how to remove dust?

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sahiwal007

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hey i just got my G37 black on black, and i was wondering how can i remove the dust without swirling up my car? any techniques?



thanks alot :)
 
sahiwal007- Welcome to Autopia!



Before anybody gives you their technique for getting the dust off, I'll offer the ultra-conservative version: wash the car. I know that's not what you want to hear :o but I simply don't touch my paint between washes because I've always inflicted some degree of marring whenever I did it :nixweiss



Now I'll let somebody else say how CCDs/QDs/etc. work so great and how to use them without problems :D I'm just the voice of gloom and doom on this topic.
 
One of the first rules of paint care is paranoia. So I agree with the others above in saying that washing the car is the most ideal. Especially on a black car because 1) every paint defect created shows through in black and 2) there may be dark particles which you can't see that you might accidentally drag along the paint during a QD wipe in addition to the dust.
 
'thanks guys! ill go with washing, im trying my best not to swirl my black car like i did to the last one lol, what are best washing tools, that i could buy without swirling up? and what are some drying methods without swirling? lol i hate swirls'
 
I'm gonna break from the norm here...



I use a cali car duster, very lightly, each day before my black TBSS leaves the garage, I follow that with some QD spray and a super plush mf polishing cloth very lightly over the areas the duster didn't reach.



I always hear people condemn the car dusters, but like anything else, if used carefully I think your OK... this method has served me well for a long time now.
 
Expensive, nice way: Foam lance -> DI water rinse with pressure washer

Cheap and dirty way : Foam gun, dry with electric leaf blower



Either way requires no contact and guarantees no swirling. There is no other approach which is guaranteed to be marring-free in less time.
 
are all microfiber towels safe? meaning are they swirl proof free? i bought some microfiber towels made by turtle wax from autobarn, and also when quick detailing, what are some good ways to use the microfibe towels? should i go over the car gently? whats the techniqe? thanks
 
I'm probably an over-QDer but use FC&S to remove light dust on metallic silver and it works great. As mentioned, wipe don't scrub! No marring yet--that Audi paint is one tough mother.
 
sahiwal007 said:
are all microfiber towels safe? meaning are they swirl proof free?
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Test 'em on the data side of a CD (see if they mar it).



IMO the problem usually isn't the MF/etc. but rather the dust/dirt itself being abrasive.
 
Accumulator said:
sahiwal007- Welcome to Autopia!



Before anybody gives you their technique for getting the dust off, I'll offer the ultra-conservative version: wash the car. I know that's not what you want to hear :o but I simply don't touch my paint between washes because I've always inflicted some degree of marring whenever I did it :nixweiss



Now I'll let somebody else say how CCDs/QDs/etc. work so great and how to use them without problems :D I'm just the voice of gloom and doom on this topic.
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I agree with the voice of doom. If you can't wash it leave it alone, in my opinion. If I were to dust I'd use Poorboys Spray & Wipe with many, many mf's on only a very, very, light dusting; but I still think it's better to wash.
 
Do some research on car washing techniques and try to find one that suits you best. What i got going right now works extremely well, it just uses a lot of water and time. But i only end up with very light marring when it comes time to polish.



I wouldn't use a qd to remove dust. That's just asking for it on a black car. Wash once a week and live with the coat of dust in between. I keep my car in the garage and dust it daily with an air compressor. It stays pretty clean.
 
If we are talking about dust, then I think a California Duster is just fine to use. That and/or Poorboy's World Spray & Wash with a good quality MF.
 
thanks for the help guys, ill buy the California Duster again < hows this on paint? any swirl probs? i had it once but i threw it away because it left wax streaks all over my paint
 
sahiwal007 said:
thanks for the help guys, ill buy the California Duster again < hows this on paint? any swirl probs? i had it once but i threw it away because it left wax streaks all over my paint
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It takes a few dustings for the duster to "break in". I just follow up with a MF with some QD for the streaks. I use the Cal Duster at least 2x a week because I live in dusty Las Vegas.
 
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