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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Question Removing pollen without washing? Anything?
Well washed the cars yesterday now they look like pure ****. Is there anything anyone uses to just wipe this tree *** off their ride? Thanks
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Old May 4, 2007 | 11:29 AM
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Pollen is very abrasive. I wouldn't remove it any other way than a traditional wash.
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Wash it again and cover it till you drive it next.
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California Car Duster does the trick without scratching it.
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leaf blower lol..
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leaf blower lol..
now youre thinking, im trying it when i get home. Scratch that, ill just do 150mph for a few minutes on the way home, that should work too
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Old May 4, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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Dont You Park In The Garage?
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Dont You Park In The Garage?
He obviously doesn't. Everyone hates you.
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California Duster, case closed.
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California Duster, case closed.
ill second that
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Originally Posted by Ericbigmac83
now youre thinking, im trying it when i get home. Scratch that, ill just do 150mph for a few minutes on the way home, that should work too
no it wont i already tried. that stuff is a pain in the ***, your best bet is to just wash it again
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California duster!! I have an older one I use when the pollen is real heavy or the sawdust from work gets too much.
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California duster it is! Thanks all. I wanted to try one but wasn't 100% sure.
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California Duster is freakin' awesome! Enjoy it
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