Lets talk shelves

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Evenflow

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Honestly, my garage floor is a maze. I need to cross about 10 feet of detailing products to get outside.



I was looking into these two shelves.



Shelve one

Shelve two



They are kind of pricey, but I need something to hold Galons/Quarts/Waxes/Pastes/Bottles
 
i would go for the first one if you can swing the price, it's nice to have the extra compartments in the doors, and also being able to shut them closed (see pic below). another option is to check your local costco or sams club for the wire shelve racks...



here's my buddy's...

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nice!



make due with what you need. don't confuse that want a simple want. also keep in mind this is something that is going to last and you are going to take care of. with that said, it's justified to spend money to have a good storage unit, but at the same time, with the price difference, think of all the other stuff you could buy that you've been eyeing!
 
I don't like particle-board shelves for applications like this. Sooner or later *something* is gonna leak and I'd rather have the spill on something like plastic or metal that won't soak the stuff up.



Similarly, I like wire racks/shelves for some things, but often a solid shelf is better (like for storing products, that leakage issue again..).
 
Sams Club has some really good prices on shelving systems. If you want to go the cheaper route check out their Gorrilla Rack Shelving systems.
 
i was at sams club today, and they had a real nice 6 shelve wire rack for around $80 IIRC...



edit: i forgot to mention the have a similiar style shelve unit (like the one i have pictured) that is silver and around $180 IIRC as well. you'll have to go see in person what they have...
 
I'd go with option 1 because that's what I went with. I like being able to lock up my supplies because it's always nice to have some security when you sometimes go inside the house and your garage is open. Also, it's a great way to store your products, especially with those spaces in the doors.
 
BigAl3- Assuming that all the shelving racks like that are all about the same, I really like mine. That sounds like a good price too!



But I don't use them for storing detailing chemicals as any spills would drip down to the lower levels. Putting some kind of solid material on the shelves would probably help a lot in this regard.
 
EisenHulk said:
Denz, where in the hell have you been?



BigAl, that is a VERY nice set up!
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Oh just browsing those "other" forums, hehe. I think you know which one (at least) I'm referring to. :dance



Accumulator said:
BigAl3- Assuming that all the shelving racks like that are all about the same, I really like mine. That sounds like a good price too!



But I don't use them for storing detailing chemicals as any spills would drip down to the lower levels. Putting some kind of solid material on the shelves would probably help a lot in this regard.
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I've actually seen some Autopian use cardboard on the shelves to address the issue you're referring to Accumulator.
 
Denzil said:
I've actually seen some Autopian use cardboard on the shelves to address the issue you're referring to Accumulator.
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that would work and i would just put the heavier items (gallons) on the bottom shelves...
 
Denzil said:
..I've actually seen some Autopian use cardboard on the shelves to address the issue you're referring to Accumulator.
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I'd opt for something more impermeable myself, but yeah, all you'd need is some kind of solid barrier.
 
Denzil said:
Out of curiosity Accumulator but what would you use?
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Probably a piece of formica, or something like that. But real answer: I'd use a different shelf for that application ;) I have three different types of shelves in my shop, each has pros/cons.
 
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