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Old May 27, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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I bought a California Duster when I had my 79 Corvette. I now use it on the bike with the same great results.
That's what I use. Now I have the smaller version, works great for getting between lid rack and trunk.
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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I just put a dust cover on it everyday. Pull it off and no dust!
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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Do you guys mean to tell me all those scatches I have are from the sand paper I've been using and not the dust? *&*&!
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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I found the small version of the california car duster at wally world. It stays in my saddlebag. If I need to do a quick "Shine up" between washings, I first get all the dust off with the duster, then a quick spray of Meguires spray detailer. The key to the duster ( as I have found ) is to use it VERY lightly. There is some kind of waxy chemical on the fibers that helps trap the dust. It you bear down, it will leave little greasy spots on the paint. No problem to get off, but easily avoidable.


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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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Yeah liked that home site too, have drooling dogs on hardwood floors also.
I use either the mist spray stuff, but I might look into the duster things.
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Ride in the rain.
Consider it a free bike wash.
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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wifey dusts my bike....NEKID
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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There you go again with the WIFEY and NEKID. Anyway's black bike's are not the only one's that collect dust if that make's anyone feel better. I put on a dust cover when in garage.
 
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Old May 27, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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what do some of you guys ( and gals ),
do to clean off the dust when your in a hurry ?

Just get out and crank it up around 110 and the dust should disappear
 
Old May 27, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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ORIGINAL: wnogood

I found the small version of the california car duster at wally world. It stays in my saddlebag. If I need to do a quick "Shine up" between washings, I first get all the dust off with the duster, then a quick spray of Meguires spray detailer. The key to the duster ( as I have found ) is to use it VERY lightly. There is some kind of waxy chemical on the fibers that helps trap the dust. It you bear down, it will leave little greasy spots on the paint. No problem to get off, but easily avoidable.


nogood o~`o
I do the same thing, Small california duster in the saddlebag as well as one in the garage. The saddle bag also gets a smaller bottle of meguiars quick detailer. Works wonders. Those two things inbetween washing makes for a spotless, great looking bike.

Same two things go on the black truck,. and black car.
 



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