Detailing ideas for your garage
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Lots of fun ideas on here. I'm trying to keep it to reasonable products, or at least note when it's a "dream" item (more money than most would want to spend but still fun to think about for some day).
I'm glad to see when people post products that they have personal knowledge of, always helps to read about real world experience.
Annette
I'm glad to see when people post products that they have personal knowledge of, always helps to read about real world experience.
Annette
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A few of things I enjoy having in my garage. A good towel dispenser (I have a manual and an auto feed one), funnel dispensor, a hamper for my dirty microfibers, rolling storage for my extra wheels and overhead storage. (My garage attic is very tall, over 7' high of walking area, so I store ALL non-car related stuff up there. I have a winch above the trapdoor and can pull up anything. I installed pull-down stairs so it's all easy to acess.) A garage drain is also a great for washing inside durind hot/sunny or cold/freezing weather.
#31
BradB,
Thanks for the post, I've always loved your setup.
What is the lift you've got pictured? How do you like it for ease of use, etc. DH and I would love a lift of some sort but can't do one of the 2 or 4 post varieties, at least not now. We may put one in in our tractor barn in the future, but for now will have to dream.
Do you have a link for the one you have? Pros and cons of that type of lift would be appreciated by everyone here I'm sure!
Nice MINI by the way .
Annette
Thanks for the post, I've always loved your setup.
What is the lift you've got pictured? How do you like it for ease of use, etc. DH and I would love a lift of some sort but can't do one of the 2 or 4 post varieties, at least not now. We may put one in in our tractor barn in the future, but for now will have to dream.
Do you have a link for the one you have? Pros and cons of that type of lift would be appreciated by everyone here I'm sure!
Nice MINI by the way .
Annette
#32
Annette - I've bought the Tire Rack Tire Garage (http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...gauges_all.jsp). It looks a lot better than bare tires sitting in your garage plus it keeps them clean while not in use.
I've got my winter set in there now.
Chuck
I've got my winter set in there now.
Chuck
#33
Chuck,
I've got my webspokes stored in the same thing. Very handy. I'll add that to the OP, thanks for the reminder!
Your garage looks great. The little bits of red really make it look "done".
You did a great job on the floor, I'm so ready to get started on my floor but will have to wait just a bit longer . We wait all summer for it to cool down enough to do these jobs and then have a few short weeks to cram it all in.
Annette
I've got my webspokes stored in the same thing. Very handy. I'll add that to the OP, thanks for the reminder!
Your garage looks great. The little bits of red really make it look "done".
You did a great job on the floor, I'm so ready to get started on my floor but will have to wait just a bit longer . We wait all summer for it to cool down enough to do these jobs and then have a few short weeks to cram it all in.
Annette
#35
Originally Posted by BoCRon
BradB,
Thanks for the post, I've always loved your setup.
What is the lift you've got pictured? How do you like it for ease of use, etc. DH and I would love a lift of some sort but can't do one of the 2 or 4 post varieties, at least not now. We may put one in in our tractor barn in the future, but for now will have to dream.
Do you have a link for the one you have? Pros and cons of that type of lift would be appreciated by everyone here I'm sure!
Nice MINI by the way .
Annette
Thanks for the post, I've always loved your setup.
What is the lift you've got pictured? How do you like it for ease of use, etc. DH and I would love a lift of some sort but can't do one of the 2 or 4 post varieties, at least not now. We may put one in in our tractor barn in the future, but for now will have to dream.
Do you have a link for the one you have? Pros and cons of that type of lift would be appreciated by everyone here I'm sure!
Nice MINI by the way .
Annette
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#38
Originally Posted by BradB
My lift is by Eagle Equipment. It's called a mid-rise pad lift. I love it and find a million uses for it. Wheel work, brake work, exhaust, you name it. Makes less bending when waxing, too! Not a single drawback IMO with the exception that you cannot "stand" underneath it since it doesn't go as high as a post-version. But my style takes up much less space and can be moved around if you like. It's not necessary that you bolt it down. It's also very low (even my lowered Carrera fits over it) and you just drive over it and park a car like normal. Even my wife does it. Never an issue.
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i got these tire cover thingies from tirerack about 3weeks or so ago.
