Blowing off My car
11-29-2003, 04:30 AM
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Blowing off My car
I know some of you guy's use leaf blowers to dry your car after a wash but do you think a small air compressor would be o.k? It's a husky from the home depot. I believe it's 135psi compressor and you can hook up small air tools. It's a potential christmas gift but I don't want to damage the car with it.
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11-29-2003, 05:48 AM
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I don't think your going to get enough flow (as in area) from the air compressor as the outlet is very small. I don't know for sure, but I think that a concentrated blast may cause some damage if you get it pointed at the wrong places (seals, seams, etc...).
11-29-2003, 05:58 AM
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Air compressors are useful for blowing out problem areas where water accumulates, but it'd be a PITA to do the whole car with it.
I've seen the air compressors at Home Depot, the pancake one is okay for light duty use, but if you have plans to run air ratchets and air guns and all that stuff, they have a 5hp 22gallon upright there complete with tools for $500. That's the one I'll probably end up going for.
Of course you could just ask Jasonoff to come over when you're washing your car. I hear he sucks hard.
I've seen the air compressors at Home Depot, the pancake one is okay for light duty use, but if you have plans to run air ratchets and air guns and all that stuff, they have a 5hp 22gallon upright there complete with tools for $500. That's the one I'll probably end up going for.
Of course you could just ask Jasonoff to come over when you're washing your car. I hear he sucks hard.
11-29-2003, 07:01 AM
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I will admit, every garage should have an air compressor, but I don't think it is the solution for drying the car. Air compressors are great for air pressure, but a leaf blower rules when it comes to air speed, and the speed of the wind is what makes the water fly off the car.
My Toro 2-speed leaf blower is rated at 215 mph wind speed, or 346 kph...
My Toro 2-speed leaf blower is rated at 215 mph wind speed, or 346 kph...
11-29-2003, 07:43 AM
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I have been using my air compressor to do just that for several years and it is much better than my 200+ mph leaf blower. It has much more power and is way more manageable.
I like to use a "big blue" microfiber to get the standing water off the finish because it's much faster than blowing the water off with any device. I have to work quickly to avoid water spots. After the finish has been dried, I get the compressor out to get the water out of all the nooks and crannies. It works very well under the hood, around the tail lights and door handles.
I found it necessary to put a water separator on my air line to remove the moisture from the compressed air. It's humid here and you don't want water in the air. It will cause problems with the tools (rust).
I like to use a "big blue" microfiber to get the standing water off the finish because it's much faster than blowing the water off with any device. I have to work quickly to avoid water spots. After the finish has been dried, I get the compressor out to get the water out of all the nooks and crannies. It works very well under the hood, around the tail lights and door handles.
I found it necessary to put a water separator on my air line to remove the moisture from the compressed air. It's humid here and you don't want water in the air. It will cause problems with the tools (rust).
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