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Old 07-31-2001, 01:53 AM
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Duster?

Anyone know where I can get dusters? I need one for my car, at the shows it gets dusty on the exterior from just sitting. Also I'd like a new one for the inside. The one I keep in the door pocket for brushing off my dash has an exposed metal tip on it - if I'm not careful it can leave fat ass scratches!

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You can get the california car duster at Target if you dont order it from them direct
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Originally posted by StreetEffectz
You can get the california car duster at Target if you dont order it from them direct
Also at Pep Boys
Old 07-31-2001, 02:04 AM
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Hmm, I had looked at 2 differen't local autoparts and nada... I'll give Target a try.
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Try your local Kmart store

They sell the California duster (large and small) at the store. The price is better than the auto stores.
Old 07-31-2001, 09:13 AM
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Walmart has them. I got a purple one to match my Meguire stuff, and Absorber. I keep a small one in the car, too. If you have Fred Meyer up there, you can try it, also.
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Try these guys if u can't find it near you:

www.properautocare.com
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For the dash just use a microfiber towel, it works great!!
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The best thing I've ever used on the interior to remove dust are those disposable "Swiffer" towels made for removing dust in the house.
There's a couple brands available; They build up so much static while wiping the dust jumps to them. They will NOT scratch and contain no additives/oils.
Old 07-31-2001, 01:26 PM
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Originally posted by abellofi
The best thing I've ever used on the interior to remove dust are those disposable "Swiffer" towels made for removing dust in the house.
There's a couple brands available; They build up so much static while wiping the dust jumps to them. They will NOT scratch and contain no additives/oils.
Agree 100% on Swiffer! It's the best thing for interiors, especially black interiors like mine.

By the way, the Swiffer is not absorbent at all. Don't get it wet or it'll just push the water around without lifting it and you'll have a wet mess on your dash.
Old 07-31-2001, 03:33 PM
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Hey thanks for the tips guys!

Is the mini-California duster really this ugly?

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Thumbs up yup! but it works great!

nate, i use it every time i come back from even doing a quick errand . you get that sooty film on your car, mines white, real noticeable. and i noticed how other towels judt pushed the dust around. the ca duster has a parrafin wax coating which is great for the exterior! just go over the car ever so lightly so not to leave any wax residue on the car's exterior. every few strokes whack it against a wall or your hand to get the excess off. it gets better over time! i prefer the swiffers and a compressed air gun for the interior! ac vents , shift grate , etc. kamn :-)
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Originally posted by Nate
Hey thanks for the tips guys!

Is the mini-California duster really this ugly?

the one you get from target is even uglier. Target markets the duster under their own brand. It's baja something. They are made by the california car company though or whatever the real name is.
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Wow I didn't think they could make anything uglier than that! I think I'll go for the Swiffers swipes or whatever they are. Those at Target too?

Anyone use the CA water blade? Better than the Absorber?

http://store.yahoo.com/classic-motor...rbladekit.html

Edit: I see in the "how do your dry your car" thread a few people use the waterblade, except one guy said it scratched his car!
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Thumbs up absorber and a terry cloth follow up !

a good towel, like zaino tells you to use when waxing your car , fieldcrest, etc. make sure the towels are'nt dried with one of those bounce /snuggle fabric sheets. kman :-)
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Walmart...buy a big one and get a small one free
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Thumbs up

WOW you guys are really resourcefull!! Where do I buy toilet paper?? I need some soon, my chamois is getting dirty.
What would I do without you guys!
Is there nothing else to talk about if you have a TL? Indiglo gauges...Bwawawawawa!
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My smaller one isn't the model mrdeucie posted a picture of; mine is thinner, and it has a black handle so it's not as fugly.
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swiffer swipes.....real interesting idea. I think I'll go buy some today and give it a shot. These forums are so helpful!
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hey thaitea

i went to Walmart and one of the employees said that they didnt have the deal that you're talking about. is it at all Walmarts or just yours?
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Originally posted by ymckoon
swiffer swipes.....real interesting idea. I think I'll go buy some today and give it a shot. These forums are so helpful!
What are Swiffers????????
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I've been using the California Duster for the exterior, but went to Wal-Mart and bought a California Dash Duster yesterday because of this forum. I used it for the first time today. I like it. Also, I bought a little brush from Kiwi that is for the vents and hard to reach places. Both work well . And not very expensive at all!
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Before using the duster, wrapping it in a few pieces of newspaper to soak up the wet wax residue for 4-5 days works alot better then just leaving it out to air dry. I too have found the water blade sctratching my car. Only use clean 100% cotton towels to dry and very softly at that. Another trick is after washing the car, let the hose (without the sprayer) gently cascade water over the car surfaces. This will allow the water to sheet off rather than from tiny droplets leaving less water to dry up. Just before drying, I also drive the car back and forth about 20' or so to help roll the water off and get the water out of the lug holes in the wheels.
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