I'm sorry but 80 dollars for a 11 inch piece of plastic?! That's a third of the price of the blower without the battery! I just cut my factory long tube down to the size I wanted for free. Then I'm able to spend 80.00 on other detail products
They can keep their $6 piece of plastic that they are trying to sell for $80? Not all of us are high end sports car owners who will spend hundreds of dollars at the drop of a hat for Goodies for their precious babies
@@4toes1nose exactly what I was thinking, I’d rather get a £30 one with a long attachment, then cut it down and heat the nozzle so I can make a flatter end, that way I can use it like air-blade and it should take less time to dry the car again, and I still wouldn’t have spent the cost of the stubby nozzle never mind the blower itself which I’d hate to see the price of 😂🍺
@@koreywilliams4570 makes you wonder why people buy from the manufacturers at that price, heck I can’t justify the price of those expensive blowers just to help dry the car, I’m disabled and everything that helps me do the car causing less pain I’m happy to get, but I don’t see a difference between the expensive ones and the cheaper ones if you use them right and look after them by cleaning and servicing them.
I also have the 650 but bought the aftermarket stubby off eBay for $19.95 almost a year & a half ago. I’m not a professional detailed but my vehicles are spotless thanks to all I have learned from you! Thanks again Pan
I have the EGO 650. Had a etsy nozzle ($19.99) which i replaced with the new EGO that is tested here. Mainly for removal ease. The etsey was very hard to remove. Bought my new EGO stubby for $27.00 and I'm very satisfied. Use it daily.
I bought the ApexAire unit a couple years ago after the product was introduced because I hated drying my car with the long standard attachment on my Ego blower and it has served me well. I felt that it was way too expensive for what it was but I didn't have an option at the time. Now there are numerous lower-cost attachments on the market. Thanks for the video Pan.
I am glad that you produced this video as I would like to purchase a stubby for my EGO blower. That being said, there is no way that I can justify spending $80 for an attachment from Apexair and which is more than 3 times more expensive that the same make of the blower. I will be purchasing the stubby nozzle from EGO. Thanks Pan.
@@PanTheOrganizerSame thing with me, Pan. I bought the 650cfm last year and I love it. And, I bought a second battery around Christmas time. I'll buy the nozzle using the "link in the description." Thanks, Pan.👍
Pan you always know what we need before we do! I have the Ego 765 and it’s getting an upgrade! Thanks for sharing about your Dad! I bet he really appreciates you hooking him up with all the cool car washing stuff 😊.
Thanks man! Yeah my family means the world to me. My parents believed in me and invested in my education and were always there for me. So I try and give back as much as possible as I'm grateful for what they did.
EGO 580 (580 cfm) w/Apexair. Used a Dewalt "corded" 400 cfm leaf blower for years. The change to battery power & 580 cfm were a nice step up in efficiency. Made the move a couple because of your previous reviews... so thank you!
Nice re-fresh review on air blowers Pan. I love my EGO 765, moreover, highly recommend. I went with the UNIQWAMO Nozzle. It comes with the rubber tip, fit is nice and at a very good price on Amazon. Keep up the great content you provide us all....very much appreciated.
i got the 765 ego. i just got the ast2000 for it. I found that you can attach the tapered, and spread nozzles that come with the blower to the end of the ast2000. thank you for all the detailing videos. have a great day
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 985,000 subscribers and we have over 135 million views! I have been detailing for 27 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I found your channel on youtube. I was searching for best pressure washers for detailing and yours came up. you were using your kranzle. @@PanTheOrganizer
I have the Ego 650 and it has worked great for blowing snow off my car this winter. I even brought it to work during a snow storm and my co-workers thought I was crazy. Then they said I was really smart when I cleaned my car off in seconds while they were stuck brushing, marring their paint.
Jinx.....love it that a blower video dropped today. I am going to get that stubby attachment with my new blower. Thanks Pan. Getting new tools for detailing is rad.
@@PanTheOrganizer I went with the EGO 765. My research and your video convinced me EGO was the brand to go with. The extra power will really help with stubborn yard debris, in addition to car detailing.
I have the same one you have in this video. I was suprised when how powerful it was the first time I used it. I have the ego stubby and it works well!!
@@PanTheOrganizer well it also helped that Ace was running a $40 off promo on the 650 that made it pretty much a no brainer to trade up. Downside it came with the 4 amp hour battery… still does a car and I charge it while I do the next car. I’ll eventually get an extra battery.
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I purchased the Apex Air through Obsessed Garage for my EGO blower. I am not thrilled with the performance and time required to remove water from my cars. It now sits idle in my garage storage cabinet cabinet. My go-to is the Big Boi Pro with the extended hose. This is much more efficient in water removal, especially from door jams and wheels.
What would be cool is if you could twist the tip to change the flow the same way you can with pump sprayers. Also, given how high these prices are, I'm surprised people aren't just 3D printing these instead.
Don’t laugh to hard but I just have a small electric leaf blower that I bought at Walmart, the cord is a little bit of a pain but as a DIYer it works for me, maybe I’ll upgrade to what you have, thanks for the video Pan 👍😁
I have the Ego and I bought the first version of the Stubby nozzle. I find it to be a pain in the butt to remove it. I may go ahead and order the Ego version. $80 is nuts!
To spend that much on the Apex, and have it wiggle like that, is a non-starter in my book. Crazy even if there are ‘future upgrades’……. The Ego is a way better deal, and it fits! Also, at a similar price point to the Ego, there are a bunch of these on Amazon as well. The one I got from there is even tighter than the Ego. Even came with the rubber ring. (Stocky Car Drying nozzle. $28 USD) Thanks Pan, great content!
Hi Pan, I enjoy the RUclips channel very much! Thanks for all the comparisons and helping me to choose products. I would love to know if you would consider reviewing Jay Lenos garage products. By me, not alot of chemical guys items are always available, but Jay's are. Wondering what your thoughts are on his line of soaps, and sealants are, along with interior protection and tire shines. Thanks, Dan
Thanks Dan! I haven’t tested Jay’s products yet. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer I have been using it on my ceramic coated cars now for a couple of weeks, its very easy on the wrist and doesn't fatigue my arms and hands like other bigger heavier blowers, Love mine very much, but you will need 2 batteries, get the battery and charger kit for $100 for two 4MAH batteries and a charger, the machine is $100, total was $200 for me with two 4MAH batteries, device and charger. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it, If you'd like me to purchase one and send it to you LMK.
