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Toro1966
09-09-2015, 08:12 PM
Hey guys - Looking for a good canopy to be able to detail my pickup. Unfortunately it gets real hot around here and the sun is in the perfect position ALL DAY to prevent me from getting any real shade. That said, I am not sure what size will be big enough. I have a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali. Thanks!

tpr1634
09-10-2015, 01:40 AM
I have a 10x10 ez-up nice but to small for my 150.

SKorch630
09-10-2015, 01:58 AM
I've seen some people do two (2) 10x10 canopies, but I prefer something a bit bigger. I've been eyeing a 20x20 canopy with side walls. Amazon has them, and I believe I saw my local Menard's had one on sale the other week. Really, I think it comes down to what you need. I want something I can get my entire truck it, doors open, and still have enough room to move a cart around in, and get all of my tools in there.

oldmodman
09-10-2015, 04:35 AM
Does it have to be portable?

If not get one of the huge, steel framed monsters that Costco sells. It's 12 feet wide and twenty feet long. And the lowest point of it is 8 feet high.

DeansDetailing
09-10-2015, 09:01 AM
For sure get at least 12x12. Two 12x12's would be great if it isn't jacked up. EZ UP is among the best regarded brands.

Mike Moore
09-10-2015, 12:18 PM
I've gone through quite a few 10'x10' tents (legs breaks etc.)
I now have a Coleman 10'x10' that works great and is solid.
The "trick" I've found is the size of the thickness of the legs.
Again, like stated above it depends on the size of the truck.
I've done quite a few F-150's under the 10'x10' with no issues.

Toro1966
09-10-2015, 06:18 PM
Thanks guys. It doesn't have to be portable per se because I am just using it for my own personal vehicles. I was looki at the one from Costco mentioned above, but they are not carrying them at the moment. I might have to wait until they bring them back because I really liked that one.

11Frontier
09-10-2015, 08:29 PM
I thought about getting a canopy to work under when I do my truck to. But I guess I am concerned about the time it takes to put it up and take it down. If your not going to do a 4-6 hour job is it worth it to put it up?

If I did get one I thought about putting hooks in above above the garage door opening so I would only have two legs/supports.

dano126
09-11-2015, 07:43 PM
I find it best to carry a allen wrench, plyers, and scew driver that fit my canopy. Then tighten them down every so often. They last longer snd bend less.

SameGuy
09-11-2015, 10:06 PM
Check local bylaws before putting up a semi-permanent or non-portable one.

Detailing by M
09-22-2015, 02:35 PM
i get mine from califpalms.com
luckily they are local so I can pick them up
a 10x15x12 aluminum is around $600, the cheapest I've found for good quality

jms493
09-22-2015, 02:43 PM
https://www.versatube.com/

These things look cool.

TFTADetail
09-22-2015, 04:11 PM
I use a couple of 10' x 12' canopies. No problem getting stock height full sized trucks & SUVs under them.
QuikShade
Purchased from Overstock.com
Elite Series
$168.00 per (price may be a tad lower or higher, but I know I bought them with free shipping @ $172 each.

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GSKR
09-22-2015, 05:05 PM
Been detailing 23 years in south fla,don't even waste you're money are you gonna lug and set that thing up for let's say 80.00 wax job time is money ,hate to turn down you're idea but at the end I'm saving you a headache you will buy it use it 5 times then you will put it in the attic.

Hoytman
09-22-2015, 05:06 PM
Stock height what? 1/2 tons maybe.

I doubt if you could get a stock F250 4x4 under those. They're way taller than that Flex. F350 4x4 will even be taller.