View Full Version : The California Car Duster


mattxb
03-24-2005, 08:42 PM
Can I wash it? This thing is dirty dirty and I don't want to do any damage. What would I use for such a task??? hmmmm???
Thanks,
Matt

manejounxa
03-24-2005, 09:14 PM
nope it is not washable,it has written on the package that the dirtier it gets the better it works.and yup I've had mine for like six years and it is dirty dirty but it keeps my rides still shiny.

OdBox
03-24-2005, 09:15 PM
Doesn't it say "the dirtier it is, the better it works" or something like that on the packaging?

Well if it's mad-super-dirty, then handwashing it with mild soap will do the trick. Just don't scrub it to hell or anything. And, keep some of the dirt on it so it'll work better. I'm actually serious.

OdBox
03-24-2005, 09:16 PM
wouldja look at that.. a minute late.

scrap
03-24-2005, 09:30 PM
THEY SUCK!! I used one lasted summer on my TC and it scratched the clear coat all up Then I had to wax the ride.

xnevergiveinx
03-25-2005, 06:31 PM
yeah, those things are awesome for adding swirlmarks

THE_DON
03-25-2005, 08:04 PM
It works on "dust", the problem is when people use it on heavily soiled cars. That "dirtier, works better" slogan is B.S. Have you ever seen a dirty one being used at a car show? No. Once it becomes dirty, those dirt particles WILL drag across your paint and scratch it.

-THE DON

SCI_TC_GUY
03-25-2005, 08:12 PM
^^^ yeah...like when you're going to a car show or meet and you just wash your car, but the sunny trip down to the show got it a little dusty, that's key time to use it......

TheScionicMan
03-25-2005, 09:00 PM
^^^ yeah...like when you're going to a car show or meet and you just wash your car, but the sunny trip down to the show got it a little dusty, that's key time to use it......

Exactly. Also for the dust that settles on it in my garage but that same dust doesn't want to break loose with freeway speed winds.

If it's leaving swirl marks, then I am wondering how you use it exactly cuz I only use straight strokes, just letting the ends touch on the paint, but not the whole duster...

mattxb
04-01-2005, 07:05 PM
For those of you who down the california car duster, I was wondering what you would recomend for such job? Clue me in. I did notice some micro-maring in the clear coat after using for a while.

crayonBOX
04-01-2005, 07:28 PM
so 10.99 is a good price for the large duster and the small interior detailer??

mattxb
04-01-2005, 10:30 PM
so 10.99 is a good price for the large duster and the small interior detailer??

I paid 10.00 just for the big one at walmart. Didn't bother with the interior one.
Its funny cuz I noticed my dealership was selling the same duster.. and the price..........30.00!!!!! Can you believe that crap?