Anyone here use a blower to dry?

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Just picked this up.

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Hopefully it makes my day a little easier. It's supposed to be battery powered, 120 mph winds, which I wasn't too sure about at first but after trying it out, it proved to be pretty powerful. Can't wait to wash a car again :cool:
 
I have been using a leaf blower for years. I have a Sears 220 mph one that is electric powered. It does a great job but lately I have had my eye on the Metro Master Blaster.
 
Yeah that master blaster looks like it does some damage, but $300? It better be ready to make me breakfast and bring it to me in bed!
 
I use one in my shop for years. Its nice but too loud and after awhile I think Im going to lose my hearing from using it.
Just have to justify the cost of the MetroVac Master Blaster somehow, and that is probably the Ultimate car dryer, next to a wind tunnel :)

Perhaps all the rock concerts at Fillmore West are now catching up ?? Grateful Dead used to put up a huge, huge, wall of speakers and amplifiers - all McIntosh - and the sound was absolutely beautiful and clear. You didnt just hear it, you felt it going through you! I am sure that all this stuff didnt help my ears either, but boy, was it worth it !!!!!!! :):):)

Dan F
 
I also purchased an electric garden blower & I "hair-blowernap" my wife's gadget. Nice to dry up the interiors of the Tundra after I pass a damp cloth in it. It also works to soften decal from vehicles, blow dry engine compartments & much more. Every guy must own his own hair blowdrier. lol.
 
I think just about everyone uses one after they see how quickly you can dry a car without touching it....:bigups

I have an electric Troy-Bilt that I picked up at Lowe's a couple years ago for about $50 or $60 and it works great without causing me to go deaf.....
 
Addicted2Bling said:
Just picked this up.

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Hopefully it makes my day a little easier. It's supposed to be battery powered, 120 mph winds, which I wasn't too sure about at first but after trying it out, it proved to be pretty powerful. Can't wait to wash a car again :cool:
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How loud is it? I saw it on TV and thought a battery powered blower would be pretty nice since there is no cord
 
I also switched over to that drying method quite some time ago. In my case a gas powered Echo leaf blower is used. It's slightly heavier than the electric types but I don't have to deal with an extension cord so it's well worth it to me.
 
Test a cordless blower first. I bought one about a year ago. Not enough force to dry the car effectively, but it gets the bulk of the water off so my towel doesn't get saturated, and it's great for blowing out crevices, emblems, etc. I found it on Craigslist for $15 used, so I figured if it didn't work I wasn't out much.
 
I have a Black and Decker I use around the house for cleaning off driveway and front and back porch. I bought a spare battery also, Use it on the car around the hood, mirrors, wheels. Then out comes the micro fibers towels...
 
I ordered a master blaster when it was on sale last week. After seeing AG and Autopia-Carcare put it on sale I couldn't pass it up.

I looked at a leaf blower but I think the hose from the master blaster will be easier to maneuver.
 
Pats300zx said:
I have been using a leaf blower for years. I have a Sears 220 mph one that is electric powered. It does a great job but lately I have had my eye on the Metro Master Blaster.
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Just picked up the metro blaster to replace my leaf blower. Must easier to blow out wheels and tight areas. I got the dual motor blaster and I am very happy. You will need to upgreade your electricity as I kept blowing the breaker.
 
Stokdgs said:
Perhaps all the rock concerts at Fillmore West are now catching up ?? Grateful Dead used to put up a huge, huge, wall of speakers and amplifiers - all McIntosh - and the sound was absolutely beautiful and clear. You didnt just hear it, you felt it going through you! I am sure that all this stuff didnt help my ears either, but boy, was it worth it !!!!!!! :):):)

Dan F
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You actually remember being at a Dead show? :cool: I wish I could have grown up in that era...
 
Addicted2Bling said:
Just picked this up.

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Hopefully it makes my day a little easier. It's supposed to be battery powered, 120 mph winds, which I wasn't too sure about at first but after trying it out, it proved to be pretty powerful. Can't wait to wash a car again :cool:
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Well this proved to be a worthless piece of crap. It barely pushes water, the only thing it's good for is getting water out of tight places, other than that, it is garbage and I won't be using it ever again!! I'm putting it back on ebay tomarrow, if anyone wants it, feel free to send a message
 
I use a air nozzle with the rubber tip hooked up to a air compressor. Works awesome for getting into the nooks and crannies.
 
JSFM35X said:
Just picked up the metro blaster to replace my leaf blower. Must easier to blow out wheels and tight areas. I got the dual motor blaster and I am very happy. You will need to upgreade your electricity as I kept blowing the breaker.
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Since I purchased the Master Blaster I wonder how I ever survived without it!
I had to add a dedicated 20a circuit too, but it was well worth it.
 
The Master Blaster is a very nice pricey machine. I never had luck with a leaf blower due to controlling the air direction like you have with the MB. It can save some time especially chasing down the water dripping from window stripping and crevices.
 
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