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Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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?
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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?
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
Never thought about using one, but I imagine it might work if you made a nozzle for it to increase the air velocity.
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
about 2 psi vs 90 psi doubt that would work very well
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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.
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
Originally Posted by manateemark
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.
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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.
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
i use a hair dryer for a lot of stuff in the garage and around the house but...no, this won't work lol.
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Re: Using a hair dryer instead of a compressor to clean pads?
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
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