Good Shop Vac for mobile detailing

[Car Groomers]

Hi,
I am kind of new here, so i am sorry if I am putting this in the wrong section.
I am looking to buy a shop vac in the range of 100 - 250 $ for mobile detailing. Please suggest me some international brands as I am from India and the local American ones may not be available here.
Thanks in advance.

[215Detailing]

EVO | IPCEagle (http://www.ipceagle.com/products/evo#.Uw8qX_ldVF4)

[Car Groomers]

EVO | IPCEagle (http://www.ipceagle.com/products/evo#.Uw8qX_ldVF4)

Thanks. Can anyone pitch in with more options? Will really appreciate it.

[Pureshine]

I've had this one over 2 years and love it. I just bought this house kit and is great.
RIDGID 4-Gal. Wet/Dry Vaccum-WD4070 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-Gal-Wet-Dry-Vaccum-WD4070/202077241)
RIDGID Premium Car Cleaning Kit-VT2534 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Premium-Car-Cleaning-Kit-VT2534/100638355)

[KMG]

This is what I have and it has some really nice features. It is fairly small so it is portable, and with the longer hose and the remote feature on the end it is very handy. I would highly recommend it.

Vacmaster 5 gal. Wall Mount / Portable Wet/Dry Vac with 2-Stage Motor-VWM510 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Vacmaster-5-gal-Wall-Mount-Portable-Wet-Dry-Vac-with-2-Stage-Motor-VWM510/203052621?N=5yc1vZc2a7Z7y3)

[Dave Medvic]

Here is what I use, does not take up much space and the vac is strong enough. Blower option is a little weak but works, you'll need the optional extension hose to make it convenient.

RIDGID 4.5-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac-WD4522 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-4-5-Gal-Wet-Dry-Vac-WD4522/100638389?N=5yc1vZbv79)

[thebamboo23]

I dont know what brands are international, but ill give you a few questions to help you out

how much stuff will you carry in your mobile rig?
Do you have room to fit large items or does everything need to fit nice n tight?
Will you have a hot water extractor for carpet cleaning or will you need a wet/dry vac to vacuum the solution after you agitate the carpet with solution (hence no extractor)?
Will you mount it to your rig with a 50ft hose? or do you plan on taking it out and putting it next to the customers car?
Do you plan on being a volume detailer where you'll be vacuuming a lot and need a bigger vac?

[215Detailing]

I am considering some light mobile Detailing, more wash and wash and wax jobs, I've been eyeing this to connect to inverter generator once I get my set up. Metro VAC N GO 500 Plus 3 Ft. Flexible Hose & Filters (http://www.autogeek.net/metro-vac-500-plus-hose.html)
wish it came with 3 ft hose and attachments I have a ridgid vacuum but kind of bulky if I purchase a compact vehicle

[Car Groomers]

I am a little confused over the difference between an extractor and wet/dry vacuum. As per my research, an extractor will also allow to spray heated water as against a wet/dry vacuum which only has the suction feature. Is this the only difference? Can somebody please throw some light on this. Thanks.

[Car Groomers]

I dont know what brands are international, but ill give you a few questions to help you out

how much stuff will you carry in your mobile rig?
Do you have room to fit large items or does everything need to fit nice n tight?
Will you have a hot water extractor for carpet cleaning or will you need a wet/dry vac to vacuum the solution after you agitate the carpet with solution (hence no extractor)?
Will you mount it to your rig with a 50ft hose? or do you plan on taking it out and putting it next to the customers car?
Do you plan on being a volume detailer where you'll be vacuuming a lot and need a bigger vac?

Thanks for making me delve a little deeper here.
1 & 2. Mobile detailing hence need to carry everything. So cannot move around with a big vac
3. I believe a wet/dry vac will do the job fine because mobility becomes an issue with heavy extractors
4. I will be putting it close to the customers car
5. A total volume detailer, hence also need a durable shop vac which can last for hours without any problems even in severe heat

[Matt@FourAcesMD]

I am a little confused over the difference between an extractor and wet/dry vacuum. As per my research, an extractor will also allow to spray heated water as against a wet/dry vacuum which only has the suction feature. Is this the only difference? Can somebody please throw some light on this. Thanks.

An extractor is going to get upwards of 95% of the water back out of the carpet and upholstery so it won't take as long to dry. Also because of the hot water it gives it a deeper cleaning than just treating the stain, agitating, and then sucking it up with a shop vac. More professional looking too IMO. Some may disagree but this is just one guy's opinion.

[Car Groomers]

Has anyone used these?

Car Cleaning (http://rodak.in/Rodak-Products/Rodak-Car-Cleaning-Products)

[Fast Eddie]

An extractor is going to get upwards of 95% of the water back out of the carpet and upholstery so it won't take as long to dry. Also because of the hot water it gives it a deeper cleaning than just treating the stain, agitating, and then sucking it up with a shop vac. More professional looking too IMO. Some may disagree but this is just one guy's opinion.
Pretty much nailed it. My customers also like that fact that the hot water removes the cleaning solution from carpets/upholstery. Definitely helps keep resoling from the cleaning solution left in the carpets at a minimum.

[thebamboo23]

Pretty much nailed it. My customers also like that fact that the hot water removes the cleaning solution from carpets/upholstery. Definitely helps keep resoling from the cleaning solution left in the carpets at a minimum.

The minimum extractor I would recommend is the HP60.. anything under than that is weak

The carpets may turn brown from too much water or it's probably from using an alkaline product with a high pH number and not following up with a acid rinse to neutralize the previous solution