The Karcher Puzzi is the serious pro machine to have Jon , superior design , " arm and a leg " indeed so sir , had my Numatic George since 2007 the very early days of detailing world and still like new. 👍
Fu*king love this channel. Just ordered this to mod my VAX which has been sitting doing nothing since the original nozzle broke. You are a legend mate, keep the great content coming!
let me know if you can improve the connection from the water bit.. you will see what I mean when you do it Matt. Also use tiger seal when connecting the two pipes. or sicaflex.
@@ForensicDetailing Tried doing this mod tonight. I wrapped the nozzle tube in a couple of layers of electrical tape and got a pretty tight fit. Don't know if it'll stay that way, but I hope to test it this weekend. If I can get the water hose connected. It does NOT want to play ball 🙄
@@matty387 bit of tiger seal or sikoflex is best I would not put tape in there because it will get wet Matt and it will rot. Yer that pipe is a pain. but once its on it tends to stay on.
@@ForensicDetailing Tried bloody everything! Washing up liquid, softening in boiling water and spreading it with long nose pliers! Still not got it on 😩
Pam Coulter I nearly bought the Bissell one myself, I got the Rug Doctor one as it’s got an oscillating brush in the suction head and the Bissell one doesn’t, it makes a big difference in my opinion
The Vax Rapide Ultra 2 W90 has an integrated water feed in the extraction hose, as well as a very streamlined extraction head with a brush just behind the front edge for agitating products. It’s an upright carpet vac intended for carpets but I’ve never struggled using the hose attachment in cars. Definitely worth a look. May even be worth buying the hose and head to see if you can modify it to fit your current machine.
did a same sort of thing my self but didnt work first time so bought a new hose from fleebay at a round 10.00 so not great lost but second time round got it right and yes it works well plus i bought the vax from a boot sale for a15:00 quid so save loads ;-)) nice video mate keep them coming. learnt so much from you.... thanks
Hi John, i'd try fitting an elbow connector instead of a straight one to take the wet hose away from my hand operating then round onto the hose proper. maybe use a few cable ties to neaten things up. But it's all about adapting and improvising John. Thanks for the video. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
How about slicing the small black plastic pipe back (the plastic coming out the nozzle) tap the plastic to fit a thread, then use a brass fitting (nipple) to screw in and connect pipe. looks like it could give you a couple of inches off that part sticking out. maybe even try and find a 90 degree brass fitting to run the pip up the side.
The numatic nozzle has always been my favoured wet vac tool,but instead of shampooing using the trigger,I found a pre mix spray of shampoo applied to upholstery followed by agitation using the end of extraction duck or brush and just put water through the tool to rinse and remove any dirt so lessening any chance of soap rings left on top of seats when dry,plus the less u wet the seat the better result,I found the karcher extraction tool far too rigid and brittle
In the USA they have one from Bissell SpotClean Pro Heat that has been working great for me. I bought for $99 with Heat. Although it’s probably made in China you can get on amazon and it’s been great for me.
I use Numatic Charles and a hand pump sprayer with Autosmart Brisk. The spray parts of extractor vacs just get in the way. You can get the fishtail without the pipe attachment for £8 on Amazon.
Jon what can I say it’s an absolute delight watching your videos. Also enjoying your little backing tracks too. Can you educate me on the tracks/albums etc please? Also given the theme of the music you tend to use have you watched Yellowstone series?
I know it’s on the expensive side but the RugDoctor has a fantastic hand tool attachment. Water spray hose is integrated within the extraction hose. It’s a great machine. Bit of a sledgehammer to crack a nut for cleaning cars perhaps. Hope your good john.
You can purchase the thingy from ebay or other sites. I bought a George from Facebook Market Place and it was missing the rubber detergent hose. Went on Google and found a replacement. If only I could have found the link to share it with you.
See I wanna do the opposite. I use a George and as much as the head is great for mats, flat carpet areas and seat faces I've been looking at having the vax size head for getting in tighter areas and round the side of seats etc to get a good suction on them. Find myself mopping up the still damp areas i cant get suction on or going back over with the crevice tool. Nothings never perfect in this game eh!!
I have a 6131 and it's excellent, and i've been wondering about how to get a bigger hand tool for the same issue.....although i'm not sure i want to butcher mine. I did have one years ago on an older similar vax that i bought, but since i bought the 6131 i have never been able to find the same tool!
