Why not use a Shop-Vac to dry your auto?

They make different attachments that have adjustable nozzles so that you can fine tune the amount of pressure you need. Plus you won't worry about blowing dirt all over your wet car.
 
David Fermani said:
They make different attachments that have adjustable nozzles so that you can fine tune the amount of pressure you need. Plus you won't worry about blowing dirt all over your wet car.
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Can you be so kind to post a pic for one of these attachments or at least give me a link to one please. (I am starting to see the light a little better) :clap:



I would think that you need something with a wide dispersion.
 
lowes has a pancake compressor for 50 bucks

and a blow off nozzel for an air compressor is like 4 bucks(you dont even need one, u just unscrew the brass fitting from theair nailer u get with it and pop the fitting in the hose and it shoots all the air.
 
David Fermani said:
Welcome to Vacula
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Thanks man. I made the decision. Although it is not the cheapest decision. I need a system that is portable, because I usually go to my customers houses. So I decided on a DeWalt 55168 15gal 1.8 Cont. HP. (92lbs.) (Price: $342.00) and I will get one of the blow guns you suggested. I am trying to look at this expense long term and other uses that I may have for it around the house, and in the garage.



All I need now is some convincing. :nervous:
 
That DeWalt compressor is sweet! I sit and stare at it every time I go to Home Depot. It's absolutely perfect for a garage, but is a little too big(92 lbs) to be on the realm of portability(it will work though). Once you get a compressor, you'll never question your decison. Take a look on Craig's List. I've been noticing several compressors there lately really cheap.
 
David Fermani said:
That DeWalt compressor is sweet! I sit and stare at it every time I go to Home Depot. It's absolutely perfect for a garage, but is a little too big(92 lbs) to be on the realm of portability(it will work though). Once you get a compressor, you'll never question your decison. Take a look on Craig's List. I've been noticing several compressors there lately really cheap.
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This was the second choice, DeWalt D55146. It is about 10 pounds lighter and not as tall. However it does not hold as much air. It is only 4.4gal. My concern is with the recovery though. How many PSI would you use to dry a car.
 
ggk said:
why dont you pick up a craftman compressor?

they are cheaper

Craftsman 15 gal. Air Compressor, 1.5 hp UMC, Horizontal Tank, Oil Free Pump - Model 16724 at Sears.com

the dewalt compressor has a higher cfm but if ur using it for detailing u really dont need it. anything less than than like spraying paint, and serious shop work.
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I have it under consideration. I can't find how big it is though. But 78lbs and cost is on the positive side of things. I may want to use it with some air tools like sprayers, and also an air rachet, that is why I was going for the higher CFMs, an also the quietness.
 
Once you get used to the power of compressed air, you will never go back! We have 30gal compressors in every building at our house and an 80 gal 2 stage at the shop...it's heaven.
 
David Fermani said:
Here's all you need:



Craftsman 1 hp 7 gal. Portable Air Compressor - Model 16639 at Sears.com
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Ok, I made a decision, thanks for your input, but in the end it makes the most sense to go to

the store and look at this stuff. I cannot find size specs on the Craftsmen stuff. I admit that most of the compressors are OK portability wise as long as they are under 100lbs. The lighter the better though.



This is the one making the most sense for me now. The DeWalt D55146. It is oil free (maintenance free), it has the CFMs needed to do some of the jobs I have planned for it and hopefully it can hold enough air to do my detailing. It costs more than I originally planned on, but like I said earlier it would be a long term investment. It also looks more portable than the 15gal version.



Side Note: Originally I was looking at a compressor to drive a Cyclo. The cyclo though needs 12-16 cfms to work so I will have to get the electric version for that.
 
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