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InfernoMan2011 · 07-04-2012, 09:53 AM

I can't for the life of me find any hose attachment that is narrow enough to fit in the gap between the front bucket seats and the door sills. Unfortunately, this is one of the areas were grass etc. seems to collect the worst. Suggestions for vacuuming this area? Thanks.

-infernoman2011

WiSSDiver · 07-04-2012, 01:33 PM

If you move the seat forward all the way and vacum the back half, and then move the seat backwards you can get the front half. It's the easest way I've found so far. I do have an old craftsman vacum that can be forced in there, but I hate to force in case it scratches.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-04-2012, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rpomeroy

If you move the seat forward all the way and vacum the back half, and then move the seat backwards you can get the front half. It's the easest way I've found so far. I do have an old craftsman vacum that can be forced in there, but I hate to force in case it scratches.

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PQ · 07-04-2012, 01:58 PM

Like this.

molsonbrador · 07-04-2012, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Like this.

Why didn't I see that coming?

PQ · 07-04-2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by molsonbrador

Why didn't I see that coming?

You can literally take the drivers seat out in under a minute.

Not sure about the passenger seat.

Ocikat · 07-04-2012, 03:00 PM

This Dyson attachment works fairly well

Angelo@Autopia · 07-04-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat

This Dyson attachment works fairly well

Great choice if your not removing the seats.

KidKilowatt · 07-04-2012, 03:50 PM

I went to home depot and bought a detailing kit to attach to my shop vac. Here is the same one at amazon. The one at home depot came with the smaller diameter hose, not sure if this one does.

http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-801-8.../dp/B00002ND4G

nUcLeArEnVoY · 07-05-2012, 01:19 PM

For the two rises at the front and back parts of the gap, just use a thin attachment and be gentle. For the center where it goes deep, the best thing to do is slide the hose underneath the seat and swipe the area with the vacuum from underneath.

xVengeancex28 · 07-06-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Like this.

Iwantone2 · 07-07-2012, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Like this.

Driving so hard, the seat flew out?

heRS · 07-07-2012, 09:36 AM

If you can't suck it, blow it. I use the airforce blower I use to dry the car to blow the dust and debris out in that particular spot, then vacuum the rest of the car, then wipe down the rest of the interior.

ngk28 · 07-07-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ocikat

This Dyson attachment works fairly well

I use something shaped like this but its not Dyson, works perfectly

PQ · 07-07-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by xVengeancex28

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Originally Posted by Iwantone2

Driving so hard, the seat flew out?

They found me still in the seat a mile down the road from my car. LMAO

Ocikat · 07-07-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by heRS

If you can't suck it, blow it. I use the airforce blower I use to dry the car to blow the dust and debris out in that particular spot, then vacuum the rest of the car, then wipe down the rest of the interior.

Great idea !!

InfernoMan2011 · 07-09-2012, 11:41 AM

I may try that kit from amazon. I have vacuum with a small diameter hose, just no good attachment for that spot. I also plan to get the metrovac sidekick one of these days for drying.....but for now it's the waffle weave towel.

-infernoman2011

hrpiii · 07-09-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

Like this.

wow, now you can stand up and drive. Oh wait, you still couldn't see over the dash. At first I thought I had a great idea, sorry.

sorry, couldn't help myself.

PQ · 07-09-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by hrpiii

wow, now you can stand up and drive. Oh wait, you still couldn't see over the dash. At first I thought I had a great idea, sorry.

sorry, couldn't help myself.

Dude. I almost choked.

I had a visual that slayed me. hahahaha

Chrisrp454 · 07-09-2012, 01:39 PM

Lint Lizard
http://www.amazon.com/Lint-Lizard-Va.../dp/B007NZLZQS

Dylan@Adams · 07-09-2012, 02:13 PM

Yep... like Chrisrp suggested... a dryer vent cleaning tool. I don't use that specific one, but found a 'flat' hose that fits on any regular vacuum that slides easily between the seats. Think I got it at Bed Bath & Beyond in the 'as seen on tv' section.

