clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just seen this on Polishedbliss web site. Might put an end to putting swirls back into my paint. Black Baron Vehicle Dryer Some modern paint finishes seem to be highly susceptible to marring no matter how carefully they are treated, and drying them off after washing poses two key problems. Firstly, there is always the danger when working outside that fresh airborne contaminants may settle on the car after rinsing off. Wiping the car dry with a microfibre drying towel can then result in these contaminants causing marring as they are trapped by the towel and then drawn across underlying surfaces. Secondly, as paint is dried off, all lubrication is effectively removed, meaning that the friction between the towel and the paint increases. This in itself can be enough to cause marring in some paint finishes. The solution to both problems outlined above is to cut out any wiping of the paint. It is possible to pat dry a car using a microfibre drying towel in only a little more time than that required to wipe it dry. By not wiping, any fresh contaminants are not moved around over the paint, and towel friction is reduced to a minimum. A further option that cuts out towel contact and any risk of marring completely is to use an air blower to dry the car off. Dedicated vehicle dryers work extremely well in this respect, and this is a method we have now adopted into our own wash routines, as we believe it significantly helps to reduce the risk of inflicting defects during the drying process. The Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is made by the Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Company, and features a powerful 4 hp dual ball bearing motor and twin fan drive that delivers a peak airflow rate of just over 330 mph! The air being drawn into the unit is fully filtered for safety and then gently warmed by heat from the motor, thus aiding the drying process. The Black Baron Vehicle Dryer comes with a 3 m heavy duty hose, a non-scratch neoprene blower nozzle and three additional attachments, including (i) an airflow streamer (for drying large panel areas); (ii) an airflow maximiser (for blowing out door shuts, and; (iii) a precision micro-nozzle (for directing the airflow into tight spots and crevices). In addition, the Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is supplied with a wall/bench mounting bracket that allows you to hang the dryer on your garage wall or mount it on your workbench, plus three spare charcoal filters and a two year return to base warranty. A tool like the Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is certainly an indulgence, but it works incredibly well, and vastly outperforms cheaper options such as domestic leaf blowers. With a bit of imagination, it can also be made to serve many other useful purposes too; we use ours to not only dry the vehicles we detail, but also to blast polishing dust out of door shuts and scoops, and blow dust and debris out of interior vents and seat runners. Combine all of this with the smile it will put on your face, and it becomes a priceless bit of kit to have. Detailing just got a whole lot more fun!   Black Baron Vehicle Dryer Comes as standard with a 3 m heavy duty hose, a non-scratch neoprene blower nozzle, three additional airflow attachments, a wall/bench mounting bracket, three spare charcoal filters and a two year return to base warranty. Price:   £192.77 (Including VAT at 15%) OUT OF STOCK   terms and conditions       payment security       delivery information       returns policy       privacy policy © 2009 Polished Bliss Ltd All Rights Reserved       Need help or advice? Call us on 0845 4540017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Just seen this on Polishedbliss web site. Might put an end to putting swirls back into my paint. Black Baron Vehicle Dryer Some modern paint finishes seem to be highly susceptible to marring no matter how carefully they are treated, and drying them off after washing poses two key problems. Firstly, there is always the danger when working outside that fresh airborne contaminants may settle on the car after rinsing off. Wiping the car dry with a microfibre drying towel can then result in these contaminants causing marring as they are trapped by the towel and then drawn across underlying surfaces. Secondly, as paint is dried off, all lubrication is effectively removed, meaning that the friction between the towel and the paint increases. This in itself can be enough to cause marring in some paint finishes. The solution to both problems outlined above is to cut out any wiping of the paint. It is possible to pat dry a car using a microfibre drying towel in only a little more time than that required to wipe it dry. By not wiping, any fresh contaminants are not moved around over the paint, and towel friction is reduced to a minimum. A further option that cuts out towel contact and any risk of marring completely is to use an air blower to dry the car off. Dedicated vehicle dryers work extremely well in this respect, and this is a method we have now adopted into our own wash routines, as we believe it significantly helps to reduce the risk of inflicting defects during the drying process. The Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is made by the Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Company, and features a powerful 4 hp dual ball bearing motor and twin fan drive that delivers a peak airflow rate of just over 330 mph! The air being drawn into the unit is fully filtered for safety and then gently warmed by heat from the motor, thus aiding the drying process. The Black Baron Vehicle Dryer comes with a 3 m heavy duty hose, a non-scratch neoprene blower nozzle and three additional attachments, including (i) an airflow streamer (for drying large panel areas); (ii) an airflow maximiser (for blowing out door shuts, and; (iii) a precision micro-nozzle (for directing the airflow into tight spots and crevices). In addition, the Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is supplied with a wall/bench mounting bracket that allows you to hang the dryer on your garage wall or mount it on your workbench, plus three spare charcoal filters and a two year return to base warranty. A tool like the Black Baron Vehicle Dryer is certainly an indulgence, but it works incredibly well, and vastly outperforms cheaper options such as domestic leaf blowers. With a bit of imagination, it can also be made to serve many other useful purposes too; we use ours to not only dry the vehicles we detail, but also to blast polishing dust out of door shuts and scoops, and blow dust and debris out of interior vents and seat runners. Combine all of this with the smile it will put on your face, and it becomes a priceless bit of kit to have. Detailing just got a whole lot more fun!   