What vacuum do you use?

[C. Charles Hahn]

Depends on your expectations of it..... what do you want to do with the 12v?

[AndrewBigA]

i have a rigid, i think 5hp. rigid has been about the same as the craftsmans i used to buy, i dont like how sears plays games with theyre "warranty".
i think 5hp is good, any less hp doesnt seem strong enough.
i store mine in the cabinet, with about 1" thick foam all around to keep some of the noise down. i run the 2 hoses out from the cabinet & under the garage door. helps keep the stink out when its time to clean it!

[mustangmike]

I use a Pullman Vacmobile, made in the 60`s I`m guessing in Boston. My Dad used it in his used car/detailing business in the 60`s and I inherited it. It says 3/4 HP on the tag but it works like it has a lot more, has about a 30 gallon tank with a big cleanable filter. The hose rotted apart so I replaced that along with the power cord. Had to take the motor apart once and lube the bearings. It`s mounted on casters, has a big handle, and is easy to move around. Nice, well built, made in the USA piece of equipment. It looks right at home next to my 1941 Gardner Denver air compressor.

[Djboy26]

ridgid is by far one of the best I`ve used and the warrenty is pretty good too.

[TLMitchell]

I have purchased all the attachments including a converter for the smaller cervix tools.

Does your wife know about that?!?!?!

A lot of sideline business has sprung from detailing. You`ve got headlight restoration, Paintless Dent Repair and now, apparently, shadetree gynocology while you`re getting your vehicle detailed!

TL <--- heading to Lowe`s to see if I can find stirrups for my work platform

[C. Charles Hahn]

A lot of sideline business has sprung from detailing. You`ve got headlight restoration, Paintless Dent Repair and now, apparently, shadetree gynocology while you`re getting your vehicle detailed!

TL <--- heading to Lowe`s to see if I can find stirrups for my work platform

Would we call that the "OBGYNo More Swirls" package?

[mrclean81]

A lot of sideline business has sprung from detailing. You`ve got headlight restoration, Paintless Dent Repair and now, apparently, shadetree gynocology while you`re getting your vehicle detailed!

TL <--- heading to Lowe`s to see if I can find stirrups for my work platform

Rofl

[Paul Sparks]

I have two of the rigid units and they do a pretty good job. On anyting with a ton of pet hair I sneak the Dyson out of the house but the wife kind of frowns on this pratice.

[Jokeman]

WetVac for the shop, Metro VacNBlo for my home garage.

[Bunky]

I have a Ridgid WD4070 with the hose upgrade kit and Metro 4HP vac n blo (smaller one)

[BobbyG]

Just curious to know what vacuum you guys use and what you like about it.

I use the Rigid Portable 5hp with the Professional hose upgrade. It has fantastic power and a lifetime warranty. It also only costs around $90 plus $35 for the hose upgrade.

Ive had mine for 2 years now with no issues.

Hey Gary,

Do you happen to know what model number you have? I went online looking at the Rigid models available and it`s like looking for the best wax.....

Thanks man!

[newpassatt]

Just a good quick clean up if I`m away from home. Not looking for pro-detailer results.

[Concours.John]

Rigid 5hp with multiple attachments. Late sixties Eureka can vac; almost the same suction but barely hear it run. You hear the air not the motor.

[AndrewBigA]

mines, took some pics for you guys bc im bored lol.



the foam cuts the noise down alot. im happy with it. maybe i paid 75 or a few bucks more? def wasnt 100.

[Concours.John]

Andrew, I have the same Rigid w/o wheels. That`s a neat idea because they are pretty loud w/ the smaller longer hose.