Air compressor for car drying ?
04-26-2017, 03:07 PM
#46
Three Wheelin'
Oh Man.................I just bought a little electric Master Blaster (mini?). Never thought of a cordless leaf blower. Guess wher I'm going after work........
04-26-2017, 04:04 PM
#47
Drifting
I had a Master Blaster but got rid of it. Worked ok, I just couldn't take the noise. Took all the zen out of washing my car. 
I prefer quiet. The technique I use, laying on and lifting off a laminated waffle weave microfiber then touching up with a smaller waffle weave, is very efficient. Faster, in fact, than what it was with the Master Blaster for me. I do hit spots that capture water, as well as the wheels, with spirts from my compressor using the Typhoon Air Gun. You would be amazed at what this does to supercharge the effectiveness of your air compressor. It's no ordinary air wand.
Typhoon:
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...WCUaAjRE8P8HAQ
I prefer quiet. The technique I use, laying on and lifting off a laminated waffle weave microfiber then touching up with a smaller waffle weave, is very efficient. Faster, in fact, than what it was with the Master Blaster for me. I do hit spots that capture water, as well as the wheels, with spirts from my compressor using the Typhoon Air Gun. You would be amazed at what this does to supercharge the effectiveness of your air compressor. It's no ordinary air wand.Typhoon:
http://www.tooldiscounter.com/ItemDi...WCUaAjRE8P8HAQ
04-27-2017, 05:41 PM
#49
Three Wheelin'
04-27-2017, 05:55 PM
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04-27-2017, 07:05 PM
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Those of you using the Masterblaster, have you used a leaf blower before ? Can you please give a little description what makes the masterblaster so much better. I have always used a leaf blower and if the masterblaster is that much better I would definitely spend the money to get one I just need a little more understanding what makes it so much better.
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04-27-2017, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by AF330i
Those of you using the Masterblaster, have you used a leaf blower before ? Can you please give a little description what makes the masterblaster so much better. I have always used a leaf blower and if the masterblaster is that much better I would definitely spend the money to get one I just need a little more understanding what makes it so much better.
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Control
Efficiency
Filtered
Warm
More focused and directed air stream
Less chance of hitting the car
Extremely effective on the wheels and cross drilled rotors
Cool factor (I think passerbys thought I was nuts for leaf blowing my car
)Cons:
Loud
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04-27-2017, 07:26 PM
#54
That is why I went with the shoulder mounted blower with the long hose (See earlier post) -- I think it meets all the pro's with the exception of warm - which I admit would be nice -- don't think it as loud as the Master and definitely cost a lot less....
11-24-2018, 11:21 AM
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I know this is an old post however, took your advice and ordered one today. MB will be here long before my Porsche arrives. Thanks!!
11-24-2018, 02:01 PM
#57
MasterBlaster is excellent. Little potential to damage car. Plus is capability to do the interior where dust finds all those little crevices. Makes a major difference on steel rotors regarding instant rust. After all Wayne Carini is the spokesman.
11-24-2018, 02:12 PM
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Air compressor tanks accumulate water and fine oil used to lubricate the compressor itself. There is usually a small valve on the tank to drain the water. When you see the oily mess that comes out of this valve, you won't want to be spraying you car with it. Now if you live a a very low humidity area, there will be less gunk in the tank.
11-24-2018, 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CCDD
I know this is an old post however, took your advice and ordered one today. MB will be here long before my Porsche arrives. Thanks!!
11-24-2018, 10:32 PM
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dry the car w/ micro towels and use leaf blower to go around all the cracks and mirrors, trim, etc to get the hidden drops. Wipe them with towel as you go. Air comp is good for drying brakes and suspension when you wash them out