Car Dusters

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01bluecls

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Hello all,



With Spring pretty much here, as detailers, we all know what that means...POLLEN AND DUST!! My car sits outside 24/7 and there is nothing worst then polishing waxing one day just to find it covered in dust and pollen the next day or even the next few hours lol. I have the California duster and I had layed it on newspaper to soak up parafin wax oils but it still seems to streak the paint a little. Plus im not totally convinced the fibers are the best for the finish. I came across Zymol's Duster which looks prefect but at a price of 37.00 plus shipping im sure there is a vendor that sells the same duster for less!



ZYMOL WOOL DUSTER 1pk - Zymol Worldwide



I know I could wipe the car down with a detail spray and mf towels but for something quick, a duster would be nice. Plus I have a lot of clients that have "garage queens" that would like recommendations to a duster as well. Also another note about the parafin coated duster (i.e California duster), during the hot months the parafin is also more prone to melting when temps on paint reaches 100+ degrees which leads to streaking in the paint.



Any recommendations?
 
Check out places that sell metal mini venitian blinds ..they sell those wool ones for a lot cheaper than $37 .. I have one .. BTW it doesn't work as well as a Cali Duster which I don't like either.
 
Isn't pollen somewhat abrasive(in a small way)? Why would you rub it into your finish? Wouldn't it be much safer to just do a quick rinse and dry it off?
 
David Fermani said:
Isn't pollen somewhat abrasive(in a small way)? Why would you rub it into your finish? Wouldn't it be much safer to just do a quick rinse and dry it off?
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Probably the same as dust that settles onto the car. I would only use the duster to swipe away a very light dusting (less then a day's worth of accumulation). I mainly want something to suggest something to my clients that have garaged cars that arent driven much. Some of them will not want to go through the hassle of Qd'ing. They want a more simple solution like a duster. BUT i dont want to give my recommendation to a product that I myself would not use. I already advise my clients not to use the California Duster, but in turn, I should be able to suggest an alternative.
 
Wool dusters I've used have just moved pollen around, not pick it up. Wool dusters don't have the lubrication of the CCD. I've found that the OXO version of the CCD is better. Not as much paraffin so it doesn't streak, lets go of dust easier when shaken and handle is made of softer material than the wood or plastic CCDs.
 
Wool dusters I've used have just moved pollen around, not pick it up. Wool dusters don't have the lubrication of the CCD. I've found that the OXO version of the CCD is better. Not as much paraffin so it doesn't streak, lets go of dust easier when shaken and handle is made of softer material than the wood or plastic CCDs.
 
Wool dusters I've used have just moved pollen around, not pick it up. Wool dusters don't have the lubrication of the CCD. I've found that the OXO version of the CCD is better. Not as much paraffin so it doesn't streak, lets go of dust easier when shaken and handle is made of softer material than the wood or plastic CCDs.
 
01bluecls said:
Probably the same as dust that settles onto the car. I would only use the duster to swipe away a very light dusting (less then a day's worth of accumulation). I mainly want something to suggest something to my clients that have garaged cars that arent driven much. Some of them will not want to go through the hassle of Qd'ing. They want a more simple solution like a duster. BUT i dont want to give my recommendation to a product that I myself would not use. I already advise my clients not to use the California Duster, but in turn, I should be able to suggest an alternative.
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I wouldn't recommend any type of maintence to anyone(especially clients) that is damaging to their vehicle. No matter what product is used, it's going to harm their finish if something with ANY kind of abrasiveness is rubbed into their finish. I personally don't even think a freshly waxed vehicle is safe to do this to! People are always looking for that "miricle" product that works, but a duster isn't one of them. You'll look more intelligent in your clients eyes in the long run if you shoot them the straight scoope on maintaining their vehicle.
 
Please understand that some clients and people wet there car under a hose and wipe them clean with a rag. I would much rather detail the car for them and have them maintain with a duster then go through that process. I can tell them all day about proper maintenance until im blue in the face but some people dont have the time or want to go through the hassle. I have personally wiped dust off my car many times with a cali duster and not received any marring from it, just slight streaking from the Parafin wax on the fibers. I understand very much the proper way to do things but as an old saying goes "you can lead a horse to water but you cant make it drink" Im suggesting an alternative to clients that is the lesser of two evils. At least with a duster and minimal pressure marring can be reduced, then say rubbing the car's finish with a wet rag. In a perfect Autopian world I would like everyone to take care of their cars how we do, but truthfully it will not happen. Also Im not talking about using a duster on a dirty vehicle, im talking about a freshly detailed vehicles that sits in the garage for sometimes weeks without seeing daylight. My vehicle, since I polish and wax often, Im not worried too much about microscopic marring I wont see and yes my Acura's clear coat is extremely soft and prone to marring.
 
I own two Black Vehicles and have found that the Cal Duster works great for Light Dust and Pollen, as long as you use it properly. That is by just letting the the tips of the duster hit the car. Don't use it like you are mopping a floor and you will see that it won't mare the finish. Oh! If anyone is interested, Big Lots has them for only $7.99. I just bought two more to keep as back-ups.
 
David Fermani said:
Isn't pollen somewhat abrasive(in a small way)? Why would you rub it into your finish? Wouldn't it be much safer to just do a quick rinse and dry it off?
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Dave is correct where pollen is abrasive..a little more than a small way...it is also acidic..so best to wash it off ..cause if left and a mix with morning dew is acidity...causing spots on the finish....



Al
 
I made the mistake of letting a detailer's store talk me into one of the wool dusters when my California finally gave it up. The wool is worthless. I've never noticed any problem when used like JoeD mentions.



Giving your customers an answer that they can live with is the answer they wanna hear. If using a CCD makes them happy because it's quick, easy, and effective, why not? If it truly mars the finish as some maintain, it certainly would do so in a minor way, and make the customer all the more appreciate the beauty you impart to their vehicle with your magical mar removal techniques.
 
Has anyone seen whether the antistatic ability of #425 reduces the pollen attraction to the vehicle surface?
 
Wow, i think people are over thinking this thread a little. (Comment is not directed to anyone) If a customer tells me they do not have the time or do not want to go through the hassle, i cant force them to take better car. I have to meet them at a happy medium, meaning I have to show them to the lesser of two evils. If that means they get minor marring from a CCD then so be it...it is certainly better then them wiping the car down with other materials that are worse. CCD is a simple and quick. They will be willing to do that then if I tell them they have to QD and wipe the car down. Gotta to remember some customers may not have the body of a young buck.



Hope this clarifies. I feel like some are thinking im trying to give my customers "bad advice" when infact im giving a compromised advice that they WANT.
 
SilvaBimma said:
Has anyone seen whether the antistatic ability of #425 reduces the pollen attraction to the vehicle surface?
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I have been using #425 for while and there have been many threads on the topic. IMO it may reduce dust attraction *SLIGHTLY* but dont expect much from that. It is a good QD period and I buy it by the gallons. :)
 
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