Metro Vacuum Master Blaster Dryers

roadrash666 · 10-16-2014, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Hey! That's not fair!

She's enough of a 'car guy' that it made sense to her. You gotta use what works man!

Gadgetech · 10-15-2014, 08:27 PM

I've got the Metro Vac 'N' Blo which is a 4 peak HP machine...can't imagine double. I only use the Blo part...never as a vacuum.

Junkman2008 · 10-15-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetech

I've got the Metro Vac 'N' Blo which is a 4 peak HP machine...can't imagine double. I only use the Blo part...never as a vacuum.

Their big vacuum reminds me of a 1950's Kirby vacuum cleaner with how sturdy it is built. I couldn't do without mine.

Gadgetech · 10-15-2014, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Their big vacuum reminds me of a 1950's Kirby vacuum cleaner with how sturdy it is built. I couldn't do without mine.

They are pretty heavy...encourages efficient blowing.

0101 · 10-20-2014, 12:01 PM

Mr. Clean Autodry Carwash System works well.
You don't need to dry your car, you just need to get the water with minerals off of it.

JARblue · 10-20-2014, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 0101

Mr. Clean Autodry Carwash System works well.
You don't need to dry your car, you just need to get the water with minerals off of it.

Too bad they don't manufacture the filters any more. They now cost $10+ apiece on eBay. I have about 5 left from my stockpile I accumulated a five years ago when they were on clearance and dirt cheap in stores.

BTW... I never use the dry feature on it. I use a leaf blower, and it takes half the amount of time and less spot drying is needed after

Junkman2008 · 10-20-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Too bad they don't manufacture the filters any more. They now cost $10+ apiece on eBay. I have about 5 left from my stockpile I accumulated a five years ago when they were on clearance and dirt cheap in stores.

BTW... I never use the dry feature on it. I use a leaf blower, and it takes half the amount of time and less spot drying is needed after

Amen.

Z Ninja · 10-30-2014, 04:09 PM

I just picked one of these up from Amazon last week and tried it out for the first time. It really blows! (pun)

I was worried it would trip my circuit breaker because it rated at 19 amps, but my outside eve outlet seemed to work fine without tripping the breaker. When you put it on full blast, it's amazing how much air it puts out. You have to really hold onto the hose or it will start going all over the place, which in itself, would make for a funny film on how your car air drying machine decided to attack you!

As far as drying the 370z, without a good coax of was on my paint, even with this thing, the water wants to stick to the paint and not let go. As soon as I get some wax on there, it should be a lot easier. Doing the wheels is nice with this machine as that area is hard to get into. I'm not sure just driving the car to dry it is a good idea because of water spots and dirt.

As far as leaf blowers go, it's certainly a lot less expensive alternative, but you don't have the flexible hose and it's a bit clunky maneuvering those around the car.

There is a method of drying your car, that if you use micro-fiber towels that are already damp, and spray a couple squirts of a dryer paint lubricant on it first, it will cut down the chances of introducing swirls into your paint. That might be the best solution for those not wanting to spend any extra money on something or have much "stuff" in the garage to store away.

Junkman2008 · 10-30-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Z Ninja

... As soon as I get some wax on there, it WILL BE A TON easier.

There, fixed it for ya'.

Zipper 104 · 11-11-2014, 02:39 AM

After messing around forever I finally bought this Toro rig.
I wanted it as short as I could get, didn't need massive overkill power and the lighter the weight the better.
Most of the more serious ones are blower vacuums that mulch. They draw double digit amps, weigh twice what this one does and have significantly larger dimensions all around, This one is blower only. I had no need for a blower/vac.
Once I take it for a spin I'll post up my impressions.
BTW, Home Depot USA has these for $33.

TORO | Power Sweep Blower | Home Depot Canada

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MacCool · 11-11-2014, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zipper 104

After messing around forever I finally bought this Toro rig.
I wanted it as short as I could get, didn't need massive overkill power and the lighter the weight the better.
Most of the more serious ones are blower vacuums that mulch. They draw double digit amps, weigh twice what this one does and have significantly larger dimensions all around, This one is blower only. I had no need for a blower/vac.
Once I take it for a spin I'll post up my impressions.
BTW, Home Depot USA has these for $33.

