Leaf Blower for car drying?

[willowcat11]

Are leaf blowers effective at drying off cars? and is one that creates 160mph, creating enough power to do the job?

Thankyou!

[Tasmania]

Yeah they are, I have a little 16v 160kph. 160mph will be more than enough = 257kph you dont want to blow your car over.... =)

[VISITOR]

Are leaf blowers effective at drying off cars? and is one that creates 160mph, creating enough power to do the job?

Thankyou!

i had both the weedeater and craftsman 150-160 mph electric leaf blower and they'll do the job (light too) just fine as long as you have a good coat of wax/sealant/coating on the vehicle water will fly off. i wouldn't worry about getting every last drop but just the majority and also in the seams/cracks (where water hides) and follow up with a microfiber towel and qd/spray wax to get the remaining droplets. you should be able to find one at walmart for around $30 or check CL...


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[willowcat11]

Very helpful guys!!! Thankyou for your responses!
After your posts I found a good one for $35.

Have a great weekend!

[PouncingPanzer]

I like using mine. I mix gas for my master blaster at home ;)

[TTQ B4U]

Yes. They work fine. I use it all the time. Mainly to ensure I get the gallons of water out of all the joints and what not. Having two black vehicles, I can't stand water seeping out after I simply towel dry.


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[Nix]

I am not sure how good Greenworks 24012 7 Amp is but it was on sale for 15 few days ago..

[Sharply Dressed]

I have the Ridgid 4 gal shop vac with detachable blower. Great 2 in 1 product. Blower works fine for drying the vehicle (leaves and trimmings also).

[ScubaCougr]

Ryobi now makes a lithium battery one for about $110 that adds no-cord convenience, very helpful. The Autogeek blower-dryer is also very good.

Michael
Great Reflections Detailing
Vancouver WA

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[cleanmycorolla]

I have a $17 Greenworks from Amazon, its tiny, cheap and awesome for what we need at the house!

[Route246]

$26 Sun Joe works great.


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[Mike Honcho]

I am not sure how good Greenworks 24012 7 Amp is but it was on sale for 15 few days ago..

12 amps is about the minimum I'd use. I had a 7 amp but it just didn't throw out the volume of air I was looking for.


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[FUNX650]

Are leaf blowers effective at
drying off cars?

and is one that creates 160mph,
creating enough power to do the job?

Yes to both questions.

Been using 'em for years and years.
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Bob

[RippyD]

I have a small one I got at Costco b/c it was cheap and I figured it would work. Not even close. Way too small. My 40v cordless leaf blower works pretty well.

[PaulMys]

Just used my backpack blower today after a wash as I normally do. It's not only a quick way to dry, it's fun. 210mph really sheds some water. And fast!