Any wax or coating that effectively repels pollen?

[Sashimi_Moto]

Western Washington has seen an abnormally dry and warm April and as a result he pollen is heavy - like clouds of it heavy.

Lately I have used the turtle was Seal and Shine which is great for repelling water but has the opposite effect with pollen. Is there product any of you use that is anti-static or repels pollen/dust worth a darn?

Even if it just comes off with wind that would be fine but right now I could take a gas powered blower to my truck and the pollen isn't going anywhere.

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[Sashimi_Moto]

What’s left after taking the blower to it:

 

[Washashore]

What’s left after taking the blower to it:

What’s left after taking the blower to it:

I use a California Car Duster to clean off pollen between car washes..
https://www.amazon.com/California-Car-Duster-62442-Standard/dp/B00008RW9U

 

[AzScorpion]

I use a California Car Duster to clean off pollen between car washes..
https://www.amazon.com/California-Car-Duster-62442-Standard/dp/B00008RW9U

California dusters work great! I've used these for years from my trucks to my vette. They work better as they age and you have to condition them if I remember with a brown paper bag or newspaper. When I was back in MA we had pollen like you have now,everything was a green film. Just a light brush over with this and it'll pick up all the pollen and dust without scratching the paint. Just give them a shake when you're done and store it back in the bag it comes in. Best $21.00 you'll spend.

 

[Ranger Roger]

$12.99 ebay from Pep Boys. Free shipping. Great price. Wooden handle.

 

[Sashimi_Moto]

I have a california duster - after two swipes it’s over burdened. But I do agree that normally it’s pretty great.

 

[Ranger Roger]

I have a california duster - after two swipes it’s over burdened. But I do agree that normally it’s pretty great.

lots of shaking it with that much pollen.

 

[Sashimi_Moto]

So I whipped out the electric pressure washer which isn’t as dangerous as a gas powered one and has a soap-spray feature - works great for car washing and deck cleaning..

The good news for those of us using the Turtle Wax seal and shine is that I didn’t need a wash mitt. Just sprayed on a layer of soap then sprayed off and there was no trace of pollen and the water still beaded wonderfully. While I wish the pollen didn't stick in the first place this is a decent outcome.

I think I’ll try a bottle of McKees 37 Pollen-X and see how that works out.

 

[JohnUSA]

I'm in Western Washington also. Pollen laughed at my Cali Duster.. I got up yesterday morning, and the truck was wet with morning dew. Got out the hose, sprayed it off, and almost all the pollen went with it.

 

[pull string get cookies]

Western Washington has seen an abnormally dry and warm April and as a result he pollen is heavy - like clouds of it heavy.

Lately I have used the turtle was Seal and Shine which is great for repelling water but has the opposite effect with pollen. Is there product any of you use that is anti-static or repels pollen/dust worth a darn?

Even if it just comes off with wind that would be fine but right now I could take a gas powered blower to my truck and the pollen isn't going anywhere.

I'm a fan of Adam's Polishes, especially their detail spray which is anti-static; I use it after every wash right before drying. Their Buttery Wax also works quite well. In the end, the only good wax is the one you use. Just my humble opinion.

 

[Sandman Ranger]

No brush. Will get micro scratches.

Snowfoam

Give it a good wash.
use Bead Maker from P&S.
if you can not wash, leave it dirty.
less paint damage.

 

[rltriumph]

I use P&S beadmaker as a wetting agent when I wash. About every month or so I wait until it dries completely and then apply again. Just make sure car is clean and I would clay the car prior to first application since it will seal in any crap in the paint.

 

[berlow94]

DO NOT use a California duster.
The worst thing you could do to your paint!!!

Dragging dry contaminants across the surface of your paint WILL leave tiny little scratches in your clear coat and will leave a swirled/glazed looked after just a few swipes.
You want water/soap/some sort of lubricant to pick up the contaminants.

 

[Rinn69]

DO NOT use a California duster.
The worst thing you could do to your paint!!!

Dragging dry contaminants across the surface of your paint WILL leave tiny little scratches in your clear coat and will leave a swirled/glazed looked after just a few swipes.
You want water/soap/some sort of lubricant to pick up the contaminants.

Been using them for years, for light dust, not like driving down a country road for 50 miles, just for the dust that accumulates while sitting in the garage. They do have their limits, but no issues here.

 

[Dhass68]

Been using them for years, for light dust, not like driving down a country road for 50 miles, just for the dust that accumulates while sitting in the garage. They do have their limits, but no issues here.

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