I use the dewalt 60v blower. Went this route as I'm already invested with dewalt in all my other tools. I added the stubby nozzle co tube to mine. Not the tightest fit and I can tell it's 3d printed, however no issues with it.
Great content. I use the Dewalt 60v because I have their system of tools. The battery lasts forever. I am going to purchase EGO’s cordless power washer, so I may switch to an EGO blower for convenience. I love the cordless innovation, but a standardized battery across brands would be very helpful for the consumer.
I always have more respect for reviewers who purchased a product with their own money, the rest of them as far as I’m concerned are bought and paid for Shills, who Present the products in a way that panders to the manufacturer so they can get more free products
I like the looks of the EGO, might get one eventually. My constructive idea is, make an attachment that hooks on, but has a hose like the big boy, but much shorter so you could have a cordless option without having to lift the whole unit over your head. Just my thought. Another great video
Hi Pan. Thanks for the review. I’m hoping the other brands of electric blowers wake up and come out with stubby nozzles. I’m invested in various Ryobi electric products including a leaf blower. Tempted to purchase an extra standard leaf blowing attachment and cut it short and then install the rubberized band. :)
Its amazing how easy it is to almost completely dry my car is with the leaf blower. I use it at winter car washes to avoid the dreaded spotting. Much quicker than towelling. From what I can see though, the EGO branded stubby attachment is not available in Canada.
Thanks for the video! I can't seem to find the EGO oem nozzle here in Canada, Will try to contact one of their authorized sellers to order one in for me locally.
Thanks! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I've been watching for years; your Detailing 101 series is spot on! I'm a merchant mariner by trade, so I've done lots of paintwork and restoration on large ships. One of the job perks has been getting paid to travel the world. I've been detailing cars as a hobby for the better part of the last decade, and I am now taking the plunge of opening my garage to friends, family, and car enthusiasts in my community. Recently got my CD with the IDA, and I am totally looking forward to the future, and hope you continue to produce amazing content for the detailing community.@@PanTheOrganizer
Another good video. I had no idea these were available for blowers until I saw this channel. I ordered from Anazon by a place called Uniqwamo for 33 bucks. It fits perfect has the soft front coated plastic and the green silicone band. Also appreciate you linking the detailing new car videos in a reply the other day. Watched them all. One quick question, if I do the second towel with iron remover, is the Descale wash also necessary? That's the one product I haven't purchased.
Iron removers remove iron particles (brake dust, rail dust, etc). That's all they do. Descale is a completely different type of product, as it's meant to remove mineral buildup and water spots.
@PanTheOrganizer oh my gosh, my phone changed decon towel to second towel. Either way, a 20 dollar bottle of cleaner is still relatively cheap. Thanks for the reply.
Thanks Marko! How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 975,000 subscribers and we have over 132 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
My Apex stubby was from the first batch of 500 sold. There was quite a bit of play with the 650 so I ended up using some friction tape and it's quite difficult to remove. My only complaint is that one of the springs / metal parts on one the clips came loose last summer but I was able to pop it back in place in without much effort. Unless something breaks or becomes useless I rather doubt I will upgrade to either the latest version or Egos answer to the stubby. Blowerband is a must!
I had also received one of the first units of version 01 as I had put in my pre-order as soon as it came out (I think I was the third to sign up). I too had to put some tape around the nozzle so it wasn't as loose. Version 02 was much better, but still not perfect, but they did improve the spring too. The build quality is top notch, but the price is a bit steep now that we see the price of an EGO version.
@@PanTheOrganizer Seeing as I am a late riser due to my job and also living out here in the Pacific Northwest, I placed my order about 4.5 hours after OG posted on social media! At that time I was mostly drying my car with the EGO so I was quite eager to get one and remember waiting patiently on updates for months! The story behind the ApxexAire development was quite interesting for me considering I work with plastics in my career.
Thanks for watching. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I ended up buying a 30 dollar stubby attachment for my 765 on amazon. About the length of the apexair but opening similar to the ego stubby and has a green ban as well.
I have used my Stihl battery blower but it has the longer attachment that is meant for leaves, it is unwieldy but does a good job. So I tend to use it only to do the wheels and grill areas. Have to see if I can get a stubby attachment for that.
Do you use a blower to blow dry ceramic cars a lot or tend to use a towel and just blow the door jambs, gas cap area, a little areas water tends to hide? I hear mixed reviews that blowers tend to bring on the possibility of more water spots. Torn if I should invest in an ego blower, or just a handheld blaster for small areas and carry more drying towels.
Hey pan! I recently got “The Absorber” drying towel and I haven’t seen you use it. It looks pretty neat and I wondered what your thoughts were about it
That's more of a synthetic chamois style towel, and I don't recommend those. I always use a dedicated microfiber drying towel. I made a video about the best ones here: ruclips.net/video/E10SjmOps7E/видео.htmlsi=ossdaFiUJVSqIdMH
Pan I think it is awesome your dad is out there on a platform washing his car. I use a towel still so I can only guess what the Echo is like to use. Are all of the extensions made from a mold or are some printed? Thank you for the video Pan!
To my knowledge, the ApexAire is from a mold (OG has the full story on his channel). I don't know about the official EGO one, but I would guess it's also from a mold.
I have been thoroughly satisfied with my compact cordless Ridgid jobsite blower from HD that comes with a soft rubber nozzle. If you watch their ads you can find it FREE (tool only) with an additional purchase like I did!
I think my 1st comment was deleted for some reason but... I bought a $18.99 8" stubby attachment from Amazon that had the green soft silicone nozzle and holders for the blower and batteries. It fits perfectly and is not 3D printed.
