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AutoApollo
02-29-2016, 02:36 PM
Hey guys, I have a client with a Mercedes Benz ml SUV. They want a wash, clay, and wax. However what's the best way to reach the roof? Do you use step stools? Ladders?
jcaustin87
02-29-2016, 02:38 PM
Sounds like you've answerd your own question :)

Get you some pipe insulation for the handles of the step ladders.

Also every Black Friday Home Depot seems to have work platforms at a good deal.
ViperGuy21
02-29-2016, 02:38 PM
When I do my dad's Avalanche I either stand on the side rails or I use a ladder if I'm going to be up there for more than a few seconds
CarolinasFinestDetailing
02-29-2016, 02:46 PM
Hey man,

I have a foldable step from Harbor Freight I carry around. Being over 6 ft tall, its all I normally need. For lifted trucks and such, i have a foldable step ladder ill bring. Hope this helps.

As for the process, if you are rinseless; I recommend completing the roof all together before moving to the other panels. It will save you steps and time if going up and down ladder.
DetailKitty
02-29-2016, 03:15 PM
I bought a work plank from Amazon.
It's about 4' long and 19" tall. Aluminum, easy to set up and break down. I bought it when I had to do a LandRover.
I'm 5'1 and it worked great for me :dblthumb2:
Mike@ShineStruck
02-29-2016, 03:24 PM
Werner foldable work platform at Lowe's or home depot.. 40 bucks
ski2
02-29-2016, 04:17 PM
Werner foldable work platform at Lowe's or home depot.. 40 bucks

Yep--works great and usually $17-19 on Black Friday.
LEDetailing
02-29-2016, 04:51 PM
Werner foldable work platform at Lowe's or home depot.. 40 bucks

I love this forum! Wow, how have I never seen this. That thing would be perfect for so many applications. Detailing, painting, love seat (Lambeau Field style). Even just detailing full sized suv's the upper areas on the side panels are difficult for me at 6'0". Work well for an improvised work bench/rest on spot polishing.

Thanks for sharing
LEDetailing
02-29-2016, 04:57 PM
I bought a work plank from Amazon.
It's about 4' long and 19" tall. Aluminum, easy to set up and break down. I bought it when I had to do a LandRover.
I'm 5'1 and it worked great for me :dblthumb2:

Serious question. At 5'1" when polishing, how do you reach the center of roofs on large trucks/SUV's? Really tall step ladder? I sometimes struggle just washing a Tahoe's windshield at 6'0" tall.
scrubs147
02-29-2016, 05:51 PM
Let the air out of the tires.
Mike@ShineStruck
02-29-2016, 05:55 PM
Let the air out of the tires.

Lmao
Can also wear stilts or high platform shoes!
craigdt
02-29-2016, 07:01 PM
Sounds like you've answerd your own question :)

Get you some pipe insulation for the handles of the step ladders.

Also every Black Friday Home Depot seems to have work platforms at a good deal.

Came here to say this.
I got the Werner platform for 20 bucks on black Friday at Home Depot.
Sharply Dressed
02-29-2016, 07:59 PM
Werner foldable work platform at Lowe's or home depot.. 40 bucks

I second the Werner platform.
AZ Mike
02-29-2016, 08:13 PM
Werner 48 in. x 16 in. x 20 in. Pro Deck Aluminum Work Platform-AP-30 - The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Werner-48-in-x-16-in-x-20-in-Pro-Deck-Aluminum-Work-Platform-AP-30/205009144)

I have this one and like the larger platform.
DetailProDestin
02-29-2016, 08:48 PM
I carry a jet pack for those and RVs :D