[machinehead]

Anyone use a blow dryer to dry their car, motorcycle, etc? I'm planning to buy one and just wanted to get opinions on the best one.
I realize it may have been discussed before but couldn't find the thread. Thanks!

[clark17357]

I use this from Showcar (Steve) who runs a detail business: http://www.showcarde...SpeedDryer.html

I also use his products and could not be happier. I am a former Zaino guy who has made the switch. This product is designed specifically for blowing water out of the creases in our cars. Sure works for me and Steve is a great guy.

Jim

[Torched10]

Just make sure you dont intake something that'll damage your car.I just take mine on the highway at speed for 10 minutes,bring it home and touch up a few spots

[shelbymotorsports]

You're not lazy you're smart.

I'll let you in on one of ol Steve's secrets............

Purcahse an electric leaf blower or shop vac with a removable motor/blower. Yeah I know that's no secret tip but this is.

Purchase one of these or something similar:

Secret Tip

This simple item turns an electric leaf blower or shop vac blower into a many useful tool with the now variable speed. Low speed for delicate areas, up to full speed for general use.

This set up is also useful for many household chores such as furnace cleaning, electronics cleaning, etc. Of course use the lowest speed for cleaning dust out of electronics.

Steve

[mixxer]

get an electric leaf blower

This post has been edited by mixxer: 09 November 2009 - 12:17 PM

[LuisA]

I bought one for my Harley a couple of years back......it works great on cars as well........it is an electric unit with dual fans, intake filters (to make sure air is clean) and a heater to warm the air and expedite the process. Dry time on a car about 20 minutes.

[cbr1000]

I use a gas powered leaf blower on the car and motorcycle.... I use it to blow leafs too.

If I were to get one just to blow dry vehicles I would go electric and small. I'm guessing electric will have a little cleaner air flow, they are lighter to hold when trying to blow off the roof/top of hood, and they probably have a lower CFM (I think that's what it's called)...lower blower power.

[sebecke1]

I use the Air Force Master Blaster MB3. For around $300, it blows high-powered, heated, filtered air. Well worth the investment. If you have a dark colored car, it virtually eliminates water spots when drying.

[ChrisSD]

http://crspotless.com/


I bought the DIC-20. It WORKS.

This post has been edited by ChrisSD: 09 November 2009 - 02:07 PM

[shelbymotorsports]

ChrisSD, on Nov 9 2009, 02:07 PM, said:

http://crspotless.com/


I bought the DIC-20. It WORKS.

How is the water pressure output?

Steve

[ChrisSD]

shelbymotorsports, on Nov 9 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

How is the water pressure output?

Steve

It says up to 4 GPM. I set my pressure washer at 1.5 though.

[machinehead]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I kinda' like the idea of filtered, heated air. Might go that route. Thanks again!

[1sweetazzgt500]

ChrisSD, on Nov 9 2009, 05:07 PM, said:

http://crspotless.com/


I bought the DIC-20. It WORKS.

Ditto. I havn't Dried my car since I bought her two Years ago and it Shows, or more like nothing shows. The Paint is Perfect (at least how it came from factory) no swirl marks-Nothing. Yes it works,Period. The hotter out the better and in the sun as well. Use a Pressure washer Gas/electric so you are using WAY LESS water than a garden hose and the Resin will last 15-20 washes easy(which is 2 years in my case). The only spots if any will be from Soap you did not fully rinse away.

P.S. = As much as we spend on all the different Mod's to our Car's, 3 hundred ain't Shiat. jmho.

This post has been edited by 1sweetazzgt500: 12 November 2009 - 11:09 PM

[chuckstang]

So you really do need a pressure washer if you want to use the CR spotless?

what if you just used a garden hose but did not fully open the valve> If that makes sense, you know what I mean, say only twist it open a bit from the source