Garage detailing enthusiast. Looking for a way to more quickly, efficiently, and safely dry my 2019 F60 All4S after washing. Lots of expensive blowers out there. is there any reason I couldn't pick up a used electric leaf blower and use that? Granted its a 'broad strokes' tool, but that would be fine as long as I could move most of the water off my car without having to use towels. Im in Florida, and drying after washing is a P.I.T.A. Thanks.

 

I've used gas powered blowers, corded electric blowers and now use a cordless blower. Never had an issue.

 

I use an electric leaf blower to blow off what I can. A cordless would be great but if it ain’t broke spend that money on the mini.

 

I've heard of great results from the EGO line of battery powered leaf blowers. They are not cheap though. I used to use waffle weave towels but they lose their absorption ability after awhile. I switched over to Griots PFM towels. Really like them.

 

I just use and electric lawn blower, then wipe the rest with a large microfiber towel. Keep it easy and simple.

 

I drive around the block a couple times, then towel dry what drops are left.

 

I use an Absorber synthetic chamois. I have used one of those since the 90's. Once my bulk drying is done, I dry the door jambs with a terry cloth towel and then blow all the crevices out with small, handheld blower I bought at my detail supply website.

According to hardcore detailers, my drying regimen isn't optimal - microfiber towel like mountain_bound uses is preferable, but my way works for me.

I've tried my blower on the whole car but I prefer my Absorber for bulk drying.

 

I have a blower for that purpose. I know lots of people use them regularly; I rarely do. I prefer to use a detailing spray as a drying aid with Griot's PFM drying towels. It speeds drying and the detailing spray keeps the finish smooth and water repellant.

 

I use AMMO NYC's Hydrate or Hydrate Pro formulas for drying. If there's any residual water/light dust after a drive I use AMMO NYC's Spit spray wax.

 

I have the top of line E-Go Cordless great for leaves in the driveway and on the porch/chairs.... its "ok" for drying... but i prefer the backpack STHIL BR380 gas blower.... night and day better.. got it on CL for $125 and glued on a piece of silicone turbo hose (less than $10 on A-zon) to the end of the nozzle-tube just in case it touched the car.

I follow up with Micro Fiber drying towels from Chemical Guys (A-zon as well)... and NEVER set them down in anything that isnt perfectly clean.... After wash and dry (never with clothes).... goes into a clean lidded bucket .... and goes to house duty every year and buy an new one (helps avoid scratches)


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Metro Sidekick small electric blower. Thing is unbelievably powerful for a small blower. It gets the water out of the cracks and crannies. Then I dry with a clean cotton bath towel. My paint needs to be redone. I will probably do things differently when that has been completed. But for now a clean cotton towel does a great job after the bloww-off.

 

Another vote for an electric leaf blower. As long as the car has some sort of paint treatment so it's slippery, you'll get 98% of the water off after a minute or two with the blower. Follow up with something like this:

 

THIS! I would add 'at a spirited clip'

 

This is PRECISELY what I usually did and then one day I got pulled over while doing so and got a speeding ticket. I told the cop “I was just trying to dry my car off”, but he had no empathy. Clearly not a car guy. 😂

 

Leaf blower was my go to as well. Then spent the money and got a Big Boi blower - super nice. Heated air, soft touch end on the blower hose so if you accidently touch the car not to worry.

 

I use my Dewalt cordless blower tog et 80-90% of the water off, mostly around the grill, trim, and gaps. Then, I follow up with a microfiber drying towel to get the rest. If I'm still feeling adventurous, I'll finish with a spray detailer to add a finish.