Cleaning between washings

Phideaux

Phideaux

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OK, I spent several hours last Sunday washing my truck. No polishing or anything as it had been done right before I bought it about 3 weeks ago, so the finish is still good. I washed and dried it good, then used meg's QD on it, and it looks great. The problem is, 2 days later, it is covered in a layer of dust, and being a black truck, it really stands out. They are building a condo complex the next block over and I suspect they are kicking up a ton of gunk. As much as I'd like to, I don't have the time to wash it every few days. Is there anything out there that would be safe to do a quick wipe down?

On a side note, it was the first time I've used the 2 bucket method, and I couldn't believe how dirty the rinse water got. I had to change it twice. Then I couldn't believe all of the times I've put all that dirt right back onto my old car. Makes me cringe.
 
Depends how gritty it is , if its just dusty a clifornia car duster works great or just continue qd-ing it.
 
Phideaux said:
OK, I spent several hours last Sunday washing my truck. No polishing or anything as it had been done right before I bought it about 3 weeks ago, so the finish is still good. I washed and dried it good, then used meg's QD on it, and it looks great. The problem is, 2 days later, it is covered in a layer of dust, and being a black truck, it really stands out. They are building a condo complex the next block over and I suspect they are kicking up a ton of gunk. As much as I'd like to, I don't have the time to wash it every few days. Is there anything out there that would be safe to do a quick wipe down?

On a side note, it was the first time I've used the 2 bucket method, and I couldn't believe how dirty the rinse water got. I had to change it twice. Then I couldn't believe all of the times I've put all that dirt right back onto my old car. Makes me cringe.
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A california duster and a 55 gallon drum of S & Wf or maitenance. Why 55gallons because after you use it,you'll love and it could be used on just about everything..
 
joe.p said:
A california duster and a 55 gallon drum of S & Wf or maitenance. Why 55gallons because after you use it,you'll love and it could be used on just about everything..
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While I agree with Joe about your liking the Spray & Wipe, you might want to start with a gallon and see how it works for you. You can buy an even smaller quantity, but you will be a gallon buyer sooner or later.:)
If you have any doubts, just do a search for Spray & Wipe. You will find lots of info about a great product.
I was a real skeptic about any waterless wash product until I tried this stuff.
It works!

Charles
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I will also agree regarding Spray and Wipe. This stuff rocks! I use a car cover and when I get home I use the Spray and Wipe before putting the cover on. It does not take very long and I don't want any dirt between the Elco and the car cover.
 
I agree for daily dusting i would use the California Car Duster make sure you buy the Original not a knock off.. Just make sure before you use it you follow the instructions on it. They are key to it working and giving it a long life. I own a few of them. And as the others have also suggested a good QD and some MF is a must.

RIchard
 
Feel lucky. Here in Houston, I'm fighting construction dust and pollen. The Envoy was covered in pollen about an hour after I quick detailed it. :(
 
Scott P said:
Feel lucky. Here in Houston, I'm fighting construction dust and pollen. The Envoy was covered in pollen about an hour after I quick detailed it. :(
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oh stop complaining..you could be under 5 feet of snow :stick :D

Charles I remember your first gallon:)
 
I will also agree with the California Car Duster followed with Spray & Wipe. Works out well for light dusting in my case.
 
05spectraSX said:
i have a question. can't you dust off your car with a microfiber towel?
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NO not a MF by itself. Secondly you could do it with a MF and some QD or S&W but it would depend on how heavy the dust was.

Richard
 
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