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MASERATI nut
02-16-2009, 04:52 PM
I have used California Water Blade as well as an electric leaf blower to dry. The speed is great but is there any downside anyone has experienced? Thanks!

08 Maserati Quattroporte
98 Mercedes C230
AeroCleanse
02-16-2009, 05:20 PM
I have used California Water Blade as well as an electric leaf blower to dry. The speed is great but is there any downside anyone has experienced? Thanks!

08 Maserati Quattroporte
98 Mercedes C230

Using the water blade can cause scratches
MASERATI nut
02-16-2009, 05:29 PM
Definitely can scratch if not used properly. I clean it off after each swipe no no grit gets between it and the paint. The leaf blower is fantastic as it never touches car. Try it!
HighEndDetail
02-16-2009, 05:45 PM
Using the water blade can cause scratches

This is true.
And alot of my corvette clients use a electric leaf blower to get most of the water off.
I like the cobra waffle weave towels alot.
Old Pirate
02-16-2009, 05:50 PM
I use a leaf blower and a waffle weave towel to finish it off..........:cheers:
Rsurfer
02-16-2009, 06:17 PM
I use a leaf blower and a waffle weave towel to finish it off..........:cheers:
:iagree::whs:Do you alway's qd ater wipe down Zoom and if so, what qd do you favor?
Old Pirate
02-16-2009, 06:31 PM
The only time I QD is in the summer time here in Floirda, I have use #34, Z6, Spray & Gloss, and a few others out there..............:cheers:
Rsurfer
02-16-2009, 06:33 PM
The only time I QD is in the summer time here in Floirda, I have use #34, Z6, Spray & Gloss, and a few others out there..............:cheers:
What's wrong with QDing in the winter after a wash if I may ask? Is it too humid?
Old Pirate
02-16-2009, 06:38 PM
The weather is great here, so i don't have any problems of water spot's on the finish from drying, now when good old summer is here, it's too humid for me.
Rsurfer
02-16-2009, 06:45 PM
The weather is great here, so i don't have any problems of water spot's on the finish from drying, now when good old summer is here, it's too humid for me.
Ahhhh, how does the qd react when it's humid? Does it streak?
Old Pirate
02-16-2009, 06:53 PM
Everything drys too quick for me, That's when I need some help from a QD.
redboost10
02-16-2009, 06:54 PM
why isnt a gas blower good? or is it not a problem?
Rsurfer
02-16-2009, 06:58 PM
why isnt a gas blower good? or is it not a problem?
Should be ok, I have an electric that blows 150 mph and that seems to be all that's needed.
redboost10
02-16-2009, 07:01 PM
haha, yeah that sounds enough. i stole my families gas leaf blower and just use it on low speed, i do notice a huge difference between a car that has a fresh layer of wax vs a car that needs a wax. kinda cool to watch the water fly vs not fly off the car.
ASPHALT ROCKET
02-16-2009, 08:25 PM
why isnt a gas blower good? or is it not a problem?

The exhaust gets on the vehicle so that does not help. Use an electric one, no exhaust to get on the finish when drying and will not cause any marring when wiping of the excess water.