I want one JUST to dry the car quickly. Anythoughts??

is a 140 MPH version enough, or do I need to spend extra money for a 200 mph+???

 

Mine goes to 160mph but I don't use it on my car. All you need is forced air to help get the water out of the nooks and crannies. Get the cheapest one. Just make sure it's electric.

 

does the leaf blower blow off most of the water on the majority of the car like hood, roof, doorpanels or are you guys just using it to blow the water out of the nooks and crannies? If it's just that then it seems like a big waste of money. What I usually do is just drive around the block a few times and make a few sharp turns brake hard a few times, accellerate hard a few times and most all the water comes out of hiding to be wiped off.

 

dry the WHOLE car, then the nooks.

driving your car then drying wil give you microscrathes because of the bust/dirt that can get on it.

 

How DARE you let a Bare BUST on your "Z"...

 

I would highly discourage use of any leaf blowers to dry a car. All your doing is stirring up dust that will stick to the wet car like glue. Then when you go to finish drying the car with a chamois, or towel, you will wind up scratching the heck out of it.

 

JUST USE THE CALIFORNIA WATER BLADE. MUCH EASIER, AND YOU CAN KEEP IN THE GLOVE BOX.

 

Talk about LAZY! Show your car some love man! Dry it with a Micro Fiber towel. I blow out the seams with an air nozzle attached to my air compressor after & wipe that with a MF towel too.

 

If your car has a decent coat of was on it and you rinse it with the hoze without a nozzle, you'll be amazed at how the water just sheets off. Just hold the hose just above the surface of the car and let the water run over the surface and it will be almost dry. I could dry mine with a hankerchief after I do that.

The one problem is the lug nut area on the stock wheels. I can't believe how much water they hold, but I just suck it out with my shop vac.

 

Leaf blower+water blade+absorber=dry Z in less then 5mins

 

This has been talked about SOOOO many times! The leaf blower just takes the air and accelerates it into your car. The air contains dust and dirt! The blower won't have a filter for that stuff.

 

I recommend opening the hatch and doors right after washing and let them drain while you dry the main body. Most of the water will have drained off by the time you get around to the doors. Wipe around the rubber seals and around the door and hatch edges.

I agree with those who say don't use a blower—it WILL stir up dust that will stick to the damp areas and will create scratches when you dry the car.

Use an air hose, if you have one, to blow the water out of the lug holes or use a wet/dry shop vac.

 

I agree with SteveZzz. After I wash the car with Z7, I just use the hose without the nozzle and most of the water just drips down without any water spots. Fow wahtever is left, I just use a cotton towel.

 

Call 1-800-822-1602,The new Meto AirForce Blaster.It is for drying motorcycles & should work fine on the Z.I plan on getting one for the Z & my H.D. .Regards,TK

 

I just tried this for the first time, and I am totally impressed with how this works. Leaf blowers, absorbers, Cal Water Blade - none of these are needed! Just a small towel after you are done pouring the water over your car is all that is needed.

I bet over 90% of the car surface is totally dry after using the hose-without-a-nozzle trick.

I was skeptical till I tried it - I'm now a believer, big time!

 

agreed, and cheaper...

 

Echo! They are the bast.