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Old 03-18-06, 03:20 PM
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I'm looking for guidance in selecting a top of the line vacuum for detailing new Lexus. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm thinking of the Metro Vac N'Blo.
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The Metro is the one I have. It is the best I have found. Far more suction than any shopvac I have tried and it has a great set of tools with it, even mini ones for cleaning computer keyboards. I've had mine for a year and it has proven to be very reliable and sturdy. What I also like is the ability to throw the including cotton/denim-like filter bag in the wash. Seems to have very strong suction even if the bag has a bit of dust.

One tip if you buy one: resting it on the driver's seat (exhaust pointed out the door of course) seems to work best for me...sometimes I move it to the back seat for detailed back seat vacing but the included hose can reach almost everywhere in an ES from the motor resting on the front seats.
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LOL I didn't know they made such things specifically for vacuuming the inside of your car...I just use our central vacuum + attachments.
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Thanks yesman! It looks like I'll probably end up getting the Metro. Do you set the vacuum in the front seat because the hose isn't long enough if outside the car?
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Do you set the vacuum in the front seat because the hose isn't long enough if outside the car?
The vac is round and painted so setting on a concrete floor is bad.
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