DIY Wind Tunnel - Overkill?

RaysWay

RaysWay

Autopia Specialist
Alright everyone, we're thinking outside of the box on this one so bear with me.


I detailed a new 2016 Honda Accord recently and applied about 6cc's of Optimum Gloss-Coat to the paint.


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And CarPro CQuartz to the wheels.


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Now after the coating was applied, I saw my DP Turbo Car Dryer and had a crazy idea...


I used a couple mini bungee cords and mounted it to a high chair.


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I also used my Ridgid Air Mover to blow air towards the rear of the Honda.


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Surprisingly, this combination forced a lot of air to blow over the vehicle (wind tunnel effect).


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My logic here is that the air would allow the coating to cure faster and less dust would settle on the coating while it cured. Sort of how if you blow on something after painting it, it will dry faster. I left both blowers on for several hours before the client returned to pickup his car and surprisingly the DP Turbo Car Dryer never got hot.





What do you think? Is this a waste of time? Do you think it speeds up the curing process at all?


When the client arrived to pickup his car, both blowers were still on. Do you think this gives the impression that I'm going the "extra mile"?


I'm ready for your honest opinions :) Don't hold back.
 
I'd be worried about "waves" in the coating.

Pull it outside and let the sun bake it. (Pray no birds around)
 
Hey, unless you find that it hurts some how WHY NOT! By the way nice detail bay! Can we see more pics of that or have you posted it before and I am too new.
 
1/5 th of an ounce! My mind is blown:surrender looks great.

Oh yeah and when the client showed up and saw those blowers running he was probably trying to figure out is he a genius or CRAZY! jury's not in yet on that one.
 
Most anything dries really well with air blowing over the the surface, so why not?

As long as you were sure it had flashed enough so nothing stuck to it, this is a great alternative to those really nice expensive IR lights..

I have a huge air mover for indoor carpeting and 4 of the smaller air movers for Interiors that can all run at once if I ever get in a position where I need that much air movement..

Yes, it can and will probably bake in the sun as it continues to CURE, but for getting it dried quicker inside than just sitting there looking beautiful, you did a really good thing here..
Dan F
 
I'm not familiar with the products your are using, but in general, humidity is going to slow drying (water based or not). In a shop like this, a dehumidifier may be more help. Circulating the air helps move saturated air out so unsaturated air can come in and take the moisture away. I think a couple box fans might be more efficient than the blowers you have set up. If you're paranoid about dust being moved onto the surface, try taping furnace filters onto your box fans. Should be a lot quieter than those blowers, as well.

On the other hand, if you're using a catalyzed product, moving air around isn't going to do much. Heat (IR bulbs or a space heater)) will be your friend.

I hope this helps,
 
Ronkh said:
I'd be worried about "waves" in the coating.

Pull it outside and let the sun bake it. (Pray no birds around)
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I was worried about the same "waves" but the air wasn't direct enough to do that.

dcjredline said:
Hey, unless you find that it hurts some how WHY NOT! By the way nice detail bay! Can we see more pics of that or have you posted it before and I am too new.
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That's what I figured, and thanks. I'll take pictures of it next time.

Stokdgs said:
Most anything dries really well with air blowing over the the surface, so why not?

As long as you were sure it had flashed enough so nothing stuck to it, this is a great alternative to those really nice expensive IR lights..

I have a huge air mover for indoor carpeting and 4 of the smaller air movers for Interiors that can all run at once if I ever get in a position where I need that much air movement..

Yes, it can and will probably bake in the sun as it continues to CURE, but for getting it dried quicker inside than just sitting there looking beautiful, you did a really good thing here..
Dan F
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Thanks.

trashmanssd said:
1/5 th of an ounce! My mind is blown:surrender looks great.

Oh yeah and when the client showed up and saw those blowers running he was probably trying to figure out is he a genius or CRAZY! jury's not in yet on that one.
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:roflI think it was a little bit of both. I'm looking forward to the verdict. :)

Arved said:
I'm not familiar with the products your are using, but in general, humidity is going to slow drying (water based or not). In a shop like this, a dehumidifier may be more help. Circulating the air helps move saturated air out so unsaturated air can come in and take the moisture away. I think a couple box fans might be more efficient than the blowers you have set up. If you're paranoid about dust being moved onto the surface, try taping furnace filters onto your box fans. Should be a lot quieter than those blowers, as well.

On the other hand, if you're using a catalyzed product, moving air around isn't going to do much. Heat (IR bulbs or a space heater)) will be your friend.

I hope this helps,
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That does help thanks.
 
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