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Offline jbenekeorr

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How do you store your detailing kit?
« on: August 22, 2013, 09:23:25 pm »
Evening.

I need to sort somewhere to keep my stuff! Currently in a big plastic tub in the garage getting squashed and lost!

I was tempted by one of those tool boxes on wheels. Space in my garage is limited due to extreme amounts of clutter!!

Ideas?!

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2013, 09:27:20 pm »
I have a few of those big plastic tray thing on wheels: http://images.littlewoods.com/is/image/Littlewoods/prodDetailMain-300x400/home-collection-3drawer-plastic-storage-unit|A912_SP571_08_TM359b.jpg

And some shelves.

Honestly, clear up the clutter and find some better ways of storing stuff. Makes it easier in a rush.

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2013, 10:38:04 pm »
My stuff is in a wire basket and some cardboard boxes, all on the garage floor. It's a mess and needs sorting.
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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2013, 10:55:51 pm »
I like the stackable containers with sealable lids you can tidy everything away quickly.  I've recently fitted the old kitchen base and wall units, sink and work surfaces in the garage; even painted the old concrete floor. :party: Rewind 6 months and you could barely get in there.  It's amazing how much happier it makes you feel to have a sorted garage, LOL.

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2013, 11:24:07 pm »
I like the stackable containers with sealable lids you can tidy everything away quickly.  I've recently fitted the old kitchen base and wall units, sink and work surfaces in the garage; even painted the old concrete floor. :party: Rewind 6 months and you could barely get in there.  It's amazing how much happier it makes you feel to have a sorted garage, LOL.

This!  :happy2:

Lots of shelves and boxes for me, I'm very anal. Everything has a place and there's a place for everything. Woe betide anyone who messes with my stuff.

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2013, 08:08:00 am »
I've got a genuine Meguiars kit bag but B&Q do some great builders type bags which look pretty much the same & there less than a tenner.Loads of pockets & zips etc.
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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2013, 10:54:31 am »
Oh my god I've opened a can of worms here!!!

I was going to put a picture up but I think it might tip you lot over the edge!

I will probably tidy it up then go up to B&Q etc and see what's what!

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2013, 12:08:34 pm »
Best bet is to hit b and q

Got a few of the tool carrying trays for all my products, keep my clothes in an old gym bag to keep dust and dirt getting to them

Its just a way of life.

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2013, 08:01:49 am »
All stacked neat and tidy in a detailers bag and the extras in one of those little plastic trays you get for household cleaning stuff, major issue is that it's in the cupboard under the stairs where the boiler is, probably the last place on earth it should be as it's so hot. Mind you my mitt and towels dry very quickly though. :signLOL:
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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #9 on: August 25, 2013, 09:21:03 am »
Yesterday I went for it - I got in that garage and became ruthless! I got rid of 10 full big bin bag type strong bags of junk and loads of other stuff that wouldn't fit in them! It took 2 car loads to get it to the tip.

First time i've had the seats down on the MK5 - protective sheeting on every possible surface  :wink:


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A couple of the wall cupboards want clearing still but it's largely done  :smiley: and as you can see - we keep a car in there so space is limited!


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Re: Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #10 on: August 25, 2013, 09:25:39 am »
Much improved 8)

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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2013, 09:34:39 am »
Excellent job, its good therapy ain't it, lol.

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Re: Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #12 on: August 25, 2013, 08:03:09 pm »
Just got these to store my da pads


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Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2013, 08:19:31 pm »
Just got these to store my da pads


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very useful little tubs and look professional
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Re: Re: How do you store your detailing kit?
« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2013, 09:14:28 pm »
Wilkos .. £2.50 large tub £1 small one

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