Vacuum of choice

**boywonder** · 01-01-2002, 02:04 PM

My fellow Autopians,

Who washed or detailed their car for the New Year?

Me:

I took Maxine to a shop called Attention to Detail in Calumet Park, IL. Maxine got a wash and wax with her first coat of Souveran.

The owner of the shop said he wished he had a camera to take a picture of the car after it got washed and waxed.

**DETAILKING** · 01-01-2002, 02:12 PM

But the hose was frozen all weekend. This week is the coldest it has been yet. My car is still pretty clean, as it didn`t rain in a while, and it stayed very clean this week. I am going on 2 weeks with out a wash now, but I did rinse the wheels in a warm water soap solution to remove brake dust........

**KR CoolShine** · 01-01-2002, 02:22 PM

Man, it is like 15 degrees here today!

No way!

But, the Subie really, really needs a wash bad. It heas flurried here a couple of times. And, of course, they brought the salt trucks out for it.

**BradE** · 01-01-2002, 03:47 PM

Micheal,

I know what you mean about the weather being a fellow Cincinnatian. My Explorer really needs a wash bad also, hopefully it will get about 30 sometime soon. My street was just had blacktop put on it over the summer, and now it`s totaly white from all the salt they dumped on it

**dsl4evr** · 01-01-2002, 05:32 PM

It`s too damn cold to do any washing today. Maybe tomorrow. Besides i have a killer hangover.

**bmw5541** · 09-08-2010, 09:51 PM

What do you guys use to vacuum interiors? Metro Vac, Shop Vac, Handheld, etc.?
I currently use a large shop vac, but I think I need to try something else. It`s too bulky!

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 09-08-2010, 09:57 PM

Craftsman 5.5 is a quality unit :wizard:

**Tuck91** · 09-08-2010, 10:00 PM

Shop Vac.

I agree, its a bit bulky to haul around.

I need to get something smaller for mobile jobs.

But I am too cheap and can never seem to find time to go and shop around.

**EclecTech** · 09-08-2010, 10:01 PM

Shop Vac, but it`s a PITA. Haven`t pulled the trigger on a nice wall mount with sufficient hose. :Christmas Hat: I`m looking for one with a HEPA filter so I can wash and then vacuum like folks I see at the spray wash. :biggrin:

Jack

**ThePriceofPerfection** · 09-08-2010, 11:22 PM

I own and would recommend a Ridgid 6.5hp wet/dry vac and detachable blower. The suction is great and I use it to blow dry my car (is there a better way to prevent scratches when drying?!) If you want something smaller and more portable Id look at the Ridgid Portable Vac or the ProPac. Both are small and very portable. If you choose a Ridgid definitely buy the Auto Detailing Kit it is awesome!

**PAR Detailing** · 09-09-2010, 05:04 AM

I use a shop vac, 5.5hp. I also bought the heavy duty hose to go with it. I like that because it doesnt kink and its longer which is very nice.

**imported_TLMitchell** · 09-09-2010, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by bmw5541

What do you guys use to vacuum interiors? Metro Vac, Shop Vac, Handheld, etc.?
I currently use a large shop vac, but I think I need to try something else. It`s too bulky!

I`m still using a 20 yr old, 5hp, 12 gallon Shop Vac. It`s bulky with a high center of gravity and tends to tip when you yank it around by the hose. (then again, so do I :tongue

Best feature for me is the removeable blower, handy for blower water of cars and the nooks and crannies as well as blowing off the garage floor. When it comes time to replace it I`ll be looking for a lower profile model with a removeable blower.

TL

**Street Dreams** · 09-09-2010, 06:47 PM

Stay away from the metro vac, first vac I bought for detailing and it had great suction but cannot do any wet work plus its too small and made of metal, no ideal for being around cars in a small space.

The shop vacs, rigids etc. all seem to do a nice job and pretty reliable and cost effective.