McKees turbo dryer

02fbody35th · 09-17-2016, 03:12 PM

Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience with this car dryer for anyone that's interested. I always wanted a car dryer but the metro master blaster is just to expensive. I decided on this unit over the traditional leaf blower because this comes with a long flexible hose, different attachments, and the air it blows is filtered. It's made by shopvac and seems to be a very well built piece. It also had plenty of power to dry my car with ease. I picked it up from autogeek. It sells for $179 and I got it during there 20% off sale so ended up paying around $145 for it. For you guys that are interested in blow drying your cars give it a look

Captain Slow · 09-17-2016, 04:33 PM

Metro makes a blower in this same price range. Glad you're happy with it, though.

How's the noise?

02fbody35th · 09-17-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Slow

Metro makes a blower in this same price range. Glad you're happy with it, though.

How's the noise?

The metro blowers I saw start at $399 there were small ones in a similar price range but there for motorcycles. The noise is pretty good. About the same as a vacuum cleaner

Captain Slow · 09-17-2016, 06:11 PM

The master blaster (8hp) starts @ $350. They have a 4hp version that's $200.

Either way you're happy with what ya got so whatever.

timmy8784 · 09-19-2016, 05:52 PM

The Metro Vac Master Blaster Sidekick is amazing. I know the title says motorcycle, but this thing has a lot of power and it's blowing heated filtered air.

I use it primarily for grills, cracks, mirrors, door handles, headlights and taillights, but you could dry your whole car if you wanted to. Definitely worth the $75

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...edca43a5da862b

thickstunalex · 10-06-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 02fbody35th

Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience with this car dryer for anyone that's interested. I always wanted a car dryer but the metro master blaster is just to expensive. I decided on this unit over the traditional leaf blower because this comes with a long flexible hose, different attachments, and the air it blows is filtered. It's made by shopvac and seems to be a very well built piece. It also had plenty of power to dry my car with ease. I picked it up from autogeek. It sells for $179 and I got it during there 20% off sale so ended up paying around $145 for it. For you guys that are interested in blow drying your cars give it a look

Definitely interested. Were you able to dry your whole car with this? Is it heated?

02fbody35th · 10-06-2016, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by thickstunalex

Definitely interested. Were you able to dry your whole car with this? Is it heated?

Yes I use it for the whole car. It's definitely powerful enough. That's why I went with this over the master blaster because to get something with the same amount of power from master blaster it was like double the price. The air isn't heated but it is filtered.

aka Reckless · 10-07-2016, 08:58 PM

You can have a decent air compressor for the price of those things and it does more than blow dry your car

02fbody35th · 10-09-2016, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS_in_GA

You can have a decent air compressor for the price of those things and it does more than blow dry your car

I would pay money to see anyone blow dry a car with an air compressor! Let alone with a compressor that cost under $150 lol

aka Reckless · 10-09-2016, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 02fbody35th

I would pay money to see anyone blow dry a car with an air compressor! Let alone with a compressor that cost under $150 lol

Guess you haven't been around that much then, as lots of folks do it. All air compressors don't have to bought new you know. Most people will use 100% cotton towels dedicated for just drying their car and only use forced ait to get the water out of the tight spots. But you are clearly some kind of genius, so do it your way.

02fbody35th · 10-09-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2SS_in_GA

Guess you haven't been around that much then, as lots of folks do it. All air compressors don't have to bought new you know. Most people will use 100% cotton towels dedicated for just drying their car and only use forced ait to get the water out of the tight spots. But you are clearly some kind of genius, so do it your way.

I'm plenty familiar with air compressors. I own one. The whole point of a car dryer is primarily it's touch less. Less risk of scratching or hazing paint because your not dragging a drying towel across the paint. Plus it's quicker and easier to do. This is way more than just blowing water out of the nooks and crannies

aka Reckless · 10-09-2016, 10:32 PM

Same with an air compressor as far as I know. I would never drag the hose across the car. Just saying kill 2 birds with one stone. I think the electric blower is a good option for people without the space for a compressor though. And if you want to be completely touchless. I mean I like my car to look nice, but it isn't a half-million dollar collectable.

09-17-2016, 03:12 PM	#1
02fbody35th Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Scranton pa Posts: 305	McKees turbo dryer Hey guys I just wanted to share my experience with this car dryer for anyone that's interested. I always wanted a car dryer but the metro master blaster is just to expensive. I decided on this unit over the traditional leaf blower because this comes with a long flexible hose, different attachments, and the air it blows is filtered. It's made by shopvac and seems to be a very well built piece. It also had plenty of power to dry my car with ease. I picked it up from autogeek. It sells for $179 and I got it during there 20% off sale so ended up paying around $145 for it. For you guys that are interested in blow drying your cars give it a look Attached Images __________________

09-17-2016, 04:33 PM	#2
Captain Slow Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 97	Metro makes a blower in this same price range. Glad you're happy with it, though. How's the noise?

09-17-2016, 06:11 PM	#4
Captain Slow Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 97	The master blaster (8hp) starts @ $350. They have a 4hp version that's $200. Either way you're happy with what ya got so whatever.

09-19-2016, 05:52 PM	#5
timmy8784 Drippin' Wet Auto Detail Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix Posts: 570 View My Garage	The Metro Vac Master Blaster Sidekick is amazing. I know the title says motorcycle, but this thing has a lot of power and it's blowing heated filtered air. I use it primarily for grills, cracks, mirrors, door handles, headlights and taillights, but you could dry your whole car if you wanted to. Definitely worth the $75 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...edca43a5da862b

10-07-2016, 08:58 PM	#8
aka Reckless Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 541	You can have a decent air compressor for the price of those things and it does more than blow dry your car

10-09-2016, 10:32 PM	#12
aka Reckless Drives: 2016 2SS Camaro Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 541	Same with an air compressor as far as I know. I would never drag the hose across the car. Just saying kill 2 birds with one stone. I think the electric blower is a good option for people without the space for a compressor though. And if you want to be completely touchless. I mean I like my car to look nice, but it isn't a half-million dollar collectable.

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