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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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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???
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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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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.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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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.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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wouldja look at that.. a minute late.
Old Mar 24, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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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.
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 06:31 PM
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yeah, those things are awesome for adding swirlmarks
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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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.

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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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^^^ 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......
Old Mar 25, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by SCI_TC_GUY
^^^ 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...
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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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.
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so 10.99 is a good price for the large duster and the small interior detailer??
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by crayonBOX
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?
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