Help: Where can i buy a box/bag to keep supplies in trunk? - Page 2

BigAl3 · 10-07-09, 08:12

check out the one in the bottom left corner...

Harbor Freight Tools

XRL · 10-07-09, 08:53

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Originally Posted by jfelbab

LOL, guilty as charged. I'm away from home sometimes three months at a time. I can't count on finding boutique products when I am away. I can count on finding Meguiar's OTC stuff almost everywhere.

Still, I'm impressed at just how much car care stuff I can pack into that small laptop bag.

I totally understand. A large part of my collection is OTC stuff (even with having Autogeek in my backyard).

Autogeek and others have some nice bags for sure... But the prices on them are a bit steep for something that's just holding bottles. Just my opinion though. I'd rather spend the $25 or more premium on a new wax or something else.

Vdubby18 · 10-07-09, 09:09

Check your dealer if you like OEM stuff. I do.

MichaelSpoots · 10-07-09, 09:51

Jfelbab...no kidding! That small Targus bag really hides the true massiveness of supplies contained therein

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Which things do you find you actually use, though?
I have a small duffel in my trunk, and of course I'd like to carry a ton of stuff, too, but I find that the only real things I use are a bottle of QD, a bottle of UQD, and a few MFs, which soil very quickly when cleaning bird gunk.

jfelbab · 10-08-09, 06:19

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Originally Posted by MichaelSpoots

Jfelbab...no kidding! That small Targus bag really hides the true massiveness of supplies contained therein

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Which things do you find you actually use, though?
I have a small duffel in my trunk, and of course I'd like to carry a ton of stuff, too, but I find that the only real things I use are a bottle of QD, a bottle of UQD, and a few MFs, which soil very quickly when cleaning bird gunk.

Understand that this bag is not normally in my car. This is a kit I use when I'm away from home for extended periods of three, sometimes four months at a time.

I use the UQD, UQW, QID, QWD, Endurance and glass cleaner every week or two.

The NXT 2.0 and Leather Masters and Natural Shine maybe once every 2-3 months depending on the environment.

Not shown is a multitude of MF towels. I have a SUV for my daily driver and stuff a bunch in the compartments under the rear floor. I often use the cheaper MF's for removing bug splatter and bird droppings and then I just toss them. For cheap MF's I usually hit Walmart or Target and buy big bundles (12-24). I keep the better quality MF's for the paint and leather.

The QD, ScratchX, and carpet cleaner are for emergencies. I like to be prepared.

Being on the road for long periods means I'm away from my garage

but it doesn't mean that I want to drive a cruddy looking car.

My Garage:

RitcheyRch · 10-08-09, 08:33

Another vote for a milk crate.

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Originally Posted by Devilsown

I use a milk crate

MichaelSpoots · 10-08-09, 08:12

A very well-equipped garage, Jfel!

Good call on the carpet/upholstery cleaner. I should add that to my kit. After all, what if a passenger (or myself) spills food or drink in your car? Gotta have a chemical on hand that will immediately counteract the ability of the stain to set into the fibers. (Now of course I'm not going to tell a ladyfriend that she can't have a snack or drink in the car

). Not sure what I should choose though-- My APC, Generic Oxy-powered spray, or Blue Coral blue can of scrubber foam...

I just tried Meg's UQD for the first time also, and I love its matte finish plus mild cleaning ability. Will add that to my trunk bag as well.

*And in the lower-left of your picture, you have some kind of pressure washer--Could you tell me more about it?

Dylan@Adams · 10-09-09, 09:57

I've got my personal travel bag outfitted with:

16oz detail spray
16oz waterless wash
16oz glass cleaner
16oz Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
16oz Brilliant Spray Glaze
2 MF apps
4 MF polishing towels
2 Waterless Wash towels
2 Glass towels

Plus a handful of sample sized DS and WW for anyone I run into who wants to try something out.

All the stuff I'd need in case of a "detailing emergency". Rarely need to bust out everything, but recently the city of Anaheim decided to turn their sprinklers onto the offramp when I exited at Ball Rd heading to disneyland with the family. Not only did my freshly waxed paint get a nice blast of really nasty groundwater it was about 90* out and the sun was just brutal.

Immediately sped to the closest parking lot which happened to be a KFC and pulled out the bag and cleaned the car while the wife and kid ran in to grab something to drink. The people walking out of that place were looking at me like I was nuts...

Oh well.. the price we pay I guess.

bobrobert · 10-09-09, 03:28

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Originally Posted by detail1

I always keep detail spray, spray wax, Acohol/water, bug/tar remover, window cleaner, dash protector, grout sponge; MF towels in my trunk. I have these supplies in a cardboard box but i want something more sturdy that wont wrip over time.

What r my options?- Dont want something too big.

Where can i but a tool bag or storage box?
Thanks
Frank

My daughter has one of these and keeps her photography "stuff" in it. Should work fine for your detailing "stuff". I think she bought it at Target:

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pgp · 10-09-09, 06:01

I used to use a plastic tote from kmart. It's now in the closet, holding my detail supplies. It was good in case I had a spill. Sometimes I use a small duffle bag. I did have a bottle break and make a mess in it.