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Eldorado2k
10-25-2017, 06:13 AM
Straight to the point on this as I think so many of us can relate to this topic.. There's almost nothing more frustrating than finding yourself having to waste valuable time during a detail and hitting the point where you're constantly walking back & forth to grab something that should be nearby or flat out can't find what should be your most basic detailing tools or chemicals... Having 50 million dedicated tools & products packed into detaling bags, crates, cabinets, shelves, boxes, totes, etc. is both a blessing and a curse.

Those of us who haven't made the leap and invested in a mobile rig tend to suffer the most when it's time to pack up and do a mobile detail of any kind.. The challenge of simply packing everything you need and making sure you don't forget anything can be a huge PITA. I'm sure we've all felt a bit like hoarders while packing for a mobile detail. Lol.

Even if you invest in what should be the best detailing bag, what good does it really do if it's stuffed with so many things that you dread having to actually pick it up and lug it to and from...

You're insane if you think you're going to pick all this up and skip out to your car without cringing and limping. Lol.

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... Not to mention, where's the rest of what you'll need? That's always been the problem ever since I got that bag... Load it up with about half of those 32oz. bottles and not only is it heavy but it's nearly full and everything else becomes cluttered and unorganized.

But today I finally bought something I wish I had a long time ago because it's going to help me free up alot of space and eliminate alot of weight inside that bag. It took 1 second after I picked it up loaded with 8 32oz. bottles for me to know this thing's gonna be gold!

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I know, it's so simple it's almost stupid.. But I've been needing this for a long time and I can't help... Well hold on... It's missing something, it needs some flavor to spice it up somehow...

Bam! How ya like me now?! Lol. [emoji16]

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Can't forget the backside. [emoji1419]

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These bottles fit in this thing like a Glove! It's stout & sturdy, it's sleek and sexy, I think I'm in love with this thing. And it's going to free up space in my bag for actual detailing nick nacks for me to finally pack inside. [emoji6]

16lbs. of weight lifted much easier compared to having it hog up any bag. Simple yet genius. Organized. A small bit of relief. [emoji18] I want another 1.

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@AG. It looks pretty sweet with the sticker doesn't it? If you ever decide on making it a thing, I'd be grateful for anything I can be a part of. [emoji6]

BTW, AG needs to visit LA again. [emoji4]

The detailing world today wouldn't be quite what it is today without the contributions from everyone at Autogeek. Thanks to all you guys & gals for all that you do. [emoji1417]

atgonzales
10-25-2017, 06:42 AM
Nicely done, Eldo

ledger64
10-25-2017, 06:46 AM
Looks great. I think i have been eyeing this exact carrier but hesitated on pulling the trigger because i wasn't sure if those size bottles would fit

SWETM
10-25-2017, 06:51 AM
That was a smart thing to do. Thanks for charing!

Buster906
10-25-2017, 07:10 AM
Where is this bottle carrier sold? I have the bottles shown and all crammed into a similar tote.

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Pats300zx
10-25-2017, 07:29 AM
Boom !!! Great tip and nice organization. I have been using these as well. You can typically pick them up at Walmart etc in the plastics section. They are very inexpensive. Great idea on the stickers !!!

Buster906
10-25-2017, 07:38 AM
Thank you for the location

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Angus
10-25-2017, 07:38 AM
Great idea. I need something like this too!

SWETM
10-25-2017, 09:18 AM
I worked with soccerteams and they used bottleholders like that and other styles. Can be found in where they sell sports eqiupment. I will go and see what my local team has some leftovers.

PouncingPanzer
10-25-2017, 10:09 AM
A clean and organized work place is a fast and efficient work place. My pops taught me that at a very young age. He also preached "leave a work place cleaner then how you found it."

We detail, so that's a given :)

KirkH
10-25-2017, 10:49 AM
I do the bucket pocket type of thing. Sturdy, easy to carry and you can use the bucket if needed. I hang the buckets from hooks in the ceiling to store them out of the way

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LEDetailing
10-25-2017, 12:23 PM
Great advice Eldo!

Eldorado2k
10-26-2017, 04:55 AM
Thanks to everyone who took a moment to reply to this thread. [emoji1417]

As far as the bottle holder, it of course has a sturdy handle in the middle for easy lugging, but I just noticed its not visible in the previous pics... Because you know there's probably that 1 person out there who didn't know it had a handle until now. Lol.

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As far as being completely organized and working supremely efficient, I'm more than willing to admit it's probably my biggest flaw... I guess I tend to be easily distracted, along with everything else that tends to pile on and eat away at the clock and your nerves at the end of a complete detail... But I'm trying to make some changes and this plastic tote is just 1 of them.

- I also ordered this vacuum attachment brush that I've been eyeballing for a while now. If it works like I hope it does, it should also help cut down a bit of time spent on the vacuuming.

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https://www.autogeek.net/shop-vac-firm-brush.html

- Plus I've recently switched my wheel & tire products to ones that don't always need agitation to produce good results.

- I bought some Cyclo Brushes for my DA.

Set goals / make a few changes / hopefully save a bit of time and energy.

... Because after all, detailing is hard work as it is, and I ain't getting any younger. [emoji4] lol.

Buster906
10-26-2017, 06:37 AM
Thanks to everyone who took a moment to reply to this thread. [emoji1417]

As far as the bottle holder, it of course has a sturdy handle in the middle for easy lugging, but I just noticed its not visible in the previous pics... Because you know there's probably that 1 person out there who didn't know it had a handle until now. Lol.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171026/e3f984dd429e99598d5a7d9513f7f4b3.jpg

As far as being completely organized and working supremely efficient, I'm more than willing to admit it's probably my biggest flaw... I guess I tend to be easily distracted, along with everything else that tends to pile on and eat away at the clock and your nerves at the end of a complete detail... But I'm trying to make some changes and this plastic tote is just 1 of them.

- I also ordered this vacuum attachment brush that I've been eyeballing for a while now. If it works like I hope it does, it should also help cut down a bit of time spent on the vacuuming.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171026/2db5db138136dd5c17a6848b728f23f5.gif

https://www.autogeek.net/shop-vac-firm-brush.html

- Plus I've recently switched my wheel & tire products to ones that don't always need agitation to produce good results.

- I bought some Cyclo Brushes for my DA.

Set goals / make a few changes / hopefully save a bit of time and energy.

... Because after all, detailing is hard work as it is, and I ain't getting any younger. [emoji4] lol.Where did you find the bottle carrier?

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Eldorado2k
10-26-2017, 06:51 AM
Where did you find the bottle carrier?

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Wally World online, not in stores. It was $16 off regular price too. Which seems crazy but all the more reason for me to jump on it when I did...

Looking just now it appears Wally's now sold out and it's available through them but from another vendor but it's more expensive than the super cheapo deal I paid for it.