Leaf blower

[gav'spurplez]

hey guys, i have been thinking about buying one to dry the car and other cars that i wash, maintain, and / or detail



what types do you have ?? how many mph is enough ??



i was thinking about this one



http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44976-000000163-51586



good enough ???

:confused:

[gav'spurplez]

22 views and no replys :o



c`mon fellas :sosad

[imported_DetailGirl]

Fellas? Dont forget about the ladies. We actually have that one and the only thing I dont like it is surprisingly heavy. The speed is fine though

[gav'spurplez]

excuse me, detail girl



I`ll be sure to direct my posts to the fairer sex :xyxthumbs



how heavy :confused:



i think i might check it out :cool:

[Woob]

I remember seeing Pepboys had a cheap leaf blower a lil while ago. Tell us how it works out. 30 Bucks is pretty cheap

[sgo]

Originally posted by gav`spurplez

hey guys, i have been thinking about buying one to dry the car and other cars that i wash, maintain, and / or detail



what types do you have ?? how many mph is enough ??



i was thinking about this one



http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44976-000000163-51586



good enough ???

:confused:



Today I bought a Sears wet/dry vac w/detachable blower.



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@2075195580.1094014405@ @@@&BV_EngineID=ccegadcmgmmiiiicehgcemgdffmdfko.0&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917037000



This thing boasts a 265 MPH wind speed. It is 6.5HP vacuum too. I just got it today so while I tried the blower function I haven`t yet used it to dry a car. But this thing is pretty awesome. Check it out.

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Go to www.detailplus.com and click on AIR WAND and click on the video clip.



This is a really cool device and I really urge anyone who hand washes cars to look at it and how fast it "strips" the water off the car.

[jimmybuffit]

Toro Electric Super Blower/Vac

Item #: 172220

Model: 51591



$59.93



I have the above model, also from Lowe`s. It receives great reviews, and I`m certainly pleased with it...



Jim

[gav'spurplez]

that air wand is awesome, any one know a price on that ???? :xyxthumbs

[imported_BretFraz]

I have a Stihl BR420C backpack blower which I`ve used a couple times to blow out water from seams and such. Kind of a PITA to use IMO but it does do the job. For me its just as easy to take the truck for a spin around the block; does the same thing.

[Bill D]

Originally posted by bretfraz

I For me its just as easy to take the truck for a spin around the block; does the same thing.



I always thought that risks too much picking up dirt and other abrasive particulates but if it works for you ...

[tom p.]

I have a gas powered unit and it routes a portion of the oily exhaust gas thru the air nozzle. You wouldn`t have this concern with a electric unit.

[imported_BretFraz]

About the only time I blow out the water is when I`m doing a full detail. Usually water leaks don`t bother me unless I`m polishing.

[imported_akrame]

:) Go to " theairwand.com" and you get 10% discount.

[imported_mrecktid]

Does anyone know if these cheap electric ones are worth $20?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71275&item=4359248002&rd=1



It doesn`t show MPH, but I`m sure it doesn`t take much to blow off water right??