My New Detailing Tool

radiofrequency · 04-03-2013, 09:16 AM

Recently I started to use a foam cannon, and that, alone, blew me away with the results, and the time savings. I couldn't believe just how much cleaner my cars looked. Fast forward to drying, I use microfiber, however, upon viewing a detailing video recently, I decided to search for an electric blower. I have a Stihl backpack blower, but it's noisy, smelly, yet highly effective, but annoys the neighbors. So, I am coming from a position of currently owning the best blower out there (IMHO). Based on the fact that Stihl products are German engineered + bulletproof, I decided to return to that brand to seek out a cordless rechargeable blower. I found the BGA 85 and purchased it on the spot - $535 including tax. Now you may think this is expensive, but then, like our cars, you get what you pay for, and it's a Stihl, it'll last forever. A big plus for me is that this tool saves time, and because I am not towel drying, saves me from irritating my tennis elbow (I don't play tennis, but I have that injury, chronically, and it sucks, drying or washing a car with mitts and towels aggravates the injury and tends to keep me off of my mountain bike, unacceptable in my opinion). The blower runs for 20 minutes at a speed of 103mph, plenty to dry two cars, and blow water out of those annoying places that seem to drip crud and water for hours after a wash - you now what I am talking about, the mirrors on all of our cars and the rear spoiler on an X5! The photographs show the blower alone, and the blower with the battery removed. Something you get used to very quickly is not having to premix gas (2 Stroke Blowers), fill the blower with gas etcetera. You simply pick this blower up and push the button!

zeeman335 · 04-03-2013, 10:20 AM

That's sweet! Where did you get it from?

Also - can you send me more information on your foam cannon? I am planning on starting to that as well. I just got an alpine white so would love to hear your steps! PM me!

Raja Ventureshield · 04-03-2013, 10:32 AM

is this loud? do you have to wear any ear protection?

chris s · 04-03-2013, 10:43 AM

that is ALOTTTT of money for an electric blower...

rjd598 · 04-03-2013, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chris s

that is ALOTTTT of money for an electric blower...

chris s · 04-03-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

I can get a hand wash at my local detailer every other week for a year at that cost.

eclause13 · 04-03-2013, 02:40 PM

An electric blower at Home Depot will run you $30 and has 2 speeds 120/150 mph. I know mixing gas sucks but I just can't justify spending over $500. Ill just run an extension cord.

THE TECH · 04-03-2013, 02:58 PM

The Metro Master Blaster is way better and costs less.

Chriskm3 · 04-03-2013, 03:03 PM

I use a shapvac that converts to a blower. It does te job just purfect for 60 bucks. I got the foam cannon aswell. It looks pretty but nothing comes close to a brushed wash.

TTG · 04-03-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eclause13

An electric blower at Home Depot will run you $30 and has 2 speeds 120/150 mph. I know mixing gas sucks but I just can't justify spending over $500. Ill just run an extension cord.

+1, I have been using one for over 15 years. Guaranteed it does the same thing as the $500 blower.

People are funny and clueless.......

Rewted · 04-03-2013, 04:23 PM

Which foam cannon do you have? I've always wanted one, but only own an electric pressure washer.

sensi09 · 04-03-2013, 06:59 PM

Yeah that metro master blaster is all the rave on the detailing forums. If you're going to spend the money, I'd get that. Blows something like 600mph with both motors on.

chris s · 04-03-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Yeah that metro master blaster is all the rave on the detailing forums. If you're going to spend the money, I'd get that. Blows something like 600mph with both motors on.

wow, no shit... might have to consider one of those. $300 and change isn't THAT horrible.

Rk-d · 04-03-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

Yeah that metro master blaster is all the rave on the detailing forums. If you're going to spend the money, I'd get that. Blows something like 600mph with both motors on.

I don't get it, personally. I have an Echo 2 stroke that obliterates water and I can use it for more than just drying cars.

warp10 · 04-03-2013, 08:34 PM

pretty sure these are not $500 but $300 no much better but you might have been ripped off http://www.stihldealer.net/productde...utmk=246389698

Chris M4CS · 04-03-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by warp10

pretty sure these are not $500 but $300 no much better but you might have been ripped off http://www.stihldealer.net/productde...utmk=246389698

That $299 price does not include the $200 battery and the $90 charger. That is only the tool itself.

warp10 · 04-03-2013, 09:11 PM

got it

Raz335 · 04-04-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tyrewt

Which foam cannon do you have? I've always wanted one, but only own an electric pressure washer.

