Dusty car.

**KMdef9** · 05-25-2012, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I use the yard blower to dry mine

An electric one I hope.

**2001camaroSS** · 05-25-2012, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by KMdef9

An electric one I hope.

Why electric? I've used a big gas stihl backpack blower on my cars.

***Firebirdjones*** · 05-26-2012, 06:46 AM

Gas is the only way to go. Dragging extension cords all over several acres just isn't practical.

***35th-ANV-SS*** · 05-26-2012, 08:22 AM

Only thing electric I own is my edger and I hate that I didn't buy a gas one!

**LETHALxLS1** · 05-27-2012, 11:43 PM

I use Prima Slick quick detailer with a quality Cobra microfiber clothe. It leaves the car well....slick no bs. They claim it has negatively charged something or another in it that repells dust particles.

As far as a California duster- most people don't read the directions which is why they get a residue on their vehicle. When you buy a California duster you are supposed to place it on top of some clean white paper for a couple days which removes the extra stuff they put on it to help pick up dust. The other thing that helps is using it. On a black or dark car you may have to hit it with some quick detailer and a microfiber till that residue they put on it wears off a bit.

I think Slick and a Cobra MF clothe is the way to go. Go ahead and order a couple bottles that way the shipping is worth it. You won't regret it.

**LETHALxLS1** · 05-27-2012, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Gas is the only way to go. Dragging extension cords all over several acres just isn't practical.

I respect your knowledge and value your opinion but I just wanted to mention that the guy who cut my neighbors grass blew off my 87 Iroc (white) with a gas blower and it left small specs of oil all over my car. I was mad as a mfr because the car had a new paint job on it at the time. After a wash all was ok. I am guessing his blower was a raggedy pos which is why it happened but it did happen.

**tatertot91** · 05-28-2012, 04:00 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

You can also use a California Duster. Just be sure to get the original one which has a wooden handle.

This is what i use

**INMY01TA** · 05-28-2012, 04:21 AM

Originally Posted by LETHALxLS1

I respect your knowledge and value your opinion but I just wanted to mention that the guy who cut my neighbors grass blew off my 87 Iroc (white) with a gas blower and it left small specs of oil all over my car. I was mad as a mfr because the car had a new paint job on it at the time. After a wash all was ok. I am guessing his blower was a raggedy pos which is why it happened but it did happen.

This. I've read numerous times gas powered leaf blowers leave oil residue.

**tatertot91** · 05-28-2012, 04:41 AM

I use an air compressor around the door handles, lights, and small crevices.

***Firebirdjones*** · 05-28-2012, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by LETHALxLS1

I respect your knowledge and value your opinion but I just wanted to mention that the guy who cut my neighbors grass blew off my 87 Iroc (white) with a gas blower and it left small specs of oil all over my car. I was mad as a mfr because the car had a new paint job on it at the time. After a wash all was ok. I am guessing his blower was a raggedy pos which is why it happened but it did happen.

Ah I see, I had been sitting here trying to make the connection as to why someone would suggest an electric leaf blower over a gas. I've never used one to blow a car off so I had a hard time trying to figure that one out.

**2002ssslp** · 05-28-2012, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by 2001camaroSS

Any ideas on the differences between the plastic and wood handled versions?

The wood handle California Duster is the origional and it works the best. The plastic handle unit is a copy.

***35th-ANV-SS*** · 05-28-2012, 06:51 AM

Never had that problem before with a gas blower. Of course, I only wash my car maybe twice a year.

**LETHALxLS1** · 05-28-2012, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Ah I see, I had been sitting here trying to make the connection as to why someone would suggest an electric leaf blower over a gas. I've never used one to blow a car off so I had a hard time trying to figure that one out.

I agree with you though.... For the yard fk a cord!

**0verkill** · 05-29-2012, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

Never had that problem before with a gas blower. Of course, I only wash my car maybe twice a year.

thats alot i have only washed my car 1 time in the last 2 years haha

***Firebirdjones*** · 05-29-2012, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by 01 T/A

thats alot i have only washed my car 1 time in the last 2 years haha

Yeah I used to live in Cinci. I never seemed to have to wash the cars at all there so long as they only came out on nice days. It's just not dusty there so I never had a problem. All the rain there seems to keep a lid on that

I didn't wash the classics while I lived there for many years. The only times I came close to washing was using a wet spong and light water spray to wash off all the bugs from the front end of the cars after driving at night, But I kept that concentrated on the front only.