Does anyone use a leaf blower to dry your car after giving it a wash?

Or is there a better alternative other than using a hydra blade or chamois ? CURRENT : FFRR 2012 4.4 TDV8
GONE : Discovery 4
GONE : BMW M5
GONE : L322 Range Rover
GONE : 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
GONE : SAAB 9-3 VECTOR SPORT
GONE : BMW M3
GONE : SIERRA COSWORTH
GONE : LOTUS CORTINA
GONE : MK1 MEXICO
GONE : MK2 RS2000

I went to a car detailing demonstration last weekend and the pro's were using microfibre cloths.
I've always used a chamois in the past but it's getting binned after seeing the performance of the microfibre cloth. Previously..
Vogue SE TD6
Defender 90 2.4
Defender 110 TD5
Vogue 3.5 EFI

I just use a couple of microfibre drying towels. 2011 (MY12) 4.4 TDV8 Vogue
2016 Golf GTI PP

Gone
Audi A4
VW Passat
VW Corrado G60
VW Golf GTI
BMW E30
Mini
Vauxhall Chvette

Lambswool or microfibre mitt for washing as any dirt is lifted into the pile. Sponges just rub the dirt around the surface hence swirl marks.
Combine the mitt with the two bucket method, one for soap/washing and one for rinsing the mitt of dirt.
Use a larger Microfibre towel specifically for drying. Chamois, like sponges, trap any remaining engrained dirt and rubs it against the surface no matter how clean you think it is. Drying blades are even worse for this!

I never now use a chamois - microfibre all the way

There is a specialist "blower" the detailers use (can't remember the brand name) to stop those irritating drips, especially on a black car - suppose a leaf blower will do the same job of getting trapped water out of the "nooks and crannies"

the proper detailers blowers are also heated:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-..._1334.html

bit crazy but you can get a small hand held for under £80.00.

I have used my compressor in the past but find a micro fibre just as easy.

there are so many places on a FF that hold surface water!!  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

I have a specialist blower bought from PolishedBliss and when used in conjunction with a water filter gives excellent results with no contact whatsoever.

I don't use it often as I also have a large drying mitt that absorbs all the residual water from a car without any wringing out.

For a freshly polished and waxed paint surface, especially on a black car, I'd use the blower to minimise any swirls assuming the car was cleaned properly beforehand. Also, it's rather handy in the cold as the blower gets nicely warm and it's just as quick as the mitt but without cold digits.

It's also handy on an engine bay full of pine needles. Or aiming up the odd unsuspecting ladies skirt... to prove it works... Not that I know about such things, of course.  Si. <This is my name.

I eat rat poison.

A man ain't truly been insulted until he stands buck naked in front of a woman and she didn't even notice. Or care.

a mate of mine used to drive down the road for a few minutes to get rid of water in the cracks and then finish of with a cloth. ... - .- -.




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That's what I do too, mainly to clean the brakes and stop them sticking. Only Range Rovers since 1988

I bought one of these to dry the dawgs off and it works just as well on the car.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pet-Dog-Cat-Hair...2a53e8b734 Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE

^ off topic but are those any good for the dogs mark? ... - .- -.




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Really Great timesaving bit of kit.... I wouldn't consider getting it near their head (ears) and I won't say they're fond of the noise generally but it certainly takes the effort out of drying them off. You can vary the heat and blow speed. Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE

I use one of the big yellow drying towels, they are very soft and big enough to go around the whole of the range rover (including roof) without needing to ring it out

I will admit to buying my first leaf blower 15 years ago specifically for drying, at the time, my Ducati though. Lots of places my Banana like hands couldn't get to with a cloth.
Had a 'car drying leaf blower' ever since. Regards
Mark

2009 D4; 1993 Classic 3.9 VSE

thank you mark.  ... - .- -.




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