What vacuum do you use?

**AndrewBigA** · 11-30-2011, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

yea without the foam they are loud & annoying.
both hoses come out from the left side. also, on the left side ive snaked the cord. i leave the vac turned on & just plug it in when i need it & take the plug out when im done. box in your vac & foam it man!

**512detail** · 05-25-2013, 01:50 PM

5.5 hp 5 gallon shop vac contractor

best $90 i`ve spent on detailing equipment so far

**rzatch** · 05-25-2013, 10:16 PM

Powr-Flite PF 51

**Brunkel** · 07-31-2013, 01:29 PM

I just picked up the Ridgid WD4070 and auto detailing hose/attachment accessory kit from Home Depot today. Can`t wait to try it out on my next detail! After a quick try just on my living room carpet this thing packs a punch for such a small vacuum. I believe it will be the perfect fit for mobile detailing.

**Mr. Clean** · 07-31-2013, 09:05 PM

Nice thread resurrection...

Originally Posted by rzatch

Powr-Flite PF 51

How long have you had the unit?
What are you thoughts of the machine?
Do you only have the option of the reusable cloth bag?
It appears to be a very "mobile" machine ie. stable design for rolling around a vehicle.
Tech specs look very respectable.
One negative is the drain method. I have grown used to the ease of the lower drain valve feature of my Craftsman.

I have long considered this unit, and they are located just over in Ft. Worth and supporting a local company has an appeal for me. Just have never pulled the trigger. They even occasionally have a unit or two in their outlet store which makes them even more of a temptation.

**Mr. Gloss** · 08-01-2013, 06:44 AM

I use the Metro Vac and Sears Garage mounted unit with 21` hose.

The Metro is for light duty dirt (small filter) and the Sears is for heavy duty.

I use the liner inside the Sears.

Either unit can be used to blow dry the car.

**Brunkel** · 08-01-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Clean

Nice thread resurrection...

Ah c`mon. Only 2 months

**Mr. Clean** · 08-01-2013, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by Brunkel

Ah c`mon. Only 2 months

But the thread was from `11

No harm really just an observation. I was happy to see a mention of the Powr-Flite which has only been mentioned one other time by one of the "old" admins, IIRC.

**Wheelzntoys** · 08-01-2013, 08:11 PM

I use PF51, where can I find attachments?

I don`t care for the default except the crevice tool.

**piaaump** · 12-30-2013, 10:22 AM

I`ve used a Lowes 2.5 gallon small portable vac for years.........I have the big shop vac as well, but you cant beat the small size and power.......this is actually my 2nd one......I burned the first one out.......about $30...

I`ve been eying a metrovac 500........

**JSFM35X** · 12-30-2013, 12:24 PM

15 Gallon dual Motor Minuteman Vacuum. Purchased to take flood and it clean the car just fine.

**512detail** · 12-30-2013, 01:59 PM

shop vac contractor 5.5 hp (5 gal) and my favorite 6.5 hp (13 gal, i think) with rolling wheels [same brand]
purchased both at lowes on sale 79.99 and 99.99, respectively

**The Driver** · 12-30-2013, 02:27 PM

Metro Vac N Blo 4.0!

**Quiksilver5882** · 12-31-2013, 12:35 AM

Harbor Freight vac. Works very well, no issues

http://m.harborfreight.com/5-gallon-...wer-94282.html

**PA DETAILER** · 12-31-2013, 06:17 AM

regular SHOP VAC for the big stuff.
and this metro for normal cleaning.....

http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/...uick-take.html

this hand held is AMAZING! most powerfull i have seen or used.