Anyone wear a detailing apron while detailing?

[nothingface5384]

I purchased one along with wheel covers and window wiper covers
Done 2 full polish/paint correction so far but
Have yet to use them

 

[Accumulator]

Yeah no apron for me. Just stick to athletic shorts and a white Hanes tshirt for easy cleanup. All soft cotton so nothing to scratch

That's what I wear (well, shorts during summer), but I never allow my clothes to touch the paint. I've learned first-hand that the softest cotton t-shirt can mar even hard Audi clear if there's enough pressure on it, so rather than risk that I simply avoid the contact.

 

[mnehls86]

the guys who was by hand and use their hands as applicators. what's next. Detailing bare azz naked. I'm sure it will be the next craze. It will give the reflective detailing selfie a who new exposure.

I think the hair would scratch your paint too haha. As for the hand wash/wax application, don't those calluses scratch also?

No apron for me but I have thought about it and then forget when I place an order. I'm with the gym shorts and plain soft t-shirt guys and do my best still to not rub up against the car.

 

[Paul@Autopia]

If I'm in an air conditioned shop I'll use an apron and find it helps a bit, especially for storing my compound/polish.

In my garage I wear gym shorts & a plain soft cotton shirt, if I can't reach across the hood or roof I'll use a work platform so that I don't accidentally touch the paint.

 

[alexxxx89]

I have two meg's aprons that i got as gifts with purchase. The material is soft and the pockets are deep, but its not very breathable. I do need to get those DriFit sleeves that restaurant servers wear to cover their tattoos, because the humidity makes sweat roll down every appendage and eventually on to the area I am working on.

 

[Accumulator]

.. if I can't reach across the hood or roof I'll use a work platform so that I don't accidentally touch the paint.

Works platforms are great, I use mine even when they're not absolutely necessary. They make it a lot easier to access/see the roof and even the hood too...dunno how people can even inspect the roofs of tall vehicles without them.

 

[Merlin]

Works platforms are great, I use mine even when they're not absolutely necessary.
They make it a lot easier to access/see the roof and even the hood too...dunno how people can even inspect the roofs of tall vehicles without them.

Werner AP-20

It's solid, light, folds up small and it works for me.

Trucks etc. I line up two end-to-end and walk 'em.

 

[GearHead_1]

Werner AP-20

It's solid, light, folds up small and it works for me.

Trucks etc. I line up two end-to-end and walk 'em.

I've picked up a couple of these same modes when Lowes or Home Depot has them on sale. Around Christmas time these are available for about $25 though I got one for $19 on Black Friday.

 

[Accumulator]

....Trucks etc. I line up two end-to-end and walk 'em.

Yeah, I used a total of five when I had the DenaliXL, but only need to get out four when doing the Tahoe. One on each side usually covers it for sedans.

I have these: Bauer 20900 Fold-N-Carry Work Platform - Ladders - Amazon.com

(those have been unavailable through Amazon for ages, I got mine, a mix of Bauers and Werners that are basically identical, from the local distrubuters.)

The things I like about these particular platforms are the size and the friction-media-coated top surface; they don't get slippery when wet with shampoo mix.