TORO | Power Sweep Blower | Home Depot Canada

104

I have that one. It works ok. Not great, but ok for a little car like the Z. I have their blower-vac too and have used it for drying cars. It work better. Dries the car faster than the MasterBlaster, but a lot harder to use. The little Toro is now relegated too sweeping the storage garage and the bigger one is on lawn-maintenance duty.

Junkman2008 · 11-11-2014, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

I have that one. It works ok. Not great, but ok for a little car like the Z. I have their blower-vac too and have used it for drying cars. It work better. Dries the car faster than the MasterBlaster, but a lot harder to use. The little Toro is now relegated too sweeping the storage garage and the bigger one is on lawn-maintenance duty.

Exactly which bigger model do you have? I'd like to look up the specs on it. Do you have a picture of it?

Zipper 104 · 12-14-2014, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCool

I have that one. It works ok. Not great, but ok for a little car like the Z. I have their blower-vac too and have used it for drying cars. It work better. Dries the car faster than the MasterBlaster, but a lot harder to use. The little Toro is now relegated too sweeping the storage garage and the bigger one is on lawn-maintenance duty.

You are correct MacCool. I used the Toro I got (that you have and say it's not great) for the first time today. It's not up to the job. It's fine on the big surfaces (my Z has Xpel and C Quartz so it beads real well) but just isn't powerful enough to get the water out of the nooks and crannies. I'm not sure what I'll do now. After using it I sure don't want anthing bigger and/or heavier than this one so I just might suck it up and live with it.

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Junkman2008 · 11-11-2014, 09:47 AM

Yea, it's awkward enough to use a cheap leaf blower on your car. That thing would be more headache than problem solving.

MacCool · 11-11-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Junkman2008

Yea, it's awkward enough to use a cheap leaf blower on your car. That thing would be more headache than problem solving.

The 370Z is small enough and sits low enough that a leaf blower that big actually isn't too bad to maneuver. It's not substantially different from the cheap Toro that I originally purchased for the task, and now is solely dedicated to keeping the floor in the storage garage clean. The larger the vehicle, however, the more cumbersome it would be.

All that stuff does double duty for me. Even my MasterBlaster gets used as much on the dogs as on the cars.

10-15-2014, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	I've got the Metro Vac 'N' Blo which is a 4 peak HP machine...can't imagine double. I only use the Blo part...never as a vacuum. __________________ Upstate Z Club

10-30-2014, 04:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Z Ninja Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 58 Drives: 14 370Z BLK 6MT Rep Power: 11	Air Force Master Blaster I just picked one of these up from Amazon last week and tried it out for the first time. It really blows! (pun) I was worried it would trip my circuit breaker because it rated at 19 amps, but my outside eve outlet seemed to work fine without tripping the breaker. When you put it on full blast, it's amazing how much air it puts out. You have to really hold onto the hose or it will start going all over the place, which in itself, would make for a funny film on how your car air drying machine decided to attack you! As far as drying the 370z, without a good coax of was on my paint, even with this thing, the water wants to stick to the paint and not let go. As soon as I get some wax on there, it should be a lot easier. Doing the wheels is nice with this machine as that area is hard to get into. I'm not sure just driving the car to dry it is a good idea because of water spots and dirt. As far as leaf blowers go, it's certainly a lot less expensive alternative, but you don't have the flexible hose and it's a bit clunky maneuvering those around the car. There is a method of drying your car, that if you use micro-fiber towels that are already damp, and spray a couple squirts of a dryer paint lubricant on it first, it will cut down the chances of introducing swirls into your paint. That might be the best solution for those not wanting to spend any extra money on something or have much "stuff" in the garage to store away.

11-11-2014, 02:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zipper 104 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada's Wet Coast Posts: 480 Drives: '13 PW/Frost/Spt/AT Rep Power: 11	Leaf blower After messing around forever I finally bought this Toro rig. I wanted it as short as I could get, didn't need massive overkill power and the lighter the weight the better. Most of the more serious ones are blower vacuums that mulch. They draw double digit amps, weigh twice what this one does and have significantly larger dimensions all around, This one is blower only. I had no need for a blower/vac. Once I take it for a spin I'll post up my impressions. BTW, Home Depot USA has these for $33. TORO \| Power Sweep Blower \| Home Depot Canada 104

11-11-2014, 09:47 AM	#14 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10260	Yea, it's awkward enough to use a cheap leaf blower on your car. That thing would be more headache than problem solving. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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