Hi Pan Love the Video🤩, I brought the Big Boi on your recommendation years back and I've never looked back, it's a beast 🥰🥰🥰 Keep up with the great work 👍 Porsche is looking amazing 🤩
Hey man , just subscribed. This is absolutely amazing! Really great channel with excellent content! Love it . Could you please help me . Using an alkaline shampoo such as bilt hamber seems to be the best. But people say it’s far too aggressive. Is it ok to use. And how do you advise to use it ? Thank you
Thanks Drany! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Using a high pH soap isn’t necessary for regular weekly washes. Once in a while for deeper cleanings and road film removal. And while safe on ceramic coatings, they can strip regular waxes or sealants as those don’t have great chemical resistance like coatings do. I like a high pH snow foam once every few months like at the beginning of spring to remove winter muck and grime. See my ultimate spring deep clean tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/oTaFE_p2OAw/видео.htmlsi=Kqpspsl5bJsaNFIw
I am looking at the different CFM options EGO offers, ranging from a 530-765 the higher CFM seems like an obvious choice but may I ask why you chose the 650 for your personal choice over the stronger CFM options? I’d like to use primary for drying my vehicles and partially for yard maintenance if that helps, Thanks for your assistance.
I had a 580 before my 650 and even that was overkill. So I’m not going to buy a new blower every time they are releasing a new version when even a 480 or 580 CFM EGO is enough for my needs.
I didn’t realize the different CFM models weren’t all released at the same time, as I stated I am new after viewing your video so I thought you chose your model for a specific reason first detailing maybe? I didn’t know it was what was released and available at that time for you, thanks for the reply.
In terms of form factor the stubby attachment makes a lot of sense. I used one from amazon for a few months and recently switched back to the long tube. Why? The stubby tube changes the way the ego blower sounds to the point it actually hurts my ears. Never had this issue with the long tube. With the stubby the sound is much higher pitch. Something to think about.
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Pan, hey man I recently repainted my Yukon, the clear has fully cured so my plan is to ceramic coat it. I want the best recommendable ceramic coating that’ll bead water like crazy, aswell as be super easy to air blow, what do you recommend?
First, for a freshly repainted vehicle, wait 2 full months before applying any paint protection on it. The paint needs to finish its gassing out phase. As far as the ceramic coating, it really depends on many factors, including what you value most and what your budget is. All good coatings will provide hydrophobic properties and self-cleaning properties making the vehicle easier to clean and super easy to dry off with a blower. To see my current top recommendations, see my awards video: ruclips.net/video/KRv7vKsuliQ/видео.htmlsi=i-4PrhcgdZM4L2lH
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for getting back to me Pan. I am aware of the solvents escaping clear as I am the one who resprayed the vehicle. It’s been over 90 days, the vehicle was resprayed October of last year. Anyways thats irrelevant. What coating was installed on this Porsche? I have a hard time believing Adams is one of the best coatings to this day. As I just watched the video of you washing your wife’s? Nissan Kick I think. I don’t mean to throw shade but I was not satisfied with the sheeting and beads. Like I said I really want the best for this truck since ive been having it since 2015, so money isn’t an issue. Thanks!
To be honest, I kind of feel bad for the Apex Air owner. With the release of this EGO one, I don't see how or why you would pick the Apex Air over it. The EGO is shorter, it looks better, it's less than half the price, it fits better, and I've heard it's quieter. The owner of Apex Air had to have seen this coming when EGO inevitably came out with this. However, without Apex Air, there might not have been enough market pressure on EGO to actually come out with one. Funny how that works.
Yeah I also think it was inevitable that EGO would eventually release their own version when they saw all these companies making some. EGO is not a car detailing brand, so when they released their first leaf blowers, I guess they never thought people would use them to dry their vehicles hehe.
@@PanTheOrganizer Yup, totally agree. Again, without legitimate companies like Apex Air popping up and releasing these, I don't know if EGO would have ever thought it worth while to design and produce one themselves.
I have had mine for years, and wash my car twice weekly, and use the blower all the time, and I have yet to replace them. They work like new. I have had two EGO blowers (580 and 650) but still have the same 5.0Ah batteries that I first got 5 years ago at this point if memory serves me well. Some have had theirs fail after a year, so it's hard to know exactly how long batteries can last. Same applies for any battery in any application. But EGO does have good warranties on their batteries.
Hi Pan. I've been following you for 5+ years and use a standard I.C.E. (Internal Combustion Engine) blower which is pretty heavy. How much does the EGO blower weigh roughly? Thanks, from Alastair in Calgary.
Hi! The weight without the battery is 4.77 lbs (2.17 kg) and the 5.0Ah battery that I use weighs 4.8 lbs (2.18 kg). Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 965,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Hey pan and fellow viewers. I got paint of some sort on the front of my car from someone running a can over in front of me. I think it was spray paint but I’m not sure. A clay bar removed it off of the white paint but wasn’t able to get it off of the piano black parts on the front. Any tips on how to get it off? I tried alcohol as well.
I have a Stihl blower, but found it too cumbersome for car drying. I start off with my liquid8r towel, then blow out the nooks and crannies with my Adams mini air cannon.
I have the Apex Aire and it never gets used anymore because it creates such annoying high-pitched frequency. I'd rather just use the stock long tube. I wonder if the other shorty attachments have the same issue.
Ryobi recently came out with a 220 CFM blower that includes a stubby attachment. It looks adequate to dry the car and the most maneuverable at only $99 for the tool only a great value. The Apex Air at $80 plus tax with the blower band is way overpriced. The ergonomics are better for drying the car than the Ego as well with the handle being more vertical (better for the roof). Looks like this will replace my Metro Vac and Ego blower as my main car dryer.
Are you referring to the little 18V One+ compact 220 CFM portable cordless one? It's not available in Canada yet, so I haven't been able to test it. But I doubt it will replace a much more powerful EGO blower. I have seen it in a few videos and although it can do a decent job, I think it's more budget oriented for those who don't want to spend the bigger bucks to get an EGO. It just doesn't have the power or CFM of a bigger blower, that is undeniable. But is it fun and practical and cool? Sure! :) If I can get my hands on one, I'll test it.
@@PanTheOrganizer Yes, I just picked one up today to test it out. My truck has a ceramic coated PPF so it may be all I need and much less cumbersome than my Master Blaster or Ego blower. AND, it gives you a reason to make another video!
