Pollen :(

[Trapp2012]

Since it is that time of the year how is everyone avoiding pollen contamination? I have been wiping the cars+trucks down every night with the duster or a MF towel with some detail spray. Anyone else have TIPS? thought this would be a problem almost nationwide

[JHL88]

having a garage helps a lot.  pollen isn't terrible in Kansas, in South Carolina and especially Virginia is HORRIBLE.  (thats where i lived before) if its heavy pollen or probably even a moderate layer i am very cautious when using WW and wiping it down.  i would recommend just washing it because pollen has tiny spikes on the ends and the chance of it dragging along the clearcoat could cause tiny swirls/scratches

Edited May 15, 2013 by billabongbum

[egott_91]

It's absolutely ridiculous here. I parked my truck at my girlfriends house for a day and it had an entire layer of pollen on it. Way too much for WW, duster, or DS wipedowns. Not much you can do to avoid it.

[carlrx7]

Just keep a nice coat of sealant/wax on it to prevent any swirls induced from wiping it down so often.  There is no beating pollen until it the season is over.

 

-Carl

[Chris@Adams]

WW  & WW Towels are your best friend.......

 

 

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[Feets31]

I take my car to the self wash and hose it down a couple of times a week and then drive it really fast. 

[GerryC]

I wouldn't even use WW on pollen, especially if it bakes in the sun. Not much you can do but like carl said, just keep a good coat of sealant on it so the pollen comes off easier and safer, and give it a proper wash.

[IrishCurse]

Waterless wash and towels to be sure.  Also, look at Junkman's videos on youtube.  He demonstrates the correct way to use the duster and I agree with his method completely.  I get the feeling that many here feel this is heresy, but I've done it since I bought my car. I use it before I WW and barely allow the tip of the fibers to touch the paint.  I live in NM and "dust" is actually sand that will etch your paint no matter how much WW you apply.

[BrianT]

I don't plan on washing my truck until its all gone, it's my DD and is outside, so not at all worth the time and effort to keep the pollen off it!!

[chrisalecia]

I have sooo much pollen on my vehicles I just have to laugh at it or else I'll drive myself nuts.  All the more excuse to do a polish job!

[Chuckkilo3]

I am done with the pollen season here in NW Florida. I went from January until early April. Not much you can do except wait it out.

[Rich]

Waterless wash is a great tool this time of year.  Unless you have a black car or truck. Then you're pretty much screwed.

[Tim]

Waterless wash is a great tool this time of year.  Unless you have a black car or truck. Then you're pretty much screwed.

 

Fixed it for this years pollen.

[chrisalecia]

Waterless wash is a great tool this time of year.  Unless you have a black car or truck. Then you're pretty much screwed.

Yes - very BLACK (Chevy Tahoe)

[MrHot88]

Do not use waterless wash on a finish loaded with pollen.

Your just asking for trouble.

It's like moving grit around on your car.

Give it a good wash and you'll be fine.

 

I know how bad it sucks because pollen here is crazy.

 

WW works great but it's not a job for pollen.

 

Kevin

[MrHot88]

Do not use waterless wash on a finish loaded with pollen.

Your just asking for trouble.

It's like moving grit around on your car.

Give it a good wash and you'll be fine.

 

I know how bad it sucks because pollen here is crazy.

 

WW works great but it's not a job for pollen.

 

Kevin

[IrishCurse]

What? You think pollen is jagged and solid in structure and composition and will not be encapsulated as dust would be? What physical property does pollen posses that precludes it from being affected from the chemical properties of Adams Waterless Wash?

[MrHot88]

I'm talking about a car covered in pollen, myself I'd prefer to just let it stay there until I have some to soak in down and do a good wash on it.

I used WW on my truck after it sat over night after a wash and an hour drive, this great but the dust was light.

That's just my option.

I'm very careful when wiping down with a lot of whatever is on my paints

 

Kevin

 

 

What? You think pollen is jagged and solid in structure and composition and will not be encapsulated as dust would be? What physical property does pollen posses that precludes it from being affected from the chemical properties of Adams Waterless Wash?

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[SS LeadFoot]

I just wait for it to rain

[MrHot88]

When the pollen is bad for weeks I just wash my car three times a week or more.

 

Kevin