zmcgovern4

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The Metro Blaster Sidekick is a great tool to have, but in my opinion is not at all suited for drying an entire vehicle. It is perfect for blowing water from cracks & crevices, around mirrors, around door handles, around emblems, around grilles, and for wheels & tires.... but I would never try to use it for an entire car. It just isn't powerful enough... then again I personally don't think most leaf blowers are ideal either. The Master Blaster is the best option for drying an entire car.

-Zach

SteveDeech

Way to expensive for me. I will stick with my electric leaf blower. It works fine. I never have a problem with any debris getting on the paint.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

A powerful cordless leaf blower is heavy but you learn to maneuver it. I usually remove my extension tube since it still works fine without it. Debris is not an issue since you're shooting straight at the panel. The dust on the ground would have already been wet so they're not going to kick up in the air. It helps tremendously if your paint beads water (I can get 90-95% of the water off).

hsmac

i can't believe i'm reading this! i missed that sale by a few hours and still think about it everyday! i ended up a display model of the newer model for $50 more though so that softened the blow. i heard some people lucked out and got the new one for the same $99 price. the thing is amazing huh? i returned 20v sweepers and blowers for this thing.

jincuteguy

So I just found out about this new Cordless EGO blower http://www.homedepot.com/p/EGO-110-m...5302/206584690

Should I use this to dry my brand new 2016 Lexus? or would it scratch the paint cuase of the dust blowing?

The reason I have to go with this Cordless blower is because I don't have access to a power outlet since I live in an apartment. So everytime I wash my car I have to go to a DIY Carwash, so do you guys think I should get this Cordless Leaf Blower to dry the car at the car wash place?

If I have access to a power outlet I would buy the AirForce Blaster https://www.amazon.com/Metro-Vacuum-...+force+blaster

MustangSal

Sure. Leaf blowers don't make the car perfect. Still have to open the doors and lids and get the drops of what it can't. Still need to go back and detail spritz the car to make it perfect but it's much "healthier" to use a leaf blower than to wipe the whole thing dry with rags.

jincuteguy

But does a Leaf Blower scratch the paint since it sucking air / dust in and spit them out? Like for anyone that has been drying their car with Leaf Blower, did you have any problem with scratch ? thx.

SW17LS

Absolutely not.

GSteg

iTrader: (15)

Never gotten a scratch from using a leafblower. It's almost impossible unless you're drying your car in the middle of a sandstorm.

Many times I thought about buying a master blaster, but it would defeat the purpose of using a leaf blower (no cords), plus the difference in drying time is negligible for me.

MustangSal

The only issue with a leaf blower is the sound honestly. Having to hold it up above your waistline can get tiring. Just need to be careful to not hit the car with the end of the tube. No scratches from dust.

jincuteguy

That's great to hear guys and thank you for all the good feedbacks. I'm going to HomeDepot to pick up the EGO LB5302 blower later today.

Aron9000

That cordless electric leaf blower would be the ideal tool. I've used a corded leaf blower in the past, I was always a bit hesitant about using the thing since you're dragging a cord on wet/damp ground where you just washed the car. The main thing was the place where I detailed cars did have good drainage, if there was standing water after I was done I wouldn't have used an electric blower or shop vac.

kitlz

^I push any standing water aside with a broom. Problem solved.

I've been using Toro electric leaf blower for 15 years without any issues. They usually last 4-5 years. I picked this one up a few years ago for $24 on clearance at Home Depot. It's half the weight of the 250 MPH blower I had before and pretty cheap at $35. On the downside, it's less powerful with only two speeds. But the sheeting method reduces the amount of water that much more.

2URGSE

I use a gelly blade and micro fiber towels to get most of the water off.

The leaf blower comes in last, but helps a lot with the trunk, door jams front bumper air ducts and emblems.

Blkexcoupe

iTrader: (8)

Just spray the ground all around the car before you start blowing. Any loose dirt should be stuck to the ground when its wet, so that reduces the chance you'll blow dirt on to the paint