Windshield Repair Forum

I have two of these. they work well. One for each side on vehicles with chips on both sides, and for doing 2 vehicles at once. I also use a 4 foot aluminum for RV's and snubby trucks, (cab over).

Frank EU wrote:Kroger, WalMart, Home Depot etc. have great stools made by Rubbermaid.
Here's the link...http://www.rubbermaid.com/rubbermaid/pr ... Prod100520

I use this step storage stool. It works great. I also put a motorcycle battery and a DC to AC inverter inside it to run lights and drills. I also store rags and window cleaners it. http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/ ... _200319997.

No doubt it will hold up GlassStarz's massive 6'4 unmunchkin mess of mass.

At ChipStop we use a portable platform that is about 2 feet high. We pay $30 ea for these alum platforms. We also carry a 4 foot step ladder for RV/Bus work. To make sure these do not scratch the vehicles, we coat them with a can of "Great Stuff" expanding foam. Just apply wearing rubber gloves, and wipe it over the surfaces. It creates a sponge type of coating. Then a day later, we spraypaint over it. It looks like bed liner, but is soft. I also use this technique on my tree climber for hunting season to stop the clanging noises of metal touching metal.

I use a short platform I used in my detail business. It's about 4 feet long and 2 feet high. The first one I got was about $30, but the last one was between $35. - $40. You can get them at Home Depot (listed under scaffold) in the ladder department. It's easy to overlook because it's stocked on the bottom, wrapped in plastic. It's collapsable, has room for you and equipment, stable, strong and works great. Hey, I just heard yesterday that Home Depot's sales are down for the year so you will be helping them out at the same time.

Many years back I had a milk crate slide sideways as I was working on a pickup parked on a slight incline. My back made a strange noise and I ended up with a sacro problem. Now, to keep my step stool or wood block from sliding on pavement, I use two carpet samples stitched together, fuzzy side out - total investment = $2 plus 5 wire ties.

what kind of ladder is that?is is a plastic or metal?





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Here in the great northwest, I have for many years, used a metal step that fits over the front tire. It is an invaluable asset to my business. It has a fold out metal "hoop" that is adjustable and fits over different size tires and an aggressive fold down step to safely stand on. No chance of plastic slippage. They have them at auto parts stores for about $30.00. Just make sure to put a towel under the adjustment screws if the wheel is a larger diameter to avoid scratches! Use it with a two step ladder for semi work with the hood folded forward . Makes it alot easier for trips to cab to heat the repair.