I have a CR Spotless water deionizer system and it'd been working great until now that it is showing about 5-6 ppm in the electronic monitor. It used to leave virutally no spot after rinsing and now on the "flat" part of the car where water sits for an extended period of time, I am seeing some water spots. So I am starting to look for a cheap and simple solution instead of replacing the resin prematurely.

My question: I was searching on Amazon and was able to find a cheap handheld leaf blower for under $40 and if I search under the auto section, there are also some "professional" auto detailing blowers for over $200. Is there any real difference if all I want is to blow dry my car after I rinsed it with the de-ionized water in my garage?

TIA for any feedbacks.

 

I tried a "leaf blower" it was hard to handle AND the wide nozzel exit was an issue.

I have a metro and love it. My neighbors think I am crazy

 

I found a handheld unit on Amazon which seems to be much smaller than a regular leaf blower:



(Mod: My apology if link to other site is disallowed)

I was actually under the impression that a wider nozzle exit will be better as it may be more efficient. Any idea of what I should look for in the blower dryer?

 

I've used Leaf Blowers for years on cars, trucks, and motorcycles. They work great for all the nooks and crannies and then I would finish it off with hand towel drying. However, when I tried to rush the drying process on my (Atlas Grey TT) using a Spotless water deionizer system, it was a nightmare and I had to redo the car. It ended up with spiderweb type water marks everywhere...kind of like yarn strips 6 to 8 inches long...

 

I guess I should experiment with my CR Spotless again and try to lower the flow rate before I get a blower then.

 

Leaf blower all the way, back pack style...

 

I use a CR Spotless and electric leaf blower by Craftsman. Works awesome! No spots and pretty quick too. I think my leaf blower is 3.5hp.

Adam

 

there is only one, red max.

get it and thank me later, rep accepted.

 

I still use this:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ml#post2948874

works great and its "Fun"

 

Hey Guys, I do not use a blower to dry my cars, only power them (hehe), but my son asked about this recently...

A leaf blower is unfilter and can blow grit and debries on the car. I would not do this. Even watch compressed air as the air tank can have moisture and rust.

Jeff (unblown)

 

I use an electric leaf blower on mine, and never had a problem. Don't gas-powered blower have a 2-stroke engine? I would think that you run the risk of flinging oil on your nice clean car if you use one.

 

airforce blaster

 

http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CIQBEPMCMAU

 

my weapon of choice, i will never go back to electric or hand held's.

Oh yeah works great on the yard too

 

Okay, even though I'm not endorsing using a blower in conjunction with a spotless water deionizer system...this has been my weapon of choice for several years in order to keep peace with the neighbors and my wife.

At the time I bought mine, it was the quietest "Professional" grade blower available. I lent it out once, and had to buy a new carburetor for it after doing so at close to $200! Under my watch, it been a champion. I run 100 octane in it with 50/1 mix. I just love the smell of race fuel in the morning. FYI: these also work great for blowing out your interiors! Great for pre-washing too....blowing out the leafs in the grills and brake dust from the wheels.