Griot's Microfiber Duster or California Duster?
 

I was all set to get a California duster, then I saw that Griot's has one made of microfiber that they claim is better than the California duster.

Any opinions?

Thanks...

I occasionally use a Ca. Duster on my Mini, but , it tends to leave "waxy" type streaks on the paint, I usually wind up wiping them off with a Microfiber towel:impatient , makes me think I should skip the Duster and just use the Microfiber towel.:nod:

That's what the Griot's web site said...so that's settled.

But the question still remains...is the Griot's microfiber duster any good and really picking up dust?

Thanks...

I've personally had no problem w/ wax streaking with the Cali Duster or the Oxo one (which I now use). The only time I've found this a factor is when the duster is brand new...be sure to follow instructions about airing out a new duster.

place it on a stack of news papers for a week, and don't dust while
the panel is hot. :) i even dust over windows and no streaks.

When I use my OXO I only get streaks if I press a little too hard. Ideally, you should only have to lightly drag it over the surface. I usually follow a dusting up with some quick detailer and a microfiber anyway, so it's not much of an issue.

Can do the whole car in 15 minutes :thumbsup:

I've had extremely good luck with my California Duster. I followed the instructions as outlined and use it at least once a week. No streaking issues whatsoever. One of my work colleagues uses California Dusters regularly on his Viper, restored '66 Mustang Covertible and a beautifully restored 240z. He swears by California Dusters.

The paperwork that comes with the california duster says it will leave some wax the first few times it is used, but that should soon go away.

The problem I have is my duster is so dirty, almost black. I'm too afraid to just put it in the washing machine...

^^ you can hand wash it using a small amount of soap. i don't think
you want to put it in the washing machine...it's going to remove too
much paffrin wax on the mop. :)

but i have one that ive been using since 98 and it's a nice dark gray
color...and still works great. (i have one to remove salt dust and one
to remove regular dust).

Question is, what kind of soap. Grease-removing dish soap, or grease-safe carewash soap? Don't want to remove that wax.

Well, I ordered a Griot's microfiber duster (which they say can be washed), if it get's all the dust, I'll assume it's as good as a California duster (which I've never used), and since it can be washed and will never leave a residue, consider it the winner.

I'll report back in a few days after I get the Griot's duster.

I have a Griot's duster. I leaves no streaks and seems to pick up dust well on glass and sheet metal. However, just last week I dusted just as the sun was setting and noticed lots of small fibers left behind by my duster. The sun's angle was just right to show them. I haven't had the duster long, so maybe the fiber count will decrease. Never noticed them any other thime, though.

Have you used it on the dash? If so, how well does it work?

Thanks...

[quote=wsalopek]That's what the Griot's web site said...so that's settled.

But the question still remains...is the Griot's microfiber duster any good and really picking up dust?

Thanks...[quote]

I have the California duster as wlel as a Griot's duster. Had CA duter first. After a couple of uses it is fine. I prefer the Griots as the microfiber seems to catch more surface each wipe. The thing to remember is neither one of these are for just walking to the Mini and expecting to brush off dirt. These are made for dusting the Mini not cleaning mud caked and accumulated dirt, just dust from the surface.

i just used a mild hand soap to clean my interior duster and it's working fine.
:) you might not even need to use soap. run it under cold water and just
massage the soil out with your hands. let air dry and see if that improves.

if not, try the soap.

I have found CA dusters to be less effective after washing. They can still do an excellent job, even if really, really dirty. Mine is working fine after 5+ years. Stopped streaking after the first couple days when the excess waxy substance soaked off on the newspaper I placed it on each nite when new.

My interior CA duster stays pretty clean. Never streaked.

I tested a microfiber duster and was very disappointed. You had to push harder against the surface to get the same results you would with a CA duster. Pushing against the paint is a no-no!:eek:

ouch... basically a towel on a rod... no meaning.