Picked a new vac and my first interior detail!

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Dane Guy

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I couldn't figure out how to change the title in my original post. . .



Here's what it came down to:



Ridgid 4050 4 Gallon 5.0 HP (Home Depot $69):



Pluses:

1. Tons of great reviews from everyone on this board and many other boards.

2. Lifetime warranty!

3. Great suction.



Minuses:



1. 1 7/8" hose?? :nixweiss

2. Didn't like the quality of the hose. Have to spend $30 for Pro hose.

3. No car type attachments. Have to spend $20 for car kit and HD didn't have them!



Shop-Vac Heavy Duty Portable 5 Gallon 5.5 HP (Lowes $69):



Pluses:

1. Has car attachments (claw and crevice).

2. Hose is more maneuverable.

3. A good amount of favorable reviews here and on other boards.

4. Great suction.



Minuses:

1. Only 5 year warranty.



I bought both and tested them last night. As far as suction goes there isn't really much difference. The Shop-Vac maybe had a little more. . . maybe. They're both excellent vacs.



It really came down to whether I wanted to spend $50 more to get the same stuff and a lifetime warranty. I decided that I would rather spend that money on more car stuff! :D



Anyway, here are some pics of my very first interior detail. Unfortunately, it has been raining and I didn't get to wash the exterior.































Not bad for a 2004, eh? :2thumbs:
 
Nobody? Did I do a bad job? :nixweiss



The Shop-Vac doesn't come with a "wet only" filter. I just sent customer service an email and they're sending me one for free! :xyxthumbs
 
Good job, I was thinking about that Rigid one as well, but I couldn't find any accessories to fit its hose. I'll probably be going with a shop vac one. I wish you could buy some of the attachments that come with the vac-n-blow seperately.



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kerrinjeff said:
Hey I think it looks great! Very clean. Did you attempt any stain removal?
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The only stain removal I had was in the trunk. I'd stored some tires back there for a bit (stupid, I know) and there were black rubber lines all over. I got them out with some Oxy and SG.
 
Looks clean! I'm pretty anal about making my vac marks (lines) pretty parallel wherever I can. It just makes it look professional and clean. Even when I'm just using a Shop Vac. But looks great! Nice dog shot at the end :)
 
nice job bro



i have a maintenance contract with a guy who has one of those 7 series BMW's. Lots of cracks and crevices but when its done right it looks and feels immaculate!
 
ajnavo61490 said:
nice job bro



i have a maintenance contract with a guy who has one of those 7 series BMW's. Lots of cracks and crevices but when its done right it looks and feels immaculate!
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It's times like these that I wish it was black. All the other dirty days I'm glad it's gray.
 
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