I’ve had adequate time to use the Ryobi 220CFM. It performs exactly how you would expect for the power. If you’re in the Ryobi ecosystem I’d recommend it as a convenient supplement to a Master Blaster or EGO, not a replacement. I love the trigger lock feature and ergonomics and will use it regularly. If I was on a budget it would be a good starter blower/dryer, however, it depletes a 4.0 battery with one use.
Interested in knowing if you take off the top cone from the ApexAire and put the green band would it match the height of the Ego Short? Didn’t see link to the green band on your listing Thank you
I’ve got the V1 of the Apex Air so figure it’s similar. You could take off the tip, and it will be shorter, but the problem is the diameter of the nozzle without the tip is now different, which makes it incompatible with the blower band (that green thing). It’s also a hard plastic, so this is a no-go in my book. IMO, I see no reason to get the AA over the official Ego version, especially when the official one is less than half the price. TBH, I used my AA for about a month, then just ended up 3d printing one out of PETG. It’s definitely jankier from a finish quality, however, the fit on my particular blower is perfect. I didn’t care for how loose the AA was. It never came off in operation, but I still didn’t care for it.
If you have some sort of paint protection on the paint (wax, sealant or coating), using a blower is the best option as it's the quickest, and it's 100% touchless so zero potential of marring the paint. But a good blower is expensive. If your car has zero protection, a blower isn't good because you need the hydrophobic properties of waxes or coatings to get the water to fly off when blown. Zero protection means the water "sticks" and pools on the paint, and is harder to blow off, so a blower isn't efficient in that scenario. A microfiber drying towel is the less costly option, but more time consuming. And to avoid marring as much as possible, always use a drying aid as a lubricant between the towel and paint.
I’ve heard that the 650 is a lot louder than either the 580 before or the newer 765. I’m curious if you’ve noticed a difference? I want to pick one up but want the quietest version.
I haven’t noticed a huge difference between my previous 580 and my new 650 other than a slightly higher pitch on the 650. I haven’t tested the 765 yet. Regardless of which blower you get, always wear ear protection. So that negates any small differences between blowers anyways. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer yeah, it was the higher pitch being the issue I think. Agree, ear protection is important regardless. I also see that now there is a 670cfm model which I think is replacing the 650.
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I'm sorry but 80 dollars for a 11 inch piece of plastic?! That's a third of the price of the blower without the battery! I just cut my factory long tube down to the size I wanted for free. Then I'm able to spend 80.00 on other detail products
You couldn’t even justify the cost if they made specifically for car use like an air blade style.
They can keep their $6 piece of plastic that they are trying to sell for $80? Not all of us are high end sports car owners who will spend hundreds of dollars at the drop of a hat for Goodies for their precious babies
@@4toes1nose exactly what I was thinking, I’d rather get a £30 one with a long attachment, then cut it down and heat the nozzle so I can make a flatter end, that way I can use it like air-blade and it should take less time to dry the car again, and I still wouldn’t have spent the cost of the stubby nozzle never mind the blower itself which I’d hate to see the price of 😂🍺
@@koreywilliams4570 makes you wonder why people buy from the manufacturers at that price, heck I can’t justify the price of those expensive blowers just to help dry the car, I’m disabled and everything that helps me do the car causing less pain I’m happy to get, but I don’t see a difference between the expensive ones and the cheaper ones if you use them right and look after them by cleaning and servicing them.
Where do you get $80 from? He literally tells you in the video it's $34, even here in Australia it $40.
I also have the 650 but bought the aftermarket stubby off eBay for $19.95 almost a year & a half ago. I’m not a professional detailed but my vehicles are spotless thanks to all I have learned from you! Thanks again Pan
I have the EGO 650. Had a etsy nozzle ($19.99) which i replaced with the new EGO that is tested here. Mainly for removal ease. The etsey was very hard to remove. Bought my new EGO stubby for $27.00 and I'm very satisfied. Use it daily.
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Agree! I have that one too and it’s a bugger to get off. Thinking this new ego one might be way to go.
I bought the ApexAire unit a couple years ago after the product was introduced because I hated drying my car with the long standard attachment on my Ego blower and it has served me well. I felt that it was way too expensive for what it was but I didn't have an option at the time. Now there are numerous lower-cost attachments on the market. Thanks for the video Pan.
Thanks for sharing!
I am glad that you produced this video as I would like to purchase a stubby for my EGO blower. That being said, there is no way that I can justify spending $80 for an attachment from Apexair and which is more than 3 times more expensive that the same make of the blower. I will be purchasing the stubby nozzle from EGO. Thanks Pan.
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@@PanTheOrganizerSame thing with me, Pan. I bought the 650cfm last year and I love it. And, I bought a second battery around Christmas time. I'll buy the nozzle using the "link in the description."
Thanks, Pan.👍
Pan you always know what we need before we do! I have the Ego 765 and it’s getting an upgrade! Thanks for sharing about your Dad! I bet he really appreciates you hooking him up with all the cool car washing stuff 😊.
Thanks man! Yeah my family means the world to me. My parents believed in me and invested in my education and were always there for me. So I try and give back as much as possible as I'm grateful for what they did.
I've got the Makita DUB184 18v Brushless blower with a Stubby Nozzle Co. attachment. Works great and loving it!
EGO 580 (580 cfm) w/Apexair. Used a Dewalt "corded" 400 cfm leaf blower for years. The change to battery power & 580 cfm were a nice step up in efficiency. Made the move a couple because of your previous reviews... so thank you!
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Nice re-fresh review on air blowers Pan. I love my EGO 765, moreover, highly recommend. I went with the UNIQWAMO Nozzle. It comes with the rubber tip, fit is nice and at a very good price on Amazon. Keep up the great content you provide us all....very much appreciated.
Thanks!
I use the 765cfm ego but definitely have to get the stubby nozzle. Thanks for the great video Pan!
