jeffh Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Well seen the dryer question is going well what do you all use for vacuums. I use home Depot brand shop vac with the car kit it works great just wondering if there is anything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 MetroVacs: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/27009-adamized-the-raptor/?p=425388 Mythos_S3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Performance Auto Detailing Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Rigid vacs from home depot are amazing. I use the Ridgid WD4070 for my mobile detailing business with the pro car hose and attachments. I use it multiple times per week and it hasn't failed the 3 years I've had it. Many professional detailers use the same vac, it's like $80 (before any discounts). No use in buying an expensive metro vac in my opinion unless you just have money burning a hole in your pocket or you want a nice "shiny looking" vacuum. Edited November 19, 2015 by lax stripesace, Feets31, oldfordisbetter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mythos_S3 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 The Metro Vac is amazing. Yes it is expensive, but it is a real piece of machinery. When using it, you can tell it is a solid machine. The build quality is great. It's vacuum pressure is is amazing and it's ability to blow air is even more amazing. Defiantly a very useful tool for detailing. If you are willing to make the investment, then that is the one to go with, you won't be disappointed. https://www.metrovacworld.com/Vac_N_%20Blo_Automotive It should be available through Adams soon. -Charlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bunjy Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I like the Festool mini- expensive yes but is a hepa filtered vac and super quiet. It also has a variety of sustainers that snap on the top for vac accessories or cleaning supplies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 The Metro Vac is amazing. Yes it is expensive, but it is a real piece of machinery. When using it, you can tell it is a solid machine. The build quality is great. It's vacuum pressure is is amazing and it's ability to blow air is even more amazing. Defiantly a very useful tool for detailing. If you are willing to make the investment, then that is the one to go with, you won't be disappointed. https://www.metrovacworld.com/Vac_N_%20Blo_Automotive It should be available through Adams soon. -Charlie I have this machine (from when it was previously available thru Adam's) and it is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Rigid vacs from home depot are amazing. I use the Ridgid WD4070 for my mobile detailing business with the pro car hose and attachments. I use it multiple times per week and it hasn't failed the 3 years I've had it. Many professional detailers use the same vac, it's like $80 (before any discounts). No use in buying an expensive metro vac in my opinion unless you just have money burning a hole in your pocket or you want a nice "shiny looking" vacuum. 2nd this personally - if you don't have the coin for a Metro, nothing wrong with the Ridgid vacs - they are made in Mexico not China - great tough quality and very lightweight - I have a 5 hp 16 gallon one that I use daily to vaccuum our bunny room (2 house bunnies) and to clean my gutters out 3-4x a year and its solid as a rock, had it over 3 years now - the smaller WD4070 is my choice for a budget conscious vac that will return its investment very fast for interior work and kept in your garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DieselDude Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 First look at what your budget can afford and buy the best that you can afford. What I hear MetroVacs are great. I had one where I worked before to clean computer equipment. I personally use the central cleaning system that is in my house. The unit has twin motors and the exhaust goes directly to the outside (which allows me to not have any dust from the machine indoors). The unit is located in my basement and I do not hear it in my garage when it runs. Will! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 butters Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) I'm on the amateur end of the spectrum, about a year ago I picked up a little 2HP "AA255" wet/dry that comes with various car-oriented attachments. It's branded as "armor all" but I absolutely love it, the effectiveness and compact size are great, and it was under $50 shipped. Edited November 19, 2015 by butters Abraham5G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 I use my Hoover from in the house. Don't see a reason to buy one just for cars. My cars never get dirty enough to need more. But I understand that some of you need a heavy duty sweeper for your utility vehicles. Dan@Adams and Ricky Bobby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pirahnah3 Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 I just use my good ole rigid shop vac, thou if it is alt more dust than debris I will use a finer drywall filter on it to keep the dust down. I have used some really nice vacs in the past and wouldnt mind having that Metro one of these days. Let the wife keep her hoover lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 redneck08sierra Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) RIgid going strong since 