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California Duster (1/53)
 11/12/01 1:11am
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Anyone own the "California Duster"?

I do, on a recommendation of a C5 buddy.

The thing is great! After the car has been sitting in the garage a day or two, or if it had been outside for the day in a parking lot, all that dust/pollen crap sits on it.

I just whip out the California Duster, takes me 60 seconds to run it over the whole car, and it looks like it just got a bath!

Great invention...wish I'd thought of it!

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California Duster (2/53)
 11/12/01 12:49pm
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I have one and they do work great! The amazing thing is that the dirtier the duster gets the better it works!!

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California Duster (3/53)
 5/16/02 6:52pm
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I've heard that if you set them out in the sun for like a week on a clean brown bag every day, then wash it twice, it gets all the "wax" out of it and works especially well. Have you guys heard of doing that?

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 5/16/02 11:59pm
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You betcha!! In fact we have 2..one for each vette!!! and the more you use them the better they work!!!

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California Duster (5/53)
 5/17/02 1:32pm
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I have one too. It is nice to have when I pull my car out of my dusty garage for a quick drive around town. I saw my friend use it on one of his black cars and I liked it so went out and got one myself.

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California Duster (6/53)
 5/24/02 5:24pm
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Darla,
I think you will riun it if you follow the proceedure you have in your post. You DEFINATLY WANT the wax to STAY in it. That is why it works so well.
California Duster (7/53)
 6/1/02 6:04am
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I pulled my vette out of the back garage last night, and it was covered with dust and pollen. In 5 minutes it was clean as if it was just washed. Those things really work good..

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California Duster (8/53)
 6/1/02 11:02pm
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I've got one too - for about 5 years now. Make sure you shake them out well you don't want particles of anything to grind into the paint. The wax in them is what makes the stuff stick. I haven't tried washing them because I'm not sure how to get the wax back into it afterwards. unless there's some way to steam it up into the pores of the duster?? ~Juliet

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 6/2/02 2:49pm
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Don't do anything to them except shake them out. Definately do not wash them! As has been said, the longed you use them, the better they work. Use the old addage...if it ain't broke, don't fix it ( by washing or in any other way..cleaning ) !
California Duster (10/53)
 6/3/02 7:24pm
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I'm only telling you about what I've heard. But now, what I've seen. In thinking about this over the weekend, I asked Steve about it. Then we took his and another new duster and tried them on his ride. We found that washing them really has little affect in the performance. Under flourencent lights in his garage, the washed one leaves alot less of the wax stuff that's in them. The funny thing is that now his duster looks like fluffy dreadlocks. Just my 2 cents, everyone has a preference. |smile|

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California Duster (11/53)
 11/5/02 10:48pm
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Directly off the California Duster Web Site:

Because of a special permanently baked in paraffin treatment, The Original California Dusters are made to provide years of effective service without the need for cleaning. Simply shake them out before and after each use. The "dirtier" they get the better they work.

If you find it necessary to clean your Duster because it is too dirty or if the Duster stops lifting dust, it can be washed. You may hand wash your Duster in cold water with a mild detergent such as Woolite, then air dry. Do not use hot water to wash or hot air to dry, as heat or harsh detergent may remove the special paraffin treatment.

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California Duster (12/53)
 11/26/02 12:30am
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I've been using the California Car Duster for years. It's a great product--if used correctly--and that means leaving the wax in it.

Every couple of years I buy a new one (even though they say it "works better as it gets dirtier"). They're fairly inexpensive these days. I think I started out paying $25 or so--now you can get the Duster packaged with a California Water Blade (another good product) for $19.95 at Sam's Club.
California Duster (13/53)
 1/7/03 9:47pm
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I've used them ever since they came out. However, I found that on a black car they were leaving smudges (I assume from the paraffin in them). But, if you follow it up with one of the microfiber clothes from Meguires, that takes care of the problem.
California Duster (14/53)
 1/18/03 10:50am
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just picked up a California Duster at walmart $9.95 |thumb|

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California Duster (15/53)
 1/24/03 8:03pm
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I think it is amusing that this is one of the oldest threads on the entire site, yet it seems to keep alive! |laugh|

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California Duster (16/53)
 2/15/03 1:54am
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I have not used it and don't have one. I'm feeling left out. Guess I'll have to try it. |cool|

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California Duster (17/53)
 3/10/03 9:44pm
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If you don't have one, you need to get one. It works great!!!!! |cool|

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California Duster (18/53)
 9/15/03 3:16pm
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Mine is almost completely black from about 10 years of use. Another great product they make is called the California Water Blade. It's a silicone based blade that pushes water off the paint after rinsing with no scratching all. Works better than a chamois. |thumb|
California Duster (19/53)
 9/15/03 4:40pm
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I can't believe this thread is still going..