I dont see anything wrong with that at all 👍👍 I've got similar content for the TITAN models from Screwfix on my channel. Plenty of accessories and upgrades for that manufacturer. Hope you dont mind the plug. 😁
@@DetailingandtheBeast my pleasure dave ive added your channel to the list of detailing channels in the video I did on detailing channel. Love the content mate keep smashing it and if theres anything I can do to help on the way please let me know.. I just noticed you did a video on amazon products. Ive just been shooting some stuff on this as well a lot of people were requesting it, sorry its impossible not to get overlap with other channels, but mine wont be out for a good while yet. ill link your video in my videos as well.
Sorry to bring up an old thread here Jon but a question for you. How did you manage to get the Vax solution hose to attach to the Numatic one? The attachment point on mine is so much bigger than the Vax.
I'm working in a similar project, converting a shop vac into an extractor. I have a diy pre filter bucket that has kept me from having to clean my shop vac or vac filter for months. Essentially all I need now is a nozzle. If you could use any nozzle, what would you recommend?
Hi Jon, I've always struggled using the George wet/dry numatic vac, Good suction but the trigger sprayer is almost impossible when using in tight angled spaces,. The car upholstery suction head gap is to wide also the trigger and water feed pipe sticks downwards far to much! ridiculous ... I always found the Karcher Puzzi wet/dry much more suitable designed better for valeting cars
Hey John, very elegant heck! Looks like OEM to me. What I have noticed is your way of cleaning the carpet. When cleaning carpets, interior etc. I use a spray bottle of diluted classic carpet cleaner, spray the surface and work it with a brush. Afterwards I use the wet vac filled with warm water which is used to dilute and extract the cleaner and dirt. I used this technique last year for the first time and it worked very well. I think it is important to work the cleaner into the fabric, let it work for 1-2 minutes and remove as much cleaner as possible afterwards. What is your way of cleaning carpets, seats etc.?
thats what I did in this video what you just described is the best way to do it. I just cut the bit out of spraying the APC and working it with the brushes because it went on a bit but you can see the brushes on the desk in the go pro shot... I also use warm water as well if I can generally (just didnt in this video though). The mistake I think that can be made is over concentrating the APC so its a lot harder to extract..
Best thing to do mate is take the clear fish tale piece off the end and just use the water squirter bit separately to squirt chemical and then just hoover up chemical afterwards. Been using these for 20 years and it’s much easier to get the chemical where you want it when used separately
@@ForensicDetailing You could always have, say a pump up sprayer with warm water for those moments you need to go over it again, I know it's a bit of a faff but easier in my opinion than having that trigger on the fishtail, especially on carpets trying to get it in all the corners etc, or use your pressure washer on the mats.
I have always just used WILCOX wash supplies HD carpet cleaner diluted as stated. Then suck the life out the carpet after and never had any probs mate.
@@johngatland its more the little water line i think that gets on my nerves. its kind of handy guys to have the water on tap so to speak. but yer it would drive me bonkers using it every day.
This is exactly the solution I need. I’ve just bought a second hand vax and it doesn’t have the small wash tool. I was wondering if this could be done and you’ve done it!! Does the vax hose fit fish on the George without a second adapter al be it not perfect?
it needs to be filled with an glue or resin. something like togther seal. it does not all fit togther nice.. but it can be done and my one is working well. the worst bit is the water hose connection.
@@ForensicDetailing thanks very much for the response. I can buy the original vax small wash head or the George for about the same price, do you think one is better than the other?
Hi there forensic. I hope you are well. Could you or anyone help me finding the rubber hose (7:22). Does anyone know the name of the front rubber hose. Looking forward to hearing thanks
Can you please do a video on using smaller pads with a full size DA? I’ve just started off using a DA and looking for a cheap way to get the small areas without buying a mini machine. Are small pads and extensions viable with a full size full power DA? Looks like it would be hard to control
I’m late to this party can you still vaccuum with this? I have this as a vacuum but but don’t use the wetvac function anymore because I got a Bissel. Is there anyway I can get rid of the long handle like you’ve done and just have a crevice tool?
