Best Vacuum for Auto Detailing RIDGID Portable Vac WD4070
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- Review of the Ridgid Portable Vac WD4070 vacuum that is commonly used for auto detailing and general house or shop use. First we take a look at the features and functions of the Ridgid Portable Vac. We also put the Ridgid portable vac to the test in a real life detailing scenario cleaning the carpet in a filthy truck. The Ridgid portable vac performed well and is a great value for the money. This vacuum is perfect for auto detailing due to its small size and powerful suction. If you are a professional detailer or an auto enthusiast than this machine will perform well for you. I have been using it for over a year and it has worked great. Please subscribe to my channel to be sure not to miss any future content. Please feel free to leave a comment asking any questions you may have or any suggestions or techniques that you think may be helpful to others. And if you liked the video and found value in it than a like would be nice as well.
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Man I gotta get me one of those vacs! Great review.
Yes you do. They work well.
Where I'm at, you can order online with the auto detailing package and it actually is CHEAPER than the vaccum itself at $75 vs $80.
Not much but you can use the $5 to get the wet vaccum
Great vacuum, especially with the auto detail kit. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching!
Great Video! Watched it twice! I'm gonna get one of those this week! REALLY GREAT and Informative!💪👍
Thanks.
Great video with all information needed. Thanks!!
Yo are welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thanks!
Cleared up some things for me...
Very good video . Explain everything I wanted to know .
Good to hear. Thanks for watching.
I just picked one of these up from a home Depot for 80 bucks and got the car hose kit for another 40. Not a bad deal
Nice video. Keep them coming.
I will.
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Cool bro
That was helpful, thank you. Now I know how to open up the compartment and change the filter. I’ll try it.
Thanks for watching
I like the bags too. Keeps the unit clean and doesn't seem to affect the suction power
Thanks for watching. Yes I agree a bag would help keep it clean in there.
I love this vacuum!
It’s a good one.
Killer review man!
Thanks a lot. I appreciate it.
I brought back a DeWalt Dvx04T that quit working after a month and got this Ridgid WD4070 : I’m a happy camper! Similar products, but I prefer the Ridgid because of the locking hose ends and the casters.
Yeah it’s a good little machine. Thanks for watching and sharing
that little thing worked great!
DustyTheRealtor yes it does. Small and mighty.
excellent video
Thank you.
I'd recommend also using the bags for these vacs, especially if only used for dry applications. Will make cleanup even easier and probably help extend the life of the filters.
Yeah. I agree. Would help. Thanks for watching.
@@HawaiiDetailing That's what I do. I have to say that the vac was cheaper if you ordered it with 2 bags. Since they were free, I prefer to use them. There are also covers you can get to cover the filter that are much cheaper than filters. This one is small enough you could put a hair net over it.
Best vacuum I ever used
Yeah it’s a good one especially at that price point. Small and powerful. Thanks for watching.
I use this to dry my mountain bike after a wash. I just attach the hose to the exhaust with the crevice tool and use it as a blower.
To add to the video I filed smooth the crevice tool then cleaned with alcohol then wrapped the edges in electrical tape so I don’t sweat scratches. Eventually comes off but cheap to redo. 👍
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts
Could you please give us a tour of your full garage please 👍🏻
Best vacuum out there. Good reviews.
Thanks
Just got one 👌🏾
SPdeaDStock You will like it. Works great especially for a small machine.
Thank you for t his video!!, What did you end up replacing the crevice tool with?
Thanks for your video I'm a detailer and I got mine online for $80 with 2 bags at H.D. It' was $10 more without the bags (go figure) and the kit was $50. Problem with the accessory kit is you're really just buying a good hose and that long attachment (great one), and I use the light brush on auto carpets. Everything else is useless to me and you end up with so many attachments and adapters that don't fit the kit hose and vice versa and don't know why they are there.
For instance, you can't use the long extenders that comes with it, with the crevice tool from the accessory kit. You'd have to change to the cheap hose to use them and then the crevice tool from the kt won't fit the black hose. Please, correct me if I'm wrong. That orange hose should come with the vac, but I use the black one that comes with it as a sound dampener by attaching it to the exhaust port and it minimizes the noise, just as an attachment you'd pay for. You can point the exhaust hose a 7' from the vac doing it this way or coil it up, and even out your garage door if using as a shop vac. So, that black hose is useful even if you buy the kit.
