Master Blaster Vs Leaf Blower - Which is Best to Dry A Car?

April 10, 2018

The perils of drying your prized vehicle with rags and drying agents have been apparent for a long time. Enthusiasts and professionals alike are all too aware of the micro-scratches that rags cause and the chance of tarnishing that pristine paint-job with chemical drying agents. MetroVac identified this issue and in 2002 introduced the MetroVac Master Blaster Car Dryer as the ideal solution. Using filtered, dry air powered by varying degrees of motors the MetroVac literally blasts the water from your car, truck, SUV or motorbike drastically reducing detailing time and preserving its finish.

The Air Force Master Blaster Series is the tool of choice for professionals and collectors but a common question we receive is what can the Master Blaster do that a regular leaf blower can’t do for less money?

A staple of most household garages, the trusty electric leaf blower is indispensable for any home with a yard during the Fall and Winter months, but can it be used for more than yard clearing? Many hobbyists use their leaf blower to double as a car dryer, sidestepping the issues that come from hand drying whilst multiplying the value of their current tools. Let’s do a quick comparison between the Master Blaster and a leaf blower.

	MetroVac Master Blaster MB-3CD	Ryobi Leaf Blower
Price	$389.99	$129.00
Power	Twin 4.0 Peak HP (8HP Total)	155mph Fan
Hose	10ft Commercial Grade Hose	None
Accessories	5 Various Nozzles	None
Typical Drying Time	15 mins	30-35 mins
Construction	All Steel Body/Neoprene Nozzle/Plastic Hose	Plastic
Power Cord	12ft Heavy Duty	Cordless
Filter	EZ Change Foam	None
Air Flow	58,500 ft./min	100mph

The drawbacks to the leaf blower are fairly obvious, due to being designed for another type of job the blower is understandably quite unwieldy in the hand at certain angles. The reduced mobility added to the lack of precision presented by the longer nozzle tube can result in

accidental damage to the car during the drying process, which is the ultimate no-no in the detailing world. The leaf blower recirculates air from the surrounding environment without filtering it before powerfully pumping it back out. This could cause dust and debris to be sent hurtling towards your vehicle causing micro-abrasive damage or simply ruining your fresh detail by blowing dust over it. The entire Master Blaster series uses an EZ change filter to ensure only clean, warm air is used in the drying process.

The MetroVac’s canister and hose system allows for a far more concentrated blast of air than the leaf blower, whilst also adding maneuverability and increasing drying accuracy.
The multitude of accessories that come with the Master Blaster are specifically designed with the task of swiftly drying a vehicle in mind, providing the user with the exact tools needed for each phase of the drying process. For a precise, specialized drying experience the MetroVac Master Blaster is the easy choice.

When it comes to drying your vehicle a leaf blower will ultimately get the job done to a sufficient level. However, there are many enthusiasts on forums and detailing focused sites that will tell you that once you use the Master Blaster you will never be able to go back to the leaf blower. There is a reason it is the choice of the professionals, the speed of drying and maneuverability it offers leave the leaf blower in the dust.

The reputation of the entire Metrovac detailing series speaks for itself, any search for product reviews or reliability will return an array of motor enthusiasts singing their praises, we only stock the highest quality detailing equipment on the market at a guaranteed best price.

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