@@ForensicDetailing thanks mate. I’ve had mine that long the crevice tool has welded itself to the handle 😂 just want rid of the handle and have a hose on it’s own
@@ForensicDetailing I don't think it's in the footage, I just remember there being an orange one on attached to the cable of the one I have. It allows you to clip the cable to itself when you store it. Trying to find some more for other power cables. Closest I have found is a bike brake cable clip but don't think these are big enough to take a power cable
@@matty387 oh ok mate im not sure.. I just velcro cabel ties I always have a pack of them.. but you know what they say about velcro dont you.... such a rip off :) :) :)
Gotta appreciate the effort and quality in this channel 👍
The Karcher Puzzi is the serious pro machine to have Jon , superior design , " arm and a leg " indeed so sir , had my Numatic George since 2007 the very early days of detailing world and still like new. 👍
Fu*king love this channel. Just ordered this to mod my VAX which has been sitting doing nothing since the original nozzle broke. You are a legend mate, keep the great content coming!
let me know if you can improve the connection from the water bit.. you will see what I mean when you do it Matt. Also use tiger seal when connecting the two pipes. or sicaflex.
@@ForensicDetailing Tried doing this mod tonight. I wrapped the nozzle tube in a couple of layers of electrical tape and got a pretty tight fit. Don't know if it'll stay that way, but I hope to test it this weekend. If I can get the water hose connected. It does NOT want to play ball 🙄
@@matty387 bit of tiger seal or sikoflex is best I would not put tape in there because it will get wet Matt and it will rot. Yer that pipe is a pain. but once its on it tends to stay on.
@@ForensicDetailing Tried bloody everything! Washing up liquid, softening in boiling water and spreading it with long nose pliers! Still not got it on 😩
Most excellent John! Love your channel. Great info on many projects and products.
Just bought a Rug Doctor Spot Cleaner over the weekend and the spray hose is integrated in the suction hose. £150 from Argos and it’s brilliant 👌
I have that one. It's great so far but I've been told the Bissel is better. Still happy with the one I have and that's what matters!
Pam Coulter I nearly bought the Bissell one myself, I got the Rug Doctor one as it’s got an oscillating brush in the suction head and the Bissell one doesn’t, it makes a big difference in my opinion
The Vax Rapide Ultra 2 W90 has an integrated water feed in the extraction hose, as well as a very streamlined extraction head with a brush just behind the front edge for agitating products. It’s an upright carpet vac intended for carpets but I’ve never struggled using the hose attachment in cars. Definitely worth a look.
May even be worth buying the hose and head to see if you can modify it to fit your current machine.
did a same sort of thing my self but didnt work first time so bought a new hose from fleebay at a round 10.00 so not great lost but second time round got it right and yes it works well plus i bought the vax from a boot sale for a15:00 quid so save loads ;-)) nice video mate keep them coming. learnt so much from you.... thanks
Hi John, i'd try fitting an elbow connector instead of a straight one to take the wet hose away from my hand operating then round onto the hose proper. maybe use a few cable ties to neaten things up. But it's all about adapting and improvising John. Thanks for the video. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
How about slicing the small black plastic pipe back (the plastic coming out the nozzle) tap the plastic to fit a thread, then use a brass fitting (nipple) to screw in and connect pipe. looks like it could give you a couple of inches off that part sticking out. maybe even try and find a 90 degree brass fitting to run the pip up the side.
The numatic nozzle has always been my favoured wet vac tool,but instead of shampooing using the trigger,I found a pre mix spray of shampoo applied to upholstery followed by agitation using the end of extraction duck or brush and just put water through the tool to rinse and remove any dirt so lessening any chance of soap rings left on top of seats when dry,plus the less u wet the seat the better result,I found the karcher extraction tool far too rigid and brittle
What you need is self amalgamating tape. It's waterproof, very stretchy and used to seal electrical joint and repair water leaks.
thats awesome jason thats ill check it. do you have abrand that you know is good?
@@ForensicDetailing any plumbers murchants or online you'll find it!!!
@@ForensicDetailing.Screwfix does it for about £2:50. I swear you'll never use regular electrical tape again.
In the USA they have one from Bissell SpotClean Pro Heat that has been working great for me. I bought for $99 with Heat. Although it’s probably made in China you can get on amazon and it’s been great for me.
I use Numatic Charles and a hand pump sprayer with Autosmart Brisk. The spray parts of extractor vacs just get in the way. You can get the fishtail without the pipe attachment for £8 on Amazon.
Jon what can I say it’s an absolute delight watching your videos. Also enjoying your little backing tracks too. Can you educate me on the tracks/albums etc please? Also given the theme of the music you tend to use have you watched Yellowstone series?