They looked pretty good when brand new.... recently, i noticed that the
tire sauce on the sidewall (it didn't take much) is seeping through the
silver part of the cover in a yellowish ikky color...
if you are going to get these, wipe off the sauce completely using
a cleaner before wrapping them up... mine? oh well..i'll just live with it.
They looked pretty good when brand new.... recently, i noticed that the
tire sauce on the sidewall (it didn't take much) is seeping through the
silver part of the cover in a yellowish ikky color...
if you are going to get these, wipe off the sauce completely using
a cleaner before wrapping them up... mine? oh well..i'll just live with it.
#43
Originally Posted by rnbradford
Also at Lowes and Home Depot type places they have a hexagon or octagon shaped plastic base for trash cans with the casters already attached. They are designed to go under some large garbage cans (Rubber Maid I think) but fit a set of tires nearly perfectly.
bucket to!
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#45
Originally Posted by kenchan
i got these tire cover thingies from tirerack about 3weeks or so ago.
They looked pretty good when brand new.... recently, i noticed that the
tire sauce on the sidewall (it didn't take much) is seeping through the
silver part of the cover in a yellowish ikky color...
if you are going to get these, wipe off the sauce completely using
a cleaner before wrapping them up... mine? oh well..i'll just live with it.
They looked pretty good when brand new.... recently, i noticed that the
tire sauce on the sidewall (it didn't take much) is seeping through the
silver part of the cover in a yellowish ikky color...
if you are going to get these, wipe off the sauce completely using
a cleaner before wrapping them up... mine? oh well..i'll just live with it.
I liked those cover thingies, but figured that with four tires I might as well get the garage thingie instead.
#46
^^ the problem with those felt pad is they are only 20" diameter...
my wheels on the G35C are 19"... so 1/2" per side is cutting it too close
for me. The top one in my pict has no cardboard, but the other 3 below
it has cardboard with mirror sheet cut in a circle inside to protect the
wheel's finish. That's why they look flat on the tops on the 3.
so, what im going to end up doing is putting the ikky yellow one on the
lower stack and put the clean one on top.
my wheels on the G35C are 19"... so 1/2" per side is cutting it too close
for me. The top one in my pict has no cardboard, but the other 3 below
it has cardboard with mirror sheet cut in a circle inside to protect the
wheel's finish. That's why they look flat on the tops on the 3.
so, what im going to end up doing is putting the ikky yellow one on the
lower stack and put the clean one on top.
#47
umm, what is tire sauce?
When I re-do my garage this winter I'll be putting these in my new recessed area under the stairs. I've read that this is the best way to store wheels/tires if possible and since I'm getting to design my set up I'll do it this way. Also I'll mount them about 36" off the floor so it should be easier to take on and off. I'll probably get the tire totes to keep on them while the tires are hanging, good way to keep things tidy and have handles to grab them with so I don't get yucky! According to Griots, each one should hold 2 wheels.
Annette
When I re-do my garage this winter I'll be putting these in my new recessed area under the stairs. I've read that this is the best way to store wheels/tires if possible and since I'm getting to design my set up I'll do it this way. Also I'll mount them about 36" off the floor so it should be easier to take on and off. I'll probably get the tire totes to keep on them while the tires are hanging, good way to keep things tidy and have handles to grab them with so I don't get yucky! According to Griots, each one should hold 2 wheels.
Annette
#48
BocRon- tire sauce = tire shine
here's my Griot's winking trash can. it is very cool. I put on
the vintage Texaco sticker on it to personalize. It takes standard
13 gallon "tall kitchen" trash bags.
The can itself is made by polder... it's the same brand that sells at
like Container Store, BedBath&Beyond, etc.
http://www.polderproducts.net/ProductDetail.asp?PID=117
very happy with this trash can.
here's my Griot's winking trash can. it is very cool. I put on
the vintage Texaco sticker on it to personalize. It takes standard
13 gallon "tall kitchen" trash bags.
The can itself is made by polder... it's the same brand that sells at
like Container Store, BedBath&Beyond, etc.
http://www.polderproducts.net/ProductDetail.asp?PID=117
very happy with this trash can.
#49
Originally Posted by BradB
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the height is a bit weird since you can't lie down or stand. Do you just get a chair with wheels and wheel around under the car? =)
also, they have lifts at harborfrieght, but i have no idea on quality. I first saw it there when it seemed like something possible to actually have in a garage.