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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by blkZ28Conv [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>When this type of material is dry or only slightly moist it can be a pain to work with. Hang in there, when I first got my P21S drying towel I almost threw in the inactive shelve because of its similiarities to natural chamois. But after using the technics I mentioned plus the non-molding and non-drying storage properties of this product I saw the light. Hope this helps. [/b]</blockquote>
Thanks for the tips blkZ28Conv. The first few times I used it I'd rinsed it in warm water to "un-stick" the cloth from itself, then I wrung out all that I could before starting to dry the car. Next time, I'll try to start with a slightly damper towel to see if that helps. Thanks again.
 
i have a black car and lord do i hate it. i wash it then a day later filled with dust. i jsut want to know what the pros do to rid there black cars of dust without adding swirls into the paint?
 
I love the black cars I own. Dust settles on every car, regardless of color. It's more visible on black, and that's an advantage. You take more precautions.

What is the source of this dust?
 
Ultima Waterless Wash can be your best friend. Use it as a QD and really soak it. It's polycharged and a 16oz. bottle will yield you 5.5 gal. of QD.
 
ya this is a common issue for many black car owners. this is my two cents. waterless car wash may or may not be wax based, however i suggest you look into a liquid carnauba wax based product. application is always tedious, you should use plenty of your wipe and shine product, and a quality micro fiber towel. be careful not to over-wet the towel as this will create an excess of wax build up and even be more of a hassle to remove safely, however, never under spray the paint surface as this will scratch upon wiping. i suggest you use two micro towels, one for your main application and removal, and a dry one for carefully wiping excess as this will always happen. if rags fill with product, replace them and move on. always keep in mind it really matters how abrasive the dust is, or how thick the dust is, never wipe a severely dust covered car down, idc what QD you use, its not good. good luck.
 

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I use meguiars qd. But I normally just end up washing the car if it gets dusty. I was just looking for a say way to not always have to wash the car.
 
Blk5.0 said:
I use meguiars qd. But I normally just end up washing the car if it gets dusty. I was just looking for a say way to not always have to wash the car.
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ya i know what you mean its a drag, i live in a mountainous area and it is hard to keep dust and pollen off my truck, its not black, but still a dark green. meguiars as you know make excellent wax products, thats a good choice. the way i said is one of the only ways to safely remove dust without water, other than that washing is your only option. keep your paint waxed and sealed, this will greatly help with the amount of dust that sticks to it in the first place.
 
Dust attraction can be caused by the static charge transferring from a microfiber towel to the surface of your car. One way to prevent this is by letting your microfiber towels air dry instead of throwing them in a dryer.

If you have very very light dust, then you can use a synthetic duster, like a California Duster. However I would caution that the surface has to be clean, the duster should be clean/fresh (and only used for this purpose), and the dust accumulation must be light. If you drive your car, then using the duster becomes dangerous, as it doesn't provide any lubrication to remove road dust.

If you have light dust, and the car hasn't been driven too much, then using a high lubricity quick detailer sprayer and a plush microfiber is the next step up. I really like Meguiar's M135 Synthetic Spray Detailer because it is easy to use and doesn't streak, even on hot days.

Any thing more than light dust, or any dirt or grime from driving and I would recommend using a waterless wash, like Optimum No-Rinse and Shine.
 
I have a black car that owns me, and when it get dusty, it makes me use the California Duster. If used correctly, it does not damage the paint at all.
My next car will be silver, and I will own it...not the reverse.
 
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