I thi j backing track is river foxtrot band m8
My mum bought one of those VAX machines and it has just been sitting in the loft. Might give it a try wet vacuuming if it has the attachments
I know it’s on the expensive side but the RugDoctor has a fantastic hand tool attachment. Water spray hose is integrated within the extraction hose. It’s a great machine. Bit of a sledgehammer to crack a nut for cleaning cars perhaps.
Hope your good john.
The rug doctor spot cleaner hose is internal to the flexi pipe works well
Been using a Bissell spot cleaner with good results. But not cheap unfortunately.
ubermuppet nearly bought that one myself but opted for the rug doctor version instead, it has a power brush on it as well, really good
@@SidewaysKris Motorised brush! Didn't know about that one.
ubermuppet it’s really good, the brush oscillates and is really effective
You can purchase the thingy from ebay or other sites. I bought a George from Facebook Market Place and it was missing the rubber detergent hose. Went on Google and found a replacement. If only I could have found the link to share it with you.
See I wanna do the opposite. I use a George and as much as the head is great for mats, flat carpet areas and seat faces I've been looking at having the vax size head for getting in tighter areas and round the side of seats etc to get a good suction on them. Find myself mopping up the still damp areas i cant get suction on or going back over with the crevice tool. Nothings never perfect in this game eh!!
I have a 6131 and it's excellent, and i've been wondering about how to get a bigger hand tool for the same issue.....although i'm not sure i want to butcher mine.
I did have one years ago on an older similar vax that i bought, but since i bought the 6131 i have never been able to find the same tool!
I dont see anything wrong with that at all 👍👍 I've got similar content for the TITAN models from Screwfix on my channel. Plenty of accessories and upgrades for that manufacturer. Hope you dont mind the plug. 😁
awesome Dave, link in the video if you want mate Id be interested to take a look.
This is part one where I discuss various upgrades... th-cam.com/video/4ngmoqawzdQ/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for allowing me to share these Jon. 👍👍
@@DetailingandtheBeast my pleasure dave ive added your channel to the list of detailing channels in the video I did on detailing channel. Love the content mate keep smashing it and if theres anything I can do to help on the way please let me know.. I just noticed you did a video on amazon products. Ive just been shooting some stuff on this as well a lot of people were requesting it, sorry its impossible not to get overlap with other channels, but mine wont be out for a good while yet. ill link your video in my videos as well.
@@ForensicDetailing no problem at all! Thank you for adding my channel onto that list 😁 Humbled.
Sorry to bring up an old thread here Jon but a question for you. How did you manage to get the Vax solution hose to attach to the Numatic one? The attachment point on mine is so much bigger than the Vax.
I just stretch the grey rubber bit around it and taped it down I think. I don't use it much but it's held
I only use the George Hoover.
Easy to get replacement parts and fix.
Normal service has been resumed...Top hacker.... 👍🏼
I'm working in a similar project, converting a shop vac into an extractor. I have a diy pre filter bucket that has kept me from having to clean my shop vac or vac filter for months. Essentially all I need now is a nozzle. If you could use any nozzle, what would you recommend?
Hi Jon, I've always struggled using the George wet/dry numatic vac, Good suction but the trigger sprayer is almost impossible when using in tight angled spaces,. The car upholstery suction head gap is to wide also the trigger and water feed pipe sticks downwards far to much! ridiculous ... I always found the Karcher Puzzi wet/dry much more suitable designed better for valeting cars
Lovely Jubbly, great idea.
Hey John, very elegant heck! Looks like OEM to me. What I have noticed is your way of cleaning the carpet. When cleaning carpets, interior etc. I use a spray bottle of diluted classic carpet cleaner, spray the surface and work it with a brush. Afterwards I use the wet vac filled with warm water which is used to dilute and extract the cleaner and dirt. I used this technique last year for the first time and it worked very well. I think it is important to work the cleaner into the fabric, let it work for 1-2 minutes and remove as much cleaner as possible afterwards. What is your way of cleaning carpets, seats etc.?
thats what I did in this video what you just described is the best way to do it. I just cut the bit out of spraying the APC and working it with the brushes because it went on a bit but you can see the brushes on the desk in the go pro shot... I also use warm water as well if I can generally (just didnt in this video though). The mistake I think that can be made is over concentrating the APC so its a lot harder to extract..
Best thing to do mate is take the clear fish tale piece off the end and just use the water squirter bit separately to squirt chemical and then just hoover up chemical afterwards. Been using these for 20 years and it’s much easier to get the chemical where you want it when used separately
makes sense I know where you coming from with that. but dont you want to run clean water though to help extract steve?
