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Old 12-23-2014 | 11:58 AM
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My guy Will gave her it's very first bath yesterday. When I left, and was going about 50 MPH this wave of water gushed out of the front exhaust screen and onto the hood and windshield.

Any way for that water to drain while you are washing? Any other tips?
Old 12-23-2014 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jlanka
My guy Will gave her it's very first bath yesterday. When I left, and was going about 50 MPH this wave of water gushed out of the front exhaust screen and onto the hood and windshield.

Any way for that water to drain while you are washing? Any other tips?
Can you use a small gas powered leaf blower close to the area you're talking about? That might work to get most of the water out. Worth a try.
Old 12-23-2014 | 12:07 PM
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Same exact thing happened to me after leaving Wills place, incredibly annoying!!
Old 12-23-2014 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jlanka
My guy Will gave her it's very first bath yesterday. When I left, and was going about 50 MPH this wave of water gushed out of the front exhaust screen and onto the hood and windshield.

Any way for that water to drain while you are washing? Any other tips?
FWIW happens on my car too ! not perfect but it's damm close
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So if I use a blower, I would blow into the front screens and it would shoot out the top? I'm thinking a lot of the water would just drain back into the top screen.
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Don't use gas. Use a high flow electric one.
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Originally Posted by rosenbergendo
Don't use gas. Use a high flow electric one.
+1

I know members have reported using a gas unit with no ill effects, but why take the change of any 2 cycle oil or other engine byproducts getting blown all over your ride.

I use a Toro electric from the local hardware store.

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Originally Posted by STG991
Recently picked one of these up - well worth the cost and wish I had ordered it years ago.
Old 12-23-2014 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by STG991
19 Amps!! Would a 20A breaker suffice if you are using it for several minutes?
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Originally Posted by reidry
+1 I know members have reported using a gas unit with no ill effects, but why take the change of any 2 cycle oil or other engine byproducts getting blown all over your ride. I use a Toro electric from the local hardware store. Ryan
Agreed.

I use an E-Go electric from Home Depot. 480 CFM--highest volume of airflow in an electric, I believe.
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Originally Posted by NateOZ
Recently picked one of these up - well worth the cost and wish I had ordered it years ago.
You're detailing a car, not blowing leaves! This thing is very focused and gets in all the small crevices (unlike a leaf blower). Who wants a huge leaf blower blowing dirt back onto your car??

I'm with you. Have never looked back.
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Originally Posted by SamFromTX
19 Amps!! Would a 20A breaker suffice if you are using it for several minutes?
I've never had issues with popping a breaker.

That thing is so powerful, I usually use it at half its output most of the time.
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Geez, what kind of leaf blower do you guys use that blows 2 cycle exhaust gas along with the air output?

My gas engine blower spins an impeller that blows clean air; not oil, dirt, or what have you. Starts easy, works great, no need to uncoil an extension cord and drag it around. It would be nice to have that $350 tool also, I suppose, but not necessary. Now a Spotless water deionizer, that's necessary! Carry on....


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