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Best way to vacuum between seat and door?

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  1. Eric C

    Eric C F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I've always struggled with vacuuming the hard to reach spots and eventually end up using duct tape wrapped around my finger to really get those hard to reach places.

    What are you guys using to get in the tight spots?

    I just have a normal shop vac. Recommend a good vacuum for car detailing?
     
    Eric C, Dec 2, 2016
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    In my 328, I just removed the seats.

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    A universal flexible crevice tool works well for getting into tight areas. They make them to fit a variety of vacuums, just run a search for flexible crevice tools for vacuums.
     
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  4. 575

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    Compressed air
     
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    I use a slender crevice tool I got at Home Depot. It fits standard shop vac hoses. It's perfect.
     
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    poor mans way. Empty paper towel roll over the end of the vacuum hose. you can squeeze it to fit.
     
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    I find it easier to just thread a slightly damp towel and pull through, essentially flossing the tight space.
     
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    I bet you do engine out belt service also! :)
     
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    Nope! My ambition has limits. :)

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    I want you to take a minute and let that statement soak.
     
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    Yeah no kidding!! :D
     
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  13. GTHill

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    You guys are funny... :)


    GT
     
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    I do the same. :)
     
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    I find those professional ones at car washes have a lot better suction power than a home-use Black&Decker shop vac.
     
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    Quit eating in your car.
     
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    Ha!
     
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    35" crevice tool
     
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    Thanks for heads-up. I just ordered one.

    P.S. Metrovac products are made here in the Tristate area.
     
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