Leaf Blower instead of hand drying?

Mike96SE · 07-26-2003, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VaGT
Leaf blower is the ultimate - the less you have to touch your car, the better.

That was from an old thread, and no one really commented on it...I do have a leafblower, is that the better option to dry it?

Bad324 · 07-26-2003, 04:23 PM

actually i tried it for awhile. its ok but obviously u need to hand dry it too if u want no water spots like me. however i found with 1 that plugs into the wall, its more a pain than anythin else. now its just easier to use a squegee.

Brian

DJCobol · 07-27-2003, 02:43 PM

Zaino + leaf blower = goodness.

I typically dont use mine because I wash my car at night when my neighbors are asleep and they bitch if I wake them up. On the weekends though I use the leafblower and it works awesome, espically for crevass cleaning.

blake · 07-28-2003, 10:25 AM

you can also use a car vacuum and suck all of the water out of the mirrors or the moldings on the side or any other places

VaGT · 07-28-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wbkm85
you can also use a car vacuum and suck all of the water out of the mirrors or the moldings on the side or any other places

Canned air works well to blow out the water from the mirrors too

2002GT · 07-28-2003, 10:28 AM

Damn... Youg guys go thru extensive cleaning... I just use Eagle Car Wash Solution a sponge, and then dry with a sheeps skin shami thing

blake · 07-28-2003, 08:08 PM

heh...not a day goes by that you couldn't eat off of anywhere on my car even in the door jams, thats how clean mine is

Mike96SE · 07-30-2003, 07:15 PM

I might have to take you up on that, I'm pretty hungry.

blake · 07-31-2003, 07:00 PM

Mike96SE · 08-02-2003, 05:38 PM

Well, I used the leafblower tonight, even though I technically didnt 'wash' the car...it works good, but I actually think the Absorber is quicker...plus I couldn't turn the leafblower up all the way, its so damn loud...

It works really good to clean out the edges and such, as mentioned above...other than that it really juts pushes the water around, and you have to hold it on a spot for a good bit until it dries.

el gordo loco · 08-02-2003, 08:29 PM

Tried this yesterday for the first time....it works great if you have a powerful leaf blower. Mine is small rinky dink hand held one and I got the majority of the water off and the few damp spots that remained my chamois soaked right up.

My neighbors already think I'm crazy for spending countless hours cleaning my car. Then then old guy across the street pulled out of his driveway and I swear I seen him scratching/nodding his head...

wtf probably wondering what the h3!! I was doing... I just waved and kept drying...

!

Time for a bigger leaf blower this fall back pack commercial landscaper style.

Mike96SE · 08-04-2003, 06:52 AM

If your car is in the shade, will it still get sunspots...I washed mine completely in the shade the other day, and didn't notice any (I had to miss some spots)...

Houston99 · 08-06-2003, 03:06 AM

Water spots are the only bad thing about having a black GT..I may have to try the leaf blower, or maybe even using my air compressor..

PACE · 08-14-2003, 12:10 PM

You guys are too funny!

leaf blower

Try the California Water Blade.....Thats what I use

Houston99 · 08-14-2003, 12:23 PM

And you don't get any water spots?? I may have to try one out..

PACE · 08-14-2003, 12:29 PM

I go over it with a soft cloth after but mainly to get whats in the cracks and stuff......If you wipe that waterblade across a flat surface it is TOTALLY dry after only one pass!

Houston99 · 08-14-2003, 12:33 PM

Cool..I got to get one...Water spots on a black GT=bad

rocketfast123 · 08-15-2003, 03:58 PM

You all are slow i been doing that for the last 3 years

5-lO · 08-16-2003, 11:13 AM

I only wash my car on cloudy days or at night... becuase its black and it sucks when one side dries unevenly. Why does black look the best but is soooo hard to maintain?

Jon

iceman · 08-16-2003, 11:15 AM

I tried this out today.. works pretty good. In direct sunlight I'd have to stick with the water blade though because this takes me a bit longer..

07-26-2003, 04:23 PM	#2
Bad324 BADBOY G35 AKA: Brian Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cleveland,OH Age: 36 Posts: 668 Vehicle: 2000 Red GT Coupe	actually i tried it for awhile. its ok but obviously u need to hand dry it too if u want no water spots like me. however i found with 1 that plugs into the wall, its more a pain than anythin else. now its just easier to use a squegee. Brian __________________ Brian - 2000 red gagt coupe traded in for an 04 G35

07-27-2003, 02:43 PM	#3
DJCobol Fresh-tastic! AKA: Jesus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Holland, MI Age: 41 Posts: 126 Vehicle: 03 Fusion Orange GT	Zaino + leaf blower = goodness. I typically dont use mine because I wash my car at night when my neighbors are asleep and they bitch if I wake them up. On the weekends though I use the leafblower and it works awesome, espically for crevass cleaning. __________________ Chris \| '03 Fusion Orange Grand AM GT Coupe AIM - DJCobol

07-28-2003, 10:25 AM	#4
blake bob's back! AKA: blake Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: florence, sc Age: 36 Posts: 2,036 Vehicle: 06 xterra	you can also use a car vacuum and suck all of the water out of the mirrors or the moldings on the side or any other places __________________ eh. the cardomain of my old grand am gt

