Removing dust from paint: dust mops, MF towels?

Samson77

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HI everyone,
I recently spent 6 hours removing swirls using the XMT series (used 3,2,1) and am happy with the results. That being said, I am trying to be careful not to add the swirls back.
Will using one of those California car dusters to clean dust on the paint create swirls and/or scratches? What about a plush MF towel?
If they do and will add swirls and scratches, what is a good method to keep the car clean from dust between washes?

Thank you
 
The best way to remove dust from paint is with a Master Blaster or a Sidekick. If that don't do it, it ain't dust - its dirt.
 
Like stated before use a blower like the master blaster or sidekick you could also do waterless wash with extra plush towels
 
generally after a wash or applying a LSP, i don't touch the paint until the next wash...
 
Oh ok thank you very much. So based on the responses I definitely shouldn't use a car duster or MF towel to remove dust. I usually go a week between washes because of work schedule and hate to see all my hard work under a coat of dust here in dry so cal. Are the waterless washes a viable solution for a once a week between washes cleaning? Given that the dust appears to be statically clinging to the surface, will the blower methods work effectively?
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and help
 
I would use a blower 1st. I have the Master Blaster Sidekick and that works really well. If you use the CA Dustbuster correctly, it is OK. Not as good as the sidekick. If the Sidekick or blower or CA Dustbuster (used correctly) does not remove the dust then I would do the foam gun 2 bucket wash 1st. A rinseless or waterless would be the far distant 2nd choice. Again, my opinion.

PS: If you use the CA Duster wrong it WILL scratch your paint so be very careful!
 
Samson77 said:
Oh ok thank you very much. So based on the responses I definitely shouldn't use a car duster or MF towel to remove dust. I usually go a week between washes because of work schedule and hate to see all my hard work under a coat of dust here in dry so cal. Are the waterless washes a viable solution for a once a week between washes cleaning? Given that the dust appears to be statically clinging to the surface, will the blower methods work effectively?
Thank you everyone for the suggestions and help
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Waterless wash is an viable way to remove dust you will want to have a product like Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate in a spray bottle saturate one panel at a time, and wipe in one direction with a deep plush microfiber towel
then flip the towel/lightly buff the panel dry
 
I've used those California dusters and as long as you use one properly, they do work. Now, using it properly is by very very very lightly letting the very bottom edges of the material from the duster touch the dust and as little of the car as possible. IOW, you don't want that duster dragging on the paint or car. It's a delicate proposition.
Waterless car washes are great. Also, to be used properly you must use LOTS of MF towels as you do not want the dirt being dragged across your paint. I recently started using waterless washes (after tons of research) and use anywhere from 10-15 towels per wash. NEVER use the same side of a MF towel for a 2nd pass on your car if you want to protect your hard work that you did on getting your paint looking spectacular.
Hope this helps.
 
shagnat said:
I've used those California dusters and as long as you use one properly, they do work. Now, using it properly is by very very very lightly letting the very bottom edges of the material from the duster touch the dust and as little of the car as possible. IOW, you don't want that duster dragging on the paint or car. It's a delicate proposition.
Waterless car washes are great. Also, to be used properly you must use LOTS of MF towels as you do not want the dirt being dragged across your paint. I recently started using waterless washes (after tons of research) and use anywhere from 10-15 towels per wash. NEVER use the same side of a MF towel for a 2nd pass on your car if you want to protect your hard work that you did on getting your paint looking spectacular.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you shagnat that is how I use the duster. I am too lazy to explain!!....LOL Again, thanks
Im the MAN
 
Hmm is this the blaster sidekick being referred to?
Would be better if it was battery powered so you could take it with you anywhere.

Metro Blaster SideKick
 
jamesboyy said:
Waterless wash is an viable way to remove dust you will want to have a product like Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate in a spray bottle saturate one panel at a time, and wipe in one direction with a deep plush microfiber towel
then flip the towel/lightly buff the panel dry
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:agree:Except I would use a damp MF towel for the initial wipe and a second MF towel for a final wipe. I would also use the roll method on the initial wipe using at least 3 towels.
 
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