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We are agree on a lot of things on this forum, but not everyone has received enlightenment regarding leaf blowers. If you are one of the true maniacs of detailing --a Blowerite -- please share your experiences so our brethern may see the way and be converted.
 
Darbh

I use the Toro leaf blower method too. At first the neighbors were looking at me funny, but then when I told them, they started doing it too!



I also use the leaf blower to dry out the engine bay after washing.
 
Darbh

I use the Toro leaf blower method too. At first the neighbors were looking at me funny, but then when I told them, they started doing it too!



I also use the leaf blower to dry out the engine bay after washing, the tire and wheel assemblies, etc.
 
Works well...but I like my absorber better!



On a black car it is the key to a swirl free finish! No towels....no rubbing!
 
do any of you who use a blower to dry have concern of blowing grit at your paint and causing scratches?



I used mine the other day to dry the engine after a detail, worked great. Still afraid I might pick up bits of debris and inadvertently "sand blast" my paint, though....



if it matters, I have one of those huge velocity gas blower/vacs. Can't remember the brand off hand, but it's bright lime green.



regards,

Andy
 
Don't use GAS blowers....they could leave a film on the paint as sometimes the exhuast is directed towards the car.



Don't ever use it in vacuum mode...if you do, don't EVER use it on your car in blower mode



you need a 200 (edited...sorry not 2000!!!) MPH blower at least, or else it will just push the water around on the car.







[Edited by DETAILKING on 08-01-2001 at 09:59 AM]
 
2000MPH????



I'm sure a blower that moves air at that speed would get rid of all the standing water on my car ... as well as that unsightly paint, the open hood, those door panels, tires, etc ... ;)



Kidding aside - excellent advice re: blowers!
 
You have guys using the gas one blowing fine oil onto the paint, guys using the electric ones blowing fine dirt onto the paint, ect. It's like dirt on the road that hits your car, dirt hitting your car at a certain speed produces those

pits and nicks in the paints. Now blowing dirt at my car at 200mph (don't know where this stat comes from) is not my idea of "Detailing". Seems more trouble than it's worth.

I think guys are trying to find new ways to do things, and that's OK if it works for you. Me, a couple swipes with cotton and I'm on my way, no elec, no gas and no fuss.

What's next, driving fast through a tornado!! Hahaha! Just joking!!!
 
okay so the blower might have room for contamination, but what about a big air sucker :D it would suck all the water off, course you'd have to worry about having it stick to your car.
 
Detail King's comments on gas blowers matches the general concerns of blower users . . . a gas blower has a two stroke engine. Two-strokes have oil added to the gas mixture (or injected into the combustion chamber). The concern is that "oil fumes" may get blow onto the car. He is also right, when you are using an electric blower, it must be a high powered model.



Re "sandblasting" the paint, I have not encounted this problem. Obviously, if there was a lot of dust in the air, one WOULD end up sandblasting the paint. But, we never detail our cars in dusty conditions, anyway (what's the point).



The air exiting a good, top level electric blower is going around 200 mph. But, that is measured right at the nozzle exit. The air slows a lot after it exits. I think its going little more than the equivalent of driving at high speed.



I think the situation is reverse. Rather than the blower causing damage, using the blower eliminates one instance of the need to rub the paint with a towel, which, in the long run, I think may be beneficial. But, to do a cross-check, has anyone experienced any sandblasting damage from using a blower?



As I have said before, using a blower has the added benefit of making you look wildly eccentric. How can you claim to be a true detailing fanatic without being seen blow drying your car? ;)





[Edited by darbh on 08-06-2001 at 10:48 PM]
 
Today I washed my car b4 I drove into town which is a 15 min drive, when I reached my destination my car was totally dry except for the rear bumper. I like this method best, if your going to go anywhere and your car needs a wash then do it just before you go
 
Sthil makes one that blows 700mph. When you hear the sonic boom.... your vehicle is dry.



Wow, you people are starting to scare me!!!!!
 
a portion of it's exhaust thru the air flow.

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I'm with Brad on this one. I tried it once inthe engine compartment, though, and it really helped cut down on water spots in there.



blue skies,

Andy
 
This actually makes alot of sense. What do most car washes use to dry your car. Huge Blowers...we're just doing the same thing on a consumer level. The question is, when will they come out with blowers specifically made for blowing your car?
 
Tom P - Your comment confirms the general concern re gas blowers.



Mr. Dove. I must confess, that I actually wondered about this. I even wondered how much a wash rack with blower would cost and where I could put it. I should probably keep these thoughts to myself (LOL).



Brad, I am concerned that you are still holding on to vestiges of sanity. :) Get with the blower!





Anyone else have blower experience?
 
Well, I once borrowed one from my gardener once to dry the engine of my Bimmer.



Maybe I should buy one at our local store... hmmmm
 
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