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belliott · 04-25-2012, 09:35 AM

All my neighbors got a real kick out of witnessing me handwash and then use a Leaf blower "that I've never used on my yard" to dry my car.
I must admit I was scepticle, but WOW! I really liked it. It really reduces light scratching on the paint. I had to move fast because I was in the sun, but then I pulled it into the garage and used some detail spray to clean up any lacking water spots it turned out great!

Thanks guys for all the tips. Glad I found a use for my leaf blower just ripped the turning end funnel off and boom, a great car dryer

newagemuscle · 04-25-2012, 09:43 AM

I've been doing it the past 15 years. I do it on all my cars. I started doing it when I was into motocross. It made it so easy to dry everything off. Works great on wheels.

Angelo@Autopia · 04-25-2012, 09:44 AM

Great to hear this, welcome to our world of OCD.

Moriartii · 04-25-2012, 12:44 PM

My wife laughs at me when she witnesses me doing the very same thing. Works great though!!
Cheers
K

2010 SSRS · 04-25-2012, 12:49 PM

Definitely the best way to dry the car

cadyshac · 04-25-2012, 01:27 PM

I know my neighbors think I am insane but I dont care and it works great!!
I kind of like that it leaves them scratching their heads.

45thAnniversary2SS · 04-25-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cadyshac

I know my neighbors think I am insane but I dont care and it works great!!
I kind of like that it leaves them scratching their heads.

Angelo@Autopia · 04-25-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadyshac

I know my neighbors think I am insane but I dont care and it works great!!
I kind of like that it leaves them scratching their heads.

And makes them wish their ride looks like yours.....

Frid · 04-26-2012, 03:07 AM

My mother's neighbors kind of look at me like I'm crazy too, but they don't give me nothing but compliments or "Can you do my car next?" because I have the cleanest/best maintained car in the neighborhood

Maxspeed · 04-26-2012, 05:31 AM

This is what I use. Takes me as long to dry as to wash, but I get every drop out of every crevice.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx

1954 Belair-man · 04-26-2012, 06:04 AM

IMO its the only way to go!

ActNup NY · 04-26-2012, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belliott

All my neighbors got a real kick out of witnessing me handwash and then use a Leaf blower "that I've never used on my yard" to dry my car.
I must admit I was scepticle, but WOW! I really liked it. It really reduces light scratching on the paint. I had to move fast because I was in the sun, but then I pulled it into the garage and used some detail spray to clean up any lacking water spots it turned out great!

Thanks guys for all the tips. Glad I found a use for my leaf blower just ripped the turning end funnel off and boom, a great car dryer

I never thought the same until I too did it myself. Was pretty impress as well. !!

Iwantone2 · 04-26-2012, 12:18 PM

All I get is dirty looks from my neighbors. My family used to wonder what the heck I was doing. Eventually, I explained to them the correct way to dry a car and my pops actually asked me to show him each step.

IneedAZ · 04-26-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxspeed

This is what I use. Takes me as long to dry as to wash, but I get every drop out of every crevice.

http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx

Just ordered one and a pro vac from autoanything.com
Got 15%off and free shipping.

04-25-2012, 09:35 AM	#1
belliott belliott Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 88	Blew Dry my Car 1st time.. WOW!!! All my neighbors got a real kick out of witnessing me handwash and then use a Leaf blower "that I've never used on my yard" to dry my car. I must admit I was scepticle, but WOW! I really liked it. It really reduces light scratching on the paint. I had to move fast because I was in the sun, but then I pulled it into the garage and used some detail spray to clean up any lacking water spots it turned out great! Thanks guys for all the tips. Glad I found a use for my leaf blower just ripped the turning end funnel off and boom, a great car dryer

04-25-2012, 09:43 AM	#2
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	I've been doing it the past 15 years. I do it on all my cars. I started doing it when I was into motocross. It made it so easy to dry everything off. Works great on wheels. __________________

04-25-2012, 12:49 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Definitely the best way to dry the car __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

04-26-2012, 03:07 AM	#9
Frid Drives: '11 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 3,483	My mother's neighbors kind of look at me like I'm crazy too, but they don't give me nothing but compliments or "Can you do my car next?" because I have the cleanest/best maintained car in the neighborhood __________________

04-26-2012, 05:31 AM	#10
Maxspeed ~COTW 6/30/14~ Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mansfield Mass Posts: 2,906 View My Garage	This is what I use. Takes me as long to dry as to wash, but I get every drop out of every crevice. http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-599-a...-metrovac.aspx __________________ Mods: Heritage Grill, Blade Spoiler, Corrado Hoodliner Mural, Premium Engine Boxes, Radiator Shroud, Custom Painted Bowties, Dipstick & Engine Caps, RX Catch Can, Corsa cat back exhaust, CAI black powder coat cold air, Apex cold air intake scoop and Apex washer tank relocate kit, Dynatech SuperMAXX Ceramic Coated LT Headers, High Flow Cats, JRE470 Rough Idle Cam Package, DSS 1,000 RWHP Axels, Slowhawk Mustang Dyno Tune, QTP QTEC 66 Low Profile Cutouts and iTSX. 453 RWHP 427 RWTQ WEB LINKS BUILD TIMING CHAIN FAILURE TRANSITION FROM STOCK TO CAM VID

04-25-2012, 09:44 AM	#3
Angelo@Autopia Drives: 2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 939	Great to hear this, welcome to our world of OCD.

04-25-2012, 12:44 PM	#4
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	My wife laughs at me when she witnesses me doing the very same thing. Works great though!! Cheers K

04-25-2012, 01:27 PM	#6
cadyshac It's in the hole! Drives: '11 2SS L99 SGM, '18 2SS, M6, HWSE Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,377	I know my neighbors think I am insane but I dont care and it works great!! I kind of like that it leaves them scratching their heads.

04-26-2012, 06:04 AM	#11
1954 Belair-man Drives: 2010 Camaro IOM 1SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 889	IMO its the only way to go!

04-26-2012, 12:18 PM	#13
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,617 View My Garage	All I get is dirty looks from my neighbors. My family used to wonder what the heck I was doing. Eventually, I explained to them the correct way to dry a car and my pops actually asked me to show him each step. __________________