teuhl

I was dusting my car at a car show recently with a California duster and a sales person for detailing products stated that I am scratching my finish. He recommended using his detailing product with a microfiber cloth instead of the duster. Have no idea who to believe.

EVILFACE

The man was just trying to sell his product. The California Duster rocks.

PHXAZ06

Properly used, a California Duster won't scratch your car. Just keep in mind it's a "duster", not a substitute for washing the car when it needs washing.

frogmore

I live a mile and half down a dirt road, us a Cali duster everyday. Snake oil salesman trying to sell you something.

diyguy

I like the California Duster too and have used one for years. My only complaint is using when it is VERY hot outside (110*+) the parafin in the duster will sometimes leave minor streaks no matter how 'dirty' the duster is.

I've since discovered that using a new freshly clean microfiber cloth and gently dragging it across the car does a very nice job. Sort of like electrostatic effect of picking up the dust very nicely. This assumes of course that there is a good coat of wax on the car. It just glides very easily picking up all the dust.

cmonkey713

I have used the duster for several years. The secret to using one is a very light touch and frequently shaking it out. I have seen people using like a scrub brush and inflicting some damage. Light touch will do it but always remember each time you touch the finish there will be some micro scratching. Just be careful when using your duster.

Jerry White

The California Car Cover Co (maker of the CA Duster) now markets a microfiber version of the original duster w/o wax embedded. I bought the small version which is really too small for Vettes, but works. It is white in color and really displays what you're dusting off. I have two black hot rods with very expensive paint. I still use the original duster on both, but do blow them out several times while dusting off both cars. I will move to the microfiber versions soon and will blow them out while using.

keyplyr

Used one for years!

blackmagicZ

I've used one for years. After I'm done with the duster, I go over the car with a micro fiber towel.

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dragpak

The cali duster is a great tool when used with common sense. It does not replace handwashes. I buy one every two years because they are cheaper than new paint. Heres a tip, use two dusters one for the lower have of the car ( brake dust and road debris) and another for the upper half of the car. This way there is no cross contamination on the paint surfaces.

dvilin

speedraider

100%

wolfdogs

use it all the time. have for years. lightly and shake it is the secret like stated.

James92

I've owned my duster for about 13 years now, still works great! Just use light pressure and shake it out frequently.

steve m baker

I use one on all my cars to remove light dust. Always keep a good coating of wax on the vehicle. Works great.

FrankTank

very light touch... and another key as stated also is knowing when the car is too dirty and needs a wash instead. I've seen people damage their paint by overly using detail spray and microfiber towel because the car is too dirty for that and needs a full wash instead.

bearman95

JFFVETTE

I just started using one, and it works great. As the others have stated, I dust lightly, and shake it frequently.

QUAKEJAKE

When the vette has been parked outside all day I use compressed air to get the heavy dust off then use the duster. I use the duster alone on the "Garage dust " only. Mine BTW is 10 years old.