Do you think the Prius abnormally collects dust?

Interior, exterior, or both? Assuming you're in the northern hemisphere, winter typically means drier humidity and static electricity buildup. My desert sand metallic Gen III was the absolute best at hiding exterior dust.

 

I have to agree with you that the dash does seem to attract dust with alarming efficiency. I guess this could be a function of the material and static charge perhaps

 

That's the nature of owning a new car you love... It's an OCD thing, not a car that gets dirtier than other cars thing!

 

This is a fair observation

 

I've put a couple of layers of Zaino 5 on mine, and it collects a little less dust. Also made the grey a little darker, less bluish purple grey.

 

Out here in the Pacfic Northwest it's always raining and its hard to see how dirty a car is when it's always covered in raindrops...

 

Either the Prius has the most dust attracting dash of any car I owned or I care because the dust interferes with my sticky pads. I can understand the dust accumulating on the displays due to the electricity.

 

My spouse is convinced that I attract dust, and since the Prius is "my" car . . .

In any case,
The rear exterior gets dusty quickly. I figure that's due to the spoiler and the rest of the design to improve fuel economy. Am I right?

 

Sounds right, now if you start attracting other females... you might have to come up with another excuse

 

Ithelps to keep the HVAC blower on at all times , set to outside air,to keep positive pressure inside the car. This helps prevent any dust leaks through hatch or door seal leaks.
I noticed early on that the plastic HVAC and radio screens attracted dust and scratched easily if I wiped them dry. I found that carrying a few sealed foil packs of Ziess brand lens cleaner wipes will eliminate existing scratches (wet buff alcohol gauze wipe)) and removes whatever makes the lenses attract dust. I toss a dozen packs in the top glove compartment so they are always avalible. They are cheap, a box of 200 at Sams club for under $10

 

"After the first four years, the dust doesn't get any worse."

Quentin Crisp

 

YES!!! I've owned two and they both do it!

So odd.

 

Gonna try this. Thanks!

 

I have also noticed excessive fine black dust build up on the exterior, mainly around the back door and rear bumper area. Even when I try to wipe it, it seems to cling to the car as if the car is a big magnet and the dust is made of metal. Has anyone found a solution to this? Could it be due to static electricity build-up and is there a way to eliminate it (like dragging a chain from the chassis) ?

 

I think you just like to pet your Prius...

 

Our grey seems to stay clean looking a long time. Actually cleaner looking with occasional rain. And I've not noticed the interior being extra dusty. There was the spider that was busy web weaving for a while, but that's another story

My only quibble with cleaning the Prius is the way pine needles and the like catch in the seams on the hatch air foil zone.

 

+1

This is my my first silver car and I wash it only twice a year. Looks always clean.