dust, and smoke carry a positive
static-electrical charge.

-Dry microfiber carries
a negative static-electrical charge.

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Therefore:
•If I were to be so inclined to
use an "electrostatic duster"...

then, nowadays, it seems that
I have at least these choices:
_________________________________________

1.) use "dusters" made from Microfiber...





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OR:
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2.) use a duster made through/by:
•"a special baking procedure to infuse yarn strands with a special proprietary paraffin wax blend";
-i.e. "bonding the wax into the yarn":



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Bob

[2black1s]

I would never use a duster on a black car that's been driven...

I use my California Duster on my black truck almost daily, and sometimes more than once a day, with no negative effects beyond those that exist for any cleaning method. And this is after it's been driven.

I also use the duster prior to wiping with a quick detailer. I feel the duster is less risky than wiping with a quick detailer and microfiber. The duster removes the dust and other loose contaminants, then the QD (D115 in my case) refines the finish.

I see the duster as the initial step in my quick detailing sessions as I do a hose for the initial rinsing in a conventional wash session.

[VISITOR]

once i'm done washing the car, i don't touch it till the next wash. might as well do a waterless wash (has lubrication) if you're gonna touch the paint rather than use a duster (never cared to use one anyway) when it's dry. meh, to each his or her own...

[Scoobertin]

I have used a duster for years with no issues. I would dust it a few times a day if needed to avoid a heavy build up. I have not noticed any kind of damage. I quit using it recently , because this place also has me paronoid even though I haven't noticed any damage. I think I will have a go at it again just to see.

[Scoobertin]

I use the water blade too. I've used it a lot (less lately as the duster does the job most days and if not ONR). The Water Blade I researched a bit and found it actually doesn't let dirt drag across the paint at all. You have properly washed and rinsed therefore there is very little debris on the car. When the blade drags off the water it forms a bubble/dam of water in front of the blade, which encapsulates any remaining dirt in the water bead. The blade will not scratch the paint itself, so good to go. If you use any product beyond it's intended use then there are potential issues. Duster is to remove dust and Water Blade is to remove water.

I have used the water blade for many years too and never noticed any issues, I quit using because of this place. Maybe some quick detailer or waterless wash spray as you blade. This place has made me rethink my procedures, even o never noticed and issues. I may go back to using these products and pay more attention to see any negative

[ronkh57]

•Per the triboelectric tables:
-Most airborne particles like pollen,
dust, and smoke carry a positive
static-electrical charge.

-Dry microfiber carries
a negative static-electrical charge.

***********************************

Therefore:
•If I were to be so inclined to
use an "electrostatic duster"...

then, nowadays, it seems that
I have at least these choices:
_________________________________________

1.) use "dusters" made from Microfiber...


_____________________________________________

OR:
_____________________________________________

2.) use a duster made through/by:
•"a special baking procedure to infuse yarn strands with a special proprietary paraffin wax blend";
-i.e. "bonding the wax into the yarn":

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Bob

But wouldn't they just "grab hold" of the dust/pollen and still get dragged along the paint ??

[buicfrank]

I always use the leaf blower before the duster. No problems. Frank