Today's lesson...don't park near grass if you don't know the mowing schedule.

03g35coupe6mt · 09-10-2013, 06:39 PM

a sprint up to 100 should get most of that off hehe

BeemaaZ · 09-10-2013, 06:53 PM

If you have to park on the street every night, I suggest to get a good car cover (for outdoor use) and wheel lock.

Arrvaxx · 09-10-2013, 06:56 PM

I was at work.

Zbrah · 09-10-2013, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

So what's the verdict? Will a California Car Duster scratch a dry surface with grass on it? I live in a place with the same situation, and have no other option...

For hard plastic surfaces, sure go right ahead, however, I'd keep away from any painted areas and anything with glass screen. Small amount of dust can collects over time within the bristles of the duster and become quite abrasive against your paint.

Here, I'll just leave this link for you, I think the gurus from Adam's can explain it better than I can

california duster? - General Detailing Discussion and Questions - Adams Forums
Dusting off My Car - General Detailing Discussion and Questions - Adams Forums

kenchan · 09-10-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickBaragona

So what's the verdict? Will a California Car Duster scratch a dry surface with grass on it? I live in a place with the same situation, and have no other option...

yes it will.

you're best bet is to drive around the block first to rid the grass or any larger than dust debris on the car before you use cal duster.

nmjaxx9 · 09-10-2013, 11:42 PM

2xtreme1 · 09-11-2013, 12:58 AM

do not use the california duster! by all means!

It just takes a small particle of dirt to scratch all your car.

Arrvaxx · 09-11-2013, 08:03 AM

I think the CA duster is for just that...dust. The Junkman shows the right way and wrong way to use a CA duster in one of his videos.

I drove home which got much of it off, leaving behind dirt collected by the rain. Then I sprayed off the rest and gave the girl a wash.

nmjaxx9 · 09-11-2013, 09:22 PM

If it doesnt put up grass on my car im good.

Good luck with this OP.

OldGuy · 09-12-2013, 01:04 PM

Wash before you brush with that thing. I have one of those. At best, it's only for light, indoor overnight dust. At worst, it will make small scratches in the paint. Just spray wash the car and dry her. It's worth the extra effort.

Tribalpinoy91 · 09-12-2013, 01:05 PM

I would be more worried over rock and harder dirt chips that come over the grass.

Zbrah · 09-12-2013, 04:34 PM

Just be glad it's just grass and dust. Last year a gardener at my work put a deep scratch and dented my rear fender with either his lawnmower, I ended up having to paid a $500 deductible for the shop to fix it, total costs was $750 to fix and repaint the rear quarter panel

Read T · 09-12-2013, 10:53 PM

In my s14 I parked on the side of the road to go inside a building. Left my windows down.

I walked back outside to see a leaf-blower toting man walking next to my car and blowing leaves, just as we made eye contact he filled my interior with leaves. He apologized - but I was still like....dude....really....

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Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	I think the CA duster is for just that...dust. The Junkman shows the right way and wrong way to use a CA duster in one of his videos. I drove home which got much of it off, leaving behind dirt collected by the rain. Then I sprayed off the rest and gave the girl a wash. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

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OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Wash before you brush with that thing. I have one of those. At best, it's only for light, indoor overnight dust. At worst, it will make small scratches in the paint. Just spray wash the car and dry her. It's worth the extra effort.

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Tribalpinoy91 Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 607 Drives: 370z PW Rep Power: 14	I would be more worried over rock and harder dirt chips that come over the grass.

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Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Just be glad it's just grass and dust. Last year a gardener at my work put a deep scratch and dented my rear fender with either his lawnmower, I ended up having to paid a $500 deductible for the shop to fix it, total costs was $750 to fix and repaint the rear quarter panel