Since I have the bags, I'll use them because I want to keep it clean everywhere because my clients could see it. I knew you can clean the filter, because I misplaced my bags on my first two uses. I beat it, vacuumed it and got it blue again, but I don't want to subject it to that dust if I don't have to. I wouldn't have to change bags for a year anyway because as you say, we pick up most trash before using it. Also, bags can be reused if you don't mind grabbing the trash from inside them.
It arrived with a broken front castor, but I called HD, who called Rigid and they sent a replacement. It just pops into place. It has a lifetime warranty. I wish it had a home carpet attachment; I wouldn't use anything else. Be careful around your shop towels or the T-shirt you just took off. This thing will suck them up and keep going!
Thank you im looking for this review and i buy it now at home depo
Glad you liked it. Thanks
@@HawaiiDetailing with your video i subcribe
Cause you help me made my decision buying the car vaccumm
@@boypanot1509 Thanks alot. I appreciate it.
@@HawaiiDetailing i went to bone depo yesterday ,and they dont have in store.it just sold online
So i order it online.with the car accesories tool.it cost me $85 after tax hehehe
@@boypanot1509 Great price!
Thanks for the awesome feedback, and taking the time to show us how it works!. I just picked this up today, as well as the detailing kit, mainly because I wanted the better hose. I haven't used it yet, but after watching your video Im confident I will not be disappointed. Quick question for you..... If I were to purchase and use the rip clean extractor kit for this, will I have to take the filter out as well or is that only needed when sucking up puddles of liquid? any and all info appreciated! thank you again
You will need to change the filter to a wet one. Any water regardless how munch will destroy the regular/dry paper filter.
The filter sock cover is a pool skimmer sock ..got a bag of 30 on AZon for 10 bucks or something. Do you use the Rigid as a blower ever ? Good video Thanks
I bought the vac master beast a while ago for my detailing business it said you could add on an attachment pack so when I went to purchase the vacuum I added that option little did I know not stated anywhere they were super small and didn’t fit with the vacuum at all but the vac master beast is a great vacuum but finding attachments for it is kind of a hard job thinking about getting this vacuum as well seems like it has great attachments and side note about the video duck tape would’ve easily fix that crevice tool but it’s better to have a new one I guess.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts
I purchased the exact same item and car detailing hose kit and love it. It’s not too big to carry and it is powerful for a compact size vac. 👍
Yeah. I like it too.
Paul Clusiau how much is the car detailing hose kit? Do you recall ?
@@howardmanley3388 it was $65 Canadian from Home Depot and it is worth it.
Paul Clusiau never mind he left price in description...thanks
Paul Clusiau thanks paul went to Home Depot and bought one today with extra car detailing kit also $ 79 for vac and $ 39 for kit with better hose here in Arizona..good to hear ur much pleased with ur purchase..pray I’am pleased also...
Dude. I love your videos. So chill and learn a lot too. I ordered the wall mount solution((karcher) from OG after I saw how you modified your set up. So now i have a mobile karcher and wall mount set up. Totally random question!! I LIVED in lightning bolt gear growing up and spent summers surfing in Florida. I can’t find how to buy it in the States(Texas). Where did you get that pure energy gear?? Please help!!!! Thx. Kyle. Specialized car works.
Thanks a lot. Here is a link to the shirts I wear sometimes. They are not pure energy. Thanks for watching
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Just exchanged the Vacmaster Beast 6.5 (which was really WAY too big to be useful for automotive applications) for this setup and I couldn't be happier.
Yeah. It’s a great tool for sure. Thanks for watching
I use this a lot in the home. Do you know of any good floor brushes for hardwood? I see mostly only 1 1/4 and 2 1/2
Thx man
Thank you.
Another great review! Any tips for getting beach sand out of carpets?
a good brush attachment for the vac. That’s what I do. Thanks for watching
I just purchased this unit . I connected the 2 hoses but have not tried it yet . After watching I may get rid of the black hose and just keep the orange one
The orange one is way better. Thanks for watching.
There is a little cover that you can get to go over that filter to help save the life of it, it fits over it like a sock cap, I think its called filter buddy, I made one myself out of fleece, also I use a bag inside my vac, but I have the 14 gallon Ridgid, not sure if they make a bag for the small ones, but the sock thing over the filter, gets dirty, and when you pull it off, the filter looks like new, just throw the sock into the washer after you pop it out.
Thanks for the tip.
First time viewer. Now a subscriber. Good stuff
Awesome, thank you!
Good video review, what about the second EPA filter that it come this vacuum? Can this filters be use together or should this filters be use for diferente types of situations?
