Detail Creepers

[Eliran]

Hey there !

I am looking to buy some detailing creepers and my main conflict is between the Griot`s Garage Low Down Detail Creeper II:

Low Down Detail Creeper II - Creepers & Carts - In Your Garage - Griot`s Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/in+your+garage/creepers+and+carts/low+down+detail+creeper+ii.do)

Or the Racatac that I found for kind of cheap price:

www.tools.buydirectnetwork.com | Buy Direct Network - PWQ-RCT01RAC3 Racatac Kneeling Sitting Creeper (http://tools.buydirectnetwork.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage_new.tpl&product_id=32405&category_id=231&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26)

Those two for the low area of the car and would like to get high rise ones too:

Griot`s Garage King`s Pneumatic Sit-On Creeper:

King`s Pneumatic Sit-On Creeper - Creepers & Carts - In Your Garage - Griot`s Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/in+your+garage/creepers+and+carts/king%27s+pneumatic+sit-on+creeper.do)

Or the one from Sears the Craftsman Creeper Seat, Mechanics Adjustable:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00951118000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Tools+%26+Equipment&keyword=creeper



What do you guys suggest me to buy?

Every post would be more than appreciated !! =)

[Accumulator]

Eliran- IMO this is gonna be pretty much all about personal preferences. That said...



I wouldn`t buy *any* of those.



For creepers, I like pretty simple ones, the old-fashioned "lie on `em" style. I use these during *EVERY* wash and I find it very comfortable to lie on my back/side when doing lower areas. Whether washing, polishing...whatever, that`s the way *I* like to do it.



No sitting very low in a "tractor seat style" creeper for me, I don`t like the way my legs end up, just not comfortable for me and on *LOW* vehicles I don`t always want my feet straight out in front of me anyhow. I`d rather have a plain cushion with *no* back as it`s a) less confining with regard to how you position yourself, b) more comfortable (for *me* at least), and c) easier (again, for me) to find the right position to feel really stable especially when bending/leaning/applying pressure during all the weird stuff you end up doing in the course of a detail.



The rac-a-tac seems popular, but NO bicycle-style seats for me, and the one I tried just felt awkward. Admittedly I just spent a little time on it, but that was plenty for me.



I use two old-style Griot`s creepers (heh heh, glad I bought mine before they "improved" them). Simple things that don`t impede my arm movements or body positioning when I`m sitting/lying on them. Note that some of the fancier creepers on the market today have high sides that you`d have to reach up over.



I have two seats- one is of fixed height with a rectangular pad (no seatback) and the other is one of those round-seated up/down adjustable ones.



Noting that I`m a sucker for buying equipment, I can honestly say that those four units have me 100% satisfied whether doing something quick during a wash or spending ages on them in the course of a full detail. I do have a gel-filled pad to kneel on for quick jobs, but getting up/down isn`t as big a deal for me as it is for some people.

[rwisejr]

I personally have been using the Racatac for polishing . I really glad I did . I also have a non adjustable seat that I use for doing extended work on the wheel and wells. I tried a regular creeper for polishing and found it un comfortable.

[Accumulator]

I personally have been using the Racatac for polishing . I really glad I did ... I tried a regular creeper for polishing and found it un comfortable.



See how personal preferences vary :D

[Eliran]

hahah =)

I heard so many good things about the racatac but my main concern is if to buy the griot`s low down profile or not since I really dont know if it will satisfy my needs as I want it to be.

[Eliran]

Does someone has any experience regarding the Griot`s Low down Creeper?

And about the regular creeper, would you take the one from Sears or the one from Griot`s?



Thanks guys !

[YeboGoGo]

I bought this one from northern tool. It was $19 in the store-



Mechanics Adjustable Seat | Shop Seats + Stools | Northern Tool + Equipment (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_375713_375713)



I LOVE it! I plan to screw some cuzzie style cup holders to the bottom to hold my various ketchup style bottles of product ( I buy in gallons for some stupid reason). That way they are held in place but not rock solid.



The chair was very cool when detailing my Mcoupe and i could see it as very useful on a suburban.



It goes up and down about 10" which allows me to get the first 20" of a hood down to the lower section of doors. Well worth $20.

[Accumulator]

I bought this one...



Yeah, that`s the kind I have :xyxthumbs




Does someone has any experience regarding the Griot`s Low down Creeper?

And about the regular creeper, would you take the one from Sears or the one from Griot`s?



I`d have to see pics to know if it`s the kind *I* like.



The Griot`s one in my catalog is called the "Cadillac of Creepers VII". I am 100% certain that I`d simply *HATE* it for detailing work. And I do mean "hate" with as much emphasis as is possible to express.

[BobD]

Those are pretty insane on what they want for them. Just go to your local parts store and you can find them for like $25 or less. I got mine at Murray`s Discount Auto. It has a round cushioned seat and hydraulic seat adjustment.



Mine`s just like the one YeboGoGo posted with a different tray under it.

[craigdt]

For creepers, I like pretty simple ones, the old-fashioned "lie on `em" style.





This. I got a cheap folding one somewhere are its perfect for claying the lower panels, sitting on, taking a quick nap, blah blah.

[Flashtime]

Knee pads are better.

[DM101]

Take a look at

Rolling Pneumatic Creeper Seat Garage Stool Chair Shop : eBay Motors (item 220532976202 end time Jan-28-10 08:45:46 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rolling-Pneumatic-Creeper-Seat-Garage-Stool-Chair-Shop_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3358ca2a4aQQitemZ2 20532976202QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools)

[DM101]

OR New Torin Big Red Pneumatic Creeper Seat Stool Padded : eBay Motors (item 140370757717 end time Jan-28-10 17:05:04 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Torin-Big-Red-Pneumatic-Creeper-Seat-Stool-Padded_W0QQitemZ140370757717QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Automotive_Tools?hash=item20aebfc855)

[Eliran]

Those are pretty insane on what they want for them. Just go to your local parts store and you can find them for like $25 or less. I got mine at Murray`s Discount Auto. It has a round cushioned seat and hydraulic seat adjustment.



Mine`s just like the one YeboGoGo posted with a different tray under it.



Thanks for the tip but since I dont live in USA, I am looking to get a really good quality creeper and would not have to problem to pay for that.

[Eliran]

Take a look at

Rolling Pneumatic Creeper Seat Garage Stool Chair Shop : eBay Motors (item 220532976202 end time Jan-28-10 08:45:46 PST) (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rolling-Pneumatic-Creeper-Seat-Garage-Stool-Chair-Shop_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3358ca2a4aQQitemZ2 20532976202QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools)



Thanks for the suggestion but this one looks really uncomfortable and its look the same as the Craftsman rounded creeper which I tried before but was really unsatisfied with it.