Detailing- Metro vac/blower or just the blower?
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I have this one:
Use the vacuum all the time. The blowing is ok for water in cracks and crevices, but this model doesn't "blast" anything dry. Maybe I just don't have the patience. I really like the small attachments for getting dust and such from control, deep into dash near window, etc. Great thin nozzle attachment for vacuuming between seats and door too. I prefer the vacuum as their is no shortage of OCD vacuuming to do. Almost half my car is film and has cquatrz too, so blow trying would be easier with air, I just don't do a lot of it.
My wife bought me a rubber maid type foot locker I store everything in. When I re-finish my garage interior I will hang the unit and tools with the hanging accessories included. YMMV.
Also made in USA as I recall.
Use the vacuum all the time. The blowing is ok for water in cracks and crevices, but this model doesn't "blast" anything dry. Maybe I just don't have the patience. I really like the small attachments for getting dust and such from control, deep into dash near window, etc. Great thin nozzle attachment for vacuuming between seats and door too. I prefer the vacuum as their is no shortage of OCD vacuuming to do. Almost half my car is film and has cquatrz too, so blow trying would be easier with air, I just don't do a lot of it.
My wife bought me a rubber maid type foot locker I store everything in. When I re-finish my garage interior I will hang the unit and tools with the hanging accessories included. YMMV.
Also made in USA as I recall.
Last edited by jaguny; 03-25-2017 at 09:33 AM.
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Do you think an electric model such as this would work well? Way cheaper than the "blaster" series.
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the full blown master blaster is a must have tool for all detailing hobbyist and professionals. The amount of time and effort are worth the price of admission. Not to mention its almost a guaranteed way to not instill swirls in your paint. Remember almost a guarantee lol
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I almost bought the Blaster when I had a Corvette, but there were too many reports of it tripping circuit breakers in 15 amp circuits, so I use a leaf blower. I did buy a MetroVac and mounted it to the garage wall, making the vacuum process much easier and, therefore, more often.
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I bought the combo 4hp unit with 30 ft hose and have been unimpressed - my $65 ridged drywet vac seems to do as good a vacuuming job when I compare them head to head (I don't think the accessory tools justify the $250 extra). I agree with the other comments on the blow function but find it is just not worth the trouble since it isn't powerful enough to "blast" the water away and I still need the microfiber towel - maybe the 8hp one is good enough - certainly when I was researching I spent quite a bit of time comparing the two and think I made a mistake in expensive retrospect. Saying that you have no doubt noticed mixed opinions on this so it may be subjective in the end.
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I bought the combo 4hp unit with 30 ft hose and have been unimpressed - my $65 ridged drywet vac seems to do as good a vacuuming job when I compare them head to head (I don't think the accessory tools justify the $250 extra). I agree with the other comments on the blow function but find it is just not worth the trouble since it isn't powerful enough to "blast" the water away and I still need the microfiber towel - maybe the 8hp one is good enough - certainly when I was researching I spent quite a bit of time comparing the two and think I made a mistake in expensive retrospect. Saying that you have no doubt noticed mixed opinions on this so it may be subjective in the end.
on a unwaxed/polished car the perfomance is greatly reduced.
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I bought the combo 4hp unit with 30 ft hose and have been unimpressed - my $65 ridged drywet vac seems to do as good a vacuuming job when I compare them head to head (I don't think the accessory tools justify the $250 extra). I agree with the other comments on the blow function but find it is just not worth the trouble since it isn't powerful enough to "blast" the water away and I still need the microfiber towel - maybe the 8hp one is good enough - certainly when I was researching I spent quite a bit of time comparing the two and think I made a mistake in expensive retrospect. Saying that you have no doubt noticed mixed opinions on this so it may be subjective in the end.