I have made a little something for myself, and I thought I would share it with you,

I needed something to gently remove dust or to pick up/push off hard particles of my clear coat - something more gentle than a microfiber towel. If you use a microfiber towel and there is a hard particle underneath, you'll scratch your paint/clear coat even though the microfiber towel is ever so gentle.

I felt the need for this in between layers of wax or sealants, if I take a break - or before a waterless wash to remove hard particles before using a microfiber towel/cloth and the waterless wash product.

It could be something like the California Duster, as Junkman2000 uses on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVU4C_6wOE . Look how gently he uses it.

 

BUT I made one myself. It is not treated with wax like the California Duster - but it works, and it is very low-budget and you can make it yourself in no time.

This is what you are going to need: Two mop heads (100% cotton), two screws and a short stick/shaft.


Don't mind the funny language - it's Danish . I am sure you can find something similar in your own country. They can be bought everywhere here.


And next:


I made the cutting with my Dremel multi tool. It can be done with a knife too of course. Very easy.




And then you need to put the screws through the mop heads to fasten them to the stick:






And thats it!




The cotton strands are very, very soft - as you can probably see. Even softer than the surface of a microfiber towel/cloth. Besides, the two screws are completely embedded in the plastic, so there is no risk of scratching your paint. But you have to use it correctly! DO NOT push down with the duster. If you do you'll destroy the paint - like you would do with the California Duster. Just let the soft cotton strands barely touch the paint/clear coat when you slowly swipe it. Just like Junkman2000: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gVU4C_6wOE . Check his video!

 

 

I do not claim that this is as good as the California Duster, but it surely works - IF you use it correctly. It can remove dust and particles with a single swipe.

 

I'll use this little tool from now on .

 

I hope you can use it. It's certainly not pretty, but it works

Edited 18 July, 201312 yr by Kent (DK)

Let us know how you get on with it

Let us know how you get on with it

I sure will. And if some of you decide to make one please post it here .

I wanted to make one as simple as possible - and I guess it can't be more simple than two mop heads, two screws and a stick.

Edited 19 July, 201312 yr by Kent (DK)

121 views but only one reply.......?

Because its never dry enough for long enough to have to dust your car in the UK! 

Curious to ask - Is it not 'top heavy' from the weight of 2 mop heads ?

121 views but only one reply.......?

people probably aren't sure what to post.

I'l give it a go though:

Congratulations! you stuck some mop heads to a stick!

Personally I've never found dust a problem.

We get loads living on a new estate - so essentially a building site - but as Mrs Pasty does 300 miles a week commuting generally the dirt/soot/flies to dust ratio is pretty equal so I just wash the dust off.

^ that. And the neighbours think I'm weird enough as it is with the amount of time I spend on the car. Rubbing it with a mop will surely see me sectioned under the mental health act or something.

Because its never dry enough for long enough to have to dust your car in the UK!

  

Lol .

Curious to ask - Is it not 'top heavy' from the weight of 2 mop heads ?

Yes it is acually, but it doesn't matter cause it only takes a couple of minutes to dust the car.

  

people probably aren't sure what to post.

I'l give it a go though:

Congratulations! you stuck some mop heads to a stick!

Personally I've never found dust a problem.

We get loads living on a new estate - so essentially a building site - but as Mrs Pasty does 300 miles a week commuting generally the dirt/soot/flies to dust ratio is pretty equal so I just wash the dust off.

I knew that one was comming .

I agree - if there is a thick layer of dust on the car a wash is the only option.

^ that. And the neighbours think I'm weird enough as it is with the amount of time I spend on the car. Rubbing it with a mop will surely see me sectioned under the mental health act or something.

I actually made this little guide because i think it is a great little tool to have, and because I wanted to share it. I was hoping it would help someone.

Besides, I strongly advice you not to base your life on what other people think . You are heading for trouble if you do.

Edited 20 July, 201312 yr by Kent (DK)

Kent - dont be too dishartened  lots of good ideas can take time to actually be recognised 

 

And i bet you have a strong wrist     

Nice mod and post mate..ignore the negatives