07-28-2003, 08:08 PM	#7
blake bob's back! AKA: blake Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: florence, sc Age: 36 Posts: 2,036 Vehicle: 06 xterra	heh...not a day goes by that you couldn't eat off of anywhere on my car even in the door jams, thats how clean mine is __________________ eh. the cardomain of my old grand am gt

07-31-2003, 07:00 PM	#9
blake bob's back! AKA: blake Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: florence, sc Age: 36 Posts: 2,036 Vehicle: 06 xterra	__________________ eh. the cardomain of my old grand am gt

07-28-2003, 10:28 AM	#6
2002GT GAGT - Junkie AKA: Nick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Southeast Posts: 3,817 Vehicle: Charger 392	Damn... Youg guys go thru extensive cleaning... I just use Eagle Car Wash Solution a sponge, and then dry with a sheeps skin shami thing

07-30-2003, 07:15 PM	#8
Mike96SE Me + Jump + Over Can Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PA Posts: 39 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am SE Sedan	I might have to take you up on that, I'm pretty hungry.

08-02-2003, 05:38 PM	#10
Mike96SE Me + Jump + Over Can Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PA Posts: 39 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am SE Sedan	Well, I used the leafblower tonight, even though I technically didnt 'wash' the car...it works good, but I actually think the Absorber is quicker...plus I couldn't turn the leafblower up all the way, its so damn loud... It works really good to clean out the edges and such, as mentioned above...other than that it really juts pushes the water around, and you have to hold it on a spot for a good bit until it dries.

08-02-2003, 08:29 PM	#11
el gordo loco former 2K GAGT owner Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cleveland Ohio Age: 45 Posts: 55 Vehicle: 98 VW GTI	Tried this yesterday for the first time....it works great if you have a powerful leaf blower. Mine is small rinky dink hand held one and I got the majority of the water off and the few damp spots that remained my chamois soaked right up. My neighbors already think I'm crazy for spending countless hours cleaning my car. Then then old guy across the street pulled out of his driveway and I swear I seen him scratching/nodding his head... wtf probably wondering what the h3!! I was doing... I just waved and kept drying...! Time for a bigger leaf blower this fall back pack commercial landscaper style.

08-04-2003, 06:52 AM	#12
Mike96SE Me + Jump + Over Can Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: PA Posts: 39 Vehicle: 1996 Grand Am SE Sedan	If your car is in the shade, will it still get sunspots...I washed mine completely in the shade the other day, and didn't notice any (I had to miss some spots)...

08-06-2003, 03:06 AM	#13
Houston99 What did you say?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rlocated...MD now Age: 46 Posts: 506 Vehicle: 1999 Black V6 H.O. GT	Water spots are the only bad thing about having a black GT..I may have to try the leaf blower, or maybe even using my air compressor.. __________________ Yeah lets hear it, "Houston we have a problem!!" My N-Body

08-14-2003, 12:10 PM	#14
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	You guys are too funny! leaf blower Try the California Water Blade.....Thats what I use __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

08-14-2003, 12:23 PM	#15
Houston99 What did you say?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rlocated...MD now Age: 46 Posts: 506 Vehicle: 1999 Black V6 H.O. GT	And you don't get any water spots?? I may have to try one out.. __________________ Yeah lets hear it, "Houston we have a problem!!" My N-Body

08-14-2003, 12:29 PM	#16
PACE Woooo Woooooooo ! AKA: Jason Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Clarkston, MI Age: 43 Posts: 2,514 Vehicle: GRAND AMERICAN	I go over it with a soft cloth after but mainly to get whats in the cracks and stuff......If you wipe that waterblade across a flat surface it is TOTALLY dry after only one pass! __________________ Grand Am---Long gone. 2009 Yukon Denali with 4" drop on 24" black Escalade wheels -- in the garage 1970 Impala convertible triple black - In the Garage

08-14-2003, 12:33 PM	#17
Houston99 What did you say?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Rlocated...MD now Age: 46 Posts: 506 Vehicle: 1999 Black V6 H.O. GT	Cool..I got to get one...Water spots on a black GT=bad __________________ Yeah lets hear it, "Houston we have a problem!!" My N-Body

08-16-2003, 11:13 AM	#19
5-lO Just bought a. . . AKA: Jon Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 35 Posts: 2,950 Vehicle: 15 HD 48 XL1200X	I only wash my car on cloudy days or at night... becuase its black and it sucks when one side dries unevenly. Why does black look the best but is soooo hard to maintain? Jon __________________ CURRENT: WHATEVER I WANT OFF THE DEALER LOT AND 15 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 48: LED HEADLAMP, TURNS AND TAILS, PYTHON BLACK SLIP ONS, SCREAMING EAGLE BLACK EXHAUST SHIELDS. PREVIOUS: 03 GAGT, 04 MAZDASPEED MX-5, 06 TC, 02 SEVILLE STS, 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHTESTER, 10 MAZDA3 S SPORT MANUAL, 06 SUZUKI KATANA, 11 MAZDA 3 S GRAND TOURING MANUAL TECH, 13 MAZDASPEED3

08-16-2003, 11:15 AM	#20
iceman woop woop AKA: Seth Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Age: 41 Posts: 10,528 Vehicle: 97 Blazer - 84 Fiero	I tried this out today.. works pretty good. In direct sunlight I'd have to stick with the water blade though because this takes me a bit longer.. __________________ --Seth Support GrandAmGT.com sponsors! My Picture Gallery \| GoneDragRacing.com Drag Racing Photos & Videos

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