Thanks for watching!
i got the 765 ego. i just got the ast2000 for it. I found that you can attach the tapered, and spread nozzles that come with the blower to the end of the ast2000. thank you for all the detailing videos. have a great day
Thanks for sharing! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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I found your channel on youtube. I was searching for best pressure washers for detailing and yours came up. you were using your kranzle. @@PanTheOrganizer
Cool, thanks for the feedback!
Love our EGO and got our neighbor to make the jump after trying ours.
For sure!
I have the Ego 650 and it has worked great for blowing snow off my car this winter. I even brought it to work during a snow storm and my co-workers thought I was crazy. Then they said I was really smart when I cleaned my car off in seconds while they were stuck brushing, marring their paint.
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This is great! I was waiting for ego to make their own first party stubby and looks like it’s great size, fit and soft touch tip quality.
Thanks for watching!
Jinx.....love it that a blower video dropped today. I am going to get that stubby attachment with my new blower. Thanks Pan. Getting new tools for detailing is rad.
Cool! What blower did you get?
@@PanTheOrganizer I went with the EGO 765. My research and your video convinced me EGO was the brand to go with. The extra power will really help with stubborn yard debris, in addition to car detailing.
I bought the Big Boi from Esoteric. It does a great job. What I like is that it is strong, forced air, and the air is heated.
I have the same one you have in this video. I was suprised when how powerful it was the first time I used it. I have the ego stubby and it works well!!
Yeah even the 650 is overkill. I had a 580 CFM version before and that too was overkill haha. But we love overkill.
@@PanTheOrganizer well it also helped that Ace was running a $40 off promo on the 650 that made it pretty much a no brainer to trade up. Downside it came with the 4 amp hour battery… still does a car and I charge it while I do the next car. I’ll eventually get an extra battery.
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I purchased the Apex Air through Obsessed Garage for my EGO blower. I am not thrilled with the performance and time required to remove water from my cars. It now sits idle in my garage storage cabinet cabinet. My go-to is the Big Boi Pro with the extended hose. This is much more efficient in water removal, especially from door jams and wheels.
I just love the practicality of a cordless blower. I find myself using my EGO most of the time, instead of my Bigboi or MetroVac big daddy blowers.
@rivakhoffman4825 What model ego blower do you have
@@caseypeploe1273 I have the Power+ 765 model. Supposedly 200 mph rating. It's 4 months old.
@@caseypeploe1273 It was $329.00 at Lowes. Don't know what they cost now.
@@caseypeploe1273 Power + 765 model
My car is ceramic coated and a leaf blower is a game changer.
Would you be able to do a video on CARPRO's new GForce glass coating?
I have it, but haven't tested it yet.
What would be cool is if you could twist the tip to change the flow the same way you can with pump sprayers. Also, given how high these prices are, I'm surprised people aren't just 3D printing these instead.
There are many 3D printed versions available online if you search.
Don’t laugh to hard but I just have a small electric leaf blower that I bought at Walmart, the cord is a little bit of a pain but as a DIYer it works for me, maybe I’ll upgrade to what you have, thanks for the video Pan 👍😁
Thanks for watching!
I have the Ego and I bought the first version of the Stubby nozzle. I find it to be a pain in the butt to remove it. I may go ahead and order the Ego version. $80 is nuts!
To spend that much on the Apex, and have it wiggle like that, is a non-starter in my book. Crazy even if there are ‘future upgrades’……. The Ego is a way better deal, and it fits! Also, at a similar price point to the Ego, there are a bunch of these on Amazon as well. The one I got from there is even tighter than the Ego. Even came with the rubber ring. (Stocky Car Drying nozzle. $28 USD)
Thanks Pan, great content!
Thanks Eric! What EGO blower model do you have?
@@PanTheOrganizer I have the 530. I’ve had it for about 7 years. Plenty of power. Been power blowing my car for years! Thanks for your expertise!
Love my Ego 650 and ApexAire from OG. It also works awesome for blowing snow off the vehicle if its a dry snow.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pan, I enjoy the RUclips channel very much! Thanks for all the comparisons and helping me to choose products. I would love to know if you would consider reviewing Jay Lenos garage products. By me, not alot of chemical guys items are always available, but Jay's are. Wondering what your thoughts are on his line of soaps, and sealants are, along with interior protection and tire shines. Thanks, Dan
Thanks Dan! I haven’t tested Jay’s products yet.
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Thanks Pan. Thanks for the great review. Very thorough as usual. Enjoy your evening.
Thanks for watching!
This is by far the best compact stubby blower, "ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 220 CFM 140 MPH Compact Blower" hands down the best
We don't have that yet in Canada, but I look forward to test it.
@@PanTheOrganizer I have been using it on my ceramic coated cars now for a couple of weeks, its very easy on the wrist and doesn't fatigue my arms and hands like other bigger heavier blowers, Love mine very much, but you will need 2 batteries, get the battery and charger kit for $100 for two 4MAH batteries and a charger, the machine is $100, total was $200 for me with two 4MAH batteries, device and charger. Look forward to hearing your thoughts on it, If you'd like me to purchase one and send it to you LMK.
I use the dewalt 60v blower. Went this route as I'm already invested with dewalt in all my other tools. I added the stubby nozzle co tube to mine. Not the tightest fit and I can tell it's 3d printed, however no issues with it.
Great content. I use the Dewalt 60v because I have their system of tools. The battery lasts forever. I am going to purchase EGO’s cordless power washer, so I may switch to an EGO blower for convenience. I love the cordless innovation, but a standardized battery across brands would be very helpful for the consumer.
Thanks!
Pan whens the new whip coming and did you decide ?
It’s already on its way to Canada, so yes I custom ordered it a few months ago. To be revealed sometime in April! 🫡👌🏻
@@PanTheOrganizer dirtttty making a dude wait 943121 days to find out
I always have more respect for reviewers who purchased a product with their own money, the rest of them as far as I’m concerned are bought and paid for Shills, who Present the products in a way that panders to the manufacturer so they can get more free products
Thanks and greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬
You have internet there?
Cheers from Canada!
Of course he does. You didn’t say it was from Kansas.😂
@@MasterGGG yes but still no quality car Products 😢
I like the looks of the EGO, might get one eventually. My constructive idea is, make an attachment that hooks on, but has a hose like the big boy, but much shorter so you could have a cordless option without having to lift the whole unit over your head. Just my thought. Another great video
Thanks Jason!
