Dust magnet - copper red
06-15-2006, 07:17 AM
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Dust magnet - copper red
I don't know if anyone else is experiencing this, but a day after I wash my car, it is covered in dust. Is this the color or could it be that I use microfiber cloth to buff out z6.
Is this why some people use dusters?
Is this why some people use dusters?
06-15-2006, 08:36 AM
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Haven't used any of the dusters before, but I would think that there is a risk of creating swirl marks - you can't just magically lift off dust/particles without dragging it accross the finish.
06-15-2006, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Black is the ultimate dust magnet.
06-15-2006, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
my black got so dirty during one week i ended up washing it 3 times. i hope my paint doesn't jack up...
But some of you guys know how obsessed I am with keeping my car super shiney, I got a reputation to uphold.
06-15-2006, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
lol. my car is shiny right now. 
haven't driven it since sunday and its sitting in the garage. although dust might collect on it in the garage.
haven't driven it since sunday and its sitting in the garage. although dust might collect on it in the garage.
It'll be all nice and shiny for when I head up to Richard Paul's shop this weekend. Super Charger, here I come!!! Oh crap....did I just say that out loud?? ssssshhhhhh.....
06-15-2006, 12:54 PM
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Don't tell Bryan...I'll never hear the end of it from him.
Somehow I don't think the mazda one would fit on your car so I think you might have to get a universal oen.
Somehow I don't think the mazda one would fit on your car so I think you might have to get a universal oen.
06-15-2006, 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by willofgod
Sure you can ,Falcon, it's called static electricity.
Besides dust shouldn't cut clearcoat if you are waxed.
Besides dust shouldn't cut clearcoat if you are waxed.
Extra special care needs to be taken when using the dusters. If you really really wanna use them don't buy the cheap ones, invest in a good quality one like California Car Duster. And be sure to follow the recommended manufacturers directions.
I have a couple but stopped using them last year. Didn't want to take any chances with fine scratches, which you'll notice much more on darker colors. Mazda's paint is soft and the clearcoat is thin so use caution. In the end nothing beats a good hand wash to remove dust. And your car will love you for it.
06-15-2006, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Somehow I don't think the mazda one would fit on your car so I think you might have to get a universal oen.
06-15-2006, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
That's correct sir. I had one but sold it here. I've got the OEM spoiler and front air damn so the fit was uber tight. Had to get a universal cover.
It's quite comical actually because it doesn't come all the way down on the back so all you see are these big *** exhaust tips sticking out... 
06-15-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Extra special care needs to be taken when using the dusters. If you really really wanna use them don't buy the cheap ones, invest in a good quality one like California Car Duster. And be sure to follow the recommended manufacturers directions.
I have a couple but stopped using them last year. Didn't want to take any chances with fine scratches, which you'll notice much more on darker colors. Mazda's paint is soft and the clearcoat is thin so use caution. In the end nothing beats a good hand wash to remove dust. And your car will love you for it.
I have a couple but stopped using them last year. Didn't want to take any chances with fine scratches, which you'll notice much more on darker colors. Mazda's paint is soft and the clearcoat is thin so use caution. In the end nothing beats a good hand wash to remove dust. And your car will love you for it.
06-17-2006, 05:44 PM
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Funny thing you mentioned that.
Last month I walked into the back lot and saw two RX8's in that color. They looked like **** with all that dust.
That color just turned me off.
Glad I hav VR.
Last month I walked into the back lot and saw two RX8's in that color. They looked like **** with all that dust.
That color just turned me off.
Glad I hav VR.
06-17-2006, 06:55 PM
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My car use to get dust on the paint very quickly while parked in the garage. After Zainoing, it wouldn't dust as fast (it would usually taking at least a week). I'd like to get a car cover, but I don't want one that's ridiculously expensive.
Glad I have the VR too, the copper red looks like it has some feminine purple in it. But I've also seen pics of a burnt orange-red which looks really badass, but I guess they're not in the states.
Glad I have the VR too, the copper red looks like it has some feminine purple in it. But I've also seen pics of a burnt orange-red which looks really badass, but I guess they're not in the states.
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06-19-2006, 08:36 PM
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I bought a California duster and followed the directions with the newspaper to soak up the paraffin, etc. Sucker still leaves streaks of paraffin on the surface even if I just show it to the paint. Microfibre towel and detailer (Zaino) seem to work better on a black than the duster. Then again, the duster was purchased at a Canadian Tire underneath a pile of other product....maybe there's a best-before date on these things?
06-19-2006, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Miker
I bought a California duster and followed the directions with the newspaper to soak up the paraffin, etc. Sucker still leaves streaks of paraffin on the surface even if I just show it to the paint.
06-19-2006, 09:46 PM
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you use a california duster by lightly letting it float about the paint with the strings and everythign dnagling on the paint. DO NOT put any pressure on it or let the whole duster fall on the paint and mar it. also shake it violently every 1/2 a panel to get the dust out.
