ray14sher Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I used my new Master Blaster for the first time yesterday. WOW! What a great product, if you don't have one, put it on your needs list. Antv20, 07stanggt, Team Adam's and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 crowvet Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I have a Master Blaster, and personally I think it blows. I mean REALLY blows. Love it 07stanggt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 07stanggt Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Could not do without it !! Used a backpack blower forever. Great on stright panels not so good in thight ares, trying to get the roof, or the tonneau cover on my truck,etc. Nothing beats the power, the heat , the filter, and the flexible hose to get anywhere you need to. It will dry an entire tire and rim in under a minute. One of the best things I have ever bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Could not do without it !! Used a backpack blower forever. Great on stright panels not so good in thight ares, trying to get the roof, or the tonneau cover on my truck,etc. Nothing beats the power, the heat , the filter, and the flexible hose to get anywhere you need to. It will dry an entire tire and rim in under a minute. One of the best things I have ever bought. I am sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 gregory Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 I also have a stihl backpack blower. I used it a few weeks ago and to me it didn't seem to work very well especially in the tight area's. so I am also looking at getting a master blaster. and then also the added stuff you maybe blowing into your paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 tony97gt Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) I dont see how you can even compare a backpack blower to a MB. Sure, a backpack blower blows...but there are so many advantages to the MB. I use it to dry the dog after a bath. I use it to dry the boat after I wash it. I use it to blow out the drain line on my a/c in the house. I use it to dry the engine, rims, tires after a wash and before dressing. You can get in all the nooks and crannys with it, bend the hose around, and unless you're 7ft tall or standing on a ladder I don't know how you would dry the roof of a truck with a backpack blower. It's one of those things you will either spend the rest of your detailing life wondering if it's worth it, or you will buy it and wonder how you've gone so long without it. Buy it on a sale and you will not be sorry. Have you seen any negative comments yet, except the price? We all know you get what you pay for. I love my MB and I used to use other drying options that weren't really that great for the paint (water blade, leaf blower, driving around the block and probably picking up debris that I would then rub into the paint as I hand dried). Buy it, you won't be sorry. Edited August 26, 2014 by tony97gt Beemer and 07stanggt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BitterGreg Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I get what you are saying. I dont think anyone was saying they suggest their blower over a MB. But it is not a $20 item. $340 is a nice little chuck of change, and it can not replace my blower as it can also not preform the tasks my blower can. I was just wondering if anyone had any issues with using a gas blower. I know it will not dry it like a MB will, but I already have my blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I bought my Master Blaster 8 or 9 yrs. ago.....money well spent. Would do it again for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 (edited) I use my Redmax 7500 backpack blower (4 hp) I use it to blow excess water off occasionally but usually just sheet the water off the car and dry as normal. The Redmax comes in handy on the engine bay though, and I blow myself off all the time when done cutting the grass I haven't gotten spattered with oil yet. The Master Blaster is a great machine I'm sure I just don't have enough uses to justify it. Maybe if it was the 4 hp Vac N Blow and could double as an interior vaccuuming machine? Edited August 26, 2014 by Ricky Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BitterGreg Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Has anyone had success with the nicer shopvacs? I like both of the below, about 1/3 of the price, and can do so many things with it. http://www.sears.com/shop-vac-174-9301111-14-gallon-5.5-peak-hp/p-SPM7453827728?prdNo=16&blockNo=16&blockType=G16 http://www.sears.com/craftsman-16-gallon-6.5-peak-hp-detachable-blower/p-00912008000P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 With a shop vac you will end up blowing dust on your car.....a dedicated tool like the MB is the way to go. eric@thompsonracing.us and crowvet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you can't afford to buy a Master Blaster buy a Sidekick ..... http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-471-adams-blaster-sidekick-dryer-by-metrovac.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BitterGreg Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I was thinking about that. I am new to this, and want a MB, Nice vacuum, polisher w/ all the goodies, and my wife may divorce me if I try to get all of that at once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 This is a hobby and like all hobbies they cost money.....I always say buy the best that you can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goheels Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I've been on the fence about the MB for a year now, mainly because of the price . I've come close to pulling the trigger a couple of times with the 15% off/free shipping sales (plus I have a $10 coupon for taking an adam's survey like a year ago - hopefully hasn't expired). I have 20 amp outlets in the garage, so I would be ready to go whenever I pull the trigger on this bad boy. I have had the sidekick for a couple of years and I love it, particularly the portability. However, the added power and time saved drying with the MB has me very, very tempted. I know the typical response would be "just do it, it is awesome"... but it is a lot of money to spend on a dryer. --- On a separate note: As far as the vac-and-blows are concerned, I find that it is a jack-of-all trades in that it is competent in both functions but it doesn't do either particularly well. For vacuuming, my wife got me a "garage-kit" with hoses/attachments that go right into our house central vac system in the garage. The power from this unit is ridiculous compared to any other vacuum system I've ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 HFX Detailing Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 i dont think the blow setting of a shop vac should ever be used on a car. if the filter is not perfectly clean a bunch of dust will go on it. I used a shop vac once as soon as I turned it on, the blower (I was vacuuming) blew so much dust 10 feet away, the car got filthy and I had to wash it again. Never again. If you want a shop vac, for vacuuming, the Ridgid is really good. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-gal-6-0-Peak-High-Performance-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-with-Free-Auto-Detail-Kit-WD1451/203820088 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BitterGreg Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks, that one looks good for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BoomerSooner Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 That's the one I have and it works well. Not the most powerful, but I don't let my car get really dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 blcksilv08 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Similar to the one I have as well...rigid makes a good product for the price IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gen9Rolla Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Another satisfied Rigid user here. the Ridgid is really good. http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-14-gal-6-0-Peak-High-Performance-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-with-Free-Auto-Detail-Kit-WD1451/203820088 That is an absolute steal!! Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 The Ridgid vacs are great, we keep one in the spare bedroom to clean up after our 2 pet bunnies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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