Dusty before detail?

[Coderedpl]

So just looking to get some opinions from you guys.

 

I've washed my car about 2-3 weeks ago in preparation for a full paint correction session. Due to lack of time I haven't exactly gotten around to it but planning on soon.

 

In that time the car got some dusting on it, some of which is just plain dirt and another from when I did some bondo sanding work outside the garage and it blew in.

 

So, the way I see it I have a few possible options:

1. Sidekick - try and blow everything off.

2. A quick waterless wash wipe down, scratches don't matter as its getting detailed.

3. Quick water rinse down and pull back inside for correction....

 

 

What would YOU do?

[The Guz]

I would do a rinseless wash. 

[BRZN]

About to detail it?

Waterless Wash wipe down, do it correctly and you'll not introduce any new scratches or marring.

[Ricky Bobby]

I would do a rinseless wash. 

 

I agree - takes the same time as a spray and wipe basically and still safe

[AvsBest]

Waterless for me

[Chris@Adams]

I normaly would say WW all day long but how much bondo dust and dirt are you talking about?

[pirahnah3]

i would start with the side kick as you have the option and then see what it looks like. 

 

A rinseless is never a bad option but also as you are planning a full correction waterless should be fine as if you impart a small scratch you will be removing it anyways. 

 

If you dont get much of it to blow off then I would certainly do a rinselss if not a more hybridized 1 bucket method. 

[rrmccabe]

I personally would just rewash it. Drench it with water and get anything off it.  I would not want to risk  dirt coming out of vents, trim, etc. and getting into my buffing bad.

 

Unless I missed some reason you cant do a normal wash.

 

It really does not take me much longer to do a regular bucket wash than rinseless.

 

I am not a pro by any means but I would want it clean before doing paint correction without chance of debris.

[Coderedpl]

Just to update, the dusting was primarily situated on the front of the car. I got most of it off using the sidekick but it still needs a waterless wash wipe down. Not worried about it getting in the cracks and such as the wasn't standing in a shop getting filled with the dust, i was doing some minor work in front of the car by hand.