Dusty car.

[KMdef9]

I use the yard blower to dry mine

An electric one I hope.

[2001camaroSS]

An electric one I hope.

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

[Firebirdjones]

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

[35th-ANV-SS]

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

[LETHALxLS1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Firebirdjones]

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]

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]

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

[LETHALxLS1]

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]

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]

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.

[0verkill]

ya thats about to only nice thing about living here. and ya it is only out nice days i did have the longest dive in it last year with a trip to indy

[2001camaroSS]

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

ya thats about to only nice thing about living here. and ya it is only out nice days

Same exact situation here!

[goof4080]

I use the yard blower to dry mine

+1.... guess thats how we roll in the chi!

[third_shift|studios]

Optimum No Rinse

Before (dusty, see handprint on door)


After

[silverWS6]

Optimum No Rinse

Before (dusty, see handprint on door)


After

Wow! Your paint looks amazing! How do you apply that?