Which air dryer are you using?

[Mickie]

Looking to get a good air dryer for washes to eliminate the traditional chamois process, since less physical contact with the paint, the better. Can anyone steer me to a good one that gets the job done?

 

[Buddy]

Are electric leaf blowers adequate? I have a Ryobi battery powered leaf blower.

 

[Pando]

Can anyone steer me to a good one that gets the job done?

The accelerator pedal.

 

[Mickie]

Are electric leaf blowers adequate? I have a Ryobi battery powered leaf blower.

Not sure--do they have filters to catch debris like the automotive ones?

 

[Buddy]

Not sure--do they have filters to catch debris like the automotive ones?

Not that I know of. I figure it's just outside air...same air that you drive through on the highway.

 

[LoL Rick]

My shop-vac converts to a blower. Like this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-9633400-6-5-Peak-12-Gallon-Detachable/dp/B00376WU2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1472595244&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1

 

[No ICE]

I use a leaf blower as well. Neighbors look at me like I am crazy, but it gets all the water out of my cars little cresses like door jams and lights and mirrors. After that, just a very quick pass over with a drying towel it is all spotless!

 

[Ti3034]

WORX Turbine 600

Lots of power
Variable speed
Lightweight
High quality
$59

Saves tons of time drying the car as one pass through with the WORX takes 98% of the water off then a quick wipediwn with a Meguiar's 2000 microfiber waffle towel and you are good to go

 

[Atlantan]

BR 600 STIHL Magnum® - Professional Use Backpack Blowers

 

[andrewket]

I use a leaf blower as well.

 

[Buddy]

Just used a timeless car wash for he first time. I really liked how little water you use.

No excess water in the side mirrors, nooks and crannies. No drips minutes after drying.

 

[docrice]

I've used an electric leafblower for car drying in the past, but currently use the Metro Vacuum SK-1 Sidekick due to garage/driveway space constraints. The filtered/warmer air helps, plus I bought the extension hose for better control. I'd prefer the larger, more powerful units they make, but I wanted something a bit more portable.

I've also used the CR Spotless system (bought from Costco online) but changing the media got sort of tiresome after a while. I think forced-air drying is the better option overall. I find the drying process therapeutic.

 

[Canuck]

I use this one...

Toro | Ultra Blower Vac (51609)

Toro Ultra 250 MPH 350 CFM Electric 12 Amp Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher-51619 - The Home Depot

 

[omarsultan]

Are electric leaf blowers adequate? I have a Ryobi battery powered leaf blower.

Only if its dedicated to car washing

 

[omarsultan]

I have a Master Blaster: https://smile.amazon.com/Metro-MB-3...qid=1472972009&sr=1-2&keywords=master+blaster

However, with the water restrictions, I mostly use an Optimum No Rinse based routine these days on only do a old-style two bucket wash 3 or 4 times a year now.

 

[aesculus]

I keep reading this post as

Which hair dryer are you using?

 

[Btrflyl8e]

I love my EGo 56v Turbo cordless electric blower. Powerful, yet doesn't wake the neighbors!