Great video, you should try the Ryobi compact blower, its a cheaper alternativeand way more compact.
I saw that, but it's only available in the USA for now.
Hi Pan. Thanks for the review. I’m hoping the other brands of electric blowers wake up and come out with stubby nozzles. I’m invested in various Ryobi electric products including a leaf blower. Tempted to purchase an extra standard leaf blowing attachment and cut it short and then install the rubberized band. :)
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Its amazing how easy it is to almost completely dry my car is with the leaf blower. I use it at winter car washes to avoid the dreaded spotting. Much quicker than towelling. From what I can see though, the EGO branded stubby attachment is not available in Canada.
It's not available in Canada yet, but I linked another very similar looking one which some of my viewers bought and were quite happy with.
Thanks for the video! I can't seem to find the EGO oem nozzle here in Canada, Will try to contact one of their authorized sellers to order one in for me locally.
Je viens d’en procurer un. J’ai hâte de le laver
Un souffleur rend l’expérience de séchage tellement plus agréable. 👍🏻
Hey Pan, the EGO stubby has a tab on the side that let's you add additional attachments!
Wow, I got here early for once! Love what you're doing Pan!
I do use the ego 650, it's very efficient .
Thanks! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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That's the one I have too. :)@@SelectDetail
I've been watching for years; your Detailing 101 series is spot on! I'm a merchant mariner by trade, so I've done lots of paintwork and restoration on large ships. One of the job perks has been getting paid to travel the world. I've been detailing cars as a hobby for the better part of the last decade, and I am now taking the plunge of opening my garage to friends, family, and car enthusiasts in my community. Recently got my CD with the IDA, and I am totally looking forward to the future, and hope you continue to produce amazing content for the detailing community.@@PanTheOrganizer
Another good video. I had no idea these were available for blowers until I saw this channel. I ordered from Anazon by a place called Uniqwamo for 33 bucks. It fits perfect has the soft front coated plastic and the green silicone band.
Also appreciate you linking the detailing new car videos in a reply the other day. Watched them all. One quick question, if I do the second towel with iron remover, is the Descale wash also necessary? That's the one product I haven't purchased.
Iron removers remove iron particles (brake dust, rail dust, etc). That's all they do. Descale is a completely different type of product, as it's meant to remove mineral buildup and water spots.
@PanTheOrganizer oh my gosh, my phone changed decon towel to second towel. Either way, a 20 dollar bottle of cleaner is still relatively cheap. Thanks for the reply.
Very informative video pan love your videos. I like the ego blowers however 80 dollar for the apex attachment is atrocious .
Thanks Marko! How did you discover my channel by the way?
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My Apex stubby was from the first batch of 500 sold. There was quite a bit of play with the 650 so I ended up using some friction tape and it's quite difficult to remove. My only complaint is that one of the springs / metal parts on one the clips came loose last summer but I was able to pop it back in place in without much effort. Unless something breaks or becomes useless I rather doubt I will upgrade to either the latest version or Egos answer to the stubby. Blowerband is a must!
I had also received one of the first units of version 01 as I had put in my pre-order as soon as it came out (I think I was the third to sign up). I too had to put some tape around the nozzle so it wasn't as loose. Version 02 was much better, but still not perfect, but they did improve the spring too. The build quality is top notch, but the price is a bit steep now that we see the price of an EGO version.
@@PanTheOrganizer Seeing as I am a late riser due to my job and also living out here in the Pacific Northwest, I placed my order about 4.5 hours after OG posted on social media! At that time I was mostly drying my car with the EGO so I was quite eager to get one and remember waiting patiently on updates for months! The story behind the ApxexAire development was quite interesting for me considering I work with plastics in my career.
$25 (OEM Ego) vs $65 (Apex). I would buy an OEM product from Ego and invest the $40 elsewhere. Thanks for amazing video
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I ended up buying a 30 dollar stubby attachment for my 765 on amazon. About the length of the apexair but opening similar to the ego stubby and has a green ban as well.
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I have used my Stihl battery blower but it has the longer attachment that is meant for leaves, it is unwieldy but does a good job. So I tend to use it only to do the wheels and grill areas. Have to see if I can get a stubby attachment for that.
Do you use a blower to blow dry ceramic cars a lot or tend to use a towel and just blow the door jambs, gas cap area, a little areas water tends to hide? I hear mixed reviews that blowers tend to bring on the possibility of more water spots. Torn if I should invest in an ego blower, or just a handheld blaster for small areas and carry more drying towels.
Hey pan! I recently got “The Absorber” drying towel and I haven’t seen you use it. It looks pretty neat and I wondered what your thoughts were about it
That's more of a synthetic chamois style towel, and I don't recommend those. I always use a dedicated microfiber drying towel. I made a video about the best ones here: ruclips.net/video/E10SjmOps7E/видео.htmlsi=ossdaFiUJVSqIdMH
@@PanTheOrganizer Nice! Thanks so much for all the work you do. I really appreciate it!
Thanks Pan. I did but a blower but not an ezgo. They are ridiculously expensive in Canada, and you have to buy the battery separately...
What blower do you have?
when's the blower band going to be back in stock?
You can get it here: bit.ly/3wpbWVu
Pan I think it is awesome your dad is out there on a platform washing his car. I use a towel still so I can only guess what the Echo is like to use. Are all of the extensions made from a mold or are some printed? Thank you for the video Pan!
To my knowledge, the ApexAire is from a mold (OG has the full story on his channel). I don't know about the official EGO one, but I would guess it's also from a mold.
@@PanTheOrganizer thank you Pan!
Pan - will you be reviewing the ego pressure washer soon? Can you test with other wands like MTM?
It’s on order so hopefully I receive it soon. I had to order it from the US as we don’t have it in Canada yet.
What about just the band on the end with no tube? Wont that work well enough, too?
I have been thoroughly satisfied with my compact cordless Ridgid jobsite blower from HD that comes with a soft rubber nozzle. If you watch their ads you can find it FREE (tool only) with an additional purchase like I did!
