How to Dry ???

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So ??? how do you dry??? Towels or vacuum/blower and why?

I am tired of using towels. While the risk is minimal when used correctly, there is still a chance to scratch anytime you drag something across the surface. So i have decided i want to start blow drying, will be better for my back as well.

So what do you use to blow dry the surface?

Are there any good portable blowers / vacuums out there?

I have checked out the metro vac n blo portable and the only review that talks about using it to dry gave it a so so review.
 
I have an Air Force Blaster. IMO there is no free lunch with drying. There is some time and inconvenience involved with dragging out the Blaster and using it. It is great for blowing water out of mirrors, etc., but there will be some body seams that will drip, depending on the car. Also, you will still have some droplets that will want to dry on the car, and blowing them will only speed the drying process.

So what I try to do is blow most of the water off, then go around with a WW and get the stray droplets. I'm actually kind of looking forward to a day when I use up all my conventional wash and I can go mostly ONR.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
I have an Air Force Blaster. IMO there is no free lunch with drying. There is some time and inconvenience involved with dragging out the Blaster and using it. It is great for blowing water out of mirrors, etc., but there will be some body seams that will drip, depending on the car. Also, you will still have some droplets that will want to dry on the car, and blowing them will only speed the drying process.

So what I try to do is blow most of the water off, then go around with a WW and get the stray droplets. I'm actually kind of looking forward to a day when I use up all my conventional wash and I can go mostly ONR.
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How often do you use the blaster? That vac is a little big for me right now. I live in an appartment for the time being, but am looking for a house. Right now i have a washing location with a outlet but that location is not available in the winter. So i need to find a power converter for 110 to 12v , if that is even possible?? If not i dont know which to get 110 or 12v as we are currently looking for a house but dont know when that will happen.
 
I use the Blaster every wash. There is a battery-powered blower that someone sells but it only was good for 7 minutes or something. It was blue--that should help you find it! I remember discussing it in a thread with Mike Phillips some years ago on a different forum.

EDIT: There is a Makita 18V rechargeable...not sure if that is the one I was thinking of.
 
Leaf Hawg Leaf Blower .... then a guzzler with a detail spray to avoid any spotting.
 
When I used to do regular washes with a hose (instead of using ONR) I would also use a leaf blower to get most of the water off the car and out of crevices.

Well, where I live this is not always very effective. Even though I would always follow up the blower with a WW towel, water spots would usually occur. Hard water combined with high temps = nasty water spots.

That's why I love ONR. It allows me to wash my car in the garage, one section at a time, and no water spots.

It was 115 degrees here today! :eek:

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Rob T said:
When I used to do regular washes with a hose (instead of using ONR) I would also use a leaf blower to get most of the water off the car and out of crevices.

Well, where I live this is not always very effective. Even though I would always follow up the blower with a WW towel, water spots would usually occur. Hard water combined with high temps = nasty water spots.

That's why I love ONR. It allows me to wash my car in the garage, one section at a time, and no water spots.

It was 115 degrees here today! :eek:

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I know!!! 112 degrees in Montebello!!! I literally felt like my cheeks were about to catch on fire!



OP, I agree with your thought about minimizing contact with the paint. I was looking into buying a distiller to let the car sun dry. No blowing air into nooks and crannies, just letting it air and sun dry. They're pretty expensive though, but I think worth the cost.
 
kronos said:
I know!!! 112 degrees in Montebello!!! I literally felt like my cheeks were about to catch on fire!
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Ironic that the hottest day of summer comes....in the fall!
 
Air Force Blaster this was a great buy as it reaaly does a great job, like was said about then I just wipe what's left with a towel
 
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