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The Original California Car Duster

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Walmart also has The Original California Car Duster on sale for $15.88. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+.

Thanks to Community Member puente00 for finding this deal.

Features:

Removes dust quickly, without scratching your paint
Extends time between car washes
Special wax treated 100% cotton mop lifts dust and does not move it around

No Longer Available:

Amazon has The Original California Car Duster on sale for $15.88. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on orders $35+.

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Amazon has The Original California Car Duster Standard with Plastic Handle, Red 25 Inch $15.88 Shipping free w/Prime or on 35+

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009VIQ1A

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I disagree with above comment. I detailed high end cars while I was going to USC, and have been using this duster daily on my cars for the last 35 years. That advice might hold some weight if your car doesn't have a coat of wax on it or isn't garaged. But if it is garaged and is waxed at least a few times a year, this will keep your car looking freshly washed all the time. I start the car and then spend 45 seconds dusting the whole car and then drive off. I had a Porsche before this Infiniti and it looked showroom condition all the time in large part thanks to this duster. I almost forgot the point of my post. In memory of the 99c stores closing down, a great memory of mine about 5-6 years ago was walking in one day to look around and saw a whole shelf filled with these original California Car Dusters with the wooden handle (premium) for $6.99. Bought about 5-6 of them, which will last the rest of my life. I'm currently using one that's been in use for 15+ years of daily use. They keep working better and better the dirtier they get.

Please don't use this on your car's paint. Pushing around dry dirt and dust will add scratches and swirls to your paint.

It's advisable to spray on some form of lubricant such as quick detailer or rinseless wash, and then use a damp microfiber towel to pick up the encapsulated particles. This reduces chances of scratching, and also has the added benefit of leaving a layer of protection on top of your paint.

There's nothing wrong with using these, I've been using them for years. Properly used, they are a great addition to your car care regiment. Like anything, you have to be smart about it. The car should be waxed or coated, all of mine have ceramic now and have for years. I live in the desert where it rains dust...I use these every day. You give it a spritz of detailing spray or waterless wash before use. Otherwise, it will build up static and attract more dust. You glide this over the car, without using pressure. Halfway done, shake it out and give it another mist. If I miss more than 2 days, I break out the waterless wash instead. Most don't have the dust I do, so YMMV. Once a month, pull the head off and wash it in the sink. A must.

I show my cars. Go to any car show and you'll see these all over the place.

Again, these are for dusty cars, not dirty cars.

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flukerumbo

05-24-2024 at 08:33 AM.

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Let us know who you detail cars for because we can ensure you never touch ours. In the industry you'd get laughed out the door. This is 100% a swirl inducer. No question about it.

You are absolutely not a professional. In fact, I think this is a deliberate psyop.

It's ok to have a different opinion even if it's wrong like yours. You obviously have never washed a car in your life.

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succ_my_deal

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succ_my_deal

05-24-2024 at 08:50 AM.

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It's ok to have a different opinion even if it's wrong like yours. You obviously have never washed a car in your life.

I agree with him. It actually seems like you're the one who's never wash the car in your life. Thanks op.

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flukerumbo

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flukerumbo

05-24-2024 at 08:53 AM.

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I agree with him. It actually seems like you're the one who's never wash the car in your life. Thanks op.

I don't know if I've washed the car but I've washed a car before

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bbier

05-24-2024 at 09:13 AM.

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Once this thing gets dirty it's useless.

But the product page says that the dirtier it gets, the BETTER it works!

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05-24-2024 at 09:20 AM.

As a guy with limited garage space to do my hobby level Woodworking, I spray sawdust all over my wife's fancy new bmw SUV all the time. Maybe this will help remedy that issue!

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05-24-2024 at 09:44 AM.

I've used them on and off for well over 20yrs. BEFORE "advanced" coatings/wax (ceramic, graphene, etc). Follow the directions and you'll be fine.
All that said, my office is next to a freeway interchange among some hills. We get a lot of dust from the wind. This is useful for most of the summer where it's dry (SoCal). I can go a few extra weeks before needing to wash. How nasty the wheels are determines whether or not I wash. Once there's mist, fog or morning condensation, the duster is mostly useless. This duster is best for dry environments, like the southern states.

If you're getting swirls (WTF?) you are using it WRONG or never used it and are just aping some basement keyboard warrior.

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SLICKDEALIOZ

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05-24-2024 at 11:30 AM.

The only thing this is good for, let me repeat the only thing this is good for is right after washing and drying your car but have some LINT, only I repeat LINT still on the paint, then you use this to remove it. Car comes out showroom shiny afterwards

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05-24-2024 at 12:23 PM.

Just use a waterless wash if it's dusty. Assuming you're not using any pressure when using this, it will induce micro marring. If you have a ceramic coat it's probably ok to use this.

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Aridzona

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05-24-2024 at 01:00 PM.

LOL at people scrubbing their cars with this. Use it lightly and it won't hurt your clear coat.

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PeterW1

05-24-2024 at 01:27 PM.

I wax my 11 year old graphite colored Honda three times a year, wash it when needed, and use this duster between washes. ZERO swirls/marks and I regularly get compliments on how good my car looks. I wonder how many knocking this duster actually used it at all, how many used it and used it to scrub instead of a light dusting, and how many never used it and are simply repeating what they read on the social media echo chamber.

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05-24-2024 at 01:27 PM.

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Why would you have lint? You using a bath towel?

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05-24-2024 at 03:12 PM.

would these work well on a freshly washed car that has accumulated pollen for a day or two? I've had 3 car washes this week and its still covered in pollen