I am looking at the master blaster for drying for my F-Type and I see they have a combo unit that drys and vacuums. I was wondering does anyone have any experience with one or the other?

 

I have this one:

Use the vacuum all the time. The blowing is ok for water in cracks and crevices, but this model doesn't "blast" anything dry. Maybe I just don't have the patience. I really like the small attachments for getting dust and such from control, deep into dash near window, etc. Great thin nozzle attachment for vacuuming between seats and door too. I prefer the vacuum as their is no shortage of OCD vacuuming to do. Almost half my car is film and has cquatrz too, so blow trying would be easier with air, I just don't do a lot of it.

My wife bought me a rubber maid type foot locker I store everything in. When I re-finish my garage interior I will hang the unit and tools with the hanging accessories included. YMMV.

Also made in USA as I recall.

 

Hey I have both master blaster and the vac and blow. The vac and blow is Definitely not sufficient to dry the car. Like stated already the combo is great for wheels and crevices not the whole car. The master blaster on the other hand is God sent lol.

 

I have the blower and it works perfectly...

 

I have the Air Force Blaster 10-Amp 4-HP Motorcycle Dryer...It's OK but not great. Is there a notable difference with the Master Blaster 8 HP model?
Thanks in advance
CRS

 

I use a 185 mph Ryobi backpack leaf blower (have to raise the spoiler so the car doesn't float away). 2-3 minutes, it's dry.

 

Ha! You don't mess around...get er done! :-)

Do you think an electric model such as this would work well? Way cheaper than the "blaster" series.

CRS

 

Closely matches the speed of the car.

 

I have the 8hp model and it'll blow the paint off if you're not careful,lol...probably not!

 

the full blown master blaster is a must have tool for all detailing hobbyist and professionals. The amount of time and effort are worth the price of admission. Not to mention its almost a guaranteed way to not instill swirls in your paint. Remember almost a guarantee lol

 

I have the master blaster and it works great.

 

I almost bought the Blaster when I had a Corvette, but there were too many reports of it tripping circuit breakers in 15 amp circuits, so I use a leaf blower. I did buy a MetroVac and mounted it to the garage wall, making the vacuum process much easier and, therefore, more often.
Larry

 

WHAT?! You don't use the Triple-digit High Speed Method of driving your car completely dry? Don't disillusion me U!

 

I had my electrician come out and look at it because I had read that too but it's on a dedicated outlet and I've never had any issues.

 

Sorry to disappoint. The car does me no good without a valid driver's license.

 

The Toro electric 250mph model is crazy for the price. It 'blows away' my two other gas models.

I have a Spotless system + Ryobi 1.8gpm washer for finish so i probably don't really need either that much now.

 

I use the Master Blaster (wall mounted) on a dedicated 20 amp circuit.

 

I bought the combo 4hp unit with 30 ft hose and have been unimpressed - my $65 ridged drywet vac seems to do as good a vacuuming job when I compare them head to head (I don't think the accessory tools justify the $250 extra). I agree with the other comments on the blow function but find it is just not worth the trouble since it isn't powerful enough to "blast" the water away and I still need the microfiber towel - maybe the 8hp one is good enough - certainly when I was researching I spent quite a bit of time comparing the two and think I made a mistake in expensive retrospect. Saying that you have no doubt noticed mixed opinions on this so it may be subjective in the end.

 

I notice a hugh difference on whether the car has been recently waxed/polished.

on a unwaxed/polished car the perfomance is greatly reduced.

 

On mine the suction control vent cover can't close all the way, losing vacuum. I too would like the vacuum to be more powerful, but with a bit of effort, it works. Needs a tune and a pulley for more power.