Dusting it off

[Mach147]

For those who don't drive in the rain much, and go a while before having to wash their C8s, how do you deal with dust? My garage is fairly dusty, if I let a car sit a few days it will be covered in a thin layer. So what do you guys use? Compressed air? California duster? Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Thom]

California duster. Or even a large, loose, old soft bed sheet.

 

[Shiraz]

For those who don't drive in the rain much, and go a while before having to wash their C8s, how do you deal with dust? My garage is fairly dusty, if I let a car sit a few days it will be covered in a thin layer. So what do you guys use? Compressed air? California duster? Any advice is appreciated.

Use a leaf blower.

 

[Ken54]

Put a cover on it

 

[Raymondo]

Put a cover on it

Paint the garage floor if not painted. And I use a California duster as well

 

[canadianvetster]

Agree with above. Painted or epoxy floor greatly reduces dust. Additionally the Cali. duster works amazingly well.

 

[Vern1]

There are a million threads on this on the detailing forums but the Cali duster is frowned upon. You're dragging the dirt across the surface of the car

If you're so concerned about the appearance of your car that you won't risk driving it in the rain, the recommended course of action is to blow it off or just leave it till its dirty enough to warrant a correct wash

 

[Mach147]

Thanks for the replies. I will look into epoxy for the floor. The leaf blower idea is worth a try, I have an extra one in the garage anyway. I have a cali duster but I would be too nervous to use it on the c8 I think.
I try to avoid driving a sports car in the rain because I don't enjoy it, and having to hand wash it afterwards doesn't help. Not a lot of time available for that. This leads to the dust problem.
Thanks again to all who responded.

 

[PistolPetesC8]

I use a product called No Rinse Wash and Shine. I also use a two bucket process always rinsing in clean water. Never use anything dry on your car it will leave micro scratches. Look up some you tube videos no shortage. I try to touch the paint as little as possible like mentioned above only when needed.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Careful if you use a leaf blower that it's perfectly clean. I have one dedicated to only the car. Also be careful using an air compressor as bits of jetsam and flotsam from the inside of the tank can end up coming out the nozzle. I prefer spraying the dust off with water.