Leaf blower recommendations for drying

Sundinisagod · 07-23-2021, 01:18 PM

Hi all, looking to purchase a blower to dry my car after washing it at the diy wash.
Must be cordless obviously, and if available on Amazon.ca or Home Depot Canada ideally. Even if you know what specs I should be looking for in terms of cfm and mph would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

AM9X · 07-23-2021, 01:52 PM

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y52TZB2...UTF8&psc=1

5.M0NSTER · 07-23-2021, 10:33 PM

M2C sounds about right for this job.

Ok, I'll show myself out now

f87kevin · 07-23-2021, 11:07 PM

I went with a Dewalt blower but only to share batteries with my existing tools. But I have been happy with it.

https://www.dewalt.com/products/outd...ower/dcbl772x1

F87source · 07-25-2021, 03:29 AM

I use a cordless ryobi one, and it does an ok job. I had a more powerful corded black and decker one but the differences were minor. It depends on how good your wax/sealant/ceramic coat beads water.

maxcbrdriver · 07-26-2021, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by F87source

I use a cordless ryobi one, and it does an ok job. I had a more powerful corded black and decker one but the differences were minor. It depends on how good your wax/sealant/ceramic coat beads water.

This. I have DeWalt 60V blower and have used it to dry both my M2 that has full PPF and ceramic and my 535 wagon that has neither. On the former, the blower easily pushes off 99% of the water and leaves whole sections completely dry very quickly. On the latter, you get the bulk of the water off, sure, but it takes longer and the whole car is still wet, just with lots of very small water droplets that require more hand drying.

dangaroo · 07-26-2021, 03:50 PM

I grabbed the EGO Power+ 530 CFM on sale a while back. Works great on my ceramic coated M2C

chiefsubjugator · 07-26-2021, 05:34 PM

I too have the cheaper Ryobi one. It probably sucks as a real leaf blower but it does fine to blow the water off my M2C plus I already have the batteries and charger. I do have a ceramic coat on the car, so that probably helps with the process as well.

photorph · 07-29-2021, 02:44 AM

1) ceramic coat car

2) EGO electric leaf blower, get the most powerful one

wjones14 · 08-09-2021, 01:43 PM

The EGO LB5302 cordless blower is on sale now at Lowe's. 56V 530CFM 110MPH. The package includes the battery and charger. Regular price is $179. Sale price is $159.

Just picked mine up today.

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5.M0NSTER Lieutenant Colonel 3354 Rep 1,823 Posts Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Back in Michigan, GO BLUE! iTrader: (0)	M2C sounds about right for this job. Ok, I'll show myself out now __________________ 2017 BMW M2 German Spec 6MT, Driver's Package --> SOLD 2018 Camaro SS 1LE. Because race car! "Redline a day keeps the mechanics away"
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F87source Major General 7254 Rep 7,429 Posts Drives: Bmw M2 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: . iTrader: (1)	I use a cordless ryobi one, and it does an ok job. I had a more powerful corded black and decker one but the differences were minor. It depends on how good your wax/sealant/ceramic coat beads water. __________________ Click on the link below to see a compiled list of every review I have ever written: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...2#post30368242
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dangaroo New Member 48 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C, 2016 VW GTI Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	I grabbed the EGO Power+ 530 CFM on sale a while back. Works great on my ceramic coated M2C
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chiefsubjugator Private First Class 91 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6MT LBB Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	I too have the cheaper Ryobi one. It probably sucks as a real leaf blower but it does fine to blow the water off my M2C plus I already have the batteries and charger. I do have a ceramic coat on the car, so that probably helps with the process as well.
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wjones14 Captain 659 Rep 891 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Niantic CT iTrader: (0)	The EGO LB5302 cordless blower is on sale now at Lowe's. 56V 530CFM 110MPH. The package includes the battery and charger. Regular price is $179. Sale price is $159. Just picked mine up today. __________________ Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock) Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT Last edited by wjones14; 08-09-2021 at 02:01 PM..
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