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

[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.

[Mc'lovin]

Hey everyone,

I can't believe it took me so long to get back here to read everyone's comments. Thank you all very much for the input!

Yeah, I guessed I knew it wouldn't be such a smart idea, though I forgot to say that I was aiming towards Megs MF pads, so perhaps there is a slightly better chance that it will work with them?
Naaaaah, I guess not

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.




Bob

Bob, you made me (and my wife) laugh out loud!!