Chemical Guys ProBlow EQP403
A low-cost corded handheld for pushing water out of mirrors, trim and wheels.
Amazon $74.98$74.98
1,000 W
2.7/5
A small steel handheld for motorcycles, wheels and touch-ups between washes, for owners who keep an extension cord handy.
- 950 WPower
- 18,000 ft/minAir speed
- YesHeated
Check price at Amazon$121.99
Price checked November 7, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Steel-bodied handheld that weighs 3 lb
- Warm, filtered air
- Small enough to keep in a trunk
Cons
- 14 in cord, so it needs an extension cord to reach a car
- No speed control
- Least airflow of the MetroVac dryers
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | SK-1 |
|---|---|
| Blower | |
| Type | Corded handheld |
| Motors | 1 |
| Rated input power | 950 W |
| Peak horsepower | 1.3 HP |
| Current draw | 8 A |
| Air speed | 18,000 ft/min |
| Drying | |
| Heated air | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | 30 F |
| Filtered air | Yes |
| Power cord | 1.2 ft |
| Build | |
| Weight | 3 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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