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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    I've used a leaf blower and recently bought the Metro Vac N'Blo® Portable Vacuum

    I find it much much easier to use the Metro. It's easier to maneuver the tip of the hose to get all the angles and crevices than it is to hold up a leaf blower. I'm not saying a leaf blower is heavy. I'm saying maneuvering the tip of a hose is quicker and easier is all. I love my Metro...
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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Look on Craig's list for dog dryers! I have a Metro dog dryer that is the same concept! It has very high velocity air to "blow" the water out of the dog's coat. I see them on Craig's List once in a while when people attempt to home groom their dogs and then give it up.
    Ebay has dog dryers too.

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Has anyone ever used the Ridgid WD5500 Stor-n-Go, wall mounted wet/dry vac?

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    I Find my compressor completes the job quickly and safely no big leaf blowre to drag around and possibly touch the vehicle with, also gets into all of those little nooks and areas hard to get water out of !!!Just my 2 cents worth!!!

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    This is the one I bought strictly for drying.

    The unit is light and easily maneuverable. The mouths shape of the extension really concentrates the flow of clean high-speed air right where you need it making short work of any water leftover after rinsing. The handles are cushioned and the air speed control it variable so the user can adjust it to suit their specific needs.

    At $59.00 I figured it would be a decent investment for this purpose and I can tell you it was.


    BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyG View Post
    This is the one I bought strictly for drying.

    The unit is light and easily maneuverable. The mouths shape of the extension really concentrates the flow of clean high-speed air right where you need it making short work of any water leftover after rinsing. The handles are cushioned and the air speed control it variable so the user can adjust it to suit their specific needs.

    At $59.00 I figured it would be a decent investment for this purpose and I can tell you it was.


    This unit looks interesting - who makes t and where did you get it?

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Quote Originally Posted by Jumpingbean View Post
    I've used a leaf blower and recently bought the Metro Vac N'Blo® Portable Vacuum

    I find it much much easier to use the Metro. It's easier to maneuver the tip of the hose to get all the angles and crevices than it is to hold up a leaf blower. I'm not saying a leaf blower is heavy. I'm saying maneuvering the tip of a hose is quicker and easier is all. I love my Metro...
    I love my Metro, too! Got the same one and wouldn't go back to the leaf blower. However, it's a gas powered leaf blower - gets heavy after a while

    Quote Originally Posted by Maxima Mom View Post
    Look on Craig's list for dog dryers! I have a Metro dog dryer that is the same concept! It has very high velocity air to "blow" the water out of the dog's coat. I see them on Craig's List once in a while when people attempt to home groom their dogs and then give it up.
    Ebay has dog dryers too.
    And I use it to dry my dog in addition to the car. It works very well, but I'm not trying to make my dog look as good as my car. Just DRY is the canine objective.

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Quote Originally Posted by BobbyG View Post
    I bought an electric model leaf blower at Lowes for $59 and it does a fantastic job!!
    I did the same with great results

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Quote Originally Posted by 3Guy View Post
    This unit looks interesting - who makes t and where did you get it?
    It's a Troy-Bilt and I bought it at Lowes...

    BobbyG - 2004 Millennium Yellow Z06 Corvette

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    Re: whats the better option for blow drying a car

    Double dip. I bought a Ridgid shop vac. It has a fully detachable blower built into it. Put the short tip on the end and knock yourself out. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT.

    RIDGID 16 Gallon Detachable Blower Wet/Dry Vac - WD1670 at The Home Depot

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