Nice review, Pan! 👍
Thank you!
Hey Pan! Are you going to do a review on the cordless big boi dryer when it comes out ?
You mean the Bigboi Blowr Chargd? Yeah that look interesting, so as soon as I can get my hands on one in Canada, I'll look into it for sure!
@@PanTheOrganizer great thank you pan ! Have a nice weekend!
Even though I have a Big Boi Mini+, I just got a Dewalt cordless blower with 450 CFM. I definitely needed ear protection.
Yeah for any blower, ear protection is a must.
You should try out the new Ryobi 18v compact blower. Not as much power but super compact and much cheaper. Curious how well it works compared to ego.
We don’t have it yet in Canada unfortunately.
I think my 1st comment was deleted for some reason but... I bought a $18.99 8" stubby attachment from Amazon that had the green soft silicone nozzle and holders for the blower and batteries. It fits perfectly and is not 3D printed.
Would it be possible to make an updated video on the G Techniq lineup?
I have one here: ruclips.net/video/IqIW78FmRYU/видео.htmlsi=uVXv51yCxw--TmI3
@@PanTheOrganizer your the best!!🔥
love the content pan
Thanks Tyler!
Hi Pan Love the Video🤩, I brought the Big Boi on your recommendation years back and I've never looked back, it's a beast 🥰🥰🥰
Keep up with the great work 👍
Porsche is looking amazing 🤩
Thank you!
Hey man , just subscribed. This is absolutely amazing!
Really great channel with excellent content! Love it .
Could you please help me .
Using an alkaline shampoo such as bilt hamber seems to be the best. But people say it’s far too aggressive. Is it ok to use. And how do you advise to use it ? Thank you
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Using a high pH soap isn’t necessary for regular weekly washes. Once in a while for deeper cleanings and road film removal. And while safe on ceramic coatings, they can strip regular waxes or sealants as those don’t have great chemical resistance like coatings do.
I like a high pH snow foam once every few months like at the beginning of spring to remove winter muck and grime. See my ultimate spring deep clean tutorial here: ruclips.net/video/oTaFE_p2OAw/видео.htmlsi=Kqpspsl5bJsaNFIw
I’m a dewalt tool guy but nice video!
Thanks Todd!
@@PanTheOrganizer always enjoy yours and Yvans videos. My top two that I watch on a regular basis.
I am looking at the different CFM options EGO offers, ranging from a 530-765 the higher CFM seems like an obvious choice but may I ask why you chose the 650 for your personal choice over the stronger CFM options? I’d like to use primary for drying my vehicles and partially for yard maintenance if that helps, Thanks for your assistance.
I had a 580 before my 650 and even that was overkill. So I’m not going to buy a new blower every time they are releasing a new version when even a 480 or 580 CFM EGO is enough for my needs.
I didn’t realize the different CFM models weren’t all released at the same time, as I stated I am new after viewing your video so I thought you chose your model for a specific reason first detailing maybe? I didn’t know it was what was released and available at that time for you, thanks for the reply.
In terms of form factor the stubby attachment makes a lot of sense. I used one from amazon for a few months and recently switched back to the long tube. Why? The stubby tube changes the way the ego blower sounds to the point it actually hurts my ears. Never had this issue with the long tube. With the stubby the sound is much higher pitch. Something to think about.
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What products should I use to clean my wheels and tires for aluminum wheels
Check his videos for wheel cleaners.
Will you soon review the avalon king G.O.A.T??
It’s not available in Canada yet.
@@PanTheOrganizer nothing wrong with smuggling chemicals across the border for some content
Great 👍 tool buddy tfs
Thanks 👍
Pan, hey man I recently repainted my Yukon, the clear has fully cured so my plan is to ceramic coat it. I want the best recommendable ceramic coating that’ll bead water like crazy, aswell as be super easy to air blow, what do you recommend?
First, for a freshly repainted vehicle, wait 2 full months before applying any paint protection on it. The paint needs to finish its gassing out phase.
As far as the ceramic coating, it really depends on many factors, including what you value most and what your budget is. All good coatings will provide hydrophobic properties and self-cleaning properties making the vehicle easier to clean and super easy to dry off with a blower.
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@@PanTheOrganizer thanks for getting back to me Pan. I am aware of the solvents escaping clear as I am the one who resprayed the vehicle. It’s been over 90 days, the vehicle was resprayed October of last year. Anyways thats irrelevant. What coating was installed on this Porsche? I have a hard time believing Adams is one of the best coatings to this day. As I just watched the video of you washing your wife’s? Nissan Kick I think. I don’t mean to throw shade but I was not satisfied with the sheeting and beads. Like I said I really want the best for this truck since ive been having it since 2015, so money isn’t an issue. Thanks!
I did NOT see in the links about the green rubber ring attachment, please advise...Thx...GB
Here: BlowerBand nozzle protector: bit.ly/3SOIwbr
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Pan, do they not have the EGO HANDHELD BLOWER SHORT TUBE ATTACHMENT in Canada yet?
No, but they do have this one which is similar: amzn.to/4bHHlCn
Just bought ego670 at cdn tire
To be honest, I kind of feel bad for the Apex Air owner. With the release of this EGO one, I don't see how or why you would pick the Apex Air over it. The EGO is shorter, it looks better, it's less than half the price, it fits better, and I've heard it's quieter. The owner of Apex Air had to have seen this coming when EGO inevitably came out with this. However, without Apex Air, there might not have been enough market pressure on EGO to actually come out with one. Funny how that works.
Yeah I also think it was inevitable that EGO would eventually release their own version when they saw all these companies making some.
EGO is not a car detailing brand, so when they released their first leaf blowers, I guess they never thought people would use them to dry their vehicles hehe.
@@PanTheOrganizer Yup, totally agree. Again, without legitimate companies like Apex Air popping up and releasing these, I don't know if EGO would have ever thought it worth while to design and produce one themselves.
Hi, how long do you feel the batteries last before you need to replace them? Not per use but lifetime?
I have had mine for years, and wash my car twice weekly, and use the blower all the time, and I have yet to replace them. They work like new. I have had two EGO blowers (580 and 650) but still have the same 5.0Ah batteries that I first got 5 years ago at this point if memory serves me well.
