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Old 03-26-2007, 10:54 PM
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okay well iv been using a california duster on my berlia for a few months now, and it was a nice day finally so i went out and polished every scratch and swirl out (paint was terrible). So previous to polishing the car i didn't really care since the paint was terrible any way, but i just wanted to know if using it on my scratchless paint seems like a good idea if i can keep up with it, if not what do you guys do? my car gets pretty dusty in 1 day just opening and closing the garage, its pretty bad. Thanks
Old 03-27-2007, 09:52 AM
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I use one before I use my car cover just so I don't grind the dirt and dust into the wax/paint. I very lightly move the ends of the duster over the paint, and I shake it out frequently. A light touch is the key.
Old 03-27-2007, 10:28 AM
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am with fastd on this...
mine is dusted coupla times a week- dust it and then detail spray it on the top surfaces, at least. usually also detail spray the wheels and exhaust (use an old rag for this)

be sure that your car is rewaxed (or syntheticed) after the polishing- its the polish that shines and the wax that protects!
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^ detail spray after dusting off with the duster? i have detailing spray (came with clay bar) but im not sure what its for... lol does it protect? or is it just like if you cant get some wax off or something? thanks for the comments
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it acts like a lubricant
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so, i used my cali duster about 5 minutes ago as light as possible and it gave me light scratches am I doing something wrong?? lol
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You said in your original post that you used your duster whenever on your car when it was in crappy shape. There is no doubt you have a crapload of stuff stuck to your duster and you should not use it after you have polished your car unless you wash the duster thoroughly and hang dry.

Wanabe gets away with it because let's face it, his car is never really dirty.
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Originally Posted by thetz99,Mar 28 2007, 02:52 PM
You said in your original post that you used your duster whenever on your car when it was in crappy shape. There is no doubt you have a crapload of stuff stuck to your duster and you should not use it after you have polished your car unless you wash the duster thoroughly and hang dry.

Wanabe gets away with it because let's face it, his car is never really dirty.
good point I forgot about that
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i use one right now due to all the pollen in the air
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Originally Posted by thejohnremus,Mar 29 2007, 01:13 AM
i use one right now due to all the pollen in the air
the pollen is a killer right now, i've been using mine about 3 times a week.
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