car dryer
Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
I got a Master Blaster for Xmas, and it's literally a blast to use! It is far superior to compressed air or leaf blowers, but you pay for what you get. The volume of air is huge, it's heated and filtered. It gets ALL the water off the car. It does make drying the car fun, where I used to hate it.
BTW, I've used the California Water Blade for years and never had it scratch anything I've used it on.
One big
for the Master Blaster!
BTW, I've used the California Water Blade for years and never had it scratch anything I've used it on.
One big
for the Master Blaster!
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Tulsa OK
I wash my C5, once a week, I use a California Car squeegee , then a drying towel, I would buy the Blower, but, at this time it will have to wait. I need to get other things first.
If I don't stop looking at everything that goes on sale on this forum, My wife will pull the plug on my computer. I just Installed seals on the tail lights and hood seal. and also a window valet. She said THATS IT, NO MORE. Bummer
If I don't stop looking at everything that goes on sale on this forum, My wife will pull the plug on my computer. I just Installed seals on the tail lights and hood seal. and also a window valet. She said THATS IT, NO MORE. Bummer
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 199
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From: chicago il
I used a California blade on my 1st Vett and it left extremely fine scrathes in the clear coat now I only use compressed air, leaf blower and a micro. Hint: If you use a blow gun, drill a small hole a wine cork and slip it over the metal, this will keep avoid a scratch if you get careless
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: San Diego CA
I actually haven't used it on the Vette yet, need to give it a try.....
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 136
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From: Folsom CA
Makita 18V Cordless Blower, don't have a picture but works great and only use where water collects like the side mirrors. I use other cordless tools that use the same type of battery as well.
http://www.cpomakita.com/cordless_to...t/ub181dz.html
http://www.cpomakita.com/cordless_to...t/ub181dz.html
Le Mans Master
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From: If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. South West Florida / Livin' The Dream
St. Jude Donor '12
I have a Master Blaster that I use at the shop - it is the single best way to dry a car, especially one that you care about. I am using it not only on my personal vehicles, but I use it on customer's vehicles.
The Master Blaster blows heated and filtered air, unlike a leaf blower. I have sold a couple of these as an Adam's dealer. I cannot speak for Top Flight as a vendor, but I can speak for the unit itself. I highly recommend it and I use it all the time!
The Master Blaster blows heated and filtered air, unlike a leaf blower. I have sold a couple of these as an Adam's dealer. I cannot speak for Top Flight as a vendor, but I can speak for the unit itself. I highly recommend it and I use it all the time!
I have one I bought last fall and It is so much better than the leaf plower I was previously using. The hose and tip are a soft rubber compound. If I did accidental drop or hit my car with it I don't think it would do any damage. The Master Blaster is definitely heavy duty and built to last. The cord to plug it in is heavy duty. It looks like a 12 gage power cord. Since it filters and heats the air no contaminates are blown onto the car and the heated air also evaporates some of the water. Are they expensive? Well that depends on your definition of expensive. For me $300 is not expensive for what it provides and what it is helping to keep clean. As above, I can't speak to Top Flight as a vendor since I didn't buy from them, However I would suggest that we should always support or supporting vendors when they are competitive. Top Flight price is competitive to what I paid.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Toronto
The blade is surgical silicone, have one in every car.
If you're concerned about scratches, get rid of that BRA, and go 3M!
A compressor, or leaf blower really helps around the brakes, and crevices.
If you're concerned about scratches, get rid of that BRA, and go 3M!
A compressor, or leaf blower really helps around the brakes, and crevices.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Toronto
I guess you've got the cruise control set to 60 all the time then! 
I've seen these things advertised, and they seem to work well. I usually just let the water run over the car in sheets rather than spray it, and then use microfiber cloths. This Master Blaster car dryer is very expensive.
BTW, think about a 150 mph leaf blower. If it picks up any dirt or grit as its doing its job, what would 150mph grit do to your finish?
BTW, think about a 150 mph leaf blower. If it picks up any dirt or grit as its doing its job, what would 150mph grit do to your finish?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: San Jose CA
I have a three step process:
1. California Water Blade: remove the mass amount of water
2. Microfiber: dry the car
3. Use my Chemical Bros' portable car dryer: removes water from side mirrors, lights, the emblems, and crevices like where the doors meet the front quarter panels.
Works great. Wish I had the master blaster though. The small dryer I have cannot dry the car fast enough to be used alone.
They are also great for cleaning out the HVAC vents inside.
1. California Water Blade: remove the mass amount of water
2. Microfiber: dry the car
3. Use my Chemical Bros' portable car dryer: removes water from side mirrors, lights, the emblems, and crevices like where the doors meet the front quarter panels.
Works great. Wish I had the master blaster though. The small dryer I have cannot dry the car fast enough to be used alone.
They are also great for cleaning out the HVAC vents inside.
but hey who really cares
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 221
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From: Gurnee IL
So true... Unless you are running the leave blower during a sand storm the amount of dust is insignificant to nothing... Certainly no worse then driving down the Interstate with a decent head wind, tossing sand sized or larger paticles at your car, or go forbid dust coming off commercial vehicles... Anyone that has rode a motorcyle for any amount of time with exposed skin will contest that there are a lot of pins and needles to be had during normal driving...
Also the air coming out of those blowers might be 100+ measured at the very tip but it dimishes VERY rapidly with every inch after that...
Also the air coming out of those blowers might be 100+ measured at the very tip but it dimishes VERY rapidly with every inch after that...
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
I have been told by several pros, who earn their living correcting paint,
that the water blades do cause clear coat scratches. And I know mine did
Just had my paint corrected, so I am being extra careful.........
http://www.autopia.org/forum/pro-det...ml#post1359319
