Leaf blower

[gav'spurplez]

hey guys, i have been thinking about buying one to dry the car and other cars that i wash, maintain, and / or detail



what types do you have ?? how many mph is enough ??



i was thinking about this one



http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44976-000000163-51586



good enough ???

 

[gav'spurplez]

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c'mon fellas :sosad

 

[imported_DetailGirl1]

Fellas? Dont forget about the ladies. We actually have that one and the only thing I dont like it is surprisingly heavy. The speed is fine though

 

[gav'spurplez]

excuse me, detail girl



I'll be sure to direct my posts to the fairer sex :xyxthumbs



how heavy



i think i might check it out

 

[Woob]

I remember seeing Pepboys had a cheap leaf blower a lil while ago. Tell us how it works out. 30 Bucks is pretty cheap

 

[sgo]

hey guys, i have been thinking about buying one to dry the car and other cars that i wash, maintain, and / or detail



what types do you have ?? how many mph is enough ??



i was thinking about this one



http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=44976-000000163-51586



good enough ???

Today I bought a Sears wet/dry vac w/detachable blower.



http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/prod...gcemgdffmdfko.0&vertical=TOOL&pid=00917037000



This thing boasts a 265 MPH wind speed. It is 6.5HP vacuum too. I just got it today so while I tried the blower function I haven't yet used it to dry a car. But this thing is pretty awesome. Check it out.

 

[imported_mirrorfinishman]

Go to www.detailplus.com and click on AIR WAND and click on the video clip.



This is a really cool device and I really urge anyone who hand washes cars to look at it and how fast it "strips" the water off the car.

 

[jimmybuffit]

Toro Electric Super Blower/Vac

Item #: 172220

Model: 51591



$59.93



I have the above model, also from Lowe's. It receives great reviews, and I'm certainly pleased with it...



Jim

 

[gav'spurplez]

that air wand is awesome, any one know a price on that ???? :xyxthumbs

 

[imported_BretFraz]

I have a Stihl BR420C backpack blower which I've used a couple times to blow out water from seams and such. Kind of a PITA to use IMO but it does do the job. For me its just as easy to take the truck for a spin around the block; does the same thing.

 

[Bill D]

I For me its just as easy to take the truck for a spin around the block; does the same thing.

I always thought that risks too much picking up dirt and other abrasive particulates but if it works for you ...

 

[tom p.]

I have a gas powered unit and it routes a portion of the oily exhaust gas thru the air nozzle. You wouldn't have this concern with a electric unit.

 

[imported_BretFraz]

About the only time I blow out the water is when I'm doing a full detail. Usually water leaks don't bother me unless I'm polishing.

 

[imported_akrame]

Go to " theairwand.com" and you get 10% discount.

 

[imported_mrecktid]

Does anyone know if these cheap electric ones are worth $20?



http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=71275&item=4359248002&rd=1



It doesn't show MPH, but I'm sure it doesn't take much to blow off water right??

 

[splattj]

100 cfm is really on the low side. I doubt that thing could blow out a birthday candle from more than a foot away. A good leaf blower from the hardware store is right around 350-600 cfm. I'd spend the extra $10 at Lowes for the 170cfm 150mph blower if you really want to go cheap. Don't expect to do much yardwork with it though.

 

[twasmer]

I had that Toro and it was not fast enough. The Black one that blows at 220mph works great. I use it on my Porsche and VW all the time. It also helps if the car is well waxed.

 

[TortoiseAWD]

Go to " theairwand.com" and you get 10% discount.

FYI: akrame is a representative of the company that manufactures the Air Wand. Take any positive reviews with an appropriately large grain of salt, and realize that the mention of a discount is NOT just a friendly money-saving tip from another member.



Tort