They have different filters but they should be used for different tasks. They have a normal filter for general clean up. They also have a Hepa filter for fine particle cleanup and it helps people with allergies too. Thanks fr watching.
Own one it’s great with my Oneida dust deputy
Yeah. Good setup. Thanks for watching
Just purchased the vac and also the car kit. Was lookin for a good vid before I used it. This was excellent! Thank you…its nice to see someone actually taking care of their equipment. I am SO like that as well👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
Great info. Quick question. Im using a bag to capture the dust. Do I also use the filter in addition to the bag?
Sorry I don’t use the bag. Not sure the best combo if using a bag. Thanks for watching
Very nice setup and professional video. Who was your vendor on the stainless shelf and container holders? Thank you
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Hey Jeremy, what crevice tool is that towards the end of the video? During the product review, you showed a flexible one that snapped, what did you replace it with?
I am using a slightly larger tool now that fits nicely on the end of my hose reel. Have you watched the vacuum hose reel video? Thanks for watching and commenting
Where did you get the better crevice tool from?
Just bought mine 4 hours ago. Hope it is good
I'm in the same boat, what's your experience?
Great review! Thank you!
Do the contents on the inside of the vacuum need to be cleaned out before it can be used as a wet vac? Or are we just replacing the filters (from dry filter to wet) and then using it as a wet vac?
Prakhash you have to remove the contents or it will get messy inside the machine as it gets wet. I would empty the machine of all debris and remove dry filter before using as a wet vac. After using it as a wet vac empty water, clean and let dry. Put back filter and it’s ready for dry use again.
Hawaii Tesla & Detailing Thank you for the response! :) Will try that, cheers :)
What size is that hose kit? 1-7/8
Does this Vac Have a Blower too
By any chance do you know if the one that say wet/dry is wo wash your car seat or that you can just vacuum water?
It can vacuum liquids for sure. I suggest a proper extractor for seats
Do you know the difference on the VAC4000 model compared to this one. That 1 doesn't have wheels. Do you know if its more power or just an older model?
I did an install with a Ridgid with no wheels.
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If this is the one you are talking about than it’s the same thing without wheels as far as I could tell. Thanks for watching.
How on earth does the long attachment that comes with it originally attachment to the upgraded hose? Sorry for the silly question, but I honestly can't figure out how the two connect? Tks.
Don’t use the original hose. Connect the new one directly to the machine.
After watching this I'm looking at the Ridgid WD1680. It's a 16 Gallon with detachable blower. Any reason besides the obvious size difference you would recommend a new detailer to opt for the smaller version? The larger is currently on sale so will cost less than the 4 gallon and the 16 gallon NXT with the detachable blower for me is a huge selling point. Just looking for opinions / any reason I SHOULDN'T get one with a blower. Thanks!
Sorry I am unfamiliar with that machine. I always consider size as a big deal. High power machine with a small footprint is ideal. With a mobile rig or in the garage storage is tough to come by. If you can get all the power in half the size it’s a win. It would also take a lot of vacuuming to fill a 4 gallon vac and if you do fill it it’s easy to empty. If the blower on that machine works well it might be a good deal but usually they are lower power and not able to dry a car effectively. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching
What about the vacmaster beast? A few videos showing it outperforms.
Thanks for the tip. This one is working great so at this time I don't need to change it out. If I ever do I will have a look. Thanks.
I bought this vac recently and I’m considering buying the detailing kit with the new hose. The hose it came with worked ok for a couple days, but the plastic locking tab doesn’t keep the hose locked in anymore. When I use the vac as a blower, the hose falls off every 30-45 seconds. Would you say the upgraded hose locks in better or is it made of the same cheaper plastic?
I don’t use the stock hose but I can say that the detailing version does not pop off at all. I don’t use it as a blower so I can’t speak on that portion. Thanks for watching
Does it really have good suction I have the 14 gallon and it’s way too big I want to get rid of it , does the hose for the other rigid models fit this one
It does have good suction. I find it more then enough even with my 35’ reel. I don’t know about the hose fitting as I don’t have that machine. Thanks for watching
I have d same vacuum does yours throw air thru d back as well and d trash
The air comes out of the exhaust port on the back. No problems at all. Thanks for watching.
