Anyone here using a leaf blower for drying?

Yes, have a 150 mph and 210 mph toro blowers with 12 Gage cord. Works well and makes the job quicker. You can also use some shop vacs by removing the hose and putting it into the blow port
 
ski2 said:
Haven't you seen the Turbo Dryer sold here on AG?

McKee's 37 Turbo Car Dryer
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That's crazy expensive...wow. Plus it looks cumbersome that it has to be attached to me plus a hose...etc. After reading the reviews it looks like you'd have to take the ziptie/clamp off each time one wants to change the tip. That would get annoying to me after the third time doing it.

I have the master vac/blower that I used many times to dry the car and found that just to be as cumbersome because I have to worry about the cord, blower that is strapped on my shoulder, and hose. Plus that's expensive as well, and gets physically hot. I feel like the cheap leaf blower does a better job, much easier to handle, especially on the top of my truck which I have to get on the step bar to reach the roof and not have to worry about hitting the paint or the vehicle using the device that is drying it.

I like that manufactures make certain products but I think the cost/niche market kills a lot of the fun to me on devices such as this.

-Nigel
 
NewShockerGuy said:
That's crazy expensive...wow. Plus it looks cumbersome that it has to be attached to me plus a hose...etc. After reading the reviews it looks like you'd have to take the ziptie/clamp off each time one wants to change the tip. That would get annoying to me after the third time doing it.

I have the master vac/blower that I used many times to dry the car and found that just to be as cumbersome because I have to worry about the cord, blower that is strapped on my shoulder, and hose. Plus that's expensive as well, and gets physically hot. I feel like the cheap leaf blower does a better job, much easier to handle, especially on the top of my truck which I have to get on the step bar to reach the roof and not have to worry about hitting the paint or the vehicle using the device that is drying it.

I like that manufactures make certain products but I think the cost/niche market kills a lot of the fun to me on devices such as this.

-Nigel
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I agree it's a little over priced. I have an inexpensive Craftsmen blower that I adapted with a vacuum hose about a year before this model became available. Probably cost me about $70 total. I find the hose much safer to use than the standard hard plastic tube that comes on most leaf blowers.
 
metrovac. Do it once, do it right. Get a 30' hose, hang the unit on the wall and you don't have to carry anything around but a hose.
 
2quikta said:
metrovac. Do it once, do it right. Get a 30' hose, hang the unit on the wall and you don't have to carry anything around but a hose.
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Do you have the hose hanging from the ceiling, or does it drag around the garage? Any pics?
 
I use the Milwaukee M18 Compact Blower to assist in drying especially in cracks and from behind trim and badges. I already have the Milwaukee
line of cordless tools so this was a no-brainer. It is lightweight and does a good job. It does require a 5.0 battery to last any length of time though.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Do you have the hose hanging from the ceiling, or does it drag around the garage? Any pics?
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Just drags. But it's nice being able to get all around the car. When it's not in use it hangs on the wall under the unit.
 
2quikta said:
Just drags. But it's nice being able to get all around the car. When it's not in use it hangs on the wall under the unit.
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Does Metro sell the ceiling support hooks as an accessory, or does someone have to Macgyver their own setup if they want it that way? Reason I ask is because I've seen someone post pics or a vid of their garage setup with the hose hanging..
 
Metro sidekick.Makes drying quicker in tight areas and those pesky mirrors or trim pieces that drip for hrs.
 
Also great for interiors and smoothing out spray on dressings.
 
Eldorado2k said:
Does Metro sell the ceiling support hooks as an accessory, or does someone have to Macgyver their own setup if they want it that way? Reason I ask is because I've seen someone post pics or a vid of their garage setup with the hose hanging..
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Home depot.
 
NewShockerGuy said:
That's crazy expensive...wow. Plus it looks cumbersome that it has to be attached to me plus a hose...etc. After reading the reviews it looks like you'd have to take the ziptie/clamp off each time one wants to change the tip. That would get annoying to me after the third time doing it.

I have the master vac/blower that I used many times to dry the car and found that just to be as cumbersome because I have to worry about the cord, blower that is strapped on my shoulder, and hose. Plus that's expensive as well, and gets physically hot. I feel like the cheap leaf blower does a better job, much easier to handle, especially on the top of my truck which I have to get on the step bar to reach the roof and not have to worry about hitting the paint or the vehicle using the device that is drying it.

I like that manufactures make certain products but I think the cost/niche market kills a lot of the fun to me on devices such as this.

-Nigel
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Metro side kick light weight powerful and cheap.
 
I have the ryobi leaf blower I use when on the road, but at home I have the CR system and my garage fully plumed with my 60 gal air compressor with filters. I rinse car with CR then pull in garage and get cracks with air. I did this with black challenger and it kept it tip top.

Once you go CR, you will regret not getting it sooner. I get 1.5 yrs out of resin, as I only use it to rinse.
 
I have a dedicated leaf blower (Toro) that I have used for the last 15 years or so.
 
Yup, 18 volt Makita cordless. I have a bunch of other tools using same batteries so,it was kinda a no brainer to get the small blower. Dries my most of my truck in one full battery.
 
Got the side kick, but it's small and heavy, not for a whole vehicle.
looks like I'll be shopping for a battery op. blower too.
 
I've used both gas and battery powered blowers with no ill effects. I've got a Metro vac and blo but I've never used the blower side. It's just easier to pick up my blower and get the job done.
 
I use my Stihl SH-86 blower/vac.

It really is a multi use tool, which is partly how I justified it.

I think 169 mph, and it's a true commercial machine. It's not quiet as an electric model, but has more power too.

I love it
 
Absolutely. Can't dry a engine bay very quick or crevices on car any other way. Also a pluffle from theragcompany.com


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Maybe even get one with some kind of particulate filter in case there's dirt in the air that gets blown too


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