Windshield Repair Forum

Okay guys, when I posted this I was kinda of trying to get a little laugh out of y'all while also pointing out that the wind can cause a "LIGHT" box to get blown off the vehicle.

Now, common sense would tell you that if you're about to do a repair on a vehicle and it has an inch of dirt and grime plastered all over it, you're probably not going to put a fender cover, and your kit on the vehicle.

For EVERYONE that commented on the fact they would NEVER put a box on the hood, well what do you put on the hood & fender? So, when you're doing a repair, do you just allow your side, leg, arm, stomach, etc....to rub up against the vehicle? oh, is this not the same as putting your box on the hood? So, you don't touch the hood, fender, rooftop, doors, either right? because you know, your hands can rub dirt and dust into the paint as well.......

A scratch is a scratch....no matter if it came from you, a fender cover, or your box, keep that in mind when you decide to add your 2 cents about someones repair practices.

I have completed THOUSANDS of repairs over the last few years, and I have NEVER.....REPEAT.....NEVER had a Customer come up to me and say, "Hey, you scratched my hood/fender"!

I wonder sometimes when reading posts here, if "SOME" of the people that comment or post have their panties on too tight.....lighten up folks!

Remember what I originally said, "My light box", which means, my box weighs less than 2.5 lbs. and thats with EVERYTHING in it. We're not talking about a heavy 15+ lb. box!

J

I have always tried to run my repair business in a professional manner (17 years) as I hope we all do. When I first greet a new customer one of the questions I ask is, if it's okay to put my hood/fender protectors on their vehicle with my equipment on top. Never has a customer said no! Whether you put your equipment on the floor or on your tailgate is fine. However, in my opinion, some sort of protection needs to be used on the vehicle no matter if you have your belt buckle covered, no zippers or buttons. I think all of us have a zipper on our pants. So, if this were the case and we all are using some sort of hood protection, whether our equipment is on the floor or on the hood, the chances of scratching anything are certainly minimal.
If anyone worked on my vehicles while leaning on the fender or hood without any protection, I'd be a little upset.
Screenman, I'm happy that you have no reason to put your box on the vehicle, but to insinuate that those of us that do either have a medical problem or are too fat.......come on now!
Take a look at the pictures from the Windshield Repair Olympics or any brochure from the repair manufacturers. the techs have their equipment on the vehicle using hood protectors.

Exactly...... I use the the same exact thick fender cover that Delta sells. Now, if you just put the box on the hood without protection, you're asking for trouble. I have NEVER put a box directly on the vehicle without protection!

J

it's all about how you present yourself and company to the customer. If you present yourself in a professional manner and look well put together I don't think there will be any doubt in the customer's mind in regards to what you are doing. Use a hood protector and do a good repair and I think you will be fine. It's all about the end result, and I bet everyone has YKK on their zipper.

YKK?? I want to clarify.....I don't see where anyone has mentioned putting their tools on the hood without using a hood protector. ATX, I assume that was just making a point!

Yes........just figured I would state that before someone adds a comment about putting a box directly on the hood.

As for the lettering on the zipper, I'm assuming it's the abbreviation for a specific zipper manufacturer or something like that.....again just an assumption though.

ATX

ATX asked for people to lighten up... so I tried with the YKK

My two cents on this is I dont use a cover or set stuff on the hood I think everyone is built differently if your not as tall as me or maybe have a gut obviosly you gotta lean on the car. Not so tall you have to get up there somehow thus my take is everyone has a different need so everyones answer is different

Ok- New threat time. Can we put this one to sleep and move on???

pickmaster60, I got it.

Sorry guys but even the slightest grit will leave a mark if wiped across the bonnet. So tomorrow I have a repair in £100,000 worth of Bentley, now should I place my fender cover on and place my toolbox on top of it. I have seen the damage that can be done by this practise which is why I disagree with it. But guys if that is the way you do it, then so be it we are not going to agree on everything. I gave you my reasons for not putting a tool box on the bonnet, can you please give me the reason for putting one on the bonnet.