Just bought a compressor from Lowes...135max psi, 1.5 Gallon tank, wheels, storage compartment. Harbor Feight tools has a 5gallon (twin 2.5gallon tanks) one for $89. Its even an oil-based compressor which I'm told is better.... but I opted for the wheels and storage compartment even though it has a smaller capacity (tank)....

continuation... of post. I just returned from the dusty track and I'm beginning to think the twin 2.5 gallon compressor will be better. I'm finding that the 1.5 has to recharge constantly while I'm blasting my truck with air through a thin nozzle. I always have to stop and wait for the compressor to chatch up. :-(

OldSoldier

My cars get very dusty when I run them around where I live, and on the BMX track, so after most runs I get a medium size paintbrush, and spend a couple of mins going over the car with it. Gets the bulk of it off.

It won't do anything to stuff that sticks to it though, like grease/oil/wet mud etc.

I don't mind dirt and dust.. I just hate that greasy mud/clay, it's hard to get rid of.. I just use a brush and an air compressor... just use a pressure washer.. haha j/k

Update on the air compressor for those who are interested.... I found the 1.5 gallon tank to be too small. I am retuning the first compressor and just bought one from Target of all places (after checking Lowes and Home Depot). It has a 6 gallon tank, all the accessories, and its on wheels. It was listed as $119 but it must have been on sale because it rang up for about $89 or so. I have not tried it yet.
OldSoldier

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specs are as follows: 2.1 CFM@90 PSI and 3.4 CFM@40psi 125psi Max. Has regulator valve so the pressure in the tank can be higher than the pressure used at the output.

Is your new compressor oil-based as well? I know those are better from everything I've seen. The oil-less ones tend to get VERY hot.

I'm sure you'll like that 6 gallon unit. I have a 2 gallon (I think) and it usually gets the job done, but if the job is too big, I have to wait until it fills back up. How big is this unit? One thing I like about mine is that it is small and fits nice and neat into a small cubby I have.

89 isn't to bad. I was thinking about getting one to take to the track or something...I still prefer my 120 gallon :p

Its about the size of a footlocker if you discount the handle. This one is not oil-based. I'm sure it would be better (like the one from Harbor Freight Tools) but I prefer the wheels to make it a little more portable if I need to move it around the garage.

OK. Now you're just showing off! ;)

OldSoldier: Is the 6 gallon one that heavy that it needs wheels? Must have a bigger motor/compressor as well...

I think the wheels are more of a convenience thing...remember, I'm and OLD soldier...bad back ya know...:005: