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Kevin@DetailsIM.com
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03-24-2007, 10:49 PM
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Today I detailed my interior. The vacuum of choice was the Metro Vac n blow. I was impressed from the moment I started using it. I couldn't believe how powerfull this little thing is. It got up anything (but stains) that was in its way. And being so small, you can sit it on the floor in a small back seat, or just hold it if need be.
Being a mobile detailer, this is a MUST have.  |
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Dogged
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04-07-2007, 04:16 PM
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The Vac n’ Blo is made by Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner Company, headquartered Suffern, NY. I really like this machine. The Vac n’ Blo is small and portable, has very good suction, and has terrific attachments, including various micro attachments designed specifically for detailing. There are even micro attachments that are useful in vacuuming around dials on the dash, and various other cracks and crevices. The Vac n’ Blo is easy to carry in the car when working. The unit is 17" long and only 7" in diameter. The unit is compact enough that it can be stored in a rectangular wash bucket.
The vital statistics are: Peak Horse Power: 4.0 Fans: two Volts: 120 Water lift: 95" Hose: 6' Extensions: 20" x 2 Bag Cloth: reusable All steel construction The thirteen attachments consist of an upholstery tool, dust brush, crevice tool, blower nozzle, air mattress inflator, four specialty detailing tools, hose, two extensions, and shoulder strap. The Vac n’ Blo has really good suction. It is rated 95" of water lift. Water lift measures sealed suction, which is suction with no air flow. Unfortunately, the air watts and air flow ratings for the Vac n’ Blo are not specified. To appreciate the significance of 95" of water lift it is useful to compare the water lift ratings of other canister vacuum cleaners. The Shop-Vac 9991910 is somewhat smaller and lighter than the Vac n’ Blo, and with the deluxe attachment kit sells for about $135 to $150. It is rated 46" of water lift. The much larger Shop-Vac 8500210, which sells for about the same amount as the Vac n’ Blo, is rated 62" of water lift. I also use the Vac n’ Blo to assist in drying the car, mainly on the glass, which ponds water, and on the wheels, chrome and around the license plate, which are harder to dry with a waffle weave towel. The blower is not really strong enough to efficiently dry the entire car. Although the Vac n’ Blo is expensive, it is an investment that makes the detailing process easier and more enjoyable. It is a worthy addition to any detailer's arsenal. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Last edited by Dogged : 05-01-2007 at 09:58 AM.
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