Car blow dryer
03-14-2011, 11:28 PM
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http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoor...ower-5788.html
03-14-2011, 11:36 PM
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I was wrong; it's actually made by Toro. Here's the link to Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoor...ower-5788.html
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoor...ower-5788.html
03-14-2011, 11:41 PM
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Am I wrong in saying if you use a gas powered blower you are blowing emissions on to the car that are not good for the paint, is this correct or over caution? Would it not be better to use a battery operated unit?
I have gas and do not have battery so would love to use it but have been told bad idea, any input on this would be great, thanks Scott
I have gas and do not have battery so would love to use it but have been told bad idea, any input on this would be great, thanks Scott
03-15-2011, 12:31 AM
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Texas08C6: Others have described it, but ultimately it purifies the water. Therefore, it can evaporate without leaving water spots. The only time a water spot is left is if the water was contaminated via pollen or dust getting on the car before it dry's off. This is why I pair the MasterBlaster with the CR Spotless water system.
My theory is that the less I have to touch the car with a microfiber cloth, the better. This will prevent swirls and other paint imperfections. Thus far, it has worked very well. Here is a picture of my car that has been de-waxed, bare paint:
I need to clay the car again since after I did it last time I had the wheels and carbon parts put on. My original goal was to buff/polish/seal/wax the car prior the upgrades; weather didn't let me get that done in time.
The CR Spotless water system is nice, but pricey. I like the fact that I can really just try with the Master Blaster at my own pace. I start with the wheels and rotors, then work from the top down.
Thanks,
Mike
My theory is that the less I have to touch the car with a microfiber cloth, the better. This will prevent swirls and other paint imperfections. Thus far, it has worked very well. Here is a picture of my car that has been de-waxed, bare paint:
I need to clay the car again since after I did it last time I had the wheels and carbon parts put on. My original goal was to buff/polish/seal/wax the car prior the upgrades; weather didn't let me get that done in time.
The CR Spotless water system is nice, but pricey. I like the fact that I can really just try with the Master Blaster at my own pace. I start with the wheels and rotors, then work from the top down.
Thanks,
Mike
03-15-2011, 12:04 PM
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It does a great job drying the car and gets the water out of those spaces that drip afterwords. The Toro unit is the strongest electric one available, last I checked. It has a vacuum attachment but that's for yard duty, not car vacuuming the car. I too don't need or use it for the yard, only cars.
03-15-2011, 12:28 PM
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There's no freakin' way a standard leaf blower of any kind can get in and blow all the water out, and completely dry my wheels, calipers and rotors.
How you dry your paint is a completely different matter, but the Master Blaster makes that easier and quicker.
Flipping a couple switches and grabbing a hose with a nozzle on the end and directing hot, dry, clean air at any part of the car you choose is a breeze (breeze, get it?) with this product.
Getting this job done as quickly and as easily as possible is my only goal.
Because once the work is done the driving begins.
Maybe some of you put buffing pads on your weed-wackers too.
Hey That Weedwacker thing could be worth a try
03-15-2011, 12:35 PM
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Am I wrong in saying if you use a gas powered blower you are blowing emissions on to the car that are not good for the paint, is this correct or over caution? Would it not be better to use a battery operated unit?
I have gas and do not have battery so would love to use it but have been told bad idea, any input on this would be great, thanks Scott
I have gas and do not have battery so would love to use it but have been told bad idea, any input on this would be great, thanks Scott
03-15-2011, 08:07 PM
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I was wrong; it's actually made by Toro. Here's the link to Home Depot:
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoor...ower-5788.html
http://www.homedepot.com/buy/outdoor...ower-5788.html
That's the one that I have, 235MPH wind!! If you get wings for it, it would fly! With 5 of them together you could build your own wind tunnel for testing.
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03-15-2011, 08:48 PM
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[QUOTE=Swiftrider08;1577064686]See new thread -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
03-16-2011, 11:06 AM
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[QUOTE=GatewayShepherd;1577066353]
And Lucky Strikes were the Offical cigarette of the MLB in the 40's. Maybe Toro was not offering the Museum free product?
See new thread -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
03-16-2011, 06:14 PM
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[QUOTE=GatewayShepherd;1577066353]
It is growing by the minute and I see a few of you trolls don't have the ***** to post your negative comments over in the thread about the National Corvette Museum.
See new thread -
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...te-museum.html[/QUOTE
That was a super popular thread...all of 6 replies not inlcluding yours.
03-16-2011, 06:49 PM
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03-16-2011, 07:02 PM
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Well I for one will give you a Thank you. Been thinking of getting a Master Blaster for some time and finally made the move. $300 is a little pricey but seems like the right tool for the job. When I thought about it, we have three vehicles and if it lasts for 10 years thats a reasonable price . Hell it cost almost $9.00 for a wash at the local Gas Station for our other two vehicles. Drying the cars after washing them is the thing I like least. If it makes me wash our other cars at home because its easier it will pay for itself in no time.
Couple of tips - don't dry your car in a gravel drive, don't point the nozzle at the ceiling of the garage and don't let go of the hose!