An electric pressure washer is all you need to use a foam cannon. I have one with a karcher pressure washer and it works perfectly.

Rewted · 04-04-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Raz335

An electric pressure washer is all you need to use a foam cannon. I have one with a karcher pressure washer and it works perfectly.

Which foam cannon do you have?

chris s · 04-04-2013, 10:13 AM

that master blaster thing looks awesome. Not only does it blow air, it's 60 degrees warmer air than ambient temp.

mamadub · 04-04-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chris s

that master blaster thing looks awesome. Not only does it blow air, it's 60 degrees warmer air than ambient temp.

It's fabulous...I have one! Feel free to drive over Chris, I'll let you try it out.

Templar · 04-04-2013, 10:24 AM

Way too expensive...

04-03-2013, 09:16 AM	#1
radiofrequency Field Marshall 307 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 ZCP, 2021 M2 Comp Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in Africa iTrader: (0)	My New Detailing Tool - A Vehicle Dryer Recently I started to use a foam cannon, and that, alone, blew me away with the results, and the time savings. I couldn't believe just how much cleaner my cars looked. Fast forward to drying, I use microfiber, however, upon viewing a detailing video recently, I decided to search for an electric blower. I have a Stihl backpack blower, but it's noisy, smelly, yet highly effective, but annoys the neighbors. So, I am coming from a position of currently owning the best blower out there (IMHO). Based on the fact that Stihl products are German engineered + bulletproof, I decided to return to that brand to seek out a cordless rechargeable blower. I found the BGA 85 and purchased it on the spot - $535 including tax. Now you may think this is expensive, but then, like our cars, you get what you pay for, and it's a Stihl, it'll last forever. A big plus for me is that this tool saves time, and because I am not towel drying, saves me from irritating my tennis elbow (I don't play tennis, but I have that injury, chronically, and it sucks, drying or washing a car with mitts and towels aggravates the injury and tends to keep me off of my mountain bike, unacceptable in my opinion). The blower runs for 20 minutes at a speed of 103mph, plenty to dry two cars, and blow water out of those annoying places that seem to drip crud and water for hours after a wash - you now what I am talking about, the mirrors on all of our cars and the rear spoiler on an X5! The photographs show the blower alone, and the blower with the battery removed. Something you get used to very quickly is not having to premix gas (2 Stroke Blowers), fill the blower with gas etcetera. You simply pick this blower up and push the button! Attached Images
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zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	That's sweet! Where did you get it from? Also - can you send me more information on your foam cannon? I am planning on starting to that as well. I just got an alpine white so would love to hear your steps! PM me! Last edited by zeeman335; 04-03-2013 at 10:26 AM..
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	that is ALOTTTT of money for an electric blower... __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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eclause13 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Schaumburg, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW E92 [0.00]	An electric blower at Home Depot will run you $30 and has 2 speeds 120/150 mph. I know mixing gas sucks but I just can't justify spending over $500. Ill just run an extension cord.
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Chriskm3 Colonel 59 Rep 2,186 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	I use a shapvac that converts to a blower. It does te job just purfect for 60 bucks. I got the foam cannon aswell. It looks pretty but nothing comes close to a brushed wash. __________________ Vf supercharger + tune/H&R coils/ Akra evolution exhaust/Volk te37/ Rs-3 tires/ Brembos /TIal BOV/ OSS blacked out headlights/LUX v3/Led taillights/ Challenge Front lip/ P3 vent gauge/ F10 m5 shift mob/Matte black front grills/ And a funky air fresher
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sensi09 Lieutenant Colonel 30 Rep 1,789 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	Yeah that metro master blaster is all the rave on the detailing forums. If you're going to spend the money, I'd get that. Blows something like 600mph with both motors on.
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warp10 Lieutenant Colonel 776 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 Jet Black:ZCP, ZCV, ZP Join Date: May 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga iTrader: (7) Garage List 2011 M3 [10.00] 2011 28i X3 [0.00]	pretty sure these are not $500 but $300 no much better but you might have been ripped off http://www.stihldealer.net/productde...utmk=246389698
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chris s Major General 1250 Rep 6,912 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	that master blaster thing looks awesome. Not only does it blow air, it's 60 degrees warmer air than ambient temp. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel 266 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Way too expensive... __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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