Compact Tool for Blowing Water

Discussion in 'Tools - Machine Polishers, Pressure Washers, Detai' started by Denzil, Jul 10, 2008.

  1. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Metro Air Force Blaster Sidekick

    This recently caught my eye via CMA and was actually considering making this purchase. I really find it a PITA having to haul my 12-gallon wet/dry vacuum just so I can blow the water out of all the nooks and crannies on a vehicle that needs just a simple wash and wax/seal.

    So has anyone purchased this unit and/or tried it? I definitely admit that this is a luxury for me but it's a luxury I don't mind paying for in an effort to save the hassle and perhaps some time.
     
  2. yukon cornelius

    yukon cornelius Birth of a Detailer

    I have the metro vac n' blow and it is a heck of a machine.
     
  3. Black Diamond

    Black Diamond Jedi Nuba

    My only qestion would be if it is strong enough to get out all of the water in the cracks.
     
  4. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Might as well get the Metro Vac and Blow, it is 3x stronger and you get a pretty powerful vacuum as well.
     
  5. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Oh I don't doubt the capabilities of the Metro Vac N'Blo at all but I guess what I'm really looking for is a really compact tool that can blow air well. I think the Sidekick is the smallest tool I've seen yet to accomplish this.
     
  6. Nica

    Nica Banned

    Just curious why not use an air compressor? It's working well for me so far, just me though.
     
  7. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    I currently don't have an air compressor. :)

    And at our garage's current situation, I'm not quite sure if we can fit an air compressor in my garage, let alone afford it. If there are some relatively cheap and compact air compressors out there, I'd like to hear about them.
     
  8. Black Diamond

    Black Diamond Jedi Nuba

    I have 2 compressors. One for the heavy work and a Sears "HotDog" compressor that is small and portable. That's what I usually use to clear the crevices. It was less that $100 on sale.
     
  9. DJ_JonnyV

    DJ_JonnyV DB Forum Supporter

    Of course, BD's garage doubles as a hardware store...
     
  10. Black Diamond

    Black Diamond Jedi Nuba

    Yeah, BD"s Detailing and Hardware! Good ring to that one!
     
  11. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Why not just use a cheap small leaf blower. It works like a champ for getting the water out of all the nooks and crannies. Thats what I use and its worked great for me so far.
     
  12. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    Are there different attachments for small leaf blowers?
     

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