Re: A superb Car cleaning, polishing & detailing guide Quote:
Originally Posted by NomadSK
I was thinking to get a leaf blower to remove this dust rather than getting the car covers which I feel is a big pain. I simply hate to put it and remove the car covers on regular basis, never ever has that worked for me. Earlier I remember in few months it used to get so dirty that I even hated to touch it.
So now a quick question, how effective is “leaf blower” for displacing/removing this dust on regular basis ? Will it be helpful or just a waste of money ? Anyone specifically using it for dust removal ? If yes, what brand & technical specifications are recommended ? Or any other way to deal with this dust situation ?
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Yes, super effective. Leaf blower is the only safe way to dry a car without any risk of towel induced swirling, it’s also the quickest assuming your paint is coated/protected.
Don’t get anything under 2500-3000W as the small ones don’t have the air volume for the job. I’ve used the Black and Decker GW3030 for many years now and it’s brilliant. Stihl also makes a decent blower but it’s slightly less powerful. Wear earmuffs when using.
The only other option to safely remove dust without a pressure washer which gets it wet and takes longer, is using compressed air. If you’ve got power near the car, a small 220V compressor is a great tool to have.
Keep in mind when air dusting, it’s not going to remove everything 100%, but you’ll get 90% off and it’ll look clean unless you’re very close to the paint.
This is how quick it is after 2 days of driving and parking in the open on a coated car-
Last edited by AJ56 : 28th January 2025 at 02:11.
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