Leaf blower for drying (minimum specs?)

[newb001]

Are there any minimum specs that people recommend for using a leaf blower to dry a car? I've seen some nice ones in the hundreds of dollars, but just came across some on Amazon and Home Depot for $30 or $35.

They both claim to generate wind over 150MPH, and the HD one mentions 120 CFM.

Do you think these would be good to use to dry an entire car?

Thanks!

[embolism]

the toro one I use goes up to 230mph but I rarely use it at that speed.

honestly, as long as you sheet water off the car, you only need a basic dedicated (not used to mulch) blower to get water out of the mirrors, gas cap area, and between panels. I actually leave a little water behind then go over the car with a spraywax/sealant as my drying aid.

I think the weight is more important. Some ppl would also consider it being cordless to be important.

[Marc08EX]

I have the $35 150mph one from Home Depot and it works just fine. The minimum that you have to do for this method of drying to work is have a good coat of wax/sealant. If your car is not waxed and not beading then you won't completely dry your car no matter how strong your leaf blower is.

[newb001]

Great, thanks for the info!

[master detailer]

35.00 walmart use it all the time.

[Y2KSVT]

Agreed. I have a $30 electric blower from Menards. It has two speeds and goes up to I believe 180mph. If you don't have a good coat of wax or sealant on the car, you'll just be moving the water around with a blower. It'll fly off pretty good once the paint is protected.

Mark