Which metro vac?

[GaresTaylan]

As it stands I've been lugging our home vacuum out to the garage and using attachments when working on the car. Obviously this is a pain and its big and bulky.

 

I've seen posts where people mention the metro vac and how it's the way to go even over a shop vac. I don't see it on the store anymore. Which model is everyone using?

[Performance Auto Detailing]

I strongly advise going to home depot and getting the 4 Gallon Rigid Wet/Dry Vacuum. Model # WD4070

I use this vacuum professionally as well as many others and it has been running strong for years. For $80 you simply can't get anything better. Buy some of the car attachments and you'll be all set. 

At the end of the day, a vacuum is sucking up dirt - not something I feel the need to spend $100's of dollars on. The suction you get with the Rigid vacuum is beyond plentiful. 

Don't waste the money on a Metro Vac - I know they're good vacuums but they are not worth the money when you could just get a wet/dry vac (which can also be used for other things besides vacuuming a car). I purchased their small Vac N' Blo Jr. vacuum a few years ago and was very disappointed in its lack of suction (Yes I know it is a hand held - what should I have expected?). But it was around the same price as the Rigid wet/dry vac - wish I would have just bought that in the first place. 

 

Good luck

Edited November 3, 2014 by lax

[Ricky Bobby]

^^^^ SPOT ON.

 

5 freakin hp man.  Get the professional hose for the Ridgid Vac as well and the crevice attachment, as well as a couple others, the Ridgid has a lifetime warranty, just keep the filter clean and put it to good use!  I have a larger capacity Ridgid in my basement and for cleaning up our spare bedroom which we have 2 pet bunnies in, trust me it's a solid buy.

 

My FiL has the handheld Metro Vac and I wasn't impressed with it, my Dyson has better cleaning power but I got sick of beating it up vaccuuming the cars out and with the dog hair.

 

Pro Hose:

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-10-ft-Pro-Grade-Universal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-Hose-Kit-VT2570/100375877

 

4 gal Ridgid Vac:

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-gal-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD4070/202077241

[HydroBlueJK]

is the ridgid made in the USA..cause youre not allowed to use if it not lol

[Kingsford]

I have a Metro and I can honestly say, it's nothing special except an overpriced vacuum. Get a wet dry vac... If you use a Metro and the carpet is even a little damp it will rust out the container.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Kingsford

[Ricky Bobby]

is the ridgid made in the USA..cause youre not allowed to use if it not lol

 

 

I'm almost certain they are.  Ridgid is located in Ohio.  You actually call Ohio for support if you need warranty work done (as opposed to call centers in India lol)

[AZGTO]

I've got a metro and some pet hair is difficult to remove with it

[Ricky Bobby]

Btw, Ridgid is made in Mexico.  Good enough for me, its not Cheena.

[HydroBlueJK]

Btw, Ridgid is made in Mexico.  Good enough for me, its not Cheena.

 

i was just joking earlier lol im not the person who buys a product over another because its made in USA honestly..

[Ricky Bobby]

Considering that I give 2 thumbs up to the Griots and HF DA polishers which are both Chinese made many times around here neither am I.  Just sharing for the guys that prefer non-China tools, I know that Ridgid makes a good product.

[GaresTaylan]

Great info all, thanks for that. I get tired of lugging the dyson out to the garage all the time. I looked at the rigid the other day at home depot and it looks like a good size. Nothing too big to lug around. Next pay check I think I'll grab one.

 

Thanks again!

[BRZN]

I've not tried the Metro vacuums, do love their Master Blaster though.

Here's the machine I'm using right now:

Shop-Vac The Right Stuff

586-61-10

I don't see one on Amazon right now, but a quick search and I see it for around $200+ from an online hardware store. Pricey? yes-you get what you pay for I feel. Does it work? yes-and it works very well.

Two vacuum settings, powerful on high suction, and relatively quite compared to others I've had. 

Made in the USA, if we don't support ourselves, well...

[HydroBlueJK]

i saw a stanley 8gal 4.5 hp at sams club last weekend for 49$

looked pretty nice as well!

[Kingsford]

We just bought two of those Shop Vacs for the Fire Department they were on sale at Menards for $75.

[Rick72]

I have the Rigid Model # WD4522 and it is awesome and easy to stow away and fits in the trunk if i need it on the go.

​Looks like a tool box.

[FordFocusST]

Sorry to dig up an old post (not really that old) but I'm currently looking for a vacuum for cleaning the car out and was wondering which 4 gallon to get. I do like the toolbox one but was wondering if anyone had any experience with it or know of better! I'm looking for drying my car too and seems everyone loves the master blaster but I don't have the funds for that right now!

[Ricky Bobby]

For vaccuuming its hard to beat the Ridgid WD4070.  Get the pro hose and you're all set to vaccuum cars out for about $100

[FordFocusST]

I saw your earlier post and it's definitely a good deal. Plus I have several gift cards for home Depot lol

[goheels]

Have car attachment kit for our house central vac in the garage. Ridiculous power

[FordFocusST]

Picked up the

WD4070 with the pro hose. Cleaned well. Might need some extensions for some stubborn hair in my car. The blower was pretty clean to for testing it after vacuuming.

[Ricky Bobby]

Nice, its a great vac for the price!