51733ChristyMM · 07-11-2012, 03:21 PM

I move the seat all the way forward then go in from the back floor board. You can get it all that way.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-11-2012, 03:47 PM

21 replies on vacuuming a 1x10 inch area. Yeah, I think we are all a little obsessed.

07-04-2012, 09:53 AM	#1
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 156 View My Garage	Vacuuming beside front seats? How? I can't for the life of me find any hose attachment that is narrow enough to fit in the gap between the front bucket seats and the door sills. Unfortunately, this is one of the areas were grass etc. seems to collect the worst. Suggestions for vacuuming this area? Thanks. -infernoman2011

07-04-2012, 01:33 PM	#2
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 977 View My Garage	If you move the seat forward all the way and vacum the back half, and then move the seat backwards you can get the front half. It's the easest way I've found so far. I do have an old craftsman vacum that can be forced in there, but I hate to force in case it scratches. __________________

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07-04-2012, 03:50 PM	#9
KidKilowatt Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Naperville IL Posts: 408	I went to home depot and bought a detailing kit to attach to my shop vac. Here is the same one at amazon. The one at home depot came with the smaller diameter hose, not sure if this one does. http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Vac-801-8.../dp/B00002ND4G __________________ 2011 LLT RS Black on Black Loaded. [x]Showstopper 45th Anniversary inspired Camaro RS Stripes, [x] MPD1 Spoiler, [x] GM Heritage Grille. [x] Removed RS and Bowtie Emblems. [x] 30% Tinted Headlight Armour DRL's. [X ] Ruff Racing R954 Wheels [X] Solo Cat Back Mach X-LLT Exhaust [X ] Vmax Ported throttle body [ ] Secret Surprise Mod [x] Showstopper Painted, Modded Engine Cover [x] Cold Air Inductions CAI [x] Tinted Tails and Black Bezels [x] Megan Racing Street Series Coilovers [x] Belltech F&R Sways Check out my build thread! http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=212178

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nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: Black 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 2,869 View My Garage	For the two rises at the front and back parts of the gap, just use a thin attachment and be gentle. For the center where it goes deep, the best thing to do is slide the hose underneath the seat and swipe the area with the vacuum from underneath. __________________ MY CAMARO

07-07-2012, 09:36 AM	#13
heRS Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,721 View My Garage	If you can't suck it, blow it. I use the airforce blower I use to dry the car to blow the dust and debris out in that particular spot, then vacuum the rest of the car, then wipe down the rest of the interior. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

07-09-2012, 11:41 AM	#17
InfernoMan2011 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange 1LT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arkansas Posts: 156 View My Garage	Good idea..... I may try that kit from amazon. I have vacuum with a small diameter hose, just no good attachment for that spot. I also plan to get the metrovac sidekick one of these days for drying.....but for now it's the waffle weave towel. -infernoman2011

07-09-2012, 01:39 PM	#20
Chrisrp454 Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS M6, 98Z28 M6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Granbury, Tx Posts: 1,498 View My Garage	Lint Lizard http://www.amazon.com/Lint-Lizard-Va.../dp/B007NZLZQS __________________ Always Remember! Rest in Peace Brothers 9/11/2001. And thanks to all those who defend and serve! Ordered 5/23/2009 3400 with TPW of 08/03/09 3800 8/11/2009 Arrived 8/21/2009 2SS/RS/Aqua Blue/Grey Interior

07-09-2012, 02:13 PM	#21
Dylan@Adams Drives: 2009 Avalanche Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 3,160	Yep... like Chrisrp suggested... a dryer vent cleaning tool. I don't use that specific one, but found a 'flat' hose that fits on any regular vacuum that slides easily between the seats. Think I got it at Bed Bath & Beyond in the 'as seen on tv' section. __________________ *use the code CAMARO5 for 10% off your order at www.AdamsPolishes.com*

07-11-2012, 03:21 PM	#22
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07-11-2012, 03:47 PM	#23
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