California Duster?

[Saluki2003]

I washed my black Mustang last night and this morning there's dust/pollen all over it! I was thinking of getting a Cali Duster to wipe her off every morning but wanted to check in with experts to make sure I'm not harming the paint by using one.

Thanks guys!

[zmcgovern45]

You'll get answers both for and against these products, but the overwhelming majority will say DO NOT use duster products on your car.

A much safer approach is to simply use a quick detail spray/spray wax/spray sealant and a nice plush microfiber towel. Use very little to no pressure and gently remove the dust from the surface.

[yakky]

I don't think you could convince a logical person that pushing around abrasives on a dry surface isn't going to cause some sort of scratches. Sure they might not be visible immediately, but over time....

[dorkiedoode]

It got to the point where if they put very very light scratches I don't mine as long as it's light enough to polish out. Also in order to scratch it has to be strong enough to pierce through 4 layers of protection. Other than that We can only try our best and hope that it stay swirl free.

[Saluki2003]

I need to get a car cover then. I don't want to have to QD my car every morning...lol.

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[dorkiedoode]

Just to let you know car cover cause little scratch too. I've been there lol

[hernandez.art13]

Just to let you know car cover cause little scratch too. I've been there lol

Sheesh!!!

What does work then???

Probably an Air compressor and blow of the air or vacuum it out?

[lkotsios]

Works perfect for me, the strands have to be elevated and barely touching the paint just like the instructions say. I highly recommend the california duster!

[ssnobrakes]

I use the California Duster exclusively for pollen this time off year. It works great..........Just be very gentle when wiping the paint and If the Duster is brand new wrap it in newspaper for 24-48 hours to get the extra parafan off of it so it doesnt cause smearing.

[Wes Bremec]

Depending if the contaminates are sticky or not I will blow it off using my metro outside. I would never even think about using the California car duster on paintwork. I recently did a correction on a porsche(soft paint) and the homeowner used the duster all the time.