Some have had theirs fail after a year, so it's hard to know exactly how long batteries can last. Same applies for any battery in any application. But EGO does have good warranties on their batteries.
Salut Pan, pensez vous faire une review du Griot's Garage BOSS Hybrid Micro Polisher?
Je n'ai pas testé encore.
I got a Greenworks 40v 550CFM. But no stubby nozzle yet. Even 3D printed. I guess i will have to make my own 😅
$65 for the stubby nozzle!!!! Are they insane?? That is 28% of the cost of the blower, for a NOZZZLE!!??
Hi Pan. I've been following you for 5+ years and use a standard I.C.E. (Internal Combustion Engine) blower which is pretty heavy. How much does the EGO blower weigh roughly? Thanks, from Alastair in Calgary.
Hi! The weight without the battery is 4.77 lbs (2.17 kg) and the 5.0Ah battery that I use weighs 4.8 lbs (2.18 kg).
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Does the stubby make a big difference from running with no attachment?
Yes as it has a more focused stream of air.
Great information.
Thanks Bruce!
Hey pan and fellow viewers. I got paint of some sort on the front of my car from someone running a can over in front of me. I think it was spray paint but I’m not sure. A clay bar removed it off of the white paint but wasn’t able to get it off of the piano black parts on the front. Any tips on how to get it off? I tried alcohol as well.
The one that OG sells is junk
I have a Stihl blower, but found it too cumbersome for car drying. I start off with my liquid8r towel, then blow out the nooks and crannies with my Adams mini air cannon.
I have the Apex Aire and it never gets used anymore because it creates such annoying high-pitched frequency. I'd rather just use the stock long tube. I wonder if the other shorty attachments have the same issue.
Does the EGO short stack fit ryobi battery blower?
Ryobi recently came out with a 220 CFM blower that includes a stubby attachment. It looks adequate to dry the car and the most maneuverable at only $99 for the tool only a great value. The Apex Air at $80 plus tax with the blower band is way overpriced. The ergonomics are better for drying the car than the Ego as well with the handle being more vertical (better for the roof). Looks like this will replace my Metro Vac and Ego blower as my main car dryer.
Are you referring to the little 18V One+ compact 220 CFM portable cordless one? It's not available in Canada yet, so I haven't been able to test it. But I doubt it will replace a much more powerful EGO blower. I have seen it in a few videos and although it can do a decent job, I think it's more budget oriented for those who don't want to spend the bigger bucks to get an EGO. It just doesn't have the power or CFM of a bigger blower, that is undeniable.
But is it fun and practical and cool? Sure! :)
If I can get my hands on one, I'll test it.
@@PanTheOrganizer Yes, I just picked one up today to test it out. My truck has a ceramic coated PPF so it may be all I need and much less cumbersome than my Master Blaster or Ego blower.
AND, it gives you a reason to make another video!
👍🏻 Keep me posted to see if it wors to your expectations.
I’ve had adequate time to use the Ryobi 220CFM. It performs exactly how you would expect for the power. If you’re in the Ryobi ecosystem I’d recommend it as a convenient supplement to a Master Blaster or EGO, not a replacement. I love the trigger lock feature and ergonomics and will use it regularly. If I was on a budget it would be a good starter blower/dryer, however, it depletes a 4.0 battery with one use.
another great video Thanks!
Thanks Chris!
Interested in knowing if you take off the top cone from the ApexAire and put the green band would it match the height of the Ego Short? Didn’t see link to the green band on your listing
Thank you
I’ve got the V1 of the Apex Air so figure it’s similar. You could take off the tip, and it will be shorter, but the problem is the diameter of the nozzle without the tip is now different, which makes it incompatible with the blower band (that green thing). It’s also a hard plastic, so this is a no-go in my book.
IMO, I see no reason to get the AA over the official Ego version, especially when the official one is less than half the price. TBH, I used my AA for about a month, then just ended up 3d printing one out of PETG. It’s definitely jankier from a finish quality, however, the fit on my particular blower is perfect. I didn’t care for how loose the AA was. It never came off in operation, but I still didn’t care for it.
Great points here.@@beesoffury
Some waxes have sio1 ceramic wax an some have both sio1 an sio2 ceramic wax which is better I guess?
What if i use it without the nozzle
Is the 650 enough to dry effectively, or is the 765 needed ?
I had a 580 before my 650 and even the 580 was overkill …
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks Pan. I’ve been wanting one of these for awhile. But couldn’t justify the price of the 765. I’ll probably go with the 650 than
A blower or a drying towel? Why or when would you use one over the other?
If you have some sort of paint protection on the paint (wax, sealant or coating), using a blower is the best option as it's the quickest, and it's 100% touchless so zero potential of marring the paint. But a good blower is expensive.
If your car has zero protection, a blower isn't good because you need the hydrophobic properties of waxes or coatings to get the water to fly off when blown. Zero protection means the water "sticks" and pools on the paint, and is harder to blow off, so a blower isn't efficient in that scenario.
A microfiber drying towel is the less costly option, but more time consuming. And to avoid marring as much as possible, always use a drying aid as a lubricant between the towel and paint.
Stubby Nozzle Co.
Avoiding competitors? or some other reason?
They have a nice RUclips channel too👍
I simply never tested their nozzle.
Thank you, Pan!
Thanks for watching!
Pan, take a look at the Harbor Freight- Bauer cordless blower. It’s $50.00 US.
We don't get those in Canada unfortunately.
I’ve heard that the 650 is a lot louder than either the 580 before or the newer 765. I’m curious if you’ve noticed a difference? I want to pick one up but want the quietest version.
I haven’t noticed a huge difference between my previous 580 and my new 650 other than a slightly higher pitch on the 650. I haven’t tested the 765 yet.
Regardless of which blower you get, always wear ear protection. So that negates any small differences between blowers anyways. ;)
@@PanTheOrganizer yeah, it was the higher pitch being the issue I think. Agree, ear protection is important regardless. I also see that now there is a 670cfm model which I think is replacing the 650.
Love the Stubz