blow drying

[dsny1984]

What' your thoughts on blow drying your car with a leaf blower? On these cold northeast days it is quick. I follow that up with Adams detailer and waffle towel to absorb what ever water is still on the car.

[Bill-V8V]

I've been using one for a few years now, I love it :thumbsup:

 

Then just mist with detail spray and a final wipe down.

[Rich]

Never tried it myself, but I've heard it works. I'd be afraid of blowing stone chips or something else up onto the paint and scratching it, but like I said, people do it.

[mikegeaney]

That is a great idea and works well to get water out from those tough spots like mirrors, gas cap doors, body moulding, etc. I use that method year round....unless I am washing the car real early and don't want to make too much noise.

[rha600]

I use a leaf blower or a compressor to blow the water out of the cracks.

[Team Adam's]

The less contact you can make the better so a leaf blower, shop vac, or air compressor is the way to go!

 

If you can't go that route then our waffle weave drying towel is ideal for scratchless drying!

[chrisorris24]

Ive heard its an awesome idea, but if you use the gas powered one's I have heard it can spread oil onto your paint

[Team Adam's]

Ive heard its an awesome idea, but if you use the gas powered one's I have heard it can spread oil onto your paint

 

I have not seen that happen - air compressors could potentially do the same thing however.

 

I use a shop vac set on reverse

[Marylander]

I just can't take the funny stares from my neighbors when I do that... I have to draw the line somewhere.

[rwisejr]

Air compressor or Shop vac with a detachable blower

[Bill-V8V]

I just can't take the funny stares from my neighbors when I do that... I have to draw the line somewhere.

 

My neighbor told me that blow drying the car with a leaf blower barely breaks into the top 5 things they give me funny stares for :willy::willy:

 

Sure wish they would tell me what the other 4 are

[Tmag]

I would be curious to find out what they are........

[jjwvette]

I use a leaf blower or a compressor to blow the water out of the cracks.

[crowvet]

I have a product called a Master Blaster. It was originally desined for drying Motorcycles. This thing puts out heated air at unbelievable speed. Has a nice long hose and lots of attachments. Drys a car fast I then use detail spray and micro.

[Nitelord]

I just used my backpack blower. It worked really well and was very fast.

[Marylander]

My neighbor told me that blow drying the car with a leaf blower barely breaks into the top 5 things they give me funny stares for :willy::willy:

 

Sure wish they would tell me what the other 4 are

 

I'm curious about those other 4, too. And a little afraid. :lol:

[Bill-V8V]

I'm curious about those other 4, too. And a little afraid. :lol:

 

 

Me too, cause I think i'm normal :willy::willy:

[hrcolletor]

I have been using an air compressor to blow dry my cars for years. I also get strange looks from neighbors as to what and why would you want to spend a Saturday doing this to your car....well....just look at my rides after a blow-dry and detailing with Adams polishes...enough said!! Sorry if the pics are too big!!

[Bob]

Swear by Blow Drying the Vette - I use an ECHO BP-651 backpack blower that is stored in my Landscape Trailer - No oil or pebbles as the fan intakes fresh air and dispenses same at +200 mph removing all water from cracks and crevices.

 

Bob R

[Junkman2008]

The less contact you can make the better so a leaf blower, shop vac, or air compressor is the way to go!...

 

EXACTLY!

 

I use a leaf blower that I bought from a tool supply store for less than $40. It's electric and it will blow chunks of the driveway around. The key to using one though is to make sure that the ground and area where you are using it is wet. You don't want to stir up dust and have it settling on the car for you to grind into the paint while using your detail spray.

 

Highly recommended.

[Chris@Adams]

When I don't use the water blade I use my Metro master blaster it blows warm filtered air , works real well! Especially when you are going to wax ,it blows all the water out of all the cracks .