METROVAC Air Force Blaster - Lightweight Car & Motorcycle Vacuum Cleaner & Dryer with Truck Air Duster - Black - Perfect for Detailing, Cleaning Interiors, and Drying Vehicles

I am very meticulous and anal when it comes to washing and detailing cars. I probably invested around $1,500 in supplies and equipment to take good care of my cars. Up until now, I've been using a leaf blower to dry my car. But due to its excessive noise, I had to consider alternate methods to keep my neighbors calm and cool. The blower I've been using is Toro Super Blower fyi.It seemed insane to spend $200 on a dryer. But it was only a matter of time until I started getting complaints from my neighbors, so I pulled the trigger and got this item. Worst case scenario, I can just return it if it didn't fit my needs. I was a little concerned at first as many people claimed the noise level to be similar to their leaf blowers'. However, I can tell you that this is SIGNIFICANTLY quieter compared to leaf blowers. Noise level is comparable to well made floor vacuums (i.e. Miele). On top of that, the output of air is incredibly strong. There's no need to go with the 8hp one as 4hp is more than enough. What used to take 30 min. with a leaf blower now only takes about 15. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase and I will be keeping this for sure. In summary, here are some pros and cons.Pros:- Quieter than expected. Quiet enough to keep neighbors from complaining.- Craftsmanship is excellent.- 4hp output is more than sufficient. 8hp would be an overkill.- Cuts down the labor time by half (15 min. to completely dry a Toyota Camry)- The 10ft hose is more than enoughCons:- Without a dolly, you have to carry it around. It's not that heavy, but after 10 min., your arms do get tired.- The hose is very sturdy. This can be a good thing, but in my case, caused hose to be inflexible. I couldn't move it around as freely as I would've liked to. I had to be careful to keep the hose from scratching the surface/paint.- The electrical cord is not long enough. You will need an extension.