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California Duster (20/53)
 9/15/03 4:37pm
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Yep, I have one of the Blades too. I love it, works great and leaves no scratches. I recommend both of these products to everyone... |cheers|
California Duster (21/53)
 10/7/03 9:36pm
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I actually stopped using mine. It kept leaving streaks all over the car and it was a pain in the butt to have to
re wipe down the car every time I used it.

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California Duster (22/53)
 10/13/03 1:13pm
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I have 3 of them! Two for the cars and the smaller one that we use in the house.

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California Duster (23/53)
 10/13/03 2:49pm
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just bought one at Sears on Saturday for $14.99. just need my car back.
California Duster (24/53)
 12/4/03 10:13am
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This is something else to consider.
Use the duster prior to putting the cover on your car. This will keep dirt off the inside of your cover. That is the reason why we cover our cars in the first place.
The water blade is a great! It cuts drying time, is compact and quick to use.

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California Duster (25/53)
 3/19/04 5:59pm
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Resurecting an "old" thread. I got a duster for Christmas, great product. I would like to know more about the water blade though. Anyone have more info?

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California Duster (26/53)
 3/20/04 1:08am
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Not real impressed with it... doesn't fit the lines of the vette real well, takes to long to go around the car.

My 2 cents..

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California Duster (27/53)
 11/28/05 2:48pm
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I have a "California Duster" and love it.  Have recomended it to friends who own all sorts of cars.  I also bought the small version for the dash.

Worth every penny.



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California Duster (28/53)
 11/28/05 2:49pm
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The streaks should stop after 5-10 uses.  It takes time for the duster to "cure".  About the time it starts to look as it needs to be washed is about the time it starts to work its best.

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 11/28/05 6:05pm
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How does it work with SNOW??..Terry

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California Duster (30/53)
 11/28/05 10:34pm
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Heck ya, that thing will last for a long time.  Got one hanging in the garage right next to the vette everytime I go out to the garage I give in alittle dusting

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 11/28/05 10:36pm
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[QUOTE=spielman5] How does it work with SNOW??..Terry[/QUOTE]
I'm not sure how the duster will work on snow, but I bet the water blade will work.
I have both and use them all the time.
In fact, they were the first things I bought for the Vette. Got them at Mid America.
The duster is dirty, but works great. And I always use it before I put the cover on.
Just remember to shake it out. Always reminds me of my mother when she would shake out the dust mop.
Wow, this is an old thread!

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 11/28/05 11:20pm
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This HAS to be one of, if not THE oldest threads on this forum!!

Yes, I have a duster. Laid it out on some newspapers for a few months. No more leaving greasy streaks on the car! They do have a wee bit of an excess of "wax", or whatever on them, new. Mine is now 8 years old, and works very well.......still.

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California Duster (33/53)
 11/29/05 10:56pm
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I have several of them and have been using them for 10 years I guess. They work great. I also have the California Water Blade. It does a good job at getting the biggest majority of water off of the vette. But I still go around with the electric blower to get all of the water out all those little nooks and crannies. 
California Duster (34/53)
 11/29/05 11:06pm
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I keep hearing about, and seeing ads for the "Water Blade", but it scares me to think of squeegy-ing my car! Do those things really work that well, without scratching the paint I'm really curious!

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 11/29/05 11:08pm
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Ya Dave, I've also have the Water Blade but won't use it on the Vette.  I agree the duster is amazing but I won't drag that blade across my Vettes body  I do use the blade on my truck though cilrah38685.8410763889

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 12/12/05 10:52pm
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I have both the Cal duster and water blade and both work  well on my vette. the water blade doesn't hurt the paint at all, just don't overwipe with it. I use a microfiber towel  on any missed spots because it doesn't fit in every cranny or edge. but it sure speeds up the drying time .
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 12/13/05 6:06am
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I've got both as well although I don't use the Water Blade much. (except on my wife's rice burner ) I prefer a chamious over the water blade. I usally follow this up with Meguires Detail Mist. I try to stay away from water as much as possible. It takes forever and a day to clean up the spokes!

