will a quick detailer scratch paint if dusty

[jab]

I normally use, Meguires quick detailer every other day with mf towels to keep from having to wash the car every wk. Is this ok to do, or am i cuasing possible scratches. I try to only wash the car when it is really dusty or dirty, otherwise i try to quick detail to keep clean. Any thoughts, is this a good idea??

[andriver]

I use a California Duster prior to QD to remove all loose dust. I have never experienced any scratches.

[Bill D]

I do the same, no scratching as a result

[jab]

I have heard that calif dusters are not good because they drag the dust around creating scratches, especially the dirtier the duster gets.

[jab]

I have one but what is the best way to wash the duster when dirty?

[Bill D]

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22338&highlight=washing+duster

[raymond_ho2002]

http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10615&highlight=rigorous+duster



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11803&highlight=carguy+duster

[raymond_ho2002]

Wow, a CCD search tagteam by Bill D and I! :)

[imported_vindaloo]

Perhaps Poorboys Spray & Wipe would be better in these circumstances. I know I always use it after I`ve taken my garage queen out for a quick spin with no scratching

[Bill D]

Originally posted by raymond_ho2002

Wow, a CCD search tagteam by Bill D and I! :)



LOL, and that was totally unplanned too. Way to go ! :xyxthumbs

[Accumulator]

I can`t seem to QD/CCD without causing SOME micromarring (or worse). I know other people do it without problems, but I try to be as careful/gentle as humanly possible and I STILL get marring. So rather than continuing trying to master the QD/CCD (at the risk of more paint damage), I just don`t touch my vehicles unless they`re wet with wash solution.



Just take a look at your paint under harsh lighting and magnification, you`ll see if your marring it.

[imported_ajbarnes]

Originally posted by Accumulator

I can`t seem to QD/CCD without causing SOME micromarring (or worse). I know other people do it without problems, but I try to be as careful/gentle as humanly possible and I STILL get marring. So rather than continuing trying to master the QD/CCD (at the risk of more paint damage), I just don`t touch my vehicles unless they`re wet with wash solution.



Just take a look at your paint under harsh lighting and magnification, you`ll see if your marring it.



Same here.



I just wash the vehicle and QD. I wash with QEW, so it`s not a tedious task. I can`t remember one time using CCD when it didn`t cause marring, mirco-scratches, etc.

[Chris Y.]

If you`ve got a black or dark color car...I`d really stay away from QD`ing or the CCD. I used to QD my black 745Li every other day, and learned the hard way. :(



Just not worth it to go back and polish the micro-scratches out.

[Bill D]

:nixweiss I use QD and I CCD my black Audi, I see no obvious micromarring even under intense lighting

[Bluto]

Originally posted by Accumulator

I can`t seem to QD/CCD without causing SOME micromarring (or worse). I know other people do it without problems, but I try to be as careful/gentle as humanly possible and I STILL get marring. So rather than continuing trying to master the QD/CCD (at the risk of more paint damage), I just don`t touch my vehicles unless they`re wet with wash solution.



Just take a look at your paint under harsh lighting and magnification, you`ll see if your marring it.



Same here. I was extremely careful, did OK for a while, and one time put nasty scratchs in my last car. The clean look was not worth the time it took to buff out scratches.



I think it really depends on where you live/drive/environment. Your results may vary. :nixweiss



I prefer a dusty car to a scratched car. My car is washed when I have time.



I will use QD to remove harmful stuff on the pain ASAP. I keep a bottle and a MF in my trunk. Takes care of a little bird poop or spilt gas when needed.