got LEAF blower from santa, hints on using???

rodH · 01-05-2004, 08:42 PM

I know it should be logical, but are there any hints to how to use the leaf lower to dry my Z????

AndyB · 01-06-2004, 05:08 AM

1) Be sure it is an ELECTRIC leaf blower. Never use a gas powered one on your car. (they spray a little oil, nasty).

2) Work from the top down, front to back. That way the drips will be blown away when you get to that section.

3) Avoid blowing up under weather stripping and such. It is possible to force water in to the car if you over do it.

4) Dry the car while it is still on wet pavement. That prevents the wind from kicking up dust on to your nice clean car. (Or blow the drying area clean BEFORE putting the car on it.)

Other than those minor tips there are not any real gotchas that I am aware of. I have been using the leaf blower on my bike for years and it works well.

ronnie · 01-06-2004, 03:59 PM

remeber tp put tape or a cloth over the cord where it connects with the extension cord, just in case it should hit the paint it would not scratch

350ed · 01-06-2004, 10:28 PM

Dont' bother. Take the nozzle off of your hose and the water should sheet most of it off. Use a big blue towel for the rest.

mrZeee · 01-06-2004, 10:36 PM

point blowing end towards car!

350ed · 01-06-2004, 11:03 PM

There's always the vacuum attachment so he can suck and mulch that water away

Jetpilot718 · 01-07-2004, 06:12 PM

One more thing that no one mentioned:

Be sure to wear a hat and sunglasses when you use the leafblower to dry your car.

This is not for eye protection, its so the neighbors dont recognize you and think that your elevator doesnt reach the top floor.

Paul_BB_Guy · 01-07-2004, 08:40 PM

LOL!

rodH · 01-07-2004, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 350ed
Dont' bother. Take the nozzle off of your hose and the water should sheet most of it off. Use a big blue towel for the rest.

I have been doing that, along with Calif Blade, etc.....only problem is all the nooks and crannies that get missed. This is my next step. I think is the long run I will use all the techniques (except teh blade). Sheet the water, then blow, use towel for extra, and final/quick whip down.

JamRWS6 · 01-09-2004, 01:13 AM

Personally I work from front to back.....otherwise going top to bottom water ends up blowing back over the car after you have finished.

jrotaryb · 01-09-2004, 10:57 AM

if you're doing this outside make sure you dont have a lot of rocks and dust around...dont wanna blow crap into your fresh washed car...

DamianZ · 01-17-2004, 08:40 AM

Using a leaf blower is very useful to clean out many things. I use the blower to dust out the inside of my car and the engine.

GATORZ · 01-25-2004, 02:39 PM

I do the lug nut holes and mirrors first because it blows water all over the car. Then top down. Also I added a piece of foam around the end of the blower just in case I got it against the car. I have yet to find anything wrong with a good old fashion blow job.

davidv · 08-28-2005, 05:42 AM

I read about the leaf blower on another forum, and had a chuckle. The idea seems stupid. That was before I tried it. Now I’m a “blower” convert. I don't dry the entire 350Z with the blower, just the areas are are difficult to dry with a towel:

front grill
wheels
any insignia
door jambs
area under the rear hatch where it meets the roof line

I’m not certain if the blower says time, but the results are excellent.

E_Z_HOES · 11-01-2005, 09:58 PM

Gas blowers really shoot out oil?

WSchli1672 · 11-01-2005, 10:08 PM

I use the $29.95 Toro Leaf Blower bought at Home Depot and touch up wiping with micor cloth. Was with mico cloth also. Combination does a great job. Blow out the inside door hinges, handles, lift the rear hatch blow out the inside ridges, under the hood, and the rims/wheels.
Used a compressor before for the wheels and hindges, etc. Blower much more conveinent.