Leaf Blower car drying technique

[S550ilver]

This is the blower I use. Filtered, warm air, rubber non-scratch hose and tip.
https://www.metrovacworld.com/product/Air_Force_Blaster_Car_and_Motorcycle_Dryer_B3_CD/overview
Expensive but specifically designed for auto detailing.

I use this one too. Pricey but works and keeps me out of the electric vs. gas bower battle LOL

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[1blkpny]

I also use this one. I went the leaf blower route a few times but I always worried about the blower not being filtered and the tip scratching, that I finally bought the master blaster. Since my car is ceramic coated, I spend less than 10 minutes and it is ready to do my spray detailer.

I use this one too. Pricey but works and keeps me out of the electric vs. gas bower battle LOL

 

[Shocker]

I have Adams sidekick blaster, master blaster wall mount, and also use a Dewalt cordless job site blower.

All three work great, just depends on if I feel like dragging a hose from the wall mount, extension cord for the side kick, or use the Cordless.

 

[texaswrx]

Great feedback - too rich for my blood though.

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Overpriced, over hyped. So many other equal or better products out there

 

[CVCashmere]

I used my Toro leaf blower on a cold day when the water would not evaporate quickly.

it was a useful experiment, but I prefer clean bath towels.

CVCashmere

 

[Blown86GT]

I've used a gas leaf blower and a pure 100% cotton slightly damp towel for touch up for over 10 years all my stangs. I find it to be the best method to eliminate spiderwebbing in the clear. After one year of daily driving the 18 it still looks AMAZING. The key is to clay bar and use quality car care products...I use Zaino.

 

[69mach1-395]

In the winter I use a touchless car wash nearby that has the big blowers at the exit, followed by a quick chamois dry. But water still wants to drip from various crevasses, so back at home the leaf blower is used to get the rest out.
Only problem is where I live, it's so dry out that it's a race to do it right before water spotting, but that makes for a bit of a workout.

 

[Ltsrock]

Please provide some examples. I always go overboard but am willing to learn.

Overpriced, over hyped. So many other equal or better products out there

 

[GT Pony]

Only problem is where I live, it's so dry out that it's a race to do it right before water spotting, but that makes for a bit of a workout.

I loved that Mr. Clean car wash system that had the final rinse filter. I could let the car dry without touching the paint and there would be zero water spots because the filter took all the minerals out. Of course they stopped selling it for some reason so now I have to use an electric leaf blower .

 

[texaswrx]

Please provide some examples. I always go overboard but am willing to learn.

While he does put out great video content and works on high end cars, it seems the price of is products are also at a premium.
Here are products I use and have great results with, that are mostly easily available. The P and S Beadmaker was ordered through Amazon (gallon to make it worthwhile)

Griot's garage speed wipe

P and S beadmaker

Clay magic clay bars

Optimun No rinse ( make detail sprays, clay lube )

Duragloss CWC (Car Wash Concentrate)

Griots Car wash soap

Duragloss AW (Aquawax)

Poorboy's world Bold N Bright Spray-On Tire Dressing and their Trim restore. ( I use this or any name brand tire dressing if I run out.)



I use an electric power washer for the performance pack wheels, with a diluted all purpose cleaner and some agitation.

 

[MikeD1]

I loved that Mr. Clean car wash system that had the final rinse filter. I could let the car dry without touching the paint and there would be zero water spots because the filter took all the minerals out. Of course they stopped selling it for some reason so now I have to use an electric leaf blower .

Get this:
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/cr-spotless-de-ionized-water-system-di-120/124557.ip
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/cr-spotless-water-system-dic-20s/prod6560175.ip?xid=plp_product_1_1

It's the Mr. Clean on 'roids !! I've had the DIC-20 version for a long time now (really hard well water here) & love it.
If you are on city water, the smaller one will be fine.

 

[69mach1-395]

Get this:
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/cr-spotless-de-ionized-water-system-di-120/124557.ip
https://www.samsclub.com/sams/cr-spotless-water-system-dic-20s/prod6560175.ip?xid=plp_product_1_1

It's the Mr. Clean on 'roids !! I've had the DIC-20 version for a long time now (really hard well water here) & love it.
If you are on city water, the smaller one will be fine.

No kidding, but 10-20 times more expensive. I miss my old Mr Clean also...

 

[VIPR01]

I have used this Rechargeable Leaf Blower for 2 years now against everything I value (I’m non eco friendly), yes people laughed at me and neighbors will give you odd looks thru the blinds but! It works like a champ-no scratches. Oh, and I use it for yard work sometimes too!

 

[blown302]

I have used this Rechargeable Leaf Blower for 2 years now against everything I value (I’m non eco friendly), yes people laughed at me and neighbors will give you odd looks thru the blinds but! It works like a champ-no scratches. Oh, and I use it for yard work sometimes too!

Me too, same brand.

 

[DFB5.0]

Do you think the Stihl BR600 Magnum would be suitable?

Seriously though, I have been using a Makita workshop blower for a while now. Does the job and certainly limits the amount of contact needed with a drying towel.

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