or Wet vac exhaust to help dry the car............
What if I made available, a safer way to dry your car, using one of these impliments. It would attach to the 2.5" hose on the wet vac exhaust, or the oraface on the leaf blower? Anybody be interested?
I mean no one likes to hold anything clumsy or bulky over the surface of the car. This weighs about 1/10th of the weight a leaf blower does, and uses angled air exhaust to push the water off. Much like you do with the "rinse technique" by pushing heavier puddles off, you do the same with this.
Ive just sent S/H to an entrepenuer who has developed this.
Check here and give me your thoughts!

 

I Want One!!!

 

Looks interesting.

 

Interesting....looks like it would take longer than hand drying and then you have to drag this unit around the vehicle.

Nice concept...but I think it still needs work...not sure what exactly.

From my perspective; not too convenient because you still will need to use a hand towel for some areas.

 

Hmm dependin on what it looked like, I'd be interested.

 

I'm not a fan ... even if the hose being used is a dedicated one there is still the chance of stuff from the vac/blower being put on the car.

 

Will it fit the hose on a Metro Vac N'Blo® Portable Vacuum ? If so... I want one!!!

Or is it only available with its own machine??

 

The machine does not come with it. Its an accessory to either the blower or the vac.
I have one being shipped already, hell i dont even know what the retail is on the PB.
I think it does have some benefits for those who are currently using leaf blowers or wet vac exhaust for drying. #1 the air flow is more concentrated and directed, #2 your not holding anything heavy over the surface.
Im sure there will be an upgrade after some exposure and suggestions. Usually is with something new on the market.

 

very nice but still not sure it would be quicker than my MF's and my taking off the hose nozzle to get most of the water off before using my MF's. but very cool.

 

I like the idea in general, but like someone else said, I think you're still going to have to go back through and towel dry some areas. So, by the time you take out the vaccum, find the extension cord, roll up the extension cord, etc. you could have hand dried it / sheeted off most of the water.

Like I said, I like it in terms of saving your paint from any unneccesary marring by exposure to towels, but for speed, I don't think so.

 

I used the wet vac that has 2 HP and well it didn't do much to take the water off, the leaf blower works a lot better, a think a filter for a leaf blower would be much better...

 

Heres a few positive points I had/have considered:
True, its not going to remove 100% of the water, but if it minimizes the work the WW must perform, that should be a bonus.
#1 you get a more efficient WW instantly,
#2 less possibility for marring as there's less weight and pressure applied while wiping, not to mention, less wiping.
#3 less misguided air compared to a traditional leaf blower or wet vac exhaust, resulting in less of a chance for dust/debris stirring.

I was actually at the coin op over the weekend and they now have a compressed nozzle for this exact purpose. Now its not the wand variety like the Power Dry, but its the same principle. Remove as much water as possible, the lightly dry with a WW. Just a vac hose with a vac nozzle, hooked up to a compressor.

Guys, please understand im not here to pull wool over anyones eyes. If its not meant to be, its not meant to be. If it doesnt work effectively, i will let him/her know. But being somewhat of an entrepreneur myself, my heart goes out to those who are committed to an idea, but open enough for suggestions. It all starts at the ground level, I thought I would give this guy an opportunity to show me his stuff. I also feel a little flattered to have been offered a pre release model.

As always, this remains open for discussion, both pros and cons........

What really concerns be about leaf blowers is the simple fact of positioning it over the paint or body parts. I had an assistant do that while they worked with me, on a Carerra, and its scared the sh** right out of me. I told him no more leaf blowers !

 

I like it... its the same principle as the sheeting water technique, but better. Sheeting water, you still need to go over the car without the nozzle, then dry it with a WW. I would get it, if I had a leaf blower to use it with. That would kick ass. But I may get a wet vac instead, so who knows.

 

and I forgot to add the PD could be useful even for getting water out of the cracks between body panels and doors and from in between trim/badges, so that would mean it would take nearly the same amount of time, maybe even less.

 

I give the guy a lot of credit, that is a crafty idea, and it seems to work decently. It's the same kind of concept when a car leaves a carwash. For those saying "you still need to towel dry" that still has to be done even with a more powerful leaf blower. ( I like to mist the car with QD as I finish up)

Also, we are only talking about using this on a well waxed/sealed paint job. No matter how you plan to dry your car you should use the open hose/sheeting action to cut time in half (He didn't in his vid)

I use my leaf blower mostly for the crevices (door jams, gas lid, headlights, tailights, mirrors, trunk, hood) This device seems awkward to get into those areas. I hate dripping when I'm done cleaning my car and the leaf blower has minimized that A LOT with it's direct flow.

I think he has a great idea, but the product is not for me.

 

I think the main point of the product is not for time efficiency but more to minimize the risk of swirls.

 

Thanks for posting this interesting product Patrick. I am not sure if the exhaust on that hand held shop-vac has enough air flow for my taste. It really makes sense to use a hand held shop-vac for ease of movement. If there was a way to adapt that plastic piece onto my existing blower then I am on board. Water is very hard up here in Northern CA and I need to get water off of the car FAST or I’ll get water spotting. I would prefer an attachment to my current leaf blower that would create a wide and thin air flow pattern so that I could make no more than two passes down the side of my car and get >95% of the water off the paint and wheels. The hood, roof, and trunk are the easiest to blow off.

