Exterior upkeep question

[KELVINATOR]

Hello,

Real noob question here: after a car is completely detailed how do you deal with daily road dust and light rain? Do you wash the car again, ONR or use a product like spray and wipe? I have read that dusting brushes can cause scratches. I don`t believe QDs are used for this purpose or am I wrong?



thanks

[imported_Chris223]

Light dust and stuff like that I just use a little Quik Detailer... since I wash my car and 1 30 minute drive later it already has a light coating of dust on it. I either use a QD, or just dust it off with a microfiber towel.

[awahl63]

I just wash my car biweekly when it`s nice out...It gets dusty fast though

[Wasatch]

What you said and QD when lightly dusted.

[KELVINATOR]

Thanks for the info! :buffing:

[imported_animes2k]

Don`t forget the California Car Duster (or similar clones like the OXO). Even if you`ve got heavy dust or pollen, assuming it`s not STUCK on, this thing takes it off. They last forever, too - just shake it out really well. Priceless this time of year (pollen season).



As a bonus, it`s less physical contact than a towel or a QD wipedown so less chance of inducing swirls. Just don`t use it on a truly dirty surface with stuck-on contaminants.

[awahl63]

OT can you buy a california car duster at a local place like autozone?

[imported_animes2k]

Yes, you can find them at a lot of retail outlets - I`ve seen them at Pep Boys (original brand) and Target (OXO or RubberMaid brand)

[awahl63]

Yes, you can find them at a lot of retail outlets - I`ve seen them at Pep Boys (original brand) and Target (OXO or RubberMaid brand)

Is there much of a difference between the original and OXO and rubbermaid brands?

[imported_animes2k]

I find the OXO to be good - I like the grip better than the Cali. The Rubbermaid I bought for a client smelled very strong, so I`d be inclined to go with the OXO (I believe that`s what Autopia sells).