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Leave the regular vacuum in the house and get the job done right when you invest in any one of the five best shop vacs for car detailing we reviewed for you to add to your garage...
Top 5 Vacuums for Car Detailing
 | Armor All 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac | |
 | Vacmaster Portable Wet Dry Shop Vacuum | |
 | Shop Vac Micro Wet-Dry | |
 | Ridgid Portable Shop Vac for Car Detailing | |
 | Shop-Vac Portable Handheld Vacuum |
1. Armor All 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
This wet/dry vacuum from Armor comes with many accessories including a 6 foot hose, a 10 foot cord with cord wrap, a two in one utility nozzle with brush, a crevice tool, a deluxe car nozzle, a blower nozzle/adapter, a detail brush, a clothing filter and foam sleeve.
This model also features a hose storage facility as well as on board accessory storage so that nothing gets lost during transportation and storage.
The Armor All vacuum can also easily convert to a blower for extra versatility of use, which makes it the best small shop vac for cleaning cars.
Thanks to the auto shut off facility, overflows are effectively prevented. This is the ideal shop vac for cleaning the interior of vehicles, capable of handling both dry and wet pick ups and coming complete with all of the essential accessories required to complete cleaning tasks.
It features an in-built noise and air diffuser to ensure a more quiet and efficient operation.
The 2.5 gallon propylene tank has a large enough capacity for most cleaning tasks while still remaining light enough to carry around easily.
Its 2 HP motor provides ample power while its top carrying handle makes it very portable.
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2. Vacmaster Portable Wet Dry Shop Vacuum
The Vacmaster wet/dry vacuum is ideal for use in cleaning cars thanks to its many excellent accessories and features.
It comes complete with a four foot hose, an 8 foot cord with cord wrap, a two in one utility nozzle a crevice tool, a reusable cloth filter and a reusable foam sleeve for extra value for money and convenience.
Thanks to the on board accessory storage, none of the parts can get lost during storage or transportation, and this versatile shop vac can even be used as a blower for extra flexibility of use.
Its automatic shut off facility ensures that overflows are effectively prevented.
Because of the Vacmaster's compact dimensions and light weight, it is the ideal vacuum for cleaning vehicles from cars and trucks to RVs.
With a 2 HP motor, it is powerful enough to handle all kinds of cleaning tasks, even those in hard to reach locations thanks to the included crevice tool.
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3. Shop Vac Micro Wet-Dry
The Shop-Vac 2021000 is a lightweight, portable wet/dry vacuum that is ideal for all kinds of cleaning jobs involving both wet and dry materials in your garage, home, vehicle or workshop.
Its included wall bracket makes it easy and compact to store while the wall mounted tool holder keeps tools well organised and in a convenient location to hand whenever they are needed.
This model features a fold down top carrying handle to make it even more portable while its 1 HP motor is powerful enough to tackle all kinds of debris.
This model comes complete with a 6 foot long power cord as well as accessories that include a 4′ by 1.25″ hose, a gulper nozzle, a crevice tool, a tool bag, a wall mounting bracket for the tools and a wall bracket for the tool bag.
Also included is a foam sleeve and a disposable collection filter bag for extra value for money and convenience for the user.
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4. Ridgid Portable Shop Vac for Car Detailing
This portable wet/dry vacuum cleaner has been specifically designed with cleaning vehicles in mind.
Thanks to its lightweight design, it can easily be stored away when not in use or transported between tasks.
Its integrated suction dustpan makes it quick and easy to clean up any small mess and the collapsible hose and accessories storage sit neatly on board the unit itself so that no parts will easily get lost.
Filter changes are quick and simple thanks to the patented Quik-Lock filter without the need for any extra parts or tools.
This vacuum can deliver an impressive performance thanks to its 3.5 HP motor while its 7 foot long hose and 10 foot long power cord ensure adequate reach to access even tricky to reach spots.
Its dust collection bag and pleated paper filter ensure that air performance is kept at its peak while making it simple to dispose of all dry debris.
The RIDGID vac also features a car nozzle with an LED light that makes it easy to see where dust is being harbored inside your car.
While this model has a capacity of 3 gallons, it still has a slim profile which means it fits easily into small spaces and is easy to store when not in use.
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5. Shop-Vac Portable Handheld Vacuum
The Shop-Vac 9991910 industrial handheld vacuum is ideal for cleaning vehicles thanks to its excellent portability.
Lightweight at just 8.7 lbs it will not cause any user fatigue and is small enough to fit into even the tightest of vehicle spaces.
It comes complete with a full range of accessories including a 6′ x 1.25″ hose, an extension wand, a master nozzle, a crevice tool, a round brush, a conversion unit, a hose coupling, a shoulder strap, a secondary filter and a dust collection bag so it is fully equipped to handle all kinds of cleaning tasks.
This versatile vacuum can even be used as a powerful blower for even greater flexibility and thanks to its integrated dual filter system, the exhausted air remains extremely clean.
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