Man I bought the one step higher one I think, on wheels, 14 gallons but I think I'll prefer this smaller size of this one
Yeah it depends on the size of the vacuum job. For contractors and large clean ups the big one is nice. In most residential or detailing situations the small one is plenty big enough. For detailing most of the large trash is best picked up by hand and the dirt sand and small stuff would take forever to fill the vac. I also prefer to empty it regularly. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@HawaiiDetailing Right yeah, I mean that was the main reason I got the bigger one to be all in one around the house but even the big one for that is a bit overkill. Can't wait to do a similar set up when I move into my own place.
Hi. Can you recommend a nice portable extractor? Thanks
Thanks for commenting. I use a Bissell Spot Clean Pro. Here it is in action.
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Just bought and used this vacuum for the first time without a bag to vacuum some dust from my new home addition (nothing crazy). It seems that the filter got too dirty and it lost its sucking power with 5-10 minutes. Suspect things, not sure if it all that good of a machine.
It’s a great machine. It’s small and still has the same motor as the bigger models. Any shop vac filter will clog if you vacuum up drywall dust or fine particles. It’s not a vac power thing it’s a filter thing. I don’t have affiliation with this brand but have used it happily for years. Sorry it did not work for you. Thanks for watching
Will that hose fit on the HD Buckethead vacuum?
I have no idea. Sorry.
Stanley SL18402-8B, 8 Gal. 6.0-Peak HP Stainless
Great suction power👆
Thanks for the tip for the viewers and thanks for watching.
you could try to use electrical tape as well for the crevice tool
Thanks for the suggestion.
What do you think about the Milwaukee M18 6 gal wet/dry vac in comparison?
I have never used it. Sorry.
Can you lock the wheels on this Vac ?
I can't decided between this model or the model with out wheels. Both are on sale at home depot and/or Amazon for under $100 at the moment. If anyone know thank in advance!
Cannot lock the wheels.
but what about sucking up liquid from upholstery? I can't find out how much waterlift it has. I know it only has 110 CMF.
I use an extractor for that. It is a powerful little vac but I prefer an extractor. Thanks for watching
Where can you get the auto detailing kit? Thanks
There is a link in the description. Thanks for watching.
Wish I could have seen the larger tool used on the carpet. Seems like using the small tube for the whole carpet is kinda a waste of time, right?
I wonder if this would be okay to use to clean up lint from a dryer vent. I hate the weak ass central vac in my house. I want to be able to pick up the lint and fabric stuck in bedroom carpet, and clean the dryer lint built up in the dryer vent.
It’s a strong little vac. I find it to be more than enough for most jobs. I use it with a 35’ hose and it works great. Hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching
@@HawaiiDetailing thanks! I actually purchased right after watching your review. So I'll find out soon but even if it doesn't work out for that, I'm definitely keeping it for my cars since there are no detailers within 50km of me lol
@@KyngShadow definitely will be a great vac for that. Should work good all around too. Let me know how you like it after it comes in.
Will the hose fit a Craftsman shop vac??
I don’t know. I am not sure the size of the craftsman hose outlet.
concern is air filter get soaked when sucking off water ...any comment?
They have a wet filter for use when vacuuming water.
I just got one too. Small grass and dirt particles don't stand a chance.
Yeah it’s a great little machine. Thanks for watching
Is the broken flexible crevice tool covered by Rigid Lifetime warranty?
I don’t know. Definitely not after I hacked it to bits. Hahaha. Thanks for watching
is there something similar to this but that's a good product? in italy they don't sell Ridgid
Sorry. I am not sure. Thanks for watching.
Might be sold under the AEG brand name
man...I don't know about Best. just started looking at this but then found the xsp Craftsman and the vacmaster beast 5.5 HP motor...which seem better in a couple ways. I like the hose holding arms on these, only has 3-5 year warranty...no big deal. huh
huh...and the attachments are minimal, so buying that xtra kit for this Ridgid? The Vacmaster is like 65 bucks on sale right now too. good vac, but thinking I'm going with the Vacmaster Beast.
@@miragexl007 its trash
do they do it in 220V????
Not that I am aware of. Maybe in other countries that have a 220 volt standard. .
Could I use this to vacuum carpet in the house?
Yes but it’s not the right machine for that job.
Hi maybe you know. I bought a rigid 4 shop vac when I turned it on it started smoking and why it works so loud.
Sounds like it may be a messed up motor. Never seen or had a problem like that. Sorry I can’t help. Thanks for watching.
@@HawaiiDetailing Np thank you for your attention. By the way, Good videos.
@@Hasb1i thanks and you are welcome.
So I bought the hose after your video. I have a 6.5 HP 14 gallon Ridgid.
