Using a leaf blower

Sim Simma · 10-22-2007, 10:26 PM

It’s been my drying method for 12 years, never had any problems.

rocketm · 10-29-2007, 02:38 AM

Same here.. I've been blowing water off my car to avoid swirel mark.

FMINUS · 11-13-2007, 03:18 PM

I use an electric leafblower, it works great. Its better than rubbing the towel on the car more than necessary

HyperM3 · 11-13-2007, 03:20 PM

I finally picked up an electric one at Sears last week($49) and had a blast cleaning out my garage in seconds and blowing all the leaves in my driveway into my neighbors driveway.

Unfortunately I havent used it to dry my car yet but Im finding a ton of creative uses for this thing.

glock17 · 11-13-2007, 04:40 PM

Just finished using my gas leaf blower. No problems. So much faster. I just follow up with a plush MF towel and move on to the next step.

Takumi587 · 11-13-2007, 05:51 PM

Not a good idea if it is gas powered...

ilovejordanz · 12-17-2007, 03:33 PM

im gonna buy one and try it today after the zaino website suggested it

rideelement247 · 12-17-2007, 03:36 PM

I tried a gas one for the hell of it and with the zaino products plus leaf blower, the drying job is amazing! I only use 2 papertowel sized MF towels to wipe the entire car after I blowdry it. So easy and effective!

NovaBimmer · 12-17-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VVA330

I have been using a 200mph leaf blow to dry my car after each wash. It works really well for me. the leaf blower just blows any water spot or streak in it's path and leaves no water marks and no swirl marks. I was just wondering if any one is doing the same?

Must be a Georgetown thing...LOL

FMINUS · 12-18-2007, 02:38 AM

I use a leaf blower, I love it. It gets the water out of the cracks. Makes drying a breeze

Drive_right · 12-18-2007, 05:36 AM

I've been swimming competively for almost 10 years and i always dried my self off with a chamois. Its a super absorbent towel that you can squeeze almost all the water out of. I use it to dry my car and it works great. Leaves no streaks or pieces of lint.

This site sells them pretty cheap.
http://www.trisports.com/chamsportow.html

Hope this helps.

rideelement247 · 12-18-2007, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FMINUS

I use a leaf blower, I love it. It gets the water out of the cracks. Makes drying a breeze

+1

I'm done drying my car in 5 minutes! Definitely cuts down on some Zaino time

dlwhite · 12-18-2007, 07:20 AM

I was going to try a hair dryer set to cool but this idea is ....

JohnL135I · 12-18-2007, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drive_right

I've been swimming competively for almost 10 years and i always dried my self off with a chamois. Its a super absorbent towel that you can squeeze almost all the water out of. I use it to dry my car and it works great. Leaves no streaks or pieces of lint.

This site sells them pretty cheap.
http://www.trisports.com/chamsportow.html

Hope this helps.

This method=Scratches.

I was a big fan of the Absorber synthetic cloth...but it can scratch also.

Chowbow · 12-20-2007, 05:39 PM

Using one here too, and there's some kind of cheap mesh filter on the intake on mine... think it's some Craftsman one from years ago. Great for cleaning out collecting inside your computer too.

DTM_P0W3R · 12-20-2007, 08:39 PM

ive done that
hahahahahaha

shragon · 06-27-2008, 05:37 PM

is a cheap $30 model (electric, corded) sufficient? states that it is "150 Mph Air Velocity".

tia!

Chowbow · 06-27-2008, 07:25 PM

Probably. Mine is rated to 190MPH I think, but I probably wouldn't spend much more than $30 on one and 150MPH is probably more than enough.

Texas Jim · 06-29-2008, 01:36 AM

Do these electric leaf blowers at Sears use a cord or a re-chargeable battery?

rdsport323 · 06-29-2008, 03:50 AM

yeah I'd like to know what the minimum recommended MPH leaf blower would be sufficient to dry a car...

thanks

sweetc6 · 06-29-2008, 11:19 AM

I always use mine after a wash on the wheels mirrors and all the other spots that hold water.There is nothing worse after you wash the car and go for a drive in the hot sun and see water trails everywhere baking into the paint (waterspots)

Flea7 · 06-29-2008, 11:28 AM

I use my air compressor.

10-22-2007, 10:26 PM	#23
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10-29-2007, 02:38 AM	#24
rocketm Private First Class 10 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 335i E93 Sapphire Black Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond Hill iTrader: (0)	Same here.. I've been blowing water off my car to avoid swirel mark.
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11-13-2007, 03:18 PM	#25
FMINUS Captain 76 Rep 758 Posts Drives: FMINUSDETAIL@gmail.com Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chino Hills CA iTrader: (2)	I use an electric leafblower, it works great. Its better than rubbing the towel on the car more than necessary
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11-13-2007, 04:40 PM	#27
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11-13-2007, 05:51 PM	#28
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12-17-2007, 03:33 PM	#29
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12-17-2007, 03:36 PM	#30
rideelement247 Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 08 335i, 67 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	I tried a gas one for the hell of it and with the zaino products plus leaf blower, the drying job is amazing! I only use 2 papertowel sized MF towels to wipe the entire car after I blowdry it. So easy and effective! __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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12-18-2007, 02:38 AM	#32
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12-18-2007, 05:36 AM	#33
Drive_right Private First Class 17 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	I've been swimming competively for almost 10 years and i always dried my self off with a chamois. Its a super absorbent towel that you can squeeze almost all the water out of. I use it to dry my car and it works great. Leaves no streaks or pieces of lint. This site sells them pretty cheap. http://www.trisports.com/chamsportow.html Hope this helps. Last edited by Drive_right; 12-18-2007 at 05:38 AM.. Reason: misspelling
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12-18-2007, 07:20 AM	#35
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12-20-2007, 05:39 PM	#37
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12-20-2007, 08:39 PM	#38
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06-27-2008, 05:37 PM	#39
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06-29-2008, 01:36 AM	#41
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06-29-2008, 03:50 AM	#42
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06-29-2008, 11:19 AM	#43
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06-29-2008, 11:28 AM	#44
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