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sito
02-15-2016, 01:21 PM
what is a good exterior dust buster?

I want to wipe light dust off the car without doing a complete detailing job
Buster906
02-15-2016, 02:10 PM
Yes, I have the same issue. My hood, roof and flat portions of fenders and bed are covered in dust. I touched the dust and a sound was made like sandpaper makes, quite rough sounding . My concern is creating clear coat scratches. I have detail sprays and spray waxes. The sun in out today with a temp of 69. My truck is white.
fly07sti
02-15-2016, 02:46 PM
I would recommend using either compressed air or some sort of electrical leaf blower/a Metro sidekick to first blow off as much dust as possible. Then proceed with the waterless wash of your choice to wipe your ride down.
Buster906
02-15-2016, 02:49 PM
Well, I do have the Metro sidekick. And I have Griots waterless wash
sito
02-15-2016, 04:11 PM
Well, I do have the Metro sidekick. And I have Griots waterless wash

does metro sidekick really clean the dust off the pain?
Buster906
02-15-2016, 05:03 PM
No. The Metro sidekick is best suited for blow4away water
UCDIE
02-15-2016, 05:31 PM
No. The Metro sidekick is best suited for blow4away water

yup agreed.
i would use a QD of your choice. or like someone said waterless or rinse less
Buster906
02-15-2016, 05:48 PM
These are before photos of passenger side fender and hood.
Buster906
02-15-2016, 05:54 PM
Giving these detailer a go
BrutalNoodle
02-15-2016, 06:05 PM
I want to wipe light dust off the car without doing a complete detailing job

I was in a similar situation; looking to keep the vehicle clean between waterless/rinseless, and found a strong blower does the job.

Personally I prefer a cordless (running a Makita XBU02Z), as setting up and having to drag the cord around defeats the purpose of a quick clean up, not to mention the annoyance of the line rubbing/tapping on the finish.

It's worth the investment for a good cordless, IMO. I have a comparable corded unit to the 4hp Master Blaster, but hardly uses it now. The time & convenience of cordless is tough to beat.

Pollen? Near by construction? Yard work next door? No sweat.
Buster906
02-15-2016, 06:09 PM
Sprayed all four detailers on my hood in four sections and this is the result
Buster906
02-15-2016, 06:28 PM
The camera on my Table A is not as good as my Note 4 camera