Poor-Boys detail R2D2's X3

[springbok]

Yep, I agree about the duster. No need to use it before a wash and try cutting it out altogether for a while and see if there is a difference.

Your washing method sounds good.

A foam lance deposits copious amounts of shampoo foam (think of a spa bath) all over the car which softens and sort of "melts" the dirt and dust. You then rinse it off and wash in the normal way.

Hope you come right with the swirls.