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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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I'm looking for a car vacuum or a regular vacuum. Specifically something I can use to clean my car. Something that has tools that can get into the little corners and suck out all the little dust and whatever else falls into those tiny spaces that are forever doomed.

Anyone have anything like this or know where I can pick something like this up?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:07 AM
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Dyson vacuums are awesome, but you have to be willing to spend some money. You can get their cheapest portable with a Bed Bath and Beyond 20% discount for about $120.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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I recently picked up the Metro Vac 'n Blow. It's an awesome vac, and has some great attachments for getting into small spots too. It works pretty good for around the house as well.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:14 AM
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yeah, those are definitely top of the line, hopefully I can find something suitable for cheaper. especially since this is pretty much all this vacuum is going to be used for.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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I recently picked up the Metro Vac 'n Blow. It's an awesome vac, and has some great attachments for getting into small spots too. It works pretty good for around the house as well.
where could I pick one of these up at?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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+1 on the Shop Vac, works awesome.

There's attachments for every spot you need to vacuum.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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do most shop vacs come with all those attachements?
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:35 AM
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If you go to froogle.com and type in metro vac n blow it will show you a list of different sites that sell it and their prices for it.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jcleary47
Metro Vac 'n Blow.
Seriously.....If this is real there is no way I would buy.



Can I have a price check on aisle 5 for the metro Vac n' Blow
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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cool, after looking a few of these small ones, I think something like this will work out perfect

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100021998
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...ctId=100139249
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Seriously.....If this is real there is no way I would buy.



Can I have a price check on aisle 5 for the metro Vac n' Blow
coulda been the suc n' blow
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Brrcats
coulda been the suc n' blow
tru tru
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:43 AM
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thanks for the help guys, the thought of a small shop vac never ran through my head.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:54 AM
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Best for most; fine for large or small cleaning jobs: Craftsman 17762 $110, CR Best Buy
Ridgid Pro Utility Vac WD1850 $150
Ridgid WD1450 $100, CR Best Buy

All three models are competent choices. The Craftsman stands out for its high capacity for the price, the Ridgids for their ability to keep dust inside. Also consider the Ridgid WD1245 and Craftsman 17765 if you’re willing to give up some capacity and aren’t sensitive to dust.

If you prefer less bulk and weight:
Craftsman 17742 $60
Ridgid Stor-N-Go Cleaning Station WD5500 $100
Ridgid Pro Pack WD4550 $100

The low-priced Craftsman holds nearly as much as some larger and heftier models. Choose the wall-mounted Ridgid Stor-N-Go Cleaning Station WD5500 or stackable Ridgid Pro Pack WD4550 if you’re willing to trade capacity for compact storage.
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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I use a Ridgid 5.0 HP 4 Gal Shop Vac. Its fairly small and attachements are available that can be used to clean things as small as keyboards or standard things, Its good for cleaning against the baseboards and places standard vacs cant touch.

I even use it to get the last of the water out of the Hot Tub when I clean it
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Old May 1, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Just to give a recap.

I went to Home Depot and bought the Stinger 2.5 gal wet/dry vac and the micro tools attachment. This allowed me to get all the big pieces on the floor and in the back, and the micro tools were perfect for sucking all the dust and stuff out from the crevices in the interior, especially around the gauge cluster and center console.

total cost was about $40, but now I dont have to waste 5 bucks everytime I want to vaccuum my car.

The vaccuum worked very well, had a lot of suction, thanks for the help guys.
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