Cheap and simple detailing cart...

Are the shelves equally apart ???? Can`t have enough carts !!!!!

Looking to do some mods maybe some insulation foam around metal so not to scratch car..
 
KBsToy said:
Are the shelves equally apart ???? Can`t have enough carts !!!!!

Looking to do some mods maybe some insulation foam around metal so not to scratch car..
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I havent measured but eyeing them they do look equal distance apart.

The wheels also have locks on them if that makes a difference. The insulation foam may be a good idea.
 
KBsToy said:
Looking to do some mods maybe some insulation foam around metal so not to scratch car..
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I have 3 brick steps leading from the garage into the house and my car is parked there. Went to babies `r us and picked up corner and straight bumpers to protect the car. They are sticky on the back side so it`s just plug and play. Now that you mentioned covering the corners of the cart, I`m going to do that. Thanks for the suggestion.
 
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I have been eyeing up this cart I found on Amazon for mobile detailing:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M0V5PW...TF8&colid=2QPNHSW3FKXOV&coliid=I1C3XTDGMMMNDR

Has anyone used one?
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I have and use that cart. I picked mine up at Menards. For those that don`t know, menards is a regional home improvement store in the Midwest. I got mine just before chirstmas, it was $49.99 with a $10 rebate. Really a great addition to the garage and I have used it quite a bit for just about everything.
 
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I have and use that cart. I picked mine up at Menards. For those that don`t know, menards is a regional home improvement store in the Midwest. I got mine just before chirstmas, it was $49.99 with a $10 rebate. Really a great addition to the garage and I have used it quite a bit for just about everything.
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Thanks, I have a store in Columbus, Ohio and its on clearance for $40.04 with rebate, needless to say I ordered 1 to pick up.
 
Well I went to get the cart shown on here and instead they had this one for $4 more. I like it with the fact I could adjust the shelves to fit my needs and any water would just drop away and not get trapped and rust anything too quickly. They also had the plastic bins you see 5 for 5$...a win-win!
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Well I went to get the cart shown on here and instead they had this one for $4 more. I like it with the fact I could adjust the shelves to fit my needs and any water would just drop away and not get trapped and rust anything too quickly. They also had the plastic bins you see 5 for 5$...a win-win!
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I`ve got two of these. One is a three shelf model and the other a 6 shelf model. I picked them up on eBay a few months ago.
 
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Choice 42" x 20" x 38" Black 3 Shelf Utility / Bussing Cart

(Sorry for the huge picture!)

I`ve had really good luck with these carts, I`ve got a couple of them at my work (auto repair)

Only $63 normal price, and They go on sale from time to time so you can pick one up for $75 or less shipped. Super sturdy (we use one at my work for heavy shop tools), and roll really well even with over a hundred pounds on it. Locking casters on 2 wheels. Actual working area is 31"x19", so if you wanted to cut holes for 2 buckets, they`d fit side by side.

I`ve thought about cutting holes in the middle shelf to fit the buckets, then sand down the posts slightly so you could easily lift off the top level. Pull it off for bucket access for the wash, put it back on for a working surface for the rest of the job.
 

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So I made a mod to the cart I picked up. I needed some hangars and thought about "s" hooks but didn`t want them sliding around. So I took some safety wire (those in aviation or racing know what I`m talking about) and made my own hooks that won`t slide. I then double wrapped with yellow heat shrink so I could see them easier and protect from scratching a little bit.
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Nice thing about that style cart is there are a million accessories for that shelving system. You can pick up a hanger bracket for like $8, I`ve got one on my shelves downstairs.

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Oneheadlite said:
Nice thing about that style cart is there are a million accessories for that shelving system. You can pick up a hanger bracket for like $8, I`ve got one on my shelves downstairs.

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This is awesome! I never knew and I`m really excited for some of these for hanging towels l!!!! Why does such accessories excite me?!


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I`m the same way. :yay :D

Just google "wire shelf hanger". They have smooth ones that don`t have the notches for hangers too. I got that one at Target. They use those shelves everywhere - I know I`ve seen them at webstaurantstore.com where I got my nice cheap plastic carts too.
 
Hey dontlikemyname! - I like your cart. I have the larger ones in this style from target but may have to pick up one of these. I couldn`t see from your pics, but I changed out my casters to larger ones and it made a huge difference. Got them at HF and they didn`t cost much IIRC.
 
Thanks, yea I got this one from target too when I went to look for the one the OP showed. I definitely would like to change the casters...were the ones you got from HF go into the bottom of the post?
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sorry for the delay. didn`t see your post come through. Yes, very similar to those. They are several years old and fairly heavy duty. They`ve held up very well. Here`s a pic

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I too am looking for a detailing cart. The Griots is nice, but pricy. I found this one on a restaurant supply site. It should be pretty sturdy because it`s built for kitchen use. Two of the wheels have brakes. They also offer a smaller version for about $20 less.

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kajunron said:
I too am looking for a detailing cart. The Griots is nice, but pricy. I found this one on a restaurant supply site. It should be pretty sturdy because it`s built for kitchen use. Two of the wheels have brakes. They also offer a smaller version for about $20 less.

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that same website sells a 3-tier cart made by Luxor......for 69.99....that`s the one I have......it holds a lot more than you think it would. The 16x16 plastic pegboard I have mounted for my brushes...is made by Everbilt and sold at Home Depot for around 6.00

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briarpatch said:
that same website sells a 3-tier cart made by Luxor......for 69.99....that`s the one I have......it holds a lot more than you think it would. The 16x16 plastic pegboard I have mounted for my brushes...is made by Everbilt and sold at Home Depot for around 6.00

Can you please share the Luxor model number you have with us.
Thanks in advace.
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