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Old 12-03-2008, 11:26 PM   #1
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Default Quick detailer question

Hey guys not sure if this is the right place

but i kind of get sick of detailing the XR parking it in the drive way going to sleep and waking up to a nice thin layer of dust all over it, was just wondering if something like maguires quik detail is safe to just spray on and wipe the dust off without a wash. Or would the dust scratch the paint/clear coat?

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Old 13-03-2008, 01:43 AM   #2
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check out waxit.com. they are a site sponsor. you will find them if you scroll down to the sponsors section and they are right down the bottom.

i bought a californian car duster off them a while back for that exact reason. guaranteed not to scratch.

meguiars actually do one as well. looks same and same principle.

mine works a treat. obviously not a substitute for washing the car but it does prolong the gap between washes. i give it a quick wipe over every day or every couple of days and give it a quick detail when needed as the duster can occasionally leave a bit of a residue.
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Old 13-03-2008, 01:55 AM   #3
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waking up to a nice thin layer of dust all over it
three options..
don't go to sleep.
hire some big scary butch security woman to tell the dust to 'move along, or else'
check out Waxits products in their section/forum area
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Old 13-03-2008, 05:37 AM   #4
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Hey guys not sure if this is the right place
but i kind of get sick of detailing the XR parking it in the drive way going to sleep and waking up to a nice thin layer of dust all over it, was just wondering if something like maguires quik detail is safe to just spray on and wipe the dust off without a wash. Or would the dust scratch the paint/clear coat?
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Common sense is your best Friend, if its a fine baby powder layer of dust and you use a clean quality MF cloth then you should be fine, if its caked on or you use the same dirty cloth for 3 years expect some swirls.

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Old 13-03-2008, 08:28 AM   #5
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try mequires waterless car wash they have a car hand mop takes off dust with no dramas you can get the packs for around 40 dollars
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Old 13-03-2008, 08:35 AM   #6
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Hey guys not sure if this is the right place

but i kind of get sick of detailing the XR parking it in the drive way going to sleep and waking up to a nice thin layer of dust all over it, was just wondering if something like maguires quik detail is safe to just spray on and wipe the dust off without a wash. Or would the dust scratch the paint/clear coat?

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I bought the Meguiars body duster a few months ago for this purpose..seems to work fine removong fine dust...Nothing worse than giving your car the once over spending hours in the process then the next day seeing it dusty again. Your car's not Silhouette by any chance?

As a few of the above posts say, waxit.com has some super soft microfibre clothes which are excellent. They also sell some great quik detail sprays too
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Old 13-03-2008, 09:06 AM   #7
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I agree with the dust mop they work really well. One suggestion though is not to use it if there is dampness in the air as it tends to turn the dust into mud and smears. I have had mine now (an original) for at least 10 yrs or more, I'm gonna have to give it a wash soon though it's starting to put more dust on than taking it off.
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Old 13-03-2008, 10:22 AM   #8
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I have the same problem, spent an hour or two washing the car one day, the next it was covered in Kalgoorlie's famous red dust.
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Old 13-03-2008, 11:30 AM   #9
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Your car's not Silhouette by any chance?
nope its a vibe
and thanx for the replies why didnt i think of it before hand... much appreciated. might order a duster today and keep it cccccccclllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnn nnnnn. kinda makes me depressed seeing it covered in dust :(
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