Way to keep it clean
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Way to keep it clean
And not just clean, shiny clean. I know there are lots of ways on how to keep the car nice and clean, but it seems none of them answer my problems question. It seems i have some yellowish dust around where I live, and after washing my car today (its a Black color), after keeping it outside for few hours, I could notice small yellow dust on my car and windows. And its everywhere. I had a car sitting outside of my house for 2 weeks and when you sit in it, you might think that hood is yellow, since there is so much of this dust on the hood. I tried and it seems i can brush it off (have to actually brush it off, cant just blow it off) the car, but i dont really want to 'brush off' my car every single day just to keep it nice and clean. Will it stop happening if I wax my car? Or is there any other way to make it stop, cause yellow dust on black doesnt look good =/
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That yellow "dust" is probably pollen. Nothing you can do to prevent it. A good coat of wax or a sealant will make it easier to clean off, as the paint will be slicker.
I personally use a California Car Duster on mine everyday. Just remember to only let the tips of yarns contact your paint (no need to "scrub" or apply any pressure to reduce risk of scratches/marring), and don't use it if the paint is wet at all (it makes a mess smearing pollen/dust around. Kinda makes a mud).
When you first get a CCD, wrap it up in newspaper for a while to absorb the excess parafin. The directions say to let it set like this for a day or so (I forget exactly how long), but I'd double their time suggestion. This prevents excess parafin from smearing on your paint. Also, during use, beat the head of it with your hand every few swipes to get some of the loose dust off. Works really well.
After I use the CCD, I oftentimes like to use Final Detail to rejuvenate the shine and remove anything the CCD didn't. But the CCD by its self is usually sufficient. It is a worthwhile investment, and actually improves in function with time/use. Mine is several years old, never been washed, and works better than when new.
Dave
I personally use a California Car Duster on mine everyday. Just remember to only let the tips of yarns contact your paint (no need to "scrub" or apply any pressure to reduce risk of scratches/marring), and don't use it if the paint is wet at all (it makes a mess smearing pollen/dust around. Kinda makes a mud).
When you first get a CCD, wrap it up in newspaper for a while to absorb the excess parafin. The directions say to let it set like this for a day or so (I forget exactly how long), but I'd double their time suggestion. This prevents excess parafin from smearing on your paint. Also, during use, beat the head of it with your hand every few swipes to get some of the loose dust off. Works really well.
After I use the CCD, I oftentimes like to use Final Detail to rejuvenate the shine and remove anything the CCD didn't. But the CCD by its self is usually sufficient. It is a worthwhile investment, and actually improves in function with time/use. Mine is several years old, never been washed, and works better than when new.
Dave
I agree that a car cover would be good (kind of a PIA to have to use all of the time). Also, I love my California Duster. Best car cleaning aid I've got because it is so easy to use and it works great. The above thread describes it to a T. BTW I believe that the pollen is seasonal. We only get it in the Spring up here in the Northwest.
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Originally Posted by Dave Holmes
That yellow "dust" is probably pollen. Nothing you can do to prevent it. A good coat of wax or a sealant will make it easier to clean off, as the paint will be slicker.
I personally use a California Car Duster on mine everyday. Just remember to only let the tips of yarns contact your paint (no need to "scrub" or apply any pressure to reduce risk of scratches/marring), and don't use it if the paint is wet at all (it makes a mess smearing pollen/dust around. Kinda makes a mud).
When you first get a CCD, wrap it up in newspaper for a while to absorb the excess parafin. The directions say to let it set like this for a day or so (I forget exactly how long), but I'd double their time suggestion. This prevents excess parafin from smearing on your paint. Also, during use, beat the head of it with your hand every few swipes to get some of the loose dust off. Works really well.
After I use the CCD, I oftentimes like to use Final Detail to rejuvenate the shine and remove anything the CCD didn't. But the CCD by its self is usually sufficient. It is a worthwhile investment, and actually improves in function with time/use. Mine is several years old, never been washed, and works better than when new.
Dave
I personally use a California Car Duster on mine everyday. Just remember to only let the tips of yarns contact your paint (no need to "scrub" or apply any pressure to reduce risk of scratches/marring), and don't use it if the paint is wet at all (it makes a mess smearing pollen/dust around. Kinda makes a mud).
When you first get a CCD, wrap it up in newspaper for a while to absorb the excess parafin. The directions say to let it set like this for a day or so (I forget exactly how long), but I'd double their time suggestion. This prevents excess parafin from smearing on your paint. Also, during use, beat the head of it with your hand every few swipes to get some of the loose dust off. Works really well.
After I use the CCD, I oftentimes like to use Final Detail to rejuvenate the shine and remove anything the CCD didn't. But the CCD by its self is usually sufficient. It is a worthwhile investment, and actually improves in function with time/use. Mine is several years old, never been washed, and works better than when new.
Dave
Car covers are a mixed bag I think. You have to put it over a perfectly clean car and keep the inside of the cover clean or you may scratch the paint while putting it on and taking it off.
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