Keep car clean between washes

E92Carrera · 12-17-2007, 09:32 PM

How does everyone maintain their car clean in between washes? Thanks

ejazbmw · 12-17-2007, 09:57 PM

quick detailing spray, although I don't suggest using it if the car has dirt on it, i usually use it for small spots.

normtrum · 12-17-2007, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

quick detailing spray, although I don't suggest using it if the car has dirt on it, i usually use it for small spots.

+1. Don't use it while your car's surface is hot either....such as right after driving it. The directions on my Poorboys told me this...lesson learned.

ianbiz · 12-17-2007, 10:47 PM

Drive carefully. IE: avoid water at all costs, dont tailgate, etc. We wash our cars on a weekly basis, so if a car makes it past Wednesday clean, im happy

NPDAN · 12-17-2007, 10:48 PM

Meguiars Quick Detailer... This is the best shit and it even has a pleasant smell

san~man · 12-17-2007, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

Meguiars Quick Detailer... This is the best shit and it even has a pleasant smell

Try some Pinnacle Crystal Mist...smells like coconut

FMINUS · 12-18-2007, 01:37 AM

CG ONE. The best stuff ever......

Drive_right · 12-18-2007, 04:42 AM

I commute to LA and because the air is always crappy my car is filled with dust when i get home. I usually use one of those big mop looking things and wipe down my car when im not feeling lazy. Oh and i usually hand wax my car when i do wash it it helps with the wiping.

phantom330 · 12-18-2007, 09:06 AM

I use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer and it's nothing short of amazing. Best I've ever used and I've tried everything.

Raz335 · 12-18-2007, 09:08 AM

Optimum Car Wax spray bottle is awesome. I keep it in my trunk with a microfiber.

Bimmer335i · 12-18-2007, 02:49 PM

I do agree with the Meguiars Quick Detailer. Easy to use and at reasonable price for a bottle. Just make sure the paint surface is clean, i.e. no dust particles.

JohnL135I · 12-20-2007, 12:56 AM

How about the dusters (california dusters)... are those bad??

phantom330 · 12-20-2007, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnL135I

How about the dusters (california dusters)... are those bad??

I personally hate them, but others may have a different opinion.

OhhaiAlex · 12-20-2007, 11:15 AM

zaino quick detail

Bimmer335i · 12-20-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnL135I

How about the dusters (california dusters)... are those bad??

I own one of those too, but I think they're quite useless. The dusters themselves don't necessarily "suck" up the dirt as advertised so I only use 'em sparingly.

FMINUS · 12-20-2007, 08:01 PM

CA dusters are not a good idea. Most people use them the wrong way. You are supposed to only use the tips of the duster and let the electromagnetic "suction" pull off dust. Very very light contact should be made. Not like the way most people wipe their cars with them.

That being said, I do not recommend them. Maybe on a lighter colored car.

Don Nguyen · 12-20-2007, 11:27 PM

Get one of those california dust things.

-Don

Jetdom · 12-23-2007, 09:50 PM

I use a duster and Ultima Detail SprayPlus every other day.

slant83 · 12-24-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnL135I

How about the dusters (california dusters)... are those bad??

I use it for pollen days and it works fine

DASHOCKER · 12-25-2007, 04:36 PM

I use Meguires quick detailer.

dski69 · 01-09-2008, 06:23 PM

I use a cordless, rechargeable leaf blower to blow all the loose dust and grit off the surface, then I lightly go over the car with a california duster, making sure to shake it often to remove trapped dust and dirt, then use Meguiars spray detail to remove fingerprints and smudges from around the door area. It always looks like it's just been washed, and using this method I only have to actually wash my car every other week.

BK · 01-09-2008, 10:58 PM

The California "dash duster" works really well for interior upkeep IMO. But I'd be hesitant to use one of the "car dusters" on my paint.

I wash each week, so I don't bother QD-ing in the meantime unless I get hit with bird crap or something.

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Drive_right Private First Class 16 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	I commute to LA and because the air is always crappy my car is filled with dust when i get home. I usually use one of those big mop looking things and wipe down my car when im not feeling lazy. Oh and i usually hand wax my car when i do wash it it helps with the wiping.
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Bimmer335i Major 49 Rep 1,353 Posts Drives: 07 Sparkling Graphite 335i Sed Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA US iTrader: (0)	I do agree with the Meguiars Quick Detailer. Easy to use and at reasonable price for a bottle. Just make sure the paint surface is clean, i.e. no dust particles. __________________ Enjoy the ride!
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FMINUS Captain 72 Rep 758 Posts Drives: FMINUSDETAIL@gmail.com Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chino Hills CA iTrader: (2)	CA dusters are not a good idea. Most people use them the wrong way. You are supposed to only use the tips of the duster and let the electromagnetic "suction" pull off dust. Very very light contact should be made. Not like the way most people wipe their cars with them. That being said, I do not recommend them. Maybe on a lighter colored car.
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dski69 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, SG, Premium Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	I use a cordless, rechargeable leaf blower to blow all the loose dust and grit off the surface, then I lightly go over the car with a california duster, making sure to shake it often to remove trapped dust and dirt, then use Meguiars spray detail to remove fingerprints and smudges from around the door area. It always looks like it's just been washed, and using this method I only have to actually wash my car every other week.
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	The California "dash duster" works really well for interior upkeep IMO. But I'd be hesitant to use one of the "car dusters" on my paint. I wash each week, so I don't bother QD-ing in the meantime unless I get hit with bird crap or something. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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