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Old 05-07-2007, 11:07 AM
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Just wanted to share my experience with a new tool that might be of value to some. I used this Makita electric blower over the weekend to blow some polish dust off a convertible top and clean out the door sills, it worked very well for a tiny handheld blower. I was thinking it would be really nice for drying also. It doesn't have the power of a large gas blower, but it is small enough that it won't take up too much space in the TT when I go do a detail job. Thay make an 18 volt battery model, but I would rather not deal with batteries and chargers.<ul><li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Makita-UB1101-Blower/dp/B0000614UX">http://www.amazon.com/Makita-UB1101-Blower/dp/B0000614UX</a</li></ul>
Old 05-07-2007, 11:58 AM
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Hmm, for the price it isn't worth it for me. Rather just sheet rinse and waffle weave dry.
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Default Seems over-priced to me.

Like EuroAddict, I prefer to just use a WW, but IF i were to try a leaf blower, I'd consider <a href="http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-product-discussion/65096-awesome-blower.html?highlight=bike+blower#post650608">this </a> and spend the remaining $150+ on detailing supplies.
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Default same for me.. I use the blower on my shop vac

works pretty well.. specially to dry air who gets caught up on the side mirrors.
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Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that
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