Leaf blowers for drying (archive)

While doing some research on car cleaning products, I came across some posts in the archives about people using leaf blowers to dry their cars. I'm considering this, but I have some questions:

- Are there any drawbacks to this approach (paint damage, etc.)? I can't seem to think of any, except maybe hitting the car with the blower accidentally :-).

- How much power? I found a few on Amazon, ranging from 110mph to 200mph blowing speeds. What's the right speed?

The 110mph blower was $30, which is about the cost of four top of the line 100% cotton towels. On the minus side, seems that the $30 blower can catch on fire if you run it too long. Go figure..

Thanks in advance.

Follow Ups:

Also try a shop vac in reverse mode (Sears) Gary Ray 16:36 10/22/2000 (0)
Re: Leaf blowers for drying Henry 15:17 10/22/2000 (0)
HEY NICOLE !!! If you get the 200 mph blower .... trinity 15:16 10/22/2000 (3)
- Yeah, I saw that one coming! Nicole Hamilton 16:16 10/22/2000 (2)
  - And a 10,000 rpm floor polisher .... trinity 16:37 10/22/2000 (1)
    - Since I don't want swirl marks ... Nicole Hamilton 21:12 10/22/2000 (0)

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