Road Dust

[HitandRunDriver]

My work lies fairly close to the freeway, and even though it's only 2 miles down the street from my home there is still a nice layer of dust on it daily. Every morning before I head out I like the car looking its best so I use a quick detailer/microfiber and carefully wipe off any grime and then do the windows as well... I'm worried about scratching and micromarring the paint with this technique though. On my tahoe I used to use a california car duster to this but stopped after I saw the swirl marks slowly building up...(I was 17, live and learn right?) Short of washing the car every time there's a bit of dust on it, what do you all do to keep your ride dust free?

 

[Badass5.0&S197]

I have a similar problem. I live in florida and it rains daily, so instead of washing it everyday to remove the water spots I use Turtle Wax Ice and a microfiber cloth. The good thing about this wax is you can also use it on the black moldings as well as glass. Hope this helps...

 

[94tbird]

thats what the quick detailer is for. Get a good quality microfiber rag.

 

[5.4 Shelby]

Griots Garage Spray on Car Wash is what I use. I have also used Optimum No Rinse with good success.

Any time you wipe down a car that often, you are going to get swirls. minimize them by using several clean towels with each wipe. I avoid using a dirty side of the rag. I turn it over each panel and replace when wet. Also be sure to lightly drag the towel over the paint and not put any weight into it.

Then I machine polish once or twice a year to maintain as swirl free finish as I can.

 

[Seer]

Aquartz, is quite anti static

 

[HitandRunDriver]

Haha yes....I will be purchasing that soon....