The PROBLEM SOLVER! - NEW! McKee's Professional Detailer's Bag - Review with lots of pictures!

[Mike Phillips]

The PROBLEM SOLVER! - NEW! McKee's Professional Detailer's Bag - Review with lots of pictures!




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjv4K-Ygj40




I'd call this... the problem solver!

The problem? how to store your products when you're travelling to a job site, taking your tools, pads and products with you or even storing them at you house or shop so everything is in one place, clean and ready to go at the drop of a hat.

This storage tote has 14 storage pockets to secure items so they don't get lost or fall over and enough storage space on the inside to pack your favorite tool or tools plus pads and the all important clean, microfiber towels.



McKee's Professional Detailer's Bag

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108695


Pocket count

Let's take inventory of the number of pockets and their location

Here's the first two pockets that are located on one end of the back. They are mesh pockets so you can easily identify what the products are without removing them. The top band is bungee to keep them secure. They are large enough to hold industry standard 16 ounce bottles.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108696


Opposite side - 2 more mesh pockets like shared above.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108697



Front of bag - 3 spacious pockets with velcro closing flaps

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108698



Dedicated pockets for specialty tools

When I travel to local car shows, I pack two of these bags, one just for tools and one for everything else, (when I travel to long distance locations, I pack 3-6 of these bags) .

In the front pockets I keep things like microfiber applicator pads so they're clean and ready to go. Often times I demonstrate how to remove swirls and scratches by hand and when working by hand you always start out with FIBER pads because fibers are type of abrasive. (you finish out with foam when working by hand because soft foam is not an abrasive).

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108699


I like to have the tire swipes and metal polishing finger pockets with me for all types of detailing tasks...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108700


Soft gold finger pockets for doing show car work by hand...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108701



There's a mesh zipper pocket across the top that works great for thin masking and vinyl tape or packets of sandpaper sanding discs.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108702



Brushes - You always need brushes and the front pockets are wide enough for most standard brushes.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108703

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Besides detailing brushes I always pack a foam pad cleaning brush...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108705



And steel spur for cleaning wool pads....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108706



Nitrile Gloves - Don't leave home without them....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108707

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108708


Storage PLUS organization
From my experience, most detailers by their very nature have a need for organization.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108709



Now let's take a look inside....

Surprise! - More pockets!

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108720




There's an inside pocket perfect for the most important pad at the end of the job... the machine waxing pad!

Keep it clean and keep it protected because the last machine step for me at least is machine applying a wax or sealant for a true show car finish.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108721




Then there's 5 small bungee straps for small items

I always need Sharpie Markers and ink pens for taking down information and of course a Swirl Finder Light is not only great for inspecting paint for swirls but also as a conversation starter when talking to potential customers.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108722






Now let's dive deeper inside...

Tools like the FLEX XFE7 cost around $400.00

That's the norm for high end tools. You certainly don't want them banging around in the back of the trunk or in the bed of your truck. The McKee's Professional Detailing Bag is large enough to fit up to 6 tools this size if have the muscle to pick up a bag this heavy and carry it.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108710



BOOM! - Everything I need to buff out a car stored neat as a pin

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108711



More pockets - there's two more pockets on one side of the inside end of the back that are large enough to hold 16 ounce bottles and even quarts...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108712


Plenty of room for your buffing pads and more of the normal products like tire dressings needed for a proper detail job

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108713



And don't forget...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108714



Microfiber towels and other items like paste waxes and detailing clay...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108715



The bag come with strong carry straps with a tough velcro handle that keeps the two straps together....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108716



Shoulder Strap

Of if you have to pack in a couple of miles to a do a live buff out at a car show or car auction there's a shoulder strap to transfer all the weight to your upper body freeing up your hands for other bags or a bottle of water while you're hiking in to the work location.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108717



No spill, safe storage

When travelling, place the bag in the trunk of your car or the bed of your truck and feel secure that you know all your quality tools, towels, pads and products are safe, clean and not spilling all over the place while you're travelling.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108718

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108723

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Besides holding your world in one place, it looks professional too...

Like it or not, people judge you by appearances... both you and your stuff. Make a great first impression by looking the part i.e. looking professional.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=108695



If you have more than one polisher, get two of these bags and like a Boy Scout - always be prepared...



On Autogeek.com


McKee's Professional Detailer's Bag (http://www.autogeek.net/mckees-37-professional-bag.html)



:)

[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


This product is now on the What's New (http://www.autogeek.net/newproducts.html) page on the AG store.


Makes a great gift for the detailer in your life...

(or the person that washes and waxes your car)



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[Jaretr1]

That is a very nice bag! I want one!

[ViperGuy21]

Wow! Sweet bag!

[whavens]

Very nice! Now my wish list just got a little bigger.

Walter


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[osiapstndp]

Quick question. The McKee's detailer bag looks very similar to the BlackFire professional detail bag. Are they the same? I ask because I already own several bags, so I'm trying to determine if this one offers any functional benefit over, say, the big BlackFire bag or the big Griot's Garage bag. Thank you.

[Crispy]

Like the low price and versitility.

I use my current bags to move stuff inside and out in the winter to keep my productss from freezing (in Canada).

[FrankS]

Another excellent review Mike!

Nice bag!

[GSKR]

I want one as well,but I can't throw a Nickle in my transit.its full of products.Thinking of ditching the van and getting something else.maybe a new ford utility box truck diesel again.

[ShineDoc]

Mike,
It looks like someone put a lot of thought into this. Next order it is mine!

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Sweet bag

[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


Short product video added to the top of page 1 of this thread.



:)

[Eldorado2k]

That's a ton of stuff that went into that bag, wow.

[Mike Phillips]

That's a ton of stuff that went into that bag, wow.



Next time I pack for a show I'll take a picture of my fully stocked bags.

I like to prep like a Boy Scout, that is always be prepared. So I make sure I have everything someone might want to see when doing demonstrations at car show.

When I pack to do mobile detailing, kind of the same thing except I keep my product supply very focused.



:)