It makes a HORRIBLE high pitched whistling noise. Even my wife from 10 feet away was annoyed.
Is this normal?
Mine does not do that. Not sure what’s happening there. Maybe a restriction of some sort. Sorry to hear that.
Do the nozzles scratch leather? Mine did on mine
They can. That’s why I sand the edges down to make sure it’s butter smooth. Should recheck it regularly to make sure it stays that way.
@@HawaiiDetailing what grit sand paper do you recommend?
@@HKX_ORANGECHICKEN if it’s really chewed up start with 100 grit to knock the burs down than 220 grit to get it nice and smooth. That’s what I do and it works well. You could go even higher than 220 grit to get an even smoother finish if you want.
Do you recommend using bags?
I don’t use them. Seems like it would be another item to replace$$. Thanks for watching
I don’t need to use the bags when using a filter right?
No. Bags are not needed. Thanks for watching.
@@HawaiiDetailing yw. Ty
Does this has blower for debris ?
No
Where do you get the stainless steel shelves at? The ones you have products on. Thanks
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Thanks or watching
@@HawaiiDetailing Thank you, love your channel! What do you think of those Bigboi blowers? I use the Ego leaf blower currently.
@@tonav1 I use an ego too. Never used a big boi.
@@HawaiiDetailing Thank you. Keep up the amazing videos.
How is this holding up?
Its a great Vac. I like it alot. Holding up great. Mounted it to my wall mounted hose reel and use it regularly.
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Can you use this as an extractor?
Yes. Check this out. www.hawaiidetailing.com/extractor
Hi I just bought the vac dust bag. Have you ever use it and it is nessesary to have thnx
I have never used the dust bag. It is not necessary but may help reduce the wear on the filter.
Do you still really like this vac?
It’s a great vac for the price. Yes I do.
So that is how you take the dam filter off 😂
Hahaha. Yeah.
What's your favourite Ganja?
I have a carpet that no matter what I do, vacuum several times, extractor etc if I brush the carpet there still is little pieces of dirt that comes up. Any suggestions.
I would use a med to stiff bristle hand brush and vacuum as you brush. As the brush draws up the dirt you vacuum it out. I do it all the time here in Hawaii with all the sand that gets in the carpet. Just be careful to not tear the carpet up as you do it. The brush can be hard on some carpets.
@@HawaiiDetailing any recommendations for brushes? Im ready to order some for my shop and they all look the same to be honest
In Canada I can get the bigger NXT with the detailers kit 198.00 Cheaper in the US ,but our dollar is worthless.
There durable tooo just got mine off the highway fell off someones truck😂
Hahahaha. That’s awesome.
Is there another car cleaning kit that is compatible with this vacum besides the one that comes with it? Been looking at reviwes of car kit and it's horrible
I like the detailing kit. It’s pretty good for the price. I have had mine for years. Thanks for watching
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Sorry. Not sure how I can help. Thanks for watching
Xfa yo trabajo limpiando muebles y alfombras y esa apiradora ridgid me ayudaría mucho para conseguir trabajos x mi cuenta
see my upgrades that make mine cooler
Shop vac horsepower ratings are ridiculously inflated.
For one, they're measuring inrush current rather than running current. Inrush current is at the startup of the motor and is not a good indicator of performance as the machine is operating. Even then, though, things are wildly inflated.
Think about it this way: 1 horsepower = 745.7 watts. W=VA. I'm assuming you're on a US household 120V standard. If you had a 5hp motor, that would be roughly 3,700W. 3728/120 = 31, which means that 5hp at 120V would require 31A of power. Think about your breakers: Do you have any breaker on a 120V single-pole circuit that's 30A+? Absolutely not. Generally you'll only have 15! The simple reality is that the biggest motor you could get to run on a 15A circuit is 2hp, and even that would be absolutely pushing it (15 * 120 / 745.7).
Don't expect 5hp. Don't expect 3hp. Those are 100% just bullshit marketing numbers and are literally impossible on normal household and shop circuits. The vacuum will likely have an actual draw of 1-1.5hp under full load.
It’s a good entry level vac for a auto detailing or garage enthusiast. Here is my new one. This vac is the real deal. Stats are as good as I have seen them. Great build quality and extremely powerful suction from this 2 stage motor. Check it out. Thanks for watching.
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Baaaaaaaaaam 😂
VacMaster beats it and cheaper
Ridgid makes great products, are durable, great performance and have a lifetime warranty and that's why most detailers have them.