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  • #16
    Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

    This is my set up...

    11" crevis tool (#3507 - 11" Aluminum)
    http://www.ruwac.com/accessories_15_crevice_tools_nozzles.html


    I added some extra hose like this to give me about 15' total.
    http://www.ruwac.com/accessories_hoses.html


    I have been using this set up for over 15 years and love it.
    Rasky's Auto Detailing

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    • #17
      Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

      I agree, the accesories make the tool. There was a grand opening of a new Home Depot by us last summer. I bought the rigid there , it was a door buster special. The car accessory kit actually costs more then the unit itself. lol. But it has been worth it so far.
      quality creates its own demand

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      • #18
        Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

        Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
        I like using a home vacuum on floor mats. The rotating brush really helps clean them much better than suction alone.
        That's a good technique!!!
        I couldn't stress enough that suction is no substitute for a beater brush
        Joe's detailing (Since 2002)
        ''We begin where the car wash Ends.''
        (269)650-2242

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        • #19
          Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

          I use a hot water extractor on floor mats and carpets, does way better than vacuum alone.
          AeroCleanse, LLC
          Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
          www.aerocleanse.com

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          • #20
            Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

            Originally posted by AeroCleanse View Post
            I use a hot water extractor on floor mats and carpets, does way better than vacuum alone.
            They should be vacuumed first anyways, IMO. I wouldn't want to be sucking up all of that junk into an extractor. Besides, they are two completely different things.

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            • #21
              Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

              Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
              They should be vacuumed first anyways, IMO. I wouldn't want to be sucking up all of that junk into an extractor. Besides, they are two completely different things.
              I did say better than a vacuum alone. I use a Craftsman wet/dry to pick up as much as I can, I think its a 6.5HP, 16Gal unit. After that I use the extractor to deep clean. Even after a good vacuum job, some people might be amazed to see how black and nasty the water in the extractor gets (I know I was the first time).
              AeroCleanse, LLC
              Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
              www.aerocleanse.com

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              • #22
                Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

                Originally posted by AeroCleanse View Post
                I did say better than a vacuum alone. I use a Craftsman wet/dry to pick up as much as I can, I think its a 6.5HP, 16Gal unit. After that I use the extractor to deep clean. Even after a good vacuum job, some people might be amazed to see how black and nasty the water in the extractor gets (I know I was the first time).
                Well....................my bad
                I missed the very last word.

                I second the black water. I thought I kept my car clean!

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                • #23
                  Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

                  Not only do you notice dirty water being pulled up during extracting, but the original color of carpet comes back ....
                  Joe's detailing (Since 2002)
                  ''We begin where the car wash Ends.''
                  (269)650-2242

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                  • #24
                    Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

                    Originally posted by roushstage2 View Post
                    They should be vacuumed first anyways, IMO. I wouldn't want to be sucking up all of that junk into an extractor. Besides, they are two completely different things.
                    Originally posted by Joe's detailing View Post
                    Not only do you notice dirty water being pulled up during extracting, but the original color of carpet comes back ....
                    Yeah at least after it dries
                    AeroCleanse, LLC
                    Wisconsin's Elite Detailing Service
                    www.aerocleanse.com

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                    • #25
                      Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

                      I use a 5gallon Shop vac.. Not sure on the HP, got it at walmart for cheap and it does great for what I need.
                      Current Jeep: 2004 Jeep Liberty with stuff

                      Originally posted by Mike Phillips
                      Live on the edge... try something new, try NXT Tech Wax 2

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                      • #26
                        Re: Shop vac vs Home vac

                        My 13 year old Shop-Vac is a 2.0 HP w/ a 10 gallon tank. Still is powerful after all these years. Love it!
                        2016 Focus ST

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