Black Baron Vehicle Dryer Comes as standard with a 3 m heavy duty hose, a non-scratch neoprene blower nozzle, three additional airflow attachments, a wall/bench mounting bracket, three spare charcoal filters and a two year return to base warranty. Price:   £192.77 (Including VAT at 15%) OUT OF STOCK   terms and conditions       payment security       delivery information       returns policy       privacy policy © 2009 Polished Bliss Ltd All Rights Reserved       Need help or advice? Call us on 0845 4540017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Saw it a couple of weeks ago Wayne. It's pretty cool. Blows air at some force and doesn't look as gay as a leaf blower. It's like a mini space heater. Great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Saw it a couple of weeks ago Wayne. It's pretty cool. Blows air at some force and doesn't look as gay as a leaf blower. It's like a mini space heater. Great bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Have you seen it working Stew,does it do what it says on the tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 Have you seen it working Stew,does it do what it says on the tin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I would hope it works bloody well for £200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I would hope it works bloody well for £200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yes. Seen it working and had a shot just because I could! It's like a small hurricane and it's pretty quiet too. If you bought it you wouldn't be disappointed. Oh and it is very indulgent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Yes. Seen it working and had a shot just because I could! It's like a small hurricane and it's pretty quiet too. If you bought it you wouldn't be disappointed. Oh and it is very indulgent.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I know it's a bit expensive,but when you consider a pro detail is in the region of £300,I think it makes sense. That's the excuse I will be giving the mrs when she asks,if I get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 I know it's a bit expensive,but when you consider a pro detail is in the region of £300,I think it makes sense. That's the excuse I will be giving the mrs when she asks,if I get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tell her it'll dry her washing in 10 seconds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tell her it'll dry her washing in 10 seconds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tell her it'll dry her washing in 10 seconds! I will go tell Amanda now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tell her it'll dry her washing in 10 seconds! I will go tell Amanda now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 tbh, this seems more value for money at £30....120mph windspeed!!!! http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/ ... ctId=50975 or http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/ ... ctId=76265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 tbh, this seems more value for money at £30....120mph windspeed!!!! http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/ ... ctId=50975 or http://nextday.diy.com/app/jsp/product/ ... ctId=76265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks cool, but for once I am going for the ghetto version with my leaf blower!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Looks cool, but for once I am going for the ghetto version with my leaf blower!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Black Baron Vehicle Dryer sounds the deal. Looks cool, but for once I am going for the ghetto version with my leaf blower!! Me too. My Stihl leaf blower dries the car really fast, no oil spots or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronzee Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Black Baron Vehicle Dryer sounds the deal. Looks cool, but for once I am going for the ghetto version with my leaf blower!! Me too. My Stihl leaf blower dries the car really fast, no oil spots or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clenz Ltd Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 On a cautionary note we have tried a quite powerful blower and it can kick up an awful lot of dust as you use it - ok if you are detailing in a very clean environment but problematical on the average drive/roadway. We settled for a small Silverline blower and just use it for egg crate grills, shuts and dribbly mirror pods. Even using this we are very careful not to kick dust up esp' as its use often preceeds a wax application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clenz Ltd Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 On a cautionary note we have tried a quite powerful blower and it can kick up an awful lot of dust as you use it - ok if you are detailing in a very clean environment but problematical on the average drive/roadway. We settled for a small Silverline blower and just use it for egg crate grills, shuts and dribbly mirror pods. Even using this we are very careful not to kick dust up esp' as its use often preceeds a wax application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shire350Z Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Im with bronzee the stihl leaf blower works a treat mind not cheap but i dint buy it ;-)! I find it most usefull for the mirrors and wheels especially the wheel nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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