My accord is black. So you wash it, then the next day it's windy or dusty outside and you get that layer of fine dust sticking to the paint. Does anyone have suggestions for "dusting" the car, without having to wash it all over again? I've used some tacky dust cloths in the past, but was wondering if there is something better and safer to use for the paint job.

 

YOU BET! Poorboys Spray & Wipe combined with a high quality microfiber towel will remove the dust, leave a nice shine, and no marks on the paint. Don't screw around with anything less than a gallon, believe me. You will need a good spray or mist bottle to apply. Spray a small amount on an area and wipe it with the MF towel lightly until the spray disappears. Don't rub, just a light back & forth motion. You will be amazed at the results.

Now....to keep the dust at a minimum here's the trick. FK1 #425 is a superb quick detailer, it is to be used on fairly clean surfaces. It has anti static properties and repels dust. I'm NOT saying your car will be dust free but it will have far less dust than before. Again, go for the gallon and a good mist applicator. I'll put the links below to these two products. On the FK1 site, under accessories, you can purchase mist bottles & trigger sprayers if you need them. I strongly suggest the mist bottle since so little product (both of them) is needed. I'm saying to buy gallons of each because you will use both on everything....glass, counter tops, bathroom counters, furniture, damn near endless uses.

The Poor Boys will clean a dirty car with no marks or marring. I'm not talking muddy filthy...... but just shy of that will be safely cleaned before your eyes. The FK1 #425 will add shine, slickness, and dust repellant. I use these products every day. They work, period.

http://www.poorboysworld.com/spray-wipe.htm
http://www.fk1usa.com/products-professional.htm#425

 

Thanks for the suggestions!

Does anyone have any experience with a "dry" duster, like the california car duster or anything like that? How do those work?

 

I have one. It works very well but you have to use it gingerly.....just lightly across the surface. They are not ready to use out of the package though. You must set it on some newspaper for a few days so the excess paraffin is absorbed into the paper. Also, NEVER use one on a hot surface.......the streaky mess will prove my point.

Since I started using FK-1 #425 on the car I've not had to use the Cali Duster at all. The small sized Cali Duster is great for the dashboard, I use that one the most.

 

I have used the California Duster. I just run it lightly over the car, it removes the pollen and all quite well. I have used the Meguiar's Quik Detailer also, works pretty well although there may be better products out there.

I keep my duster clean just by blowing it out well with the air compressor before and after using it, and hanging the duster on the wall. I just like to keep the abrasives out of it and all. Use microfiber cloths too, I love them...they are quite absorbent compared to terry cloth. Only complaint I have about them is their uncanny attraction to particles (which can scratch your paint)