best vac for the car?
 

well, with a hose reel ordered, time to shop for a new toy...

so is there an official "that is it" when it comes to a car vacuum? i came across this one:

http://www.frontgate.com/jump.jsp?it...ProductID=4598

basically want something that is super powerfull and really cleans the carpet and floor-mats well.

(also, my place is 100% hardwood, so it wouldn't need to double as a home vacuum)

I went with this one from Griot's...gets here this week...I'm not sure if it is the best or not...

http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....3060&SKU=77818

very neat... looks mighty. sounds like we are improving our garages in parallel. what other toys ya getting? :)

(let me know how the vac works out, if you approve it, i'll get it) :D

^^True, we are running in parallel LOL

I've got an air blower coming, a detailing cart, some tools, etc. Next month I will get into the flooring and cabinets. I really like Griot's stuff. Keep me posted! I will let you know how the vac works out.

After trying all of the "expensive" vacuums out there from Griots, Eastwoods, etc... I bought a good old Home Depot shop vac on wheels and it works great. Always reaches where I want it to and will suck up anything I put in front of it. Just my .02.

hey.. got the hose reel, used it this weekend. its awesome. putting it together was like doing a puzzle :)

for the vacuum i am thinking of getting Dyson. they seem to be the best on the market.

what are your plans for flooring? i am going with storewall product for walls instead of cabinets.

I bought Griots shop vac and its worth every penny. Its a wet/Dry vacume but its quiet and comes with a long commercial type hose. Its good for a lot more than just cars. I am not affiliated with him in any way but must say that he sells the best of whats available within reason.

I like the shop vacs that are sold at Lowes. They're blue and grey and you can get a nice one for about $50-80.

i am strongly leaning toward the dyson since they also sell this:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4768217

i like ridgid vacuums the most, very simple and straight forward. they sell them at home depot too

heres what i use:
http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/12-Gallon-Vac/index.htm

i would suggest getting one with atleast 5 hp

Thread revival
Handheld Dustbuster just wasn't doing the job. Think I'm gonna pick this one up tomorrow. Will report back once I get a chance to clean my filthy interior:o

For the $ ShopVacs are hard to best. I've got 3, 5gal, 10gal ( I think it's 10 or 12? ), and and a 18gal. I've put them through some pretty extream work loads and they always work and work well.

If you're looking for the best pick up a Fein shop vac, they're whisper quiet, high quality and they suck. Otherwise, I like the Ridgids. The important thing to remember is get rid of the factory hose, and purchase a quality hose and crevice tool. This makes all the difference in the world.


John

Define 'quality' hose?

You don't find them standing on the street corner w/ a pimp, you have to go through a Madam.