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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:17 PM
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I'm just wondering if I'm weird or something cause I get the strangest looks when I'm drying off my car with my leaf blower...
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:51 PM
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haha, i've never seen anyone use a leaf blower to dry a car.
but as long as it does the job...
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I'm just wondering if I'm weird or something cause I get the strangest looks when I'm drying off my car with my leaf blower...
Sorry I only use mine after being in the shower.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Leaf blower....Might have to try that one.
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Old Jun 26, 2002 | 10:49 PM
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leaf blower doesnt cause water spots? my favorite thing is that "california blade" its like a big soft squeegie and you just squeegie the water off and wipe the excess with a towel and the car is dry in no time..
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 12:30 AM
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Microfiber towels.
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 12:50 AM
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I use a shop-vac on reverse... it doubles as a supercharger too...
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 12:57 AM
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leaf blower doesnt cause water spots? my favorite thing is that "california blade" its like a big soft squeegie and you just squeegie the water off and wipe the excess with a towel and the car is dry in no time..
I picked that sucker up directly from the main spot where they distribute them. It has to be the coolest thing ever. It amazes all my freinds when I show it to them, and how easily it dries the car.
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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water blade works great
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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a leaf blower ?

wow what new idea in mind for me now...thanx for the tip
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 01:30 PM
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I use an Absorber, no water spots, dries the whole car in about 5 min.
A leaf blower, I'd laugh if I saw you, but if it works, **** it...i'm gonna have to try
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 01:38 PM
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I DO!!! works like a charm.. i have an lightweight electric one that isnt that bad to hold up.
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 01:57 PM
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haha, i guess if it's good enough for the gas station car wash
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Old Jun 27, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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i used to work at a detailing shop and when i'd wash my car i always used the air gun to dry it off
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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I'm just wondering if I'm weird or something cause I get the strangest looks when I'm drying off my car with my leaf blower...
lol
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:24 PM
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Yup, it works great

The advantage over a blade/towel is it never touches your paint. Anytime you rub anything on your paint, you are causing micromarring on some level. Any tiny specs of dirt, or dust, and it only gets worse.
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Old Jun 28, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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Jesus drys my car, his family washs it.
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