Metro Full Size Vac N` Blo 4.0 HP Vacuum

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LarryM

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Hey guys,

I have a Shop Vac now and it has served me well. Nothing wrong with it other than lugging around the house. I`m enamored by the Master Blaster and being able to dry my car quickly but I can`t justify the expense for just a dryer.

Currently I use a Husky Air Gun set at about 60-80 psi. It is a ridiculously strong air gun, multiple times strong than other air guns and well worth the <$20 price. Does a good job drying the car to the point where I use 1 waffle weave towel.

I certainly wouldn`t mind freeing up some garage floor space and getting a better drying solution, but I`ve read a bunch of reviews and while the vacuum seems very good but some are underwhelmed by the drying power.

I`m looking specifically at this model Metro Full Size Vac N' Blo 4.0 HP Vacuum

So, is this worth it? Will it really dry my car substantially better than my Husky Air gun (think air gun on Barry Bonds steroids). Also note, I would segregate the hoses between drying and vacuuming.
 
Hi Larry

It is well worth it, I have over 30 ft of hose which helps a lot, it hangs on the wall for storage, you can get there with the 30ft hose and take it down when needed for you vac or if you need the drying function, BTW Autogeek has 15% off....
 
atgonzales said:
Hi Larry

It is well worth it, I have over 30 ft of hose which helps a lot, it hangs on the wall for storage, you can get there with the 30ft hose and take it down when needed for you vac or if you need the drying function, BTW Autogeek has 15% off....
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I haven`t used mine for drying, but I`m not al that enamored with its vacuuming ability. How do you rate yours?
 
I have the smaller Metro with the 4HP motor. Drying with it is slow and best for paints with the LSP in good condition. It is about the same as the Metro Master Blaster with one motor on. For example, to dry a wheel/tire you end up putting the nozzle closer to the wheel/tire but still slower.
 
Don`t the high-hp Metros require a lot of amps?

FWIW, I still do most of my drying with the AirWand, with the compressor`s airgun taking care of the nooks and crannies. Can`t imagine drying without having both setups.
 
Yes very pricey. The 8 HP Master Blaster can trip 15A circuit breakers (did for me and others report some issues) especially if something is sharing the circuit. No issues with a 20A circuit. The 8HP was so powerful it popped off my front hood Dodge emblem off the hood so be careful and use hearing protection since the air whistles depending on path (like around trim).

I have tried drying with one motor vs two and one is much less effective but it can mostly do the job. You should always sheet off as much water as you can the dry so paint with a good LSP (sheets a lot of water) does work. Of course, even the 4Hp can get water out where a towel does not do as well - grilles, trim, wheel area, gas door area, seams in panels, jambs, etc. You do not realize how much water is trapped in trim.
 
I`ve got the smaller vac & blo

It sucks...... Oh wait, it`s supposed to do that.. :D

It works great !!!! (but never used it as blower)
 
Mi e is also on a 20 amp circuit. It keep blowing the 15amp

Bunky said:
Yes very pricey. The 8 HP Master Blaster can trip 15A circuit breakers (did for me and others report some issues) especially if something is sharing the circuit. No issues with a 20A circuit. The 8HP was so powerful it popped off my front hood Dodge emblem off the hood so be careful and use hearing protection since the air whistles depending on path (like around trim).

I have tried drying with one motor vs two and one is much less effective but it can mostly do the job. You should always sheet off as much water as you can the dry so paint with a good LSP (sheets a lot of water) does work. Of course, even the 4Hp can get water out where a towel does not do as well - grilles, trim, wheel area, gas door area, seams in panels, jambs, etc. You do not realize how much water is trapped in trim.
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Bunky said:
Yes very pricey. The 8 HP Master Blaster can trip 15A circuit breakers (did for me and others report some issues) especially if something is sharing the circuit. No issues with a 20A circuit. The 8HP was so powerful it popped off my front hood Dodge emblem off the hood so be careful and use hearing protection since the air whistles depending on path (like around trim).

I have tried drying with one motor vs two and one is much less effective but it can mostly do the job. You should always sheet off as much water as you can the dry so paint with a good LSP (sheets a lot of water) does work. Of course, even the 4Hp can get water out where a towel does not do as well - grilles, trim, wheel area, gas door area, seams in panels, jambs, etc. You do not realize how much water is trapped in trim.
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Oh I do, this Z06 has a million traps it`s amazing. Not so much concerned about nooks and crannies because the Husky is plenty powerful for that.

Mostly interesting in getting 80% to 90% off so I can hit it with one waffle weave which I`ve been doing with the little Husky Air gun
 
I think I`ll give it a shot, worst case I`ll return it

With the amount of pollen, I`ll be washing the Z more frequently and drying is a pain right now.

Washing is a piece of cake, full body XPel with Arctic Coating and dirt flies off
 
Gee, my fanboy comments about the AirWand just can`t get any traction :(

Bunky- That`s a good caveat about blowing (off) stuff like emblems! I have to be very careful on some of our more fragile vehicles.

Now quit mentioning that Sheeting Rinse ;) ...bugs me that I can`t do it in my current shop.

LarryM- I bet that my use of "nooks and crannies" also includes all the areas you call "traps". Yeah, some newer `vettes would drive me nuts in this regard (as do some really boring cars I already have).
 
Accumulator said:
Gee, my fanboy comments about the AirWand just can`t get any traction :(

Bunky- That`s a good caveat about blowing (off) stuff like emblems! I have to be very careful on some of our more fragile vehicles.

Now quit mentioning that Sheeting Rinse ;) ...bugs me that I can`t do it in my current shop.

LarryM- I bet that my use of "nooks and crannies" also includes all the areas you call "traps". Yeah, some newer `vettes would drive me nuts in this regard (as do some really boring cars I already have).
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Watched some videos of the Vac and Blo, changed my mind, definitely not what I`m looking for. The 4hp blower is just not strong enough.

Videos of the Master Blaster I`ve watched really look like what I need. Just can`t justify that price tag

Air Wand looks interesting, looks like an inexpensive leaf blower with a special attachment
 
LarryM said:
Air Wand looks interesting, looks like an inexpensive leaf blower with a special attachment
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That`s exactly what it is, and some of the "inexpensive leaf blower" aspects are irritating (terrible shoulder strap attachment,). AND the hose can come loose; you gotta watch that it doesn`t come apart and launch the nozzle against the vehicle or result in a flailing-about hose hitting something (such stuff is remediable though). And it took me a while to get the whole process squared away (I don`t hold/move it the way I thought I would), lots of experimenting that some wouldn`t have kept doing. And it only works well with good hydrophobic LSPs and it doesn`t get *all* the water off. Heh heh, gee... I make it sound great, huh? :o

Still use/love/recommend it though...for getting the majority of the water off it`s perfect for *me*. Maybe not for anybody else though, especially judging by the nearly complete lack of interest here.
 
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