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BasedSS · 02-21-2014, 10:59 PM

What do you think? The cost of the MB really isnt an issue, im fine with spending that money it it is really WORTH it! I hear the leaf blower works just fine but would love your input.

AG1LE · 02-21-2014, 11:01 PM

I use a leaf blower, works great

BasedSS · 02-21-2014, 11:13 PM

And what about the Metro Air Force Commander Pet Dryer? Its about half the cost of the MB.

SSTG · 02-21-2014, 11:41 PM

Get the Master Blaster. There is no comparison between the leaf blower and it.
The AFC is good for motorcycles but you will appreciate the extra velocity of the MB as
it also puts out filtered warm air.

AG1LE · 02-21-2014, 11:46 PM

Never heard of the MB, looked it up, and now I need one...thanks a lot guys

JTruck · 02-22-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JMWNERW

Never heard of the MB, looked it up, and now I need one...thanks a lot guys

LikaRokBowTie · 02-22-2014, 09:40 AM

Get it its a BLAST

I have the handheld for 79$

camaro2ssblack · 02-22-2014, 09:47 AM

There is no comparison however the blaster still doesn't save tons of time. Drying is the worst part of detailing no matter what tool you are using. I do a sheet rinse, then blot dry with a huge drying towel, then finish with the blaster.

jshaf · 02-22-2014, 05:08 PM

the blaster is going to be filtered and the air is warmed slightly, I have the next best in the metro line up, if I had to do it again I would have gone master blaster. that being said I like the model I have, it makes drying the wheels, grill area, and rear fascia sooo much easier. I use absorber towels to blot dry the top, hit it with a waffle weave. not sure if the master blaster works better on the top but it doesn't move the water nearly quick enough with the model I have. small gripe but once you figure out a routine that works for you it is not that big of an issue. plus the metro is going to have the hose to direct the air flow wherever you want it. found the leaf blower to be a little cumbersome when I used it. it worked but decided I wanted better!

JTruck · 02-22-2014, 05:20 PM

Never had a master blaster but I have a vacuum that also functions as a blower, I just use that with a small nozzle attachment. Only use it on trunk, crevices, lights and wheels to get out hidden water. Otherwise for the rest of the car I just sheet rinse and use my MFM dry-me-crazy.

MrFrost · 02-22-2014, 09:39 PM

I just bought a small cordless leaf blower from lowes just to use for the car. very lite and I am probably going to shorten the nozzle a bit.

SPARTAN sui · 02-22-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LikaRokBowTie

Get it its a BLAST

I have the handheld for 79$

How well does that one work? I imagine works great for the crevices? I've been thinking of getting it for my car and for cleaning out PCs. Two birds with one blaster.

otter · 02-23-2014, 10:49 AM

I have a leaf blower that has never actually been used on a leaf. It works great for me. I sheet the water off and use the leaf blower. I finsh off with detail spray. This routine is working really good for me.

MYDLIFECRISIS · 02-23-2014, 11:10 AM

I just hit the highway at speed for a few miles...works great!

02-21-2014, 10:59 PM	#1
BasedSS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 254	Master Blaster or Leaf Blower What do you think? The cost of the MB really isnt an issue, im fine with spending that money it it is really WORTH it! I hear the leaf blower works just fine but would love your input.

02-22-2014, 09:40 AM	#7
LikaRokBowTie Drives: 221SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: on your 6 Posts: 990	Get it its a BLAST I have the handheld for 79$ Last edited by LikaRokBowTie; 02-22-2014 at 09:44 AM. Reason: ☺

02-22-2014, 09:47 AM	#8
camaro2ssblack Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS - Black on Black Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 731	There is no comparison however the blaster still doesn't save tons of time. Drying is the worst part of detailing no matter what tool you are using. I do a sheet rinse, then blot dry with a huge drying towel, then finish with the blaster. __________________

02-22-2014, 05:08 PM	#9
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	the blaster is going to be filtered and the air is warmed slightly, I have the next best in the metro line up, if I had to do it again I would have gone master blaster. that being said I like the model I have, it makes drying the wheels, grill area, and rear fascia sooo much easier. I use absorber towels to blot dry the top, hit it with a waffle weave. not sure if the master blaster works better on the top but it doesn't move the water nearly quick enough with the model I have. small gripe but once you figure out a routine that works for you it is not that big of an issue. plus the metro is going to have the hose to direct the air flow wherever you want it. found the leaf blower to be a little cumbersome when I used it. it worked but decided I wanted better! __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint Last edited by jshaf; 02-22-2014 at 07:10 PM.

02-22-2014, 05:20 PM	#10
JTruck Drives: 2014 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,693	Never had a master blaster but I have a vacuum that also functions as a blower, I just use that with a small nozzle attachment. Only use it on trunk, crevices, lights and wheels to get out hidden water. Otherwise for the rest of the car I just sheet rinse and use my MFM dry-me-crazy. __________________ Detailing is an involuntary obsession.

02-21-2014, 11:01 PM	#2
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	I use a leaf blower, works great

02-21-2014, 11:13 PM	#3
BasedSS Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 254	And what about the Metro Air Force Commander Pet Dryer? Its about half the cost of the MB.

02-21-2014, 11:41 PM	#4
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Get the Master Blaster. There is no comparison between the leaf blower and it. The AFC is good for motorcycles but you will appreciate the extra velocity of the MB as it also puts out filtered warm air.

02-21-2014, 11:46 PM	#5
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Never heard of the MB, looked it up, and now I need one...thanks a lot guys

02-22-2014, 09:39 PM	#11
MrFrost Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 - "Mabel" Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: East Texas - Hawkins Posts: 353	I just bought a small cordless leaf blower from lowes just to use for the car. very lite and I am probably going to shorten the nozzle a bit.

02-23-2014, 10:49 AM	#13
otter Drives: Eastbound and Down Join Date: May 2012 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 555	I have a leaf blower that has never actually been used on a leaf. It works great for me. I sheet the water off and use the leaf blower. I finsh off with detail spray. This routine is working really good for me. __________________

02-23-2014, 11:10 AM	#14
MYDLIFECRISIS Drives: '12SS/2SS/45TH-'06 2500HD/Silverado Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 2,107 View My Garage	I just hit the highway at speed for a few miles...works great! __________________ 2012 Camaro SS 2SS 45TH Anniversary Edition