【Car Care】 Plenty of fluffy feathers~! A quick sweep with the flexible ostrich feather duster

A feather duster that used to be in my father's beloved car. I have memories of flapping it back in my childhood. Time has passed, and I've become a resident of the car wash cancellation community, but I still notice the dust that subtly accumulates on the hood and roof. That's when a traditional feather duster comes in handy.

The evolution of cars leads to the evolution of tools

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The "Flexible Feather Duster Premium," which reconsiders the core rod of the duster and adopts a structure that bends along the curves of the body. Furthermore, the amount of feathers has been increased to about twice that of conventional products, making it a modern feather duster for the Reiwa era.

Common feather dusters often have straight and hard core rods, but this new structure uses polypropylene for the core rod. It bends to match the curves of the body and returns to its original shape when released.

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Recent cars often feature hoods, roofs, and sides composed of complex curves. Therefore, the duster should move in conjunction with the body. Instead of pressing the duster, this "flexible" movement is effective for gently sweeping with the tips of the feathers.

The amount of down has been increased to about twice that of conventional products

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Not only the flexible structure but also the down itself has been significantly increased. The amount of down is about twice that of conventional products. The down used is ostrich down from South Africa, and the grade is top-grade down "YOUNG QUILL." The total length is about 87cm, with about 63cm being the down portion.

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By increasing the amount of down, it ensures a solid contact area with the body while allowing it to pick up light dust. It's not enough for a full wash, but you might want to give the body a quick touch before going out. In such a case, there’s no need to use water or detergent. There seems to be cheers from the car wash cancelation community.

A perfectly wrapped flexible core rod with sponge

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While using it, I am a little concerned that the hard core rod might hit the body. "When I was a child, I might have hit my father's car with it..." I found myself thinking that. In this model, the polypropylene core rod is wrapped in a flexible sponge. It is designed not just to soften the feathers, but to minimize contact with the body right down to the inside.

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If used with hard foreign substances like sand or mud, it can cause scratches, so be sure to check the condition of the body and the feather duster before use. Do not use it on a wet body, and gently dust with the tips of the feathers, which is the basic practice for feather dusters. It can also be used on coated vehicles, but since maintenance methods differ depending on the coating, it's important to check with the installation shop and the specifications of the coating solution.

Length × Lightness × Flexibility = Reiwa's Feather Duster

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The total length is about 87 cm and the weight is approximately 187 g. Whether using it from the roof to the hood or from the side, its length makes it easy to reach. The usage is simply to lightly rotate the grip while brushing off dust with the tip of the feathers. After use, lightly shake it to remove dust from the feathers and store it in the included non-woven storage bag.

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Since it is made of natural feathers, it is generally not washed with water; if it gets wet, reshape it and thoroughly dry it in a well-ventilated area. Although feather dusters have been around for a long time, as car shapes change, tools must also evolve. This product reevaluates the common concept of "feathers on a straight stick" by introducing bends. Additionally, it seems my car washing cycle may be extended.

Product Name / Flexible Feather Duster Premium
Price / From 14,850 yen
Product Number / MB-070
Total Length / Approximately 87 cm (Feather part approximately 63 cm, Grip approximately 24 cm)
Weight / Approximately 187 g
Feather Material / South African Ostrich
Feather Grade / First-Class Feather YOUNG QUILL
Core Rod Material / Polypropylene
Internal Cushion Material / Soft Sponge
Grip Material / Wooden
Color / Feather: Brown, Gray; Grip: Black
*Do not use when hard foreign objects such as sand or mud are attached, or when the body is wet.

● Mukojima Automotive Supplies Manufacturing Co.

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