Blower Drying - Minimum MPH Required

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I'm considering purchasing a blower to dry my car after washing it. I know there are a variety of cordless and corded blowers with a varying array of power from 100 MPH to 250+. What is the minimum MPH required to get the job done? The car I would be drying would be a properly waxed and washed car.
 
what makes drying easier is having a good coat of sealant/wax/coating which makes the water roll off a lot easier. you should be fine with one that is 150mph or higher...
 
Thanks for the reply. What about CFM? After doing addition research it appears that this can also be a contributing factor to drying\blowing performance.
 
telseg said:
Thanks for the reply. What about CFM? After doing addition research it appears that this can also be a contributing factor to dryingblowing performance.
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you can get around the cfm by using a nozzle that narrows the exit.

cfm = cubic feet per minute. the amount of air non compressed (atmospheric pressure) that is moved per minute.

if you narrow your nozzle exit you reduce the amount of air that can come through and create a pressure zone and increase your air speed in a smaller area. you won't blast away a whole panel as quick but you'll still get the job done.
 
I bought a husqvarna back back blower that is rated about 240mph. This is quite the piece, "blowing away" (haha) the old hand held troy bilt I had. Expensive at 300 bucks, but is a dream. Starts easy, quiet, and works great around house and on car. Highly recommended.
 
I have a Toro electric "Super Blower" (200 mph), that I have been using for over ten years. Originally cost about $60 if I remember correctly, and still doing a great job. :xyxthumbs:
 
Remember, mph isn't what you should concentrate on. CFMs are what you want. Most commercial backpack blowers only blow around 150-160mph but have 1,000+ cfm. Where a "homeowner" model will say 200mph but only flow 400-500 cfm.
I used a "car blower" for about a month and a waffle weave and I swear they took longer than my Absorber does. I know some people don't like Absorbers but I love mine.
Also, like VISITOR said, keeping everything waxed and slick makes a HUGE difference.
 
rockinrandall said:
Remember, mph isn't what you should concentrate on. CFMs are what you want. Most commercial backpack blowers only blow around 150-160mph but have 1,000+ cfm. Where a "homeowner" model will say 200mph but only flow 400-500 cfm.
I used a "car blower" for about a month and a waffle weave and I swear they took longer than my Absorber does. I know some people don't like Absorbers but I love mine.
Also, like VISITOR said, keeping everything waxed and slick makes a HUGE difference.
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I returned mine after reading too much into it. I used a WW for the first time today and felt like it stuck to the paint. I loved the Korean edgeless for QD though.
 
if you blot rather than wipe with the absorber, i don't see a problem using it (i would pre-soak it before use and wring it out). i would make sure not to miss any areas washing so the contamination isn't on it when using it and moniter it as i go along...
 
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