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Old Dec 4, 2004 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVS Y2K
I previously used the leaf blower every now and then but ever since I started using the Ca. waterblade I've found that I don't have to use the blower anymore. The waterblade gets about 95% of the water off of the car for me and then I finish up w/a chamois.
Similiar to the CA. water blade but it feels different you would have to try it out as I did at a car show.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 11:25 AM
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I use one. Well now i dont fell so stupid that i know other people do.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Seen professional car detailers use them for year.


But I just can't bring myself to take a water-blade to my vette. One little grain of sand or grit would leave a scare.

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Old Dec 14, 2004 | 08:23 AM
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I have always use a leaf blower, specially if I was going to wax my car. I also used an old nylon panty hose on the end just in case it suckes up some fine particles thru the intake. This way it won't hit your car surface. I love it it cuts down my drying time..

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Old Dec 14, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Default The leaf blower works great

However these are rated by power I am not sure but mine is rated at 200 mph and it looks like I could use a stronger one as it still takes me 30 minutes with the blower to get all the water out perhaps my times will come down with more detailing time.
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