Air compressor for car drying ?
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From: SW Florida
I bought this dryer. I throw the strap over my shoulder and can dry the whole car is less than 10 minutes. It blows warm air after a few minutes and really helps dry the car quickly.
I then just lightly wipe it down with a micro fiber and some quick detailer. Power is great, so far very satisfied.
I then just lightly wipe it down with a micro fiber and some quick detailer. Power is great, so far very satisfied.
Last edited by Penn4S; Nov 25, 2018 at 04:28 PM.
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From: Ocala, FL
I used an electric leaf blower for years, but finally broke down earlier this year and got the Master Blaster Revolution with the 30' hose. I mainly bought it because of the supposed heated air. The leaf blower would seem to just blow water around at times, so i wanted something that would also provide some drying capability.
I have to say I am disappointed by the warm air claims. Waiting for the motors to get hot enough to start warming the air is a real nuisance. It seems like it just takes way too long for the heated air to show up. You would need to run it 5-10 minutes before you were going to use it, if you want warm air from the start.
It is definitely easier to use than a leaf blower, but its warm air claims fall way short of expectations.
I have to say I am disappointed by the warm air claims. Waiting for the motors to get hot enough to start warming the air is a real nuisance. It seems like it just takes way too long for the heated air to show up. You would need to run it 5-10 minutes before you were going to use it, if you want warm air from the start.
It is definitely easier to use than a leaf blower, but its warm air claims fall way short of expectations.
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From: PA
I've been detailing for the better part of 25 years and have tried everything. Honestly, for around $50 a Craftsman leaf blower is by far the best option for drying cars, motorcycles, trucks etc. It will take a few times to develop your own technique but the basic premise is start from the top and work your way down holding the blower upside down-one hand on the handle the other nearby on the tube-this gives the most control. And no offense to anyone but you do not need a machine with a filter, the odds of sucking something up big enough to damage your paint at shoulder or waist level is a zillion to one at best. Driving your car around at highway speeds is more damaging to your paint.
The craftsman(model below) is a great option as it has a shorter blower tube than most making it easier to work with and its fairly light. I have it down to a science, completely drying my car in about 5 minutes-dry to the point there is no dripping from the mirrors after. If you have a compressor, compressed air is great for detailing(gentle blast) your interior.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...a-00002611be0b
The craftsman(model below) is a great option as it has a shorter blower tube than most making it easier to work with and its fairly light. I have it down to a science, completely drying my car in about 5 minutes-dry to the point there is no dripping from the mirrors after. If you have a compressor, compressed air is great for detailing(gentle blast) your interior.
http://www.acehardware.com/product/i...a-00002611be0b
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this one McKees 37
https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK37-9638100-Turbo-Dryer/dp/B01LF3FTSS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1490643336&sr=8-2&keywords=turbo+car+dryer&linkCode=ll1&tag=theartofclean-20&linkId=514c662932d91c50fc04efbd97906031
I have this one and I like it because the tip is rubber. I bought a cheap backpack from walmart and cut it out so I just wear it in on my back when I dry. It is a little slower than towels but gets around the lights, mirrors and bumpers better.
I have this one and I like it because the tip is rubber. I bought a cheap backpack from walmart and cut it out so I just wear it in on my back when I dry. It is a little slower than towels but gets around the lights, mirrors and bumpers better.
