Washing the car - Foaming using regular hose/adapter - Leaf blower dry questions?
#34
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If you want to blow-dry the car, pick up something like this made for motorcylces:
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-S...4691333&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-S...4691333&sr=8-1
I do like the idea mentioned in a few posts above about taking the nozzle off and just letting the water pour. It's true, and I’ve done this and it works very well especially if the car has been buffed/waxed well.
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This blower is a little spendy but i think the air is filtered.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
I just ordered this the other day. I will let you all know how it works when I get to cleaning. Which at this rate with amount of work I have may never come....![Frown](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I just ordered this the other day. I will let you all know how it works when I get to cleaning. Which at this rate with amount of work I have may never come....
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Thanks jdog! This is exactly what I was looking for! Did you get it off the site or at a local hardware store? Let me know if it works well, I don't see why it wouldn't. I'll be definitely picking one up as this is exactly what I was looking for after opting to go for the pressure washer!
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jdog,
I found the proper one for foaming, this is it:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
But the one you saw, is excellent as well as then you would only need one bucket to clean off your wash mitt, and spray the soap on instead of applying it with the mitt!
Good find!
I found the proper one for foaming, this is it:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
But the one you saw, is excellent as well as then you would only need one bucket to clean off your wash mitt, and spray the soap on instead of applying it with the mitt!
Good find!
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Shoot.. good catch I must have missed that one and it was right on the same page... I will try the one that I ordered and if I don't like the amount of soap that is laid down I will order the one you found. Thanks
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This blower is a little spendy but i think the air is filtered.
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
http://www.griotsgarage.com/text/con...r_blowers.html
But it's a little pricey for me!
#41
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Here is a very impressive thread with great knowledge on this subject!
http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...-foam-gun.html
Also, here is probably one of the best foam guns available!!!:
http://www.autopia.org/forum/car-det...-foam-gun.html
Also, here is probably one of the best foam guns available!!!:
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My first 911, the 2001 I used to wash with a diaper, I guess I just have 2nd Porsche syndrome but honestly touchless or brushless car washes work perfectly and give me 2 hours of my life back that I don't normally have.
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http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ortby=ourPicks
I just ordered this the other day. I will let you all know how it works when I get to cleaning. Which at this rate with amount of work I have may never come....![Frown](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif)
I just ordered this the other day. I will let you all know how it works when I get to cleaning. Which at this rate with amount of work I have may never come....
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BTW I also used their Speed n Shine detailer and it works great as well.
Good stuff by Griots!
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Hi Guys,
I’m looking into a new washing method for my car and I was thinking of adding the following to my regime:
1. Electric Pressure Washer for foaming the car - Would you guys suggest a 1800 PSI or 2000 PSI one? Also, what is a good foaming solution and what % of mix should I use?
2. Electric leaf blower for drying – What do you think of a 12A leaf blower? Does that have enough power?
I still plan to use the double bucket wash system after the foaming....
If you guys have any additional tips, spit them out please!!
Thanks,
Alin
I’m looking into a new washing method for my car and I was thinking of adding the following to my regime:
1. Electric Pressure Washer for foaming the car - Would you guys suggest a 1800 PSI or 2000 PSI one? Also, what is a good foaming solution and what % of mix should I use?
2. Electric leaf blower for drying – What do you think of a 12A leaf blower? Does that have enough power?
I still plan to use the double bucket wash system after the foaming....
If you guys have any additional tips, spit them out please!!
Thanks,
Alin
I haven't stopped laughing yet hahaha. Leaf Blower???
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Is this a serious question or what?
I haven't stopped laughing yet hahaha. Leaf Blower???![hiha](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/roflmao.gif)
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hehehe.. I use hose pipe all over car first. In the shade not in the sun. Then follow up with bucket of warm water with zipwax in it together with large sponge. Rinsing with cold water hose as I go. Kind of following it up. Wheels and tires last with small round brush to get inside rims and same bucket of water with zip wax in it then hit it with the cold water hose. Then I use a shammy leather dragged full open to soak up droplets all over the car and windows sqeezing dry the shammy leather and reusing as I go. I did use a power washer one time but found it a bit to severe and time consuming anyway. I find it quicker to do it all by hand. Plus it keeps me fitter.
BTW mine is a cabriolet or I would be using the auto car wash as I do in the winter when I have the hard top on it.
I haven't stopped laughing yet hahaha. Leaf Blower???
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Laugh up more... as I bought a new ShopVac without even thinking that it had a leaf blower option... bonus... and it works very well and now I hand wash like yourself, and dry it with the leaf blower instead of using a shammy or cali blade or anything else for that matter.