Master Blaster
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From: Lake Havasu City Arizona
I thinks that is a handy machine myself. But I have to say I do use a leaf blower and it only takes me about 10 minutes max. I really enjoy it mostly on the wheels. But I get it! We all have different methods and I think this gadget were looking at here is a good one.
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From: COCHRANE AB CAN.
Knock it off! 
That is kind of mean considering that right now I have a little project underway running water lines - both hot and cold - from the laundry room to the outside front of the garage. I left about three hundred bucks at Home D for it already.
The MB is a great tool. The second time I used it after washing the car it went a little faster than the first, but I still spent a fair amount of time because it was almost fun and catered very well to my OCD tendencies.
It works pretty good for the dust, too. I uses it almost every time I put the car back in the garage to blow off the loose stuff. It doesn't get it completely clean but it does a good job of getting the most visible dust off, especially where it collects so heavily on the rear facia. The maching is hanging right there on the wall with the hose on a rack, so why not?
That is kind of mean considering that right now I have a little project underway running water lines - both hot and cold - from the laundry room to the outside front of the garage. I left about three hundred bucks at Home D for it already.The MB is a great tool. The second time I used it after washing the car it went a little faster than the first, but I still spent a fair amount of time because it was almost fun and catered very well to my OCD tendencies.
It works pretty good for the dust, too. I uses it almost every time I put the car back in the garage to blow off the loose stuff. It doesn't get it completely clean but it does a good job of getting the most visible dust off, especially where it collects so heavily on the rear facia. The maching is hanging right there on the wall with the hose on a rack, so why not?
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From: salem OR
The new Air Force Master Blaster Revolution was delivered a little bit ago and I got it hung on the wall, figured out and fired up. I didn't wash the Vette yet to try it where it counts but I did hose down the old truck and gave it a quick test.
So, here's my take: It works a lot better than a leaf blower, no doubt. Is it four hundred bucks better considering I already had the leaf blower? Not so sure, but I have the option to return it for a full refund and I will definitely be keeping it, so I guess the value is there. Three hundred would have been a more reasonable price.
The warmed air actually evaporates the water where it can't simply blow it off the surface (like around wheel lugs and grilles/vents), and it does it fairly quickly. It has lots of velocity but doesn't put out the volume of air that a good leaf blower does so it works on smaller areas at a time. However, it is fast enough that following up with a towel won't be needed. That is a big plus on a black car owned by a finicky but lazy old guy. It really does a number on the cracks and crevices. The water blown out of them is simply chased across the surface where it lands and evaporates before it goes too far.
The hose is easy to handle and even though the nozzle needs to be close to the surface to do it's best work, being light and flexible makes it simple to aim and control, unlike the bulky leaf blower. I am glad I got the thirty foot hose and can leave the machine hanging up in the garage while still being able to reach all around the car parked on the apron. The hose is a little stiff for the first few minutes but as the air from the blower warms it up it gets limber and easy to keep from touching the car.. (No metaphors there at all.)
I'd have to say the addition of the heater to warm the air, which is very noticeable, seals the deal and is enough to beat the leaf blower. The old truck I tried it on this evening hasn't seen wax in a very long time, so I think the slick shiny surface of the Corvette is really going to like the new blower.
So there you go.
So, here's my take: It works a lot better than a leaf blower, no doubt. Is it four hundred bucks better considering I already had the leaf blower? Not so sure, but I have the option to return it for a full refund and I will definitely be keeping it, so I guess the value is there. Three hundred would have been a more reasonable price.
The warmed air actually evaporates the water where it can't simply blow it off the surface (like around wheel lugs and grilles/vents), and it does it fairly quickly. It has lots of velocity but doesn't put out the volume of air that a good leaf blower does so it works on smaller areas at a time. However, it is fast enough that following up with a towel won't be needed. That is a big plus on a black car owned by a finicky but lazy old guy. It really does a number on the cracks and crevices. The water blown out of them is simply chased across the surface where it lands and evaporates before it goes too far.
The hose is easy to handle and even though the nozzle needs to be close to the surface to do it's best work, being light and flexible makes it simple to aim and control, unlike the bulky leaf blower. I am glad I got the thirty foot hose and can leave the machine hanging up in the garage while still being able to reach all around the car parked on the apron. The hose is a little stiff for the first few minutes but as the air from the blower warms it up it gets limber and easy to keep from touching the car.. (No metaphors there at all.)
I'd have to say the addition of the heater to warm the air, which is very noticeable, seals the deal and is enough to beat the leaf blower. The old truck I tried it on this evening hasn't seen wax in a very long time, so I think the slick shiny surface of the Corvette is really going to like the new blower.
So there you go.
