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theragtopguy · 05-12-2015, 05:21 PM

Stupid pollen. Did yet another hi-pressure wash on the GF today,....got just enough rain last night to leave massive water and pollen spots everywhere and I just CANNOT have that!!!!!

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ActNup NY · 05-12-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

For the past week and half every morning my car was covered with a green pollen coating. Some mornings it wasn't too bad so method 1) a California Duster sweep followed by a rinseless wash. If too thick for a dusting and a rinseless wash, then method 2) a good hose spray of the entire car, followed by quick leaf blower dry job (mostly to dry joint lines and windows) then rinseless wash.

Sometimes followed both methods with a quick spray detail wipe .

I need to give this a try

because the pollen shows like nobody's business on my black camaro

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ihaveacamaro · 05-12-2015, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jay4190

At least your car is yellow...that has to make it a little better right???

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I did a full wash today....perhaps I'll try a few of the other suggestions (particularly the rinseless wash) in a few days.

I agree with ChrisBlair....we need a good rain to get rid of all this crap. It's not good for my car or my allergies.

do the "alternative rinseless method" where you use many towels instead of one. I don't like the method described on the ONR bottle, just doesn't seem very safe.

serows1 · 05-13-2015, 10:18 AM

I've been using the California Duster without any issues. I did just wash, clay bar, polish and wax her a couple of weekends ago so that helps I'm sure.

Paul

JTruck · 05-14-2015, 10:11 AM

The california duster throws out all logic and concept of how to remove debris off a vehicle safely and effectively. It is moving the debris across the vehicle mechanically to obtain removal. Any and all other methods use suspension and lubricity to remove the debris.

theragtopguy · 05-14-2015, 03:36 PM

Logic be damned.....all I know is my CA Duster works great when used lightly.

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Dizzy82 · 05-14-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by theragtopguy

Logic be damned.....all I know is my CA Duster works great when used lightly.

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+1.

JTruck · 05-14-2015, 05:13 PM

Sure, it works great to remove dust. But it damages your clear coat at the same time, whether you would like to believe it or not.

theragtopguy · 05-14-2015, 06:41 PM

Ok, I catch your drift, but I figure it gets waxed regularly anyways.

Muscle Car Lover · 05-14-2015, 07:18 PM

I dunno whats best but in mASSachusetts this week it is all out pollen carpet bombing. 2 seconds out of the garage and my car is yellow (should be black). Best so far idea, apply Collinite 845 then drive really fast (you know, legal limits.....) and this actually helps.

jshaf · 05-14-2015, 07:30 PM

just finished doing a full wash and dry, my method using the pressure washer works well for me, but even then there is a grabby feeling when I dry, I am sure it is the Pollen leaving something behind. but this time of year I just wait it out. over time the feeling goes away once the pollen eases up. just try to not be crazy about being over aggressive when cleaning the surface. will re-clean this week end and put a fresh coat of wax on.

1Coopgt · 05-15-2015, 09:19 PM

I hose the car down in the morning before work . Then Drive it like I stole it on the way to work to dry it off . My Camaro is Black and Pollen sucks ass .

05-12-2015, 05:21 PM	#15
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	Stupid pollen. Did yet another hi-pressure wash on the GF today,....got just enough rain last night to leave massive water and pollen spots everywhere and I just CANNOT have that!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

05-14-2015, 10:11 AM	#19
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	The california duster throws out all logic and concept of how to remove debris off a vehicle safely and effectively. It is moving the debris across the vehicle mechanically to obtain removal. Any and all other methods use suspension and lubricity to remove the debris. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

05-14-2015, 03:36 PM	#20
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	Logic be damned.....all I know is my CA Duster works great when used lightly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

05-14-2015, 05:13 PM	#22
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Sure, it works great to remove dust. But it damages your clear coat at the same time, whether you would like to believe it or not. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

05-14-2015, 06:41 PM	#23
theragtopguy Lifetime Philly Fan Drives: 2015 Spring Edition 2SS M-6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Central Florida Posts: 1,862 View My Garage	Ok, I catch your drift, but I figure it gets waxed regularly anyways. __________________ 2015 Green Flash, Delivered 4/10/15 CAI, NPP Exhaust, Short-throw shifter BBK LT HEADERS 1 7/8” Tune by DynoSteve via SCTx4 Tuner One of 82 GF Ragtops built in '15 out of 811 Total [/SIZE]

05-13-2015, 10:18 AM	#18
serows1 Drives: Blue Ray 2SS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Elyria Posts: 262	I've been using the California Duster without any issues. I did just wash, clay bar, polish and wax her a couple of weekends ago so that helps I'm sure. Paul

05-14-2015, 07:18 PM	#24
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	I dunno whats best but in mASSachusetts this week it is all out pollen carpet bombing. 2 seconds out of the garage and my car is yellow (should be black). Best so far idea, apply Collinite 845 then drive really fast (you know, legal limits.....) and this actually helps. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

05-14-2015, 07:30 PM	#25
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	just finished doing a full wash and dry, my method using the pressure washer works well for me, but even then there is a grabby feeling when I dry, I am sure it is the Pollen leaving something behind. but this time of year I just wait it out. over time the feeling goes away once the pollen eases up. just try to not be crazy about being over aggressive when cleaning the surface. will re-clean this week end and put a fresh coat of wax on. __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

05-15-2015, 09:19 PM	#26
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	I hose the car down in the morning before work . Then Drive it like I stole it on the way to work to dry it off . My Camaro is Black and Pollen sucks ass .