California Duster Users: Clumpy Threads?

[ManiZ]

Just bought a Cali Duster to give it a try as a pre-QD step between full detailing sessions. I plan to keep a very close eye on micro-marring since theoretically, I am not sold that anything that actually touches dust would not allow any marring.



Anyway, back to the topic: I bought the wooden handle version last week. It has gone through a few changes of the newspaper already. But the threads (strands) are still in clumps instead of each individual thread hanging on its own. Obviously, cleaning action cannot be as good in the "clumpy" form. So what gives? Wax is certainly to blame, but I was hoping after a week or sitting on regularly-changed newspapers, the threads would separate.



Has anyone else experienced this?

 

[imported_never gone]

Just bought a Cali Duster to give it a try as a pre-QD step between full detailing sessions. I plan to keep a very close eye on micro-marring since theoretically, I am not sold that anything that actually touches dust would not allow any marring.



Anyway, back to the topic: I bought the wooden handle version last week. It has gone through a few changes of the newspaper already. But the threads (strands) are still in clumps instead of each individual thread hanging on its own. Obviously, cleaning action cannot be as good in the "clumpy" form. So what gives? Wax is certainly to blame, but I was hoping after a week or sitting on regularly-changed newspapers, the threads would separate.



Has anyone else experienced this?

For sure it shouldn't take a week. I usually twist the handle back and forth before I use it to separate the strands and shake off any extra dust. I personally swear by this thing! The key is to have good layer of wax/polish/sealant or whatever on the paint first and only use it when the car is 100% cooled off. I use mine everyday after I have come home and let the car cool down . Also, don't let the weight of the duster push down while you dust. Just barley let the strans go over your paint. Works like a charm.