These things claim not to scratch paint. Anyone have experience with them? It would be nice to be able to dust off the thin dirt layer every once in a while without having to wash the whole thing.

 

The good micro fiber one's work great, here's one.

http://www.autogeek.net/microfiber-duster.html

 

They may claim not to scratch paint, but they do. The darker your paint the easier you will be able to notice. I used a California duster on my last car, and even only using it when there was a LIGHT layer of dust, it made marks on the paint. Use at your own risk.

 

I would not use one on a dark colored car. I had a black car that got scratched to hell due to a california car duster.

 

I found a Swiffer duster works great on light dust, not sure on a black car, but I've used it a few times on my Lakeshore Slate, and have no swirls or scratches from it, but I wouldn't use it when the car was dirty or had heavy dust. I never liked the California Duster, even after it was "seasoned" if the car was warm, it left waxy residue.

 

I experienced the waxy residue also, but no scratches on my black car.

 

I hesitate to use any type of duster after washing. Luckily I have a lighter paint so I don't notice layers of pollen as easily as I would if I had a darker color. I'm sure there is probably something out there that does work and if there is, I don't know about it. I've also tried the California Duster (of course I was skeptical about it) and I don't recommend it either.

 

I use the Meguiar's duster and it works fine with no scratching. I only use it on light dust. Anything more I just wash the car.

 

Dusters work great on most cars. My experience with my Infiniti coupe is it scratches much more easily than previous vehicles I've owned. I don't use it on the G.

 

Ask this on autopia & I'll guarantee what the answer is.
-QD & microfiber is the way to go.

 

Dont use it, scratches paint, it did with my car

 

we have a california duster and we've used it on dark blue, but not often so I can't say if it scratches. They're a pretty good thing to have when you go to a show and just need a quick dusting. Don't think I'd use one to really clean mud off or anything.

 

QD?

 

QD = quick detailer. that and microfiber towel is the way to go i agree. I use meguire's nxt quick detailer. works great. I tried mother's quick detailer but it felt like it was taking a lot of wax off also. I also tried turtle wax ice. better than mother's but not as good as meguire's.