best leaf blower?

[CaliforniaSpecial]

Not sure how many guys out there use leaf blowers to dry their cars but I just tried my little electric one layin around the garage and it kinda sucked. If anyone with any experience would like to comment on what they use, electric vs gas, wind speeds, amps, etc. I would preferably like to stay electric and not break the bank. Thanks.

 

[NastyStang113]

Look into the Master Blaster.

 

[dascoyne]

what's the second best option? I don't want to spend $300 for a dryer.

 

[BMR Tech]

Just get one at Sears. Get the one with the highest MPH.

IIRC, the electric models generally have a higher windspeed than the gas.

 

[Kevinmach1]

I got a toro electric leaf blower at a garage sale for 20 bucks....Works awesome... Blow out all the cracks and crevasses (sp?), then I use a towel to dry off the left over water.

 

[california gt]

best leaf blower

Not sure how many guys out there use leaf blowers to dry their cars but I just tried my little electric one layin around the garage and it kinda sucked. If anyone with any experience would like to comment on what they use, electric vs gas, wind speeds, amps, etc. I would preferably like to stay electric and not break the bank. Thanks.

this baby will blow anything

 

[CaliforniaSpecial]

i have no idea what kind of wind speed the blower i tried was but i saw an electric toro online with a 250mph wind speed for 80 bucks. 250 mph seems like it would get the job done...

 

[datsyuk]

Would it be bad to use a gas blower on the car?

 

[NastyStang113]

Would it be bad to use a gas blower on the car?

Just depends. Some gas blowers put out a lot of oil mist and it will coat the vehicle. Some get lucky and don't have that problem.

 

[datsyuk]

Just depends. Some gas blowers put out a lot of oil mist and it will coat the vehicle. Some get lucky and don't have that problem.

Is there anyway to tell if mine will be okay to use on my car? Watching people use blowers on the car makes me smack myself in the head running around the car with towels haha.

 

[INTRUDER]

HOME DEPOT has this one for $35.00.
its light, on the small side and blows strong. I've used it for years.
And at this price I'm going to get a new one this weekend.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ooglebase-_-D28X-_-202218544&locStoreNum=1950

There are others that are stronger.. BUT... they are bigger and harder to use.

 

[dascoyne]

HOME DEPOT has this one for $35.00.
its light, on the small side and blows strong. I've used it for years.
And at this price I'm going to get a new one this weekend.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ooglebase-_-D28X-_-202218544&locStoreNum=1950

There are others that are stronger.. BUT... they are bigger and harder to use.

Thanks.
Hmmmm .... I see for $20 more I can go from the 160mph model to the 230mph model. Hmmmm ....

 

[NastyStang113]

Is there anyway to tell if mine will be okay to use on my car? Watching people use blowers on the car makes me smack myself in the head running around the car with towels haha.

Just try it and see if it does or not.

Thanks.
Hmmmm .... I see for $20 more I can go from the 160mph model to the 230mph model. Hmmmm ....

Spring for the 230 mph model.

 

[CaliforniaSpecial]

Just bought a 240mph electric craftsman just washed the car yesterday but im pretty excited to see how she does. do you guys dry it entirely with the blower or get most the water off then finish with microfibers?

 

[datsyuk]

Just try it and see if it does or not.



Spring for the 230 mph model.

Was about to try it but I go yank the chord to start it and it got stuck all the way out and won't whined itself back in -_- lol.

 

[dascoyne]

just got back from Home Depot
235mph, baby

 

[INTRUDER]

Just bought a 240mph electric craftsman just washed the car yesterday but im pretty excited to see how she does. do you guys dry it entirely with the blower or get most the water off then finish with microfibers?

1st pass: Blow dry off as much water as you can with just the blower starting from the top down and front to back.
2nd pass: Do it again , this time follow around while blow drying and using a micro fiber towel.
NOTE: Micro fiber towels absorb more WET then dry. Wet it once and squeeze it dry. Then use.
3rd pass: Open doors, trunk and hood.
Blow dry all the hidden spots that drip later. Mirrors, tail lights, emblems, scopes etc.

 

[Ken04]

HOME DEPOT has this one for $35.00.
its light, on the small side and blows strong. I've used it for years.
And at this price I'm going to get a new one this weekend.
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs...ooglebase-_-D28X-_-202218544&locStoreNum=1950

There are others that are stronger.. BUT... they are bigger and harder to use.

just bought that one at Lowes, $25 on sale

 

[INTRUDER]

exellent

just bought that one at Lowes, $25 on sale

Excellent! I have a $30 gift card from Lowe's. Guess where i'm going tomorrow?

 

[Bingo]

Excellent! I have a $30 gift card from Lowe's. Guess where i'm going tomorrow?

Hooters?