I understand the concerns about using a leaf blower and possibly blowing dust, dirt, etc. at >200mph onto the paint. IMO, unless you live in a very dusty dirty area I think the risk is very small. I wash my car in my driveway and I have grass on both sides. The blower is normally at around waist height or above so the chance of picking something up from the ground is pretty remote.

If someone has a proven technique for eliminating the annoying water dripping from the bottom of the TL doors then I’m all ears. The water channels at the bottom of the TL doors continually drip for hours after washing which create water spot lines on the A-Spec side skirts. It is an eye sore on NBP paint.

 

2.5" receptacle?

 

I'd be interested depending on the price.

 

After you finish washing the car turn both your mirrors in tight to the door windows. It seems the mirrors store a lot of water and for some reason dumps it eventually inside the door. I leave them in till I have finished all my drying of door edges / wheels etc . It also reduces the water blow out fron this area soon as you drive it.

Doing this I have reduced a lot of the water you speak of .. not all but a lot.

 

I could possibly see myself using this with my Craftsman wet/dry vac. I don't have a leaf blower at the moment and it would depend on how much this component would go for.

 

I believe there currently hovering around $20.00 plus S/H. Prices will drop when they are mass produced.

 

I am not sure. The ends of both outlet tubes are flattened somewhat so I'm not sure if the new piece will fit. I'll take some measurements.

 

Thanks for the info. However, I do perform the folded mirror step and the doors still drip drip drip............ I have even tried to open the doors and blow out the cracks and channels from the door hinges. I guess I should not complain too much since I do not wash my car that often.

 

Power Dry arrived last week, and I do have to say, it's more then I imagined. It is constructed very well, and very clean.
I went ahead and hooked it up to my battery operated Black & Decker
I wasnt very optimistic, but retained a more realistic approach while anticipating its arrival. But I tell ya, I was real impressed with its rigidity, and the whole cleanliness.

I went ahead and hooked it up,


and turned it on. My first thought was, man this thing creates some "lift". In other words, the air flow is so concentrated, it actually has some kick. Just like a nice power tool creates torque?! And mind you, this is with the battery operated Black & Decker!!
I havent had a chance to actually dry with it yet, but I have no reason to believe it doesnt operate just as the video above.......
Still working on wholesale and retail prices......

 

Well Pat, after hearing your preliminary thoughts on this product, I'm definitely going to order one once you have pricing figured out. Besides, I think I have some other things I need to order from you anyways, hehe.

 

Patrick,

If this unit has the power then I am on board. I especially like the fact that it is cordless. I also like the fact that I could roll a wet car inside of the garage (out of the sun) and use this blower which will minimize water spotting.

 

SJ, Im not selling the Black and Decker!! LOL
Although it works great for my situation. I have a small deck I like to use it on to blow leaves off of. Dang Sycamores!

 

Oh OK.......

I guess I would just have to get the cordless blower as well. When do you think pricing will be available?

 

These will be constructed by injection molding in the future significantly lowering costs, but as for now, the introductory price will be listed for about $25.99.
Im not real happy with the price structure at the moment, but would prefer to be on the ground floor with this item. It has some potential for sales once word gets out, and the only way I can do that is to offer them with minimal profit in mind.
Im wondering if we can get a group buy and lower the price?

 

still have to put up with the noise of the shop vac and/or blower... cool idea, but you might want to check to see if someone already has something like this... I remember seeing an attachment like this for washing windows on buildings....

I still think using a california wiper blade and a towel is faster and safer.

 

EEEEEKS!!!
I dont buy it.......you say safer?

 

indoMFP, you are kidding............right?

 

Um, dragging a silicone blade across your paint's surface with the chance of catching debris as it makes its sweep is definitely a great possibility. There is no nap in that device to allow debris to be trapped in its fibers. That's fine if you believe it is safer but to be honest you won't be seeing any real professional detailers using that thing on a car's paint.

The less you physically touch your car, the less likely you are to induce wash-related swirls... just something to think about.

 

Forced air is the most efficient / safe method for marring-free surface drying.

I also like the airflow 'lift' you described as it would help to keep the wand from bumping the paint surfaces. IMO a cali blade is only 'safe' for glass

Using this tool to dry surfaces should be fast and efficient

 

In agreement 100% with the above posts..........

 

I just washed my car and used my leaf blower for the first time to sheet the water off. I actually have a wetvac where the head comes off to be a blower. The device looks really neat. It looks like it works better than the leaf blower alone. I think a combination of using the leaf blower without the above attachment to get into the nooks and granies, then the attachment to sheet the water off the main cars body parts would work best. Using the blower itself my take more time initially but does safe a lot of time once you start your towel drying. I like the idea of the product.

 

Item now available at exceldetail.com!

 

One other use for this nifty accessory..........
Pollen, and leaves........And with Autumn approaching, I have a new found use for my blower.....

 

I like it... PM me some info and I would love to pick one up!