Compressed air is best. Then wipe off the remainder with a microfibre cloth, like the Meguiar's Gold Class Chamois. If it's painted in acrylic, it may well be a bit flat by now too, but this's easy to fix
Hi everyone
I had my mk1 freshly painted 12months ago and it has been sitting uncovered in my shed since then (I know I should have covered it). It is now covered in a layer of dust. It has no windows in it yet, so washing off with water will flood the interior.
Do I have any other options to remove the dust without scratching my new paint?
Thanks.
1979 Mk1 Golf 2door (Under construction)
1994 Mk3 Golf VR6T, Autronic SM4, GT30r, Peloquin, 288mm Brakes, B&G coilovers
2000 Audi S4 Imola Wagon, Stage 3, J-fonz tune, F21's, ER SMIC, 034 DP's, JHM DTS, JHM Trio Short Shift, 350mm Brembo 6-pot, ABT coilovers, BBS CH, RNS-E, FBSW, Alpha 2.5 cat back
Compressed air is best. Then wipe off the remainder with a microfibre cloth, like the Meguiar's Gold Class Chamois. If it's painted in acrylic, it may well be a bit flat by now too, but this's easy to fix
1976 Project Carbon Mk1 - Sold! | 2015 Lotus Exige Cup | F80 M3 Family Wheels
I have blown it with comp air, but it only removes a small amount. I'm paranoid about scratching the damn thing.
Would a microfibre cloth be ok, should I use it wet or dry?
1979 Mk1 Golf 2door (Under construction)
1994 Mk3 Golf VR6T, Autronic SM4, GT30r, Peloquin, 288mm Brakes, B&G coilovers
2000 Audi S4 Imola Wagon, Stage 3, J-fonz tune, F21's, ER SMIC, 034 DP's, JHM DTS, JHM Trio Short Shift, 350mm Brembo 6-pot, ABT coilovers, BBS CH, RNS-E, FBSW, Alpha 2.5 cat back
Wiping pretty much any paint finish will produce fine swirl marks, but acrylic especially - nothing that can't be gently polished out, though. Just wipe it with the warm damp cloth and you'll be fine
1976 Project Carbon Mk1 - Sold! | 2015 Lotus Exige Cup | F80 M3 Family Wheels
Thanks valver, i'll give it a try.
1979 Mk1 Golf 2door (Under construction)
1994 Mk3 Golf VR6T, Autronic SM4, GT30r, Peloquin, 288mm Brakes, B&G coilovers
2000 Audi S4 Imola Wagon, Stage 3, J-fonz tune, F21's, ER SMIC, 034 DP's, JHM DTS, JHM Trio Short Shift, 350mm Brembo 6-pot, ABT coilovers, BBS CH, RNS-E, FBSW, Alpha 2.5 cat back
I'm sorry to disagree, but as a detailer I know not to touch a surface unless it's bare, because it will mark. A damp cloth creates more friction than a dry one, which is exactly what you don't want. In my opinion, you're best off (as has been said) using an air compressor for the most and then using a duster, or if you don't have one, a microfibre cloth lightly - make sure to keep turning it over regularly so you're not wiping dirt over the surface.
Once it's clean enough, do the same thing with another microfibre cloth but with a very tiny amount of quick detailer spray. This will wipe the rest off and if you do it lightly, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.
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