Leaf Blower
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Racer
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From: Sewickley PA
Leaf Blower
Recently bought a 2019 C7 and I'm ready to hand wash the car for the first time.
I had the car professionally covered with clear XPel PPF and ceramic coating.
I have a powerful Husqvarna battery pack Leaf Blower (236 mph) that I fear is way too powerful for drying the vehicle.
I suspect that a hand carried leaf blower would be a better choice.
What model Leaf Blower would you recommend for drying after washing this car?
I had the car professionally covered with clear XPel PPF and ceramic coating.
I have a powerful Husqvarna battery pack Leaf Blower (236 mph) that I fear is way too powerful for drying the vehicle.
I suspect that a hand carried leaf blower would be a better choice.
What model Leaf Blower would you recommend for drying after washing this car?
Melting Slicks
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From: Clermont, Florida
I use a 200 mph EGO LB7650 battery powered with a stuby tip. Works great. I think the blower you have would be fine too.
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Le Mans Master
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I use the most powerful Ryobi ONE+, think it's 130 MPH and 450 CFM. My car is fully wrapped in XPEL PPF and has XPEL Fusion Ceramic Coating. No issues.
I've used a pressure washer on the XPEL it doesn't come up in my experience if its installed right.
I've used a pressure washer on the XPEL it doesn't come up in my experience if its installed right.
Melting Slicks
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I used an older model Stihl gas powered blower. Will buy electric if this one ever dies. My son did buy me a small handheld Adam’s corded electric blower but it is not big enough for a whole car IMHO. 
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I used a shop-vac/leaf-blower combo for years. When it died, I upgraded to a MetroVac solution, that made me wish did so years ago. Adam's also offers some decent options.
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Ive used my Stihl B55 for a while. Worked pretty good. I switched to one of those water absorbing towels (kinda like sham wow). The job is much quicker for me. Plus I always go for a spirited drive after a wash to dry the brakes and get water out of the knooks and crannies
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Use the one you've got. It should have variable speed? You're not going to destroy the car. Just watch how close you are when you blast it.
I've used Husqvarna gas B125 and Ryobi 40v. Battery is better but not necessary.
I've used Husqvarna gas B125 and Ryobi 40v. Battery is better but not necessary.
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