using a leaf blower to dry car?

VAsti · 07-18-2005, 10:29 AM

hope this is the right place:
i was just wondering using a leaf blower then microfiber clothes to dry the car good or bad. or should i just stick to micrfiber clothes.

Trey05STI · 07-18-2005, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by VAsti

hope this is the right place:
i was just wondering using a leaf blower then microfiber clothes to dry the car good or bad. or should i just stick to micrfiber clothes.

I have never heard of using a leaf blower to dry a car. I use the mirco fiber clothes and a few other types of lint free clothes that I have. I guess it would work like a touch-less car wash just be careful not to hit your car.

Tom Sullivan · 07-18-2005, 11:15 AM

best way to dry is use a synthetic chamois then buff with microfiber. takes about 10 minutes.

slow_sti · 07-18-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom Sullivan

best way to dry is use a synthetic chamois then buff with microfiber. takes about 10 minutes.

yea... thats how i dry mine

Mach1STi · 07-18-2005, 11:23 AM

alot of people use a leaf blower, esp the dudes on 6speedonline

mllrsti · 07-18-2005, 11:33 AM

Yeah the leaf blower works pretty well...especially for getting the water outta those damn hard spots........use that and do a finish with an absorber, then buff with microfiber to buff..........AWESOME!!!!!!

STiDriven · 07-18-2005, 11:35 AM

haha awesome, i should get me one!

White05sti · 07-18-2005, 04:13 PM

chamois for sure

dchou · 07-18-2005, 04:57 PM

A lot of the guys on autopia.org use a leaf blower then follow with a microfiber drying towel. The guys on autopia.org are detailing gurus, they really know what they are talking about since many of them detail as a side job. I just use a microfiber drying towel.

nice-rice · 07-18-2005, 06:18 PM

Seems like a really good idea. I'll give it a try next time.

***KarlSTI*** · 07-18-2005, 06:45 PM

Be sure to go electric, not gas. I tried it on a test vehicle (my wife's Acura TL) with crappy results....due to the hard Florida water the leaf blower seemed to make the water spots worse...like water streaks.....but it is a very dark vehicle. I have to use the Mr. Clean system to eliminate water spots. With that I let it drip dry. Works great.

I've not tried the leaf blower on the STI yet. Probably works fine for softer water or lighter color cars. ~Karl

kiomon · 07-19-2005, 12:43 PM

I use a leaf blower, use an electric one. NOT gas. It works well, no need to chamois after. The best way to ensure no scratches from drying. The goal is to touch your paint as little as possible.

***VSGTS14*** · 07-19-2005, 08:22 PM

yep, a 205 mph leaf blower is actually the *recommended* way by a professional detailer to be sure nothing scratches while drying

i believe it's not necessary unless you have a show car
i use the napa water sprite which is the best drying tool to use...better than the absorber that thing sucks

dagodplaya · 07-19-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VSGTS14

i use the napa water sprite which is the best drying tool to use...better than the absorber that thing sucks

I tried a search but couldn't find it...link to buy?

STi05' · 07-19-2005, 08:54 PM

Am I the only one who does a quick highway run to get the worst off.. then chamois the rest off?

07-18-2005, 10:29 AM	#1
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07-18-2005, 11:15 AM	#3
Tom Sullivan Junior STI Driver Fav Mod: Sat Controller Location: Fort Gordon, Georgia Posts: 79 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	best way to dry is use a synthetic chamois then buff with microfiber. takes about 10 minutes.

07-18-2005, 11:23 AM	#5
Mach1STi Banned Car: 04 STi Posts: 652 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	alot of people use a leaf blower, esp the dudes on 6speedonline

07-18-2005, 11:33 AM	#6
mllrsti Professional STI Racer Posts: 707 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah the leaf blower works pretty well...especially for getting the water outta those damn hard spots........use that and do a finish with an absorber, then buff with microfiber to buff..........AWESOME!!!!!!

07-18-2005, 11:35 AM	#7
STiDriven Junior STI Driver Car: 04 STi Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 133 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	haha awesome, i should get me one!

07-18-2005, 04:13 PM	#8
White05sti Grassroots STI Racer Location: Maryland Posts: 533 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	chamois for sure

07-18-2005, 04:57 PM	#9
dchou Junior STI Driver Car: Silver 05 STi Fav Mod: Bride seats Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 177 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	A lot of the guys on autopia.org use a leaf blower then follow with a microfiber drying towel. The guys on autopia.org are detailing gurus, they really know what they are talking about since many of them detail as a side job. I just use a microfiber drying towel.

07-18-2005, 06:18 PM	#10
nice-rice S204 Racer Car: 05 STi Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 4,117 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	Seems like a really good idea. I'll give it a try next time.

07-18-2005, 06:45 PM	#11
*KarlSTI* Titanium Member Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: Bill Location: Neptune Bch, FL Posts: 4,191 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Be sure to go electric, not gas. I tried it on a test vehicle (my wife's Acura TL) with crappy results....due to the hard Florida water the leaf blower seemed to make the water spots worse...like water streaks.....but it is a very dark vehicle. I have to use the Mr. Clean system to eliminate water spots. With that I let it drip dry. Works great. I've not tried the leaf blower on the STI yet. Probably works fine for softer water or lighter color cars. ~Karl

07-19-2005, 12:43 PM	#12
kiomon Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Stock Fav Mod: ECM Prog Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 102 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I use a leaf blower, use an electric one. NOT gas. It works well, no need to chamois after. The best way to ensure no scratches from drying. The goal is to touch your paint as little as possible.

07-19-2005, 08:22 PM	#13
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	yep, a 205 mph leaf blower is actually the recommended way by a professional detailer to be sure nothing scratches while drying i believe it's not necessary unless you have a show car i use the napa water sprite which is the best drying tool to use...better than the absorber that thing sucks