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Anyone use a greenworks 40v cordless blower to dry ?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Da Voke, May 6, 2022.

  1. May 6, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    Da Voke

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    Like the title says. Looking to get a reasonable cordless blower to dry the truck.
     
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  2. May 6, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    I use the 80v greenworks and it works great for me
     
  3. May 6, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    SoCalTaco57

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    I use large detailing waffle towels then give it a blow in all the un-accessible areas with my Milwaukie 18v compact blower
    ... then a quick wipe down again. Gets rid of those water drips that start as soon as you walk away.
     
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  4. May 8, 2022 at 5:59 AM
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    No reason to believe it wouldn't work just fine. I have a Toro corded leaf blower that I use to blow dry my vehicles, works great.
     
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  5. May 8, 2022 at 6:08 AM
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    Tacospike

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    I used my small rigid 18v blower.

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    also to blow off pollen
     
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    I have a 40v 4amp Greenworks blower. It works fine. I prefer my old plug in Craftsman blower only because I initially dry the whole vehicle with a blower then just use a microfiber towel to dry the small amount of water that remains.

    I find the corded blower easier to use because once I switch in on I can manipulate the blower into any angle and not have to hold the trigger at the same time. Not a big issue I know but it's a little easier.

    :cheers:
     
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  7. May 8, 2022 at 7:29 AM
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    I just open the hood and use the dual air compressor.
     
  8. May 8, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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    Now you’re just showing off but……….
    :worthless:
     
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  9. May 8, 2022 at 11:06 AM
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    Not even, the blower is a good idea. But if anyone out there has a single or even dual under the hood compressors you can easily buy one of these, while youre atill at the carwash break it out and dry off without the risk of hard water marks/spots. I use mine after right after.

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    I use a corded toro when I’m close to the garage, otherwise I use my husqvarna 570. Bit of an overkill and the neighbors think I’m an idiot for blowing the water off the truck with it..
     
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  11. May 8, 2022 at 5:31 PM
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    I ended up getting a 700cfm yard works blower. Seems to work good. Still a little amount of water at the end but a microfiber towel and some detailer finish the job nicely
     
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    I use mine for blowing the dust also off the sets and dash14EE3F0A-010C-4673-8B70-D64C34D8EA70.jpg
     
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    This is what I use. Much more quiet than the cordless blowers.
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    I have used my stihl gas blower a few times.
     
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    Hope you have an oil trap.
     
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    I use my M18 blower with a stubby 3D printed nozzle & a silicone protective band, but only to blow off most of the water, not to completely dry.

    https://www.blowerband.com/

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    An oil separator prevents the compressor's oil from getting downstream. Air compressor condensate tends to have 300ppm oil.
     
  20. Jul 8, 2022 at 7:31 PM
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    The one pictured looks like an oilless compressor, most portable onboard air compressors are.
     

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