what do use to clean off pollen on a clean car

So I wash the wife's mini convertible and 20 minutes later I have yellow powder all over it:gasp: so what is the best way to get it off before she lowers the top and drives off.
Oh and a dumb question will pollen scratch paint when just wiped with a damp drying towel.

Why does my edit to the title post not reflect the original post ?

 

You might want to coat the convertible top with some form of protection. OPnly thing i can really think of is to blow the pollen off with a blower, or a wet/dry vacuum. Usually pollen when wiped will smear. I don't think it will harm the surface if you just wipe, but personally i would still try to blow it off if possible before swiping the surface.

 

I would have to suggest something like a zymol wool duster.

 

This article might be of use....
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/detailing-school/8184-pollen-sky-falling-sky-falling.htm