[DocB]

I just washed my car and as I was drying it I watched as the pollen began to coat my CB 435GC. I should have gone Alpine White

[X2 Monstah]

I hear ya!

[Aaaaaaaaa]

That's what quick detailers are for. I actually use waterless washes (Optimum Opti-Clean) because they have more luibrication.

[CLittle]

I feel like quick detailer is for spot treatment...pollen goes everywhere.

[USC2000]

I hate it too, but mainly because of my allergies.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Originally Posted by CLittle

I feel like quick detailer is for spot treatment...pollen goes everywhere.

That's where waterless washes come in. I do the whole car even after a few days of road grime. No marring whatsoever.

[Blubaron79]

Get a California Car Duster. It wipes the pollen right off!

[tlak77]

First spring in MD, when does it end?
Chicago was bad when parked under a tree, in IA car was covered by sand now pollen..

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by tlak77

First spring in MD, when does it end?
Chicago was bad when parked under a tree, in IA car was covered by sand now pollen..

End of May...

[stingbill]

I hate it too and this year seems to be worst , my car is black and the yellow polen is very visible ...it`s hard to keep a car clean !

[Fronzdan]

It's awful. I think it's the worst on BSM too. All you need is a little sprinkle of rain to really add to the pollen wrap. It gets nice and spotty. I've been doing quick rinses with a power washer, the. Pulling it into the garage for a blow dry.

Do those California dusters prevent trapped dirt from rubbing back onto the paint? Someone got me one for a gift on my previous car and I was a bit afraid to use it after a couple dustings.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Waterless wash is safer than the Cal duster IMHO. At least you're not dragging dry medium across dirty paint.

[bahasad]

I didn't even bother cleaning my car, the pollen is ridiculous.

Looks like shit driving to work

[pjhusa]

Originally Posted by stingbill

I hate it too and this year seems to be worst , my car is black and the yellow polen is very visible ...it`s hard to keep a car clean !

Yup, one day after a car wash, my car was filled with pollen again! And I keep it in the garage!

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by pheerix

Waterless wash is safer than the Cal duster IMHO. At least you're not dragging dry medium across dirty paint.

It's the static that picks up the pollen. So much safer to use a duster.

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by Fronzdan

It's awful. I think it's the worst on BSM too. All you need is a little sprinkle of rain to really add to the pollen wrap. It gets nice and spotty. I've been doing quick rinses with a power washer, the. Pulling it into the garage for a blow dry.

Do those California dusters prevent trapped dirt from rubbing back onto the paint? Someone got me one for a gift on my previous car and I was a bit afraid to use it after a couple dustings.

I was worried too, but the things are so light. You don't 'drag' it. It's just brushed lightly over the paint and the static electricity picks the dust up.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Originally Posted by Blubaron79

It's the static that picks up the pollen. So much safer to use a duster.

I guess we'all agree to disagree. I've used the Cal duster before it was ok but I had to make several passes to get the car clean and doesn't clean off bugs and bird bombs. I can do a full waterless wash/quick detail in my garage with no paint marring. It's so convenient I can do it several times per week.

[Blubaron79]

Originally Posted by pheerix

I guess we'all agree to disagree. I've used the Cal duster before it was ok but I had to make several passes to get the car clean and doesn't clean off bugs and bird bombs. I can do a full waterless wash/quick detail in my garage with no paint marring. It's so convenient I can do it several times per week.

Yea, it only picks up light dust from the road. I'll dust my car then use a detail spray to take care of the bugs and stuff. You're doing it right!

[mcleod52]

To prevent swirls and such with a California Duster it is key to barely touch the car with the duster - don't drag it (like BluBaron mentions above) or rub it. Here is a nice video showing proper technique:

[rolltidef32]

Originally Posted by pheerix

I guess we'all agree to disagree. I've used the Cal duster before it was ok but I had to make several passes to get the car clean and doesn't clean off bugs and bird bombs. I can do a full waterless wash/quick detail in my garage with no paint marring. It's so convenient I can do it several times per week.

Pardon my ignorance, but I've been looking at the waterless washes from Optimum and thinking about ordering a bottle, but don't know much about how they work.

Do you use an applicator or microfiber towel? How dirty can the car be before you need to use some water? Does it need to be diluted? How much product gets the job done?

I ask out of concern over my water bills this summer. Georgia has water issues, so if they impose restrictions, want to still be able to clean my car. I wash it about twice per week.

[Aaaaaaaaa]

Optimum's waterless wash is called Opti Clean. It dilutes 1:3 but many use 1:4 just fine. So a 32oz bottle can make a gallon of waterless wash, not bad for the $15 it costs. I use about 10-12 oz per session. Gallon size is even cheaper per oz. I use a lot (12) of MF towels because I want to minimize marring as much as possible but others use as few as 4. I've done my car after a week of driving with great results. If it's rained or pretty soiled I'd do a rinseless wash instead, which Optimum's versions are called No Rinse and Shine and No Rinse Wash and Wax. If there's visible mud on then a traditional wash is recommended. The best part aside from saving water is convenience. I can do a whole waterless or rinseless in my garage any time of day.

[Alamat]

Use ONR on mine since I bought it with MF towels. Use about 8 wet and another 3-4 drying it up. Like Pheerix, says, one can do it anytime of the day. I even clean in the middle of winter.
As to pollen, I use the swiffer duster thingy which uses static electricity to get it off.
Or I just go really fast so everything flies off!