As professional and enthusiast detailers, we are always looking for the safest ways to dry a vehicle. either using the drying method, high quality drying towels, etc. One of the ways to safely and effectively speed up the drying process is to use air to dry a vehicle. I have heard of customers using leaf blowers and other ways to dry their cars. At my old shop, we had the traditional car blower system that was heavy, cumbersome, with a stiff hose that was always a nightmare. So when it came to outfitting my detailing studio with a car drying unit, I needed a blower that was strong, versatile, lightweight, and easy to store. for me, that ended up becoming the air-rs by blo car dryer.
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Don’t be fooled by its size, this little unit really packs a punch! The air-rs is a compact and lightweight car drying unit that provides filtered warm air to effectively expel water from the usual suspect areas. the unit provides air 30% warmer than ambient temperature. With a single 5.5 hp motor, the force with which the Air-RS can blow is extremely amazing for something so small and light. blo claims this lightweight motor makes 55% more power than most of its competitors.
The air-rs has a variable speed control near the ignition switch. This variable speed control has a minimum and maximum fan speed that allows you to dial in how much air comes out. making it easy to keep out too much air in areas where less is more. the air-rs also comes with a long 16 foot cord that gives you enough power to move around a vehicle or motorcycle without the need to pull out an extension cord like most old school traditional blower systems.
The unit comes with two nozzles, a cone-shaped nozzle and a flat-style nozzle. Changing nozzles is extremely quick and easy. simply twist and remove to change nozzles. it locks into place and eliminates the fear of a nozzle flying out of the hose, as is common with traditional units. hoses are rubber tipped for safer drying.
connecting the hose is also quick and easy. No more dealing with gaskets and pipe drivers. simply twist and click into place for a secure fit.
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The blo air-rs comes with a 6 foot hose which is certainly softer and more flexible than units I have used in the past. when the unit is on, the hose extends to a length of 16 feet!
With its lightweight construction and flexible collapsible hose, the air-rs is a truly portable unit that stores easily. for me this was something I needed to have as I was never a big fan of hanging these units on a wall, having to deal with hose hangers and rigid hoses with minds of their own. I keep mine in a cabinet and it keeps things cleaner in the detail studio. when changing phones, the portability makes it a joy to pack.
some things to note about the air-rs are that they are lightweight due to their plastic construction. The Air-RS feels and looks stiff, so don’t let the plastic construction hold you back, as the unit is solidly built. Unless you’re in the “I just throw my gear away without a care” mentality or a “this is why we can’t have nice things” poster child, this drive will give you years of worry-free use. Comes with a 3-year warranty on the Blo Car Dryer. the unit does not have wheels, so consider that if you are used to wheels.
I’ve been putting mine to the test for the past 3 months and it’s honestly one of the best blower systems I’ve ever used. The biggest things I love about this unit compared to the traditional vacuum/blower system I used in the past are:
- is significantly quieter than traditional units
- it is approximately 1/4 the weight of a traditional one
- Forget about switches! variable speed dial provides more flexibility of use
- powerful! the right power for drying cars, motorcycles, cleaning, etc.
- the hose. it makes life less stressful than playing with traditional systems. makes storage easy as it collapses and spreads out.
To see the air-rs in action and get a little more in-depth information, check out my product review video on the air-rs below. If you’re looking for a drying system that will tick a lot of boxes without breaking the bank, then consider Blo’s Air-RS, you won’t be disappointed.
blo air-rs car dryer video review
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source: youtube
video transcript:
(00:00)
hi everyone. Forza’s Mike Cardenas details and detailed image here to show you some of the features of the Blo Car Dry Air RS. Now the Air RS is a very portable and compact unit, even though it’s made of plastic it doesn’t look cheap. It doesn’t feel cheap by any means. but what it does is make it a very light unit. the other thing you have is an on off switch up here but here you have your control knob that can be set from a minimum to a maximum. so you can really dial in when you’re going to dry an area like a mirror or something that might have the most impact on you. as far as water goes, you really could have a lot more control with it. the other feature that i really love about this unit is the fact that the hose oh my god the hose is the easiest thing to interconnect and install.
(00:53)
but the construction of the hose is that flexible. it’s not really difficult. this is this, the length of the hose type units you are used to seeing. this is very small and this actually starts out as a six foot hose but once you turn it on as you’ll see it actually gets to about 16 feet which is more than enough to get around a car and get around other areas . the other thing to note is that it has these rubber tips up here in case you accidentally hit something and a foam grip here. this feels so good. give you much more control. this comes with two different mouthpieces you can use, one a bit flat and then the traditional one. but if anything, of these blown systems in the past, for me, that’s always just been a pain is the hose because for all of us where do we store this? and they, even if you wrap them up, never want to stay in place, do they? So the most important thing to me is the power this unit provides, the portability, and the hose. and we’ll show you how easy this unit can be stored.
(02:04)
One of the things I never liked about traditional blowing systems in the past is that they are very cumbersome and very difficult to store. the hoses are huge. And with Air RS, you don’t really have that. it’s really portable. so i can actually fit that into the cabinets and the hose that is usually the pain actually fits right next to it. I can just put that in there, close my doors, and move on to the next project.
(02:32)
connecting the air rs hose is very easy. You’ve got these little notches, line them up, twist them and boom, you’re ready to go. now this unit provides warm, filtered air. as you can see back here you have the filter back here and you can actually remove it and wash it clean it and put it back in your unit. To turn the unit on, just make sure you have a firm grip on the handle, turn the unit on and you’ll see the hose go from six feet to 16 feet.
(03:05)
So if you’re looking for a car drainage system that ticks all the boxes, consider the Air RS to be strong, effective, portable and very easy to use. and now it is available in detailed image.
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