Do I wipe with a microfiber?

DemoDave · 10-25-2009, 04:46 PM

Hey, I'm new at this and recently picked up my E92, IB.

I'm wondering if I can just gently wipe away the dust that accumulates on the car with a chammy (shammy) microfiber...

I've searched but can't see to find anything without lots of cleaning, clay bars, etc.

Thanks

Thinker23 · 10-25-2009, 05:55 PM

Dusting by wiping will scratch the paint. Better to leave the car alone until the next wash.

dillon733 · 10-25-2009, 06:42 PM

if only light dust i would recomend the zymol duster. its expensive but is the best imo

M3 vert · 10-25-2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Thinker23

Dusting by wiping will scratch the paint. Better to leave the car alone until the next wash.

+ 1

Unless you want swirls, surface hairline scratches

Dont take it through a brush car-wash,

always handwash or if driving in winter do a touchless!

edcvin · 10-25-2009, 09:00 PM

If its light dust accumulated from driving and you wipe it down with a good quick detailer you should be fine. I would highly recommend against wiping the car down if you've left it out overnight or past a day of dusting. But if its freshly washed and you do it upon the return from driving the vehicle you should be fine.

Good luck.

-Vin

Innovative Detailing · 10-25-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemoDave

Hey, I'm new at this and recently picked up my E92, IB.

I'm wondering if I can just gently wipe away the dust that accumulates on the car with a chammy (shammy) microfiber...

I've searched but can't see to find anything without lots of cleaning, clay bars, etc.

Thanks

Always use a "Mist and Wipe" or "QD" as a medium between your Micro Fiber and your vehicles surfaces. Otherwise you will definately mar or scratch the surfaces.

The other thing I wanted to clarify is the difference between a "shammy" and "Micro Fiber" towel

Shammy is used primarily for drying your vehicles surface after a complete wash.

Micro Fiber towels can be used for Mist and wipe applications, wax removal, and drying your vehicle after washing, but a shammy "synthetic chamois" is the prefered method.

Dave @ Innovative

Crazy Bimmer · 10-25-2009, 11:37 PM

Typically I will use a California duster then wipe the car down with a QD and microfiber towel.

Of course all depends how dusty it is.

!Xoible · 10-25-2009, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemoDave

Hey, I'm new at this and recently picked up my E92, IB.

I'm wondering if I can just gently wipe away the dust that accumulates on the car with a chammy (shammy) microfiber...

I've searched but can't see to find anything without lots of cleaning, clay bars, etc.

Thanks

What's wrong with toilet paper man? you must have a fancy soft ass

DemoDave · 10-26-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks all! Very helpful

Regarding the toilet paper, would you suggest double-ply?

edcvin · 10-26-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesal@Project 808

Typically I will use a California duster then wipe the car down with a QD and microfiber towel.

Of course all depends how dusty it is.

From what I know, these cause swirl marks and fine scratches as well. Better off with just the QD and microfiber.

-Vin

johnL · 10-31-2009, 02:55 PM

Consider getting a CR Spotless system if you want to avoid a lot of steps and wiping.

Crazy Bimmer · 10-31-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by vinnycg

From what I know, these cause swirl marks and fine scratches as well. Better off with just the QD and microfiber.

-Vin

A lot of people actually use it incorrectly which will lead to swirls/light scratches.

Heres the proper way to use the duster. http://acurazine.com/forums/showpost...98&postcount=1

DemoDave · 10-31-2009, 05:21 PM

Thanks Jesal....

This seems more like a pilgramage

rather than getting dust off the car.

I guess that's what happens...there seems to be so much info on how to do stuff that I almost want to give up even trying...

bring on the dust...perhaps it will act like a protective layer.

DemoDave · 11-01-2009, 02:55 PM

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Heres the proper way to use the duster. http://acurazine.com/forums/showpost...98&postcount=1

OK, I am now armed with a California duster and some Mothers QD...

I got the plastic one despite the link above...if the plastic handle doesn't work, I'll splurge and spend another 20 bucks to get the wood handle...

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DemoDave Private First Class 5 Rep 123 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Interlagos Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks Jesal.... This seems more like a pilgramage rather than getting dust off the car. I guess that's what happens...there seems to be so much info on how to do stuff that I almost want to give up even trying... bring on the dust...perhaps it will act like a protective layer.
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