Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?

[Mc'lovin]

Hi all,

I was just wondering, when cleaning your pads in between sections - has anyone ever tried using a hair dryer (with the heat off of course), instead of using an air compressor? Did it get the job done?

Thanks :)

[Setec Astronomy]

I have never tried that, but I don't think it would work. Not to mention don't the neighbors think you're crazy enough?

[trekkeruss]

Never thought about using one, but I imagine it might work if you made a nozzle for it to increase the air velocity.

[octane]

about 2 psi vs 90 psi doubt that would work very well

[FUNX650]

A hair dryer may not be the best tool to clean pads.

However:
It may be just what the doctor ordered
for some other vehicle detailing-tasks.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/image1230.jpg (http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/93763)


Bob

[manateemark]

You can look for a good used pancake compressor on Craigslist for like $50. That's not that much to spend on one and once you have it you will find many more uses for it.

[trekkeruss]

You can look for a good used pancake compressor on Craigslist for like $50.

You can get a cheap new one from Harbor Freight too. The bad about most compressors is the noise. Geez, they are LOUD.

[manateemark]

You can always pressurize them in the garage with the garage doors closed and then just only use it when you need it. Ideally it won't leak much and you should only have to do that once. Another possible alternative is a can of air that you can buy for cleaning computers. That has to be stronger than a hair dryer. I don't know if it's strong enough to compare to an air compressor.

[builthatch]

i use a hair dryer for a lot of stuff in the garage and around the house but...no, this won't work lol.

[DBAILEY]

If no compressor then how about trying stiff brush then vacuum the pad. I use compressed air to clean, but every now and then I will vacuum the pad after brushing

[af90]

You can get a cheap new one from Harbor Freight too. The bad about most compressors is the noise. Geez, they are LOUD.

If you want slightly quieter go with an oiled compressor.

If you want super quiet then look up California Air Tools.

[DBAILEY]

Those rotary screw air compressors are very quiet had have crazy high CFM, but they are expensive.

[KMdef9]

about 2 psi vs 90 psi doubt that would work very well

Nailed it.

It's the pressure of the compressed air that does the work.




I'd suggest buying more pads while using the "cleaning on the fly method", versus the compressor route if your a weekend enthusiast. If you have a need for one around the house, maybe, but I wouldn't buy one for the sole purpose of cleaning pads.

Pancake compressors will have to refill after 1 use, making it a loud en-devour.

[Setec Astronomy]

If you want super quiet then look up California Air Tools.

Wow, thanks for sharing that, those look really good, and not too expensive, either. Free shipping from HD.

[af90]

Wow, thanks for sharing that, those look really good, and not too expensive, either. Free shipping from HD.

No problem, they just had a 20 percent off deal recently. Amazon also has them on sale from time to time. The 10 gallon one is tempting, especially after that youtube clip they have comparing them.