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 12/13/05 10:04am
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I have a Calif. Duster and I use it on a black car also. But I found out that when you get to the end of your sweep with it, it leaves a dust mark. If you spray a little "Endust for Electronics" on it, you don't have this problem. It is oil-free, wax-free, ammonia-free, and (this is great for Corvettes)   ANTI-STATIC. I have found this product in ACE hardware stores. But I think it works great along with the Duster. Just spray a little on the Duster and the dust mark goes away. It doesn't take much, but it works. Dosen't leave any residue either.



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 12/13/05 8:51pm
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I've got both sizes of the duster, the big one for the car and the small one for the interior.Also use the water blade.Only swipe it once any thing you miss use the micro towel!!!
California Duster (40/53)
 11/27/08 10:39am
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Keeping this Thread Alive....Lay out Duster on newspaper for a few days to obsorb Excess wax, NO streaks.
Try an ELECTRIC leaf blower for drying, Excellant NO touch method, follow up with Micro-Fiber cloth if needed.
California Duster (41/53)
 11/27/08 12:27pm
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Shucks that was fun going back through the thread and reviewing some of the folks who posted that aren't on much anymore.

Some of them don't own vettes anymore but checked back in to C3VR when the thread popped back into their email.

I still use the Dusters from 3 years ago now. Like the EverReady Bunny they are still goin strong.....   

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 11/28/08 12:27pm
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same here... names I have never heard of.  But I learned a lot, so it is worth it to keep this thread alive.  Got my Duster at Costco...

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 11/28/08 2:11pm
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This IS an oldie but a gudie!!

I've still got the same duster, and it still werks great....it's almost black now! At least it no longer leaves any funky stuff on the surface like they do when new. I also go over the car afterwards with Meguier's Spray Detailer...shure beats WASHIN the car!!


btw....it's also nice to know the newer members are taking advantage of the archives! We should ALL do that every now and them...it is FUN to go back and look at some of the older threads...Adams' Apple2008-11-28 11:12:29

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 11/28/08 2:28pm
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Good thread! Thumbs%20Up
Never had one.
Now I know what to ask for from the wife & kids for a stocking stuffer.
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 11/28/08 2:34pm
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[QUOTE=KDADDY79]Thumbs%20Up
Now I know what to ask for from the wife & kids for a stocking stuffer.
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You better have a purdy large foot for that stocking!!! The dusters are fairly large!!



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 11/28/08 5:24pm
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I use one for my car, I also have the small one for the interior and that works great.

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 11/28/08 10:14pm
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 11/29/08 7:29pm
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OK here is my 2 cents. I bought my first California Duster about 3 years ago when I had my truck. When you get it the instruction are to leave it out on some newspaper for about 24 hours to let it air out and kinda cure to cut down on possible streaks from the wax. It is very true that the more you use it the better it works, don't wash it. I gave that first one away with my truck and the first thing I bought when I got my Vette was a new California Duster. The only problem I have ever had is a little streaking on my Black paint after using it when the car has been out in the hot sun for awhile at a cruise-in. Those of you that don't have one can get the best price on one at Wal-Mart or Target. If you pay more than $19.95 you are paying too much.

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 11/30/08 9:53am
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So is there only one kind of California Duster?

I mean if wal mart sells them those were made in china.

Are there better ones? Or only one?

I would like to get one thats for sure.
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 11/30/08 10:51am
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Ive got one that I use regularly and it saves me  a lot of washing.  With a black car, it doesnt sit long at all until dust starts to show.  Im sure there are imitations out there and they will probably work OK as well but mine says "Original California car duster" on it.  If something happened to this one, Id be buying another one the same day. Got mine at Pep Boys
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 11/30/08 11:24am
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Chip is right...the ones that state "The Original California Car Duster" are the real ones. The others are cheap-o imitations that prolly don't work as well, if at all.
There was some hub-bub a while back concerning the wooden handle VS the plastic handle Dusters. Mine has a plastic handle...some were saying the ones with the plastic handles were fakes. In reality, they are still "The Original California Car Duster" units...just a "new-improved" version. So, don't go by that entirely. Check to see it says "The Original California Car Duster" on the sleeve/cover, and on the handle itself.

The first time I used mine, it left crap all over my car! Hey...I'm a guy....I don need no steenkin 'structions!
That's when someone told me to lay it out on newspapers for a few days...that gets most of the excess wax stuff out of it. After that, it just keeps getting better and better...

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