I have an electric leaf blower from Lowe's I've been using, it works O.K. but seems to blow the air around. I was thinking about the Master Blaster because of the heated air thing, maybe better drying. I see they have 3 models, the $100, $200 and $350 one, which one do the guys who use it have? $350 (and even $200) seems steep to just dry the bike once a month or so...

 

Stihl leaf blower

 

A leaf blower, like most everyone else.

 

+1 on the Air Blaster.
It's a little pricey but well worth it.

 

At the car wash:
Touching the tip of the wand that carries a flat angle spraying nozzle gives you full water pressure; at a distance of one inch about 25% of the water pressure is left and five inches away you can rinse your hand in the dispensed water. This is not true for a solid (cylindrical) jet.
The trick is to wet the surface (this avoids scratches), dissolve stains with soap or solvent, mechanically detach (brush away) the dirt then rinse with fresh water.
I dry large surfaces with an old fashion leather shammy.

 

+1 on the Airforce Blaster. Using the long flexible hose is easier than a heavy leaf blower I was use to.

Got the mid-model, has better motor and has the long hose. I can set the unit on the ground and just use the hose and nozzle to dry the bike. The less expensive one you have to carry around to dry the bike. My dealer uses the more expensive model with 2 motors. Kind of an over kill for me, but my dealer washes every bike that has warranty service, as well as doing bike details.

 

I use air compressor and blow nozzle, set at about 60 psi max and blow all the water off. Takes about 10 min. tops. Start at top and work down. Go back over with terry towel for fine spots.

 

I did use a stihl leafblower, then bought a cheap electric one. The gas one was kind of heavy and loud when raised by my head. The electric is lighter and quieter, however it does not do as good as a job due to less airflow, but still works.

I then follow up with microfiber, and a hint - use detail spay sparingly as you dry and it will all but eliminate any streaks/waterspots. I just damp the towel as I dry. This method also works great on dark colored cars to eliminate streaks.

In between washes, I use a california interior duster and then detailer. That combo works great.

 

electric leaf blower, cheap and effective

 

Electric leaf blower been working many years, i wish I knew someone with the dedicated heated blower so i could try it. But being a cheapskate a 5 dollar yard sale leaf blower is fine.

I got A Tip here years ago to use the Mr. Clean auto wash for a final rinse and it works great, no water spots even if I do not blow the bike off.