@@ForensicDetailing You could always have, say a pump up sprayer with warm water for those moments you need to go over it again, I know it's a bit of a faff but easier in my opinion than having that trigger on the fishtail, especially on carpets trying to get it in all the corners etc, or use your pressure washer on the mats.
I have always just used WILCOX wash supplies HD carpet cleaner diluted as stated. Then suck the life out the carpet after and never had any probs mate.
@@johngatland its more the little water line i think that gets on my nerves. its kind of handy guys to have the water on tap so to speak. but yer it would drive me bonkers using it every day.
@@stevemills9346 Each to their own eh....
This is exactly the solution I need. I’ve just bought a second hand vax and it doesn’t have the small wash tool. I was wondering if this could be done and you’ve done it!! Does the vax hose fit fish on the George without a second adapter al be it not perfect?
it needs to be filled with an glue or resin. something like togther seal. it does not all fit togther nice.. but it can be done and my one is working well. the worst bit is the water hose connection.
tiger seal
@@ForensicDetailing thanks very much for the response. I can buy the original vax small wash head or the George for about the same price, do you think one is better than the other?
I recently purchased a George specifically for detailing.
Did the vax water pump supply sufficient water pressure?
Have you tried duck taping the tube to the hose where you want it?
Yes
Check out the Kärcher 4002 or the Kärcher 6.100. Very popular among car enthusiasts here in Sweden.
Hi there forensic. I hope you are well. Could you or anyone help me finding the rubber hose (7:22). Does anyone know the name of the front rubber hose. Looking forward to hearing thanks
that grey rubber hose is on the Vax unit. but on ebay you can get all these hoses just try like 5ml through to 10ml rubber hose
Can you please do a video on using smaller pads with a full size DA? I’ve just started off using a DA and looking for a cheap way to get the small areas without buying a mini machine. Are small pads and extensions viable with a full size full power DA? Looks like it would be hard to control
Just seen your other video polishing the bumper so looks like you have got that covered already! Love the videos thanks for the tips
I’m late to this party can you still vaccuum with this? I have this as a vacuum but but don’t use the wetvac function anymore because I got a Bissel. Is there anyway I can get rid of the long handle like you’ve done and just have a crevice tool?
yer mate but you have to go rogue and like glue things and mess around :) this hack has held up reaosnably well though
@@ForensicDetailing thanks mate. I’ve had mine that long the crevice tool has welded itself to the handle 😂 just want rid of the handle and have a hose on it’s own
Jon you are awesome! 😂😂👍👍😎
Nice one john👍
Do you know the name of those clips on the end of the cable that allows it to be attached to itself when it is wound up. Looks S shaped?
im not sure what you mean matt. give me a Minutes and seconds reference if they are in this video so I can see it.
@@ForensicDetailing I don't think it's in the footage, I just remember there being an orange one on attached to the cable of the one I have. It allows you to clip the cable to itself when you store it. Trying to find some more for other power cables. Closest I have found is a bike brake cable clip but don't think these are big enough to take a power cable
@@matty387 oh ok mate im not sure.. I just velcro cabel ties I always have a pack of them.. but you know what they say about velcro dont you.... such a rip off :) :) :)
@@ForensicDetailing I'll send you a picture via DM on Instagram 👍🏼. Proper handy
where you glue it put in 2 small screws and bolts in it
to lock it it.. that sounds like a good idea.. stop it cracking the adhesive with twist right..
I am sure the new George has the integrated hose hose Jon
Jon, you put Blue Peter to shame ;)
Like this idea, may have todo something similar on mine
Check out the brand BISSELL, they make some good little extractors
Nice one Bungle 👍 lol
Great music.
What's that music john?
fifteen routes home rover foxtrot.
actually its this one sorry its hard to keep up with message now I fire off replies too fast. th-cam.com/video/ebtZK2R2R0I/w-d-xo.html
Numatic George gve 370-2
vax spotwash looks better for cars
Haha Love It 😂👌🏻
how dare you saw off georges nose. Car Cleaning guru is selling his george
Build yourself a Homemade Stainless Steel Nozzle😉
What a shame, that carpet was too clean. No brown liquid wet-vac pr0n.
I had a girlfriend like this for a while. Amazing girl.
Appreciate the channel, however the production quality has gone downhill. Tripod and focus
Maybe you should look into getting a therapy dog. I heard it works wonders for the emotionally weak.