View Full Version : what orbital should i buy for detailing
imported_ONEFASTCL600
11-15-2001, 06:35 PM
Anyone have one of those Vac N` Blo machines? They are on sale at CMA....not a big discount, but enough to push me over the edge since I have been looking at them for a while. I currently use my home vacuum and have had good success with it.......any comments
Lemonxxs
11-15-2001, 06:37 PM
I read an older thread last night about them. Do a quick search.
I remember nothing but compliments.
I will stick with my shop vac though for now.
soontorn_chawal
11-15-2001, 08:10 PM
Well worth the money imo. The vac n`blo has incredible suction and is small enough to easily use in your car`s interior. I am sure you will also find many other uses for it as well. About 2 weeks ago I took it up on the roof and blew the leaves out of my gutters and I routinely use it to blow out the garage.
I only have one negative comment about the vac n`blo, it does not come with a storage case or bag. With all the attachments you get with the vac n`blo it would be nice to receive something to store them in, especially for the price.
imported_BretFraz
11-15-2001, 10:59 PM
I posted a review in another thread. Do a search and you`ll find my comments. Or click on my screen name and you should be able to find it that way.
While you`re shopping, check out Brookstone.com for a great price.
Bobby G
11-16-2001, 11:06 AM
I love mine. Huge power in a very small package. Excellent attachments. You`ll love the little blower attachment for getting dust and crud our of the cracks.
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adjulian
11-16-2001, 01:12 PM
The vac n blo is a great investment. The vac n blo at Brookstone says it`s 4 HP but may not be the car vac n blo which has all of the attachments. I know you can order them though from Metro. I actually use it as a blower on my wheels to get them nice and dry, works great! I bought mine from autoanything.com for 149.00, but it looks like they don`t carry it anymore.
imported_BretFraz
11-16-2001, 03:21 PM
The Brookstone.com vac comes with all the attachments. No diff from what is described on Metro`s website:
http://www.metrovacworld.com (`http://www.metrovacworld.com`)
adjulian
11-16-2001, 03:24 PM
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Bobby G
11-16-2001, 04:25 PM
I think CMA still has it on sale for $159. Also, you may not have seen my review of the Vac N`Blo... http://autopia-forums.com/ProductTests/VacNBlo.htm (`http://autopia-forums.com/ProductTests/VacNBlo.htm`)
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Glozz
11-16-2001, 08:14 PM
However she dumped me for a postal worker and I`ve not seen her since!!! :D
Just in a silly mood today!
drdetail
05-10-2010, 01:29 PM
so far heard makita 9227, porter cable, etc. what is the best one to go with or do they all get the job done about the same? thanks in advance
imported_Mindflux
05-10-2010, 01:42 PM
The Makita 9227 is a rotary where the PC is a random orbital.
Two different beasts all together.
The popular ones at the moment for Random Orbitals are: Griots Garage RO, Meguiars Orbital and the PC 7424XP.
Then on the even higher-end side there`s the Flex 3401.
imported_Flash Gordon
05-10-2010, 01:49 PM
If I were in the market for a da, theres no question I would get the Griots. Alot more power + lifetime warranty :)
imported_Mindflux
05-10-2010, 01:50 PM
If I were in the market for a da, theres no question I would get the Griots. Alot more power + lifetime warranty :)
I was checking that guy out earlier. I couldn`t find mention if the backing plate was removable?
:blacksmith:
imported_Flash Gordon
05-10-2010, 01:59 PM
I was checking that guy out earlier. I couldn`t find mention if the backing plate was removable?
:blacksmith:
Which guy :confused:
Yes, the backing plate can be changed out. They also sell a unit with a 25` cord :Dancing Dot:
Oh, and my Redbirds are hosting The Round Rock Express tonight :Swordfight: