if you were to own a shop...

**Envious Eric** · 12-12-2006, 03:45 AM

what equipment would you run for:

extractor

steamer

water reclaim

rotary

**jimmybuffit** · 12-12-2006, 04:01 AM

Lose the water reclamation system. Build a sloped floor with a trench drain and a "grease/sediment trap".

You`ll want an electric pressure washer, air compressor, at least two air movers, a midrise lift,

leaf blower, washer/dryer, carts, ETG ...

That`ll get you started.

Good Luck!

Jim

**imported_exclusivedetail** · 12-12-2006, 05:55 AM

I remember walking into a PDR operation several years ago and seeing a lift. I since cannot get it off my mind.My shop will not be complete untill I have a lift.

**imported_Totoland Mach** · 12-12-2006, 07:24 AM

Tons of lighting! Epoxy floor for extra brightness and easy to clean.

Mid-rise lift. A joy to use, especially doing lower body panels, wheels, etc.

An air compressor.

A shop vac

A pro carpet extractor (clumsy hose, but useful)

Lots of electrical outlets

Halogen lights (I`m gonna modify mine with rollers for easy moving along the floor)

Fans (it get`s hot using the halogen lights)

Rubbermaid rolling cart (not steel in case it bumps into a car)

Totoland Mach

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 12-12-2006, 07:37 AM

What does a like like that red one cost?

I`d like to buy one for my new house.

**jimmybuffit** · 12-12-2006, 08:08 AM

$1200 to $3000. Lots of choices, this is just one...

Pro6MR Portable Scissor Lift

**imported_Totoland Mach** · 12-12-2006, 08:18 AM

Jimmy`s right: pricing varies. The Snap-On unit is probably the highest price (no secret there LOL). There is a unit made in Oklahoma that is very nice for $1,500 or so. Can`t remember the company name, but they advertise in Hemmings publications every month.

Totoland Mach

**Way2SSlow** · 12-12-2006, 08:28 AM

I`d definitely not skimp on the lighting. The shop I work at now (not a detaililng one) has inadequate lighting and the guys are always complaining about it. I would get all kinds of different lights as well. I know that Accumulator has mentioned how he can find flaws in his silver paint only under certain lights.

**imported_Totoland Mach** · 12-12-2006, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Way2SSlow

I`d definitely not skimp on the lighting. The shop I work at now (not a detaililng one) has inadequate lighting and the guys are always complaining about it. I would get all kinds of different lights as well. I know that Accumulator has mentioned how he can find flaws in his silver paint only under certain lights.

You`re right about the lighting! We have a lot, but need it for Silver and White BMW`s. Even with that, I still move the car outside (weather permitting) for interior work and power washing the compound/glaze from body seams.

**imported_Detailing Technology** · 12-12-2006, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

$1200 to $3000. Lots of choices, this is just one...

Pro6MR Portable Scissor Lift

Wow, done! I just moved to a new house and have a bigger garage than before.

I was going to get a shop style lift so I could park a car under it. But I forgot that the garage door, when open, sits above the car -

This lift looks perfect, I can lift the car about 2 feet to change the oil, rotate the tires, clean the rockers, and polish the sides more comfortably. I totally forgot about these things. Going to do some research these and order one today.

Jimmy Buffit - were you the gent who told me about hooking jumper cables up to a car to discharge the static build up?

**BobD** · 12-12-2006, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by jsatek

Wow, done! I just moved to a new house and have a bigger garage than before.

I was going to get a shop style lift so I could park a car under it. But I forgot that the garage door, when open, sits above the car -

This lift looks perfect, I can lift the car about 2 feet to change the oil, rotate the tires, clean the rockers, and polish the sides more comfortably. I totally forgot about these things. Going to do some research these and order one today.

Jimmy Buffit - were you the gent who told me about hooking jumper cables up to a car to discharge the static build up?

Those are nice. A guy, that got me interested in detailing a long time ago, has one in his garage and uses it all of the time.