air compressor use

**danieledwards12** · 09-02-2013, 07:07 PM

how often do you mobile guys use an air compressor? im trying to decided if i sould use one of if i could use that money to buy other items i would rather have.

**statusdetailing** · 09-02-2013, 08:07 PM

I'm not mobile, but I can't live without an air compressor.

**Pureshine** · 09-02-2013, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by statusdetailing

I'm not mobile, but I can't live without an air compressor.

even if you get a small one it really helps.

**danieledwards12** · 09-02-2013, 08:35 PM

thank you for your input. can you two fellas give me examples where you find them helpful? like in what ways do you use them?

**KillaCam** · 09-02-2013, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by danieledwards12

thank you for your input. can you two fellas give me examples where you find them helpful? like in what ways do you use them?

Cleaning mf pads, cleaning dust out of small crevices or compound etc, tornador, pumping up tires on cars, lawn mower, bicycles, air nailer, impact wrench, pumping up floats for the pool, and I'm about to try using it with a spray gun attachment to apply tire shine. They're very useful. Once you get one you will wonder how you did stuff around the house/garage without it.

**statusdetailing** · 09-02-2013, 09:22 PM

If not for anything else, cleaning microfiber pads. I use them to air purge the entire vehicle before detailing.

Aids in the drying process and blows out crevices that hold water.

Some tight spots in interiors are virtually impossible to clean without compress air.

I find it almost impossible to clean under seats without a blow gun.

Blowing excess water out of engine compartments after degreasing.

I could go on and on.

The bigger the compressor you can get the better. I have a 60 gallon porter cable in my shop and it runs a lot!

**SuperiorAutoLLC** · 09-02-2013, 10:40 PM

In addition to what Jeremy said, my compressor is useful in the following ways:

-Powers my Tornador
-Purges dirt and sand out of floor mats
-Dries lugnut areas
-Dries door jambs
-Inflates tires in case your trailer encounters some road hazards
-Many, many more uses

I carry a 30-gallon in my trailer and use it daily.

**Pureshine** · 09-02-2013, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by statusdetailing

If not for anything else, cleaning microfiber pads. I use them to air purge the entire vehicle before detailing.

Aids in the drying process and blows out crevices that hold water.

Some tight spots in interiors are virtually impossible to clean without compress air.

I find it almost impossible to clean under seats without a blow gun.

Blowing excess water out of engine compartments after degreasing.

I could go on and on.

The bigger the compressor you can get the better. I have a 60 gallon porter cable in my shop and it runs a lot!

I have a Master Blaster to dry cars but use my compressor for everything else.

**tuscarora dave** · 09-02-2013, 11:38 PM

I couldn't justify the cost of using MF pads if I'd have to horse around changing pads constantly because I didn't have compressed air to clean and cool them, and the MF pads save me way too much time to be without.

I'd be willing to guess that at least 50% of my clients have low tire pressure when I get their cars, every job I do the tire pressure gets properly adjusted so my clients are safer.

Everything all the other guys said they use theirs for, so do I. (except for Tornador)

**erichaley** · 09-03-2013, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by tuscarora dave

I'd be willing to guess that at least 50% of my clients have low tire pressure when I get their cars, every job I do the tire pressure gets properly adjusted so my clients are safer.

That is awesome that you do that for your clients, but couldn't that be a potential liability issue? What if the have nitrogen in their tires? (I almost typed 'hydrogen' instead of 'nitrogen'... LOL)