2003 speaking of deals, can't beat this http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-16-gal-5-Peak-HP-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-WD1636/204351678 Edited November 20, 2015 by redneck08sierra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 ^Thats the exact one I've been using daily for 3 years - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jeffh Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 That's same one I use also works great I wasn't going to replace it with something new I was more curies as to what everyone uses so thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Rigid vacs from home depot are amazing. I use the Ridgid WD4070 for my mobile detailing business with the pro car hose and attachments. I use it multiple times per week and it hasn't failed the 3 years I've had it. Many professional detailers use the same vac, it's like $80 (before any discounts). No use in buying an expensive metro vac in my opinion unless you just have money burning a hole in your pocket or you want a nice "shiny looking" vacuum. While "black and shiny" are the first things I look for when buying anything, I will say that I do prefer the MetroVac over the two Ridgids and the Craftsman shop vac that I also have. The hose on the MetroVac is smaller diameter (1-1/4") which makes it a little easier to get in and around the interior. I also have the Craftsman Pro hose (basically the same as the Ridgid) and it is bigger (1-7/8") and not as flexible. The suction with the MetroVac seems a bit more than the Ridgid. I could not find much for suction specs on the Ridgids, other than the $350 RV2400HF that lists 80" of water lift, and the MetroVac has 95". Whether the MetroVac is worth the extra money over a Ridgid comes down to personal preference. It is not twice as good, for more than twice the price, so if you're on a budget, the Ridgid does the job. pirahnah3, mc2hill and DieselDude 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goheels Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 For cleaning out our cars I have a garage accessory kit that has attachments that go directly into our house central vac. Talk about power!! :-) DieselDude 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LFairbanks Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The wife's Kirby does a fine job. But I hear about it when I drag it outside. Attachments are narrow enough to reach every nook and cranny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pirahnah3 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Whether the MetroVac is worth the extra money over a Ridgid comes down to personal preference. It is not twice as good, for more than twice the price, so if you're on a budget, the Ridgid does the job. Perfect statement Dan. If you need the vac and dont have a huge budget the rigid will probably be great, if you have the money def a metrovac would be better. TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 oldfordisbetter Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Do metros require bags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Do metros require bags? Yes they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Do metros require bags? My Vac N' Blo has a cloth bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Erictski Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I like my ridgid well enough It has a detachable leaf blower which works well. Kind of a poor mans master blaster without the warm air and I can use it to clean my driveway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 My Vac N' Blo has a cloth bag Michael, that is the cloth bag, but you need to use a paper filter inside of it. Not sure that the cloth is fine enough to get all the dust, and it would need cleaning. Not sure what model you have, but this parts list shows the filter and cloth bag for the HRS-83BA. https://www.metrovacworld.com/sites/default/files/marketing/HRS-83BA%20PARTS%20LIST.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Michael, that is the cloth bag, but you need to use a paper filter inside of it. Not sure that the cloth is fine enough to get all the dust, and it would need cleaning. Not sure what model you have, but this parts list shows the filter and cloth bag for the HRS-83BA. https://www.metrovacworld.com/sites/default/files/marketing/HRS-83BA%20PARTS%20LIST.pdf Hmmm, mine was a return, and did not include the paper filter bags. I have been using it with just the cloth bags for 6 years now. I use the Sidekick to blow out the cloth bag after a few cleaning sessions. I will check with David when I him in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hmmm, mine was a return, and did not include the paper filter bags. I have been using it with just the cloth bags for 6 years now. I use the Sidekick to blow out the cloth bag after a few cleaning sessions. I will check with David when I him in March. I would suggest ordering the correct paper filters for your vac, and then hand wash the cloth bag to get all the dust out. I buy my paper filters from Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kodiak Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Craftsman shop vac for the big jobs (with 1-1/4" adaptors) and a dewalt 20v lithium vacuum for maintenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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