Anyone here using a leaf blower for drying?

[Sonic Pilot]

I've been giving this some thought. It's pretty well known that anytime you touch the cars surface (as in drying with a M/F towel), you are likely putting scratches in it. They may be very small most of the time and not easily noticeable, but they are occurring.
As an owner of a black car, this is of particular concern to me. I do try my best and apply good technique, but eventually they do occur.

So, what is the consensus on use of a leaf blower to aid in the drying process? So long as the air is clean, is this a better option? I've been looking at this one in particular as a possibility (see below). It pushes over 490cfm and 168 mph in peak mode. Would this be adequate for the job, or would I need something more? Are there negatives associated with this process, or any hidden risks?

https://www.stihlusa.com/products/bl...lowers/bga100/

[KirkH]

Yep. Harbor Freight $35 special. 1 year old, used often, works well.

[Kamakaz1961]

IMO a leaf blower is a better option, however, even an electric one is quite loud and I live in a community that can hear everything. I also have a Black car and no matter what you will eventually get scratches on your ride REGARDLESS what product or technique you use. Dust, polen, wind and dirt will scratch your ride.

So I use a Waffle Weave Towel and I get it wet and wring it dry and dry my ride with it damp. That itself works wonders. I will use the Blaster Jr. to get the water from the mirrors and other hard to reach areas. The damp Waffle Weave MF IMO is the best compromise if you can't use an electric Leaf blower. If you can use the blower you can use both in conjunction of drying your ride.

[wolfpacker92]

I use a cheap electric one from Lowes. Use it every time and it does a great job. I haven't hand dried a car in almost a decade.

[custmsprty]

I use megs waffle weave towels, I bought a DP Dryer when they first came out, it takes too long. I can dry an average vehicle in minutes with waffle weave towels. I usually use about six for a mid size sedan.

[PaulMys]

I use my backpack leaf blower on my truck due to the large surface area.

I get the majority of the water off (while blowing out the crevices and not worrying about getting every little drop) then quickly work my drying towels.

[Sharply Dressed]

I use the detachable blower on my Rigid shop vac. I think it's model #4080.

[ntwillie1]

I use my echo back pack leaf blower. Does a great job except for the roof. On the roof I use my ryobi electric leaf blower. Saves me from having to wash and clean drying towels. It is awesome for getting your tires and rims dry quickly too as well as blowing water out of crevices like door handles and side mirrors.

[Tc99m]

I use a Ryobi one+ 120 mph 18-Bolt cordless blower. Works well enough. Plus no cord, gas fumes, light weight and it is fairly quiet.



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[Tc99m]

Stupid autocorrect. 18volt not bolt.

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