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drying car with a leaf blower?

Old 06-06-2004, 02:57 PM
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i have heard that some people do this, but im kind of afraid to. im afraid it will blow **** really fast at my car. anyone here do this? is it safe?
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I've read this too in the past..I bought that Mr. Clean autowash and it really works...I've never done the leaf blower but I do know that it should help a little.
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If you use a gas powered 2-cycle leaf blower it will blow gas/oil residue onto your car and could damage the paint/finishes. Only would attept this with an electric blower.
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I suggest using it in the garage, not outside. It really works best if your blower is 210 mph +.
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im using 'the absorber' as of now. and our blower is gas, so i guess that is ruled out. what is MF?
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I use an electric blower on my car and it works awsome. It gets all the water out of the hiding spots. My car is black so even with a towel or chammy there are always very fine scrathes and swirls when you look at it certain angles.
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MF is microfiber. Microfiber towels are one of the biggest revolutions in detailing.

Waffle weave microfibers specialty is drying. I buy mine from www.pakshak.com

Feel free to shoot me any questions you might have.


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