[Exterminador]

I just bought a Porter Cable XP7424 and am getting into detailing my car.

I have seen the Master Blaster and am thinking of getting it. It makes sense not to wipe down the car to avoid swirls.

Anyone have this?? How does it work for you?

It's kinda of pricey for a blower and I'm on the fence about this.

[1987E30M3]

Do your self a favor and go to sears to get a craftsman electric leaf blower for under $50 (see link below). That is what I use to dry my car every time, does the same thing as that bs $300 "master blaster." In my opinion its a complete waste of money.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-12-am...1&blockType=G1

[TBLM235X]

I have the Master Blaster. I use to use an electric leaf blower. The advantage of the Master Blaster is that it uses filtered warm air. I have Sonax Polymer Net Shield as my LSP and when I use the Master Blaster, the water just blows right off. It will definitely help you minimize swirls as you asked since you don't need to really touch the paint to dry (as long as you have the car protected well), except maybe a few touch-up spots.

The Master Blaster is very well made and puts out a lot of air and it is very concentrated so easy to direct and control. They also stand behind their product if you have any problems.

[vanbmw]

I use a Stihl gas power leaf blower. Works great and it wasn't too expensive. I prefer it to the electric ones as I HATE draging power cords around.

I use Menzerna power lock sealant and the water just runs right off with the blower. I usually do 2 trips around the car and that gets off 90-95% of the water. Then I just do some spot drying with my waffle weave microfibre drying towels. My 135 is jet black so it is soft paint. I have had very good luck with what I have been doing on my car.

[Esoteric Detail]

Leaf blower works well from what i have seen. But in all honesty if you are careful and take good care of your wash mitt and towels you will be ok. Make sure you use 3 buckets with grit guards, 1 for wheels and 2 for the wash process. Wash 1-2 panels rinse your mitt out and continue. When drying spritz the drying towel with a quick detailer this will help prevent towel scratches. Do not use quick detailer to get dust off your car just wait until it is time to wash it. Make sure you wash your microfibers in microfiber wash in hot water and dry on the lowest setting if you use the dryer.

If your looking to learn how to polish we offer training.

[Exterminador]

Originally Posted by Esoteric Detail

Leaf blower works well from what i have seen. But in all honesty if you are careful and take good care of your wash mitt and towels you will be ok. Make sure you use 3 buckets with grit guards, 1 for wheels and 2 for the wash process. Wash 1-2 panels rinse your mitt out and continue. When drying spritz the drying towel with a quick detailer this will help prevent towel scratches. Do not use quick detailer to get dust off your car just wait until it is time to wash it. Make sure you wash your microfibers in microfiber wash in hot water and dry on the lowest setting if you use the dryer.

If your looking to learn how to polish we offer training.

How do you train??

[335i_4D]

Been using a Shop-Vac Wet-Dry vacuum on the exhaust outlet with a homemade filter.
Been working great for the last 4 years I've been doing this.

This is if you don't forget to clean and dry it correctly beforehand.

Don't ask how I know...

[Esoteric Detail]

Originally Posted by Exterminador

How do you train??

Send me an email and I will be happy to send you the details Jason@esotericdetail.com

[XenaBimmer]

I just purchased this dryer from Chemical Guys and am looking forward to using it. Fairly inexpensive so should be worth it

http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical..._p/acc_303.htm

[rickinaz]

I have a Masterblaster and it works well. I used to use an electric leaf blower. Keep in mind that you need at least a 20 amp circuit for the MB. This is more than most garage outlets put out.

[Chukker]

I opted for a DeWalt cordless leaf blowers. I have two different ones (the smaller DCE100B, about $129.00 and the larger, CDBL770B, about $188) but like the larger one as it moves a lot more air on the flex volt battery.

https://www.thespruce.com/thmb/_CH3K...0001d920a8.jpg

This particular model has a concentrator tip which really moves the water off the car, nicely. No cord to drag around behind you is a plus. I would recommend wearing hearing protection when you use it as either of them howl.

Best thing is it also works on leaves and snow. We don't get a lot of snow and often times it's fluffy enough that I can use the leaf blower instead of a broom or shovel. One charged battery is enough to do the whole car, very nicely.

[WallySlash]

Originally Posted by 335i_4D

Been using a Shop-Vac Wet-Dry vacuum on the exhaust outlet with a homemade filter.
Been working great for the last 4 years I've been doing this.

This is if you don't forget to clean and dry it correctly beforehand.

Don't ask how I know...

Same here. Put on the crevice tool and you get a direct and powerful stream of air.

[Billfitz]

I use my cordless leaf blower, which shares the same battery as my string trimmer and hedge trimmer. I can't see spending major $$ on a blower that you'd only use on the car.

[quakerroatmeal]

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I use my cordless leaf blower, which shares the same battery as my string trimmer and hedge trimmer. I can't see spending major $$ on a blower that you'd only use on the car.

This is what I do. I typically blow out areas that drip (trunk, door handles, wheel lugs, front grill, side mirrors) and then wipe the rest of the vehicle with a microfiber towel. You'll eventually get swirls overtime no matter what you do even washing the vehicle correctly. Just polish the vehicle when it gets to that point.

[RAK92]

I use my Stihl gas leaf blower to dry the car before I pull it into the garage to finish detailing. Before I use the blower I tilt the side mirrors in just to get the excess water off. One thing that always annoyed me was the fact that there is no drainage under the wiper arms where water can pool up on the plastic cowling. I know someone in this forum drilled small holes to allow it to drain, though

[Onizukachan]

I used my leaf blower as well, then bought the detail garage one cause I wanted something less awkward and smaller to chase water along those long long touring gutters and shadow line trims and roof rails plus out of the mirror housings

[Shakmeister5000]

Pet hair dryer blowers works well too. In the UK you can get them for £50