Found a killer deal on a Ridgid car vac - worth it?
6/11/2026 1:00:00 PM
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ToolTimeTim552
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Hey guys, I just snagged a Ridgid 3-gallon wet/dry car vac for 40 bucks at Home Depot. It was a clearance. Anyone used this one? I'm a die-hard Ridgid fan but wanted to hear if its any good for detailing.
6/11/2026 2:36:00 PM
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WoodWorkerWill639
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40 bucks? That's a steal. Ridgid makes solid vacs, but for car detailing you might want something smaller. I use a Milwaukee Packout vacuum and it's great for tight spaces. But for that price, you can't go wrong.
6/11/2026 2:12:00 PM
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WoodWorkerWill476
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I've got that exact vac. It's decent for quick cleanups but the hose is a bit short. I rigged up a longer hose from an old shop vac. Works fine. Just don't expect it to be as quiet as a dedicated car vac.
6/11/2026 6:24:00 PM
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ToolTimeTim552
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Good to know, thanks. I'll probly use it for workshop messes too. I'm all about that orange. Might try to find a longer hose adapter.
6/11/2026 3:24:00 PM
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WoodWorkerWill476
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Check out the Ridgid accessory kit – it has a crevice tool and brush that work better for cars. And yeah, you can use a universal hose adapter from Amazon. Post pics when you get it set up!
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