For those of you using leaf blowers...
10-01-2005 | 01:51 AM
#21
Originally Posted by mitchgt
Well, I opted to use my blower today... Cool experience is about all I have to say; I'm not sure if not having to dry my wheels, was worth the risk of me pointing my blower at my car (since it also has a vacuum and I was very concerned about a rock/twig shooting out). But beyond that, all the places that water normally leaks out of were dry... this includes badges, front lights back lights; well all lights, and doors, handles you name it. So for a summary coming from some one who isn't 100% about a leaf blower I give it an 8 out of 10... Cool experience like I said.
windshield wipers
inside the rear splash guards (they hold a inch of water)
The white back up lights - these also hold water
rear license place - hold the blower at a angle to blow water from under the plate
outside mirrors
10-02-2005 | 04:56 AM
#24
Originally Posted by BOOFER7
How about using a dry towel after you wash it to dry it off... 
Once you get the water out of those impossible to reach places, then you can use a towel to absorb it.
10-02-2005 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
windshield wipers
inside the rear splash guards (they hold a inch of water)
The white back up lights - these also hold water
rear license place - hold the blower at a angle to blow water from under the plate
outside mirrors
I tell you what, I noticed a few of these places and the obvious ones of course... but my favorite part of it was defiantly my wheels. The water flew right off of them, and I didn't have to hurt my knees while drying them individually for X amount of time... IT WAS FKING SWEET!
Although I did catch my neighbor observing my behavior... I'll wait to see if he tries it next time he washes his car! (I bet he does).
10-19-2005 | 10:54 AM
#28
Originally Posted by 350adamZ
You guys have WAY too much time on your hands, no offense though, I understand...
(I know this isn't exactly a timely reply)
Last edited by Wired 24/7; 10-19-2005 at 12:04 PM.
10-19-2005 | 07:01 PM
#29
Originally Posted by davidv
I just got my Toro model #51591. Its recommended by Consumer Reports as one of the most powerful blowers sold. Can’t wait to give it a try.
10-25-2005 | 04:11 PM
#30
Here's the one I got, Craftsman, 150mph, 280cfm and it kicks some ***. I cannot POSSIBLY imagine needing 215mph (Not that having too much power is a bad thing 
) because this thing already dries the car really quickly.
In fact it left some water spots because I accidentally let the blower evaporate too much of the water).
My only gripe is that it can't get the water out of the inner lip of my new rims, it just pushes the water around back there. By inner lip, I mean the lip of the wheel that faces inside the wheel well, not the lip you're thinking of that faces the outside.
) because this thing already dries the car really quickly. In fact it left some water spots because I accidentally let the blower evaporate too much of the water).
My only gripe is that it can't get the water out of the inner lip of my new rims, it just pushes the water around back there. By inner lip, I mean the lip of the wheel that faces inside the wheel well, not the lip you're thinking of that faces the outside.
11-30-2005 | 06:10 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Wired 24/7
Here's the one I got, Craftsman, 150mph, 280cfm and it kicks some ***. I cannot POSSIBLY imagine needing 215mph (Not that having too much power is a bad thing ) because this thing already dries the car really quickly.
In fact it left some water spots because I accidentally let the blower evaporate too much of the water).
My only gripe is that it can't get the water out of the inner lip of my new rims, it just pushes the water around back there. By inner lip, I mean the lip of the wheel that faces inside the wheel well, not the lip you're thinking of that faces the outside.
) because this thing already dries the car really quickly. In fact it left some water spots because I accidentally let the blower evaporate too much of the water).
My only gripe is that it can't get the water out of the inner lip of my new rims, it just pushes the water around back there. By inner lip, I mean the lip of the wheel that faces inside the wheel well, not the lip you're thinking of that faces the outside.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...0100383&AFFL=Y
Just picked one up
12-02-2005 | 11:29 AM
#32
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From: stratford ct
Most powerful backpack blower on the market. Cost me about $550 and dries the car in about 45 seconds.
I should probobly mention I own a landscaping buisness, I'm not that obsessed with the car lol
12-06-2005 | 04:53 PM
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by pj550v12
Most powerful backpack blower on the market. Cost me about $550 and dries the car in about 45 seconds.
I should probobly mention I own a landscaping buisness, I'm not that obsessed with the car lol
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