california car duster

Chalky White · 01-04-2006, 12:59 AM

what do you guys think of these things? i have a friend who uses one on his car (benz) and he says that they are great for removing dust and stuff when your car isn't really "dirty" but after reading these boards for a while, i am freaked out by the possibility that i might scratch up my paint by sand or dirt or whatever needs to be properly washed off.

SCA · 01-04-2006, 06:52 AM

I'd never use one. The only consideration would be for a light colored car, i.e. Silver or White.

GSRstilez · 01-04-2006, 09:21 AM

If you *do* decide to use one, here are a couple guidelines to go by:

-Be sure your finish is waxed/sealed reguarly. The slick/smooth surface will allow less friction between the CCD and the paint.
-DON'T drag the CCD. It should BARELY touch the surface. If you need to pass it over 3 times, fine...Better that than inducing swirling and marring.
-Only use on dust (no water droplets with dirt in them) or pollen

In the end, I don't use them. I daily drive all my vehicles therefore they see dew, rain, snow, etc. Plus, all my vehicles are dark. The only time I would consider a CCD is if I had a garage queen that just got a bit dusty.

impulsebrklyn · 01-04-2006, 10:16 AM

i wouldnt. I have alittle one i keep to dust the interior of my car. that is it. Chris

Chalky White · 01-04-2006, 05:45 PM

right now my car is a "garage queen" but it's about to outside 24/7 until september. so i think i'll pass on the california car duster.

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Chalky White Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2006 e90, 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	california car duster what do you guys think of these things? i have a friend who uses one on his car (benz) and he says that they are great for removing dust and stuff when your car isn't really "dirty" but after reading these boards for a while, i am freaked out by the possibility that i might scratch up my paint by sand or dirt or whatever needs to be properly washed off. __________________ 12/5/13 PCD Delivery of X3 3.5i, Alpine, Chestnut, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats, BMW Apps 2006 325i, Sparkling, Grey, Xenons, Premium, Heated, Comfort (SOLD)
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SCA Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,820 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	I'd never use one. The only consideration would be for a light colored car, i.e. Silver or White.
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GSRstilez Resident Detailer 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Soon to be E46 ZHP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: East Haven, CT iTrader: (0)	If you do decide to use one, here are a couple guidelines to go by: -Be sure your finish is waxed/sealed reguarly. The slick/smooth surface will allow less friction between the CCD and the paint. -DON'T drag the CCD. It should BARELY touch the surface. If you need to pass it over 3 times, fine...Better that than inducing swirling and marring. -Only use on dust (no water droplets with dirt in them) or pollen In the end, I don't use them. I daily drive all my vehicles therefore they see dew, rain, snow, etc. Plus, all my vehicles are dark. The only time I would consider a CCD is if I had a garage queen that just got a bit dusty.
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impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 19 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	i wouldnt. I have alittle one i keep to dust the interior of my car. that is it. Chris __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Jet Black - Terra - Burl Walnut - Premuim Package - Sports Package - Fold Down Seats - Heated Front Seats - Strut Brace - Sunglass Tray - Carbon Fiber Front Lips - Alarm - Blacklines - ACS Roof Wing - Breyton Trunk Spoiler - 19" Breyton Spirits wrapped in Michelin PS2
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Chalky White Private First Class 14 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2006 e90, 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: atlanta iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	right now my car is a "garage queen" but it's about to outside 24/7 until september. so i think i'll pass on the california car duster. __________________ 12/5/13 PCD Delivery of X3 3.5i, Alpine, Chestnut, Premium, Tech, Heated Seats, BMW Apps 2006 325i, Sparkling, Grey, Xenons, Premium, Heated, Comfort (SOLD)
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