Tons of lighting, a drain in the floor, or sloped a bit more than a normal garage for drainage, lift, AC/heater, water softener that goes to your outside hose as well, and lots of extra non car room for storage.
Im sure theres more, but thats just off the top of my head
If a full size lift isn't in the budget, I've seen some smaller scissor lifts that were placed in a depressed part of the garage floor with bar grating over the opening. Tiny example pic attached.
If a full size lift isn't in the budget, I've seen some smaller scissor lifts that were placed in a depressed part of the garage floor with bar grating over the opening. Tiny example pic attached.
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This is also useful for basic vehicle maintenance as well as detailing.
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I have a portable washing machine and dryer in my shop dedicated to washing m/f towels. The washing machine drains into my utility sink and sometimes it takes two or three washes to get the towels clean but with the residue draining into the sink I know when they're clean. The dryer is a 110V so it takes longer to dry. The wife is also happy that I'm not using "her" appliances in the house for my towels.
design for smart tool/product storage, as well as above : :
Also, design for clearance to work around. Keep in mind the various sizes of vehicles that you may be working on.
If it is in the cards, try for a 10' or 12' ceiling. This will allow for clearance to work above the largest of vehicles without worrying about any hanging light fixtures, fans, garage door openers/tracks, etc..- roofs are painted, and as mike says "if it has paint, gets polished".
Trench drain along door inside with sloped garage floor to drain - coated floor with gritted surface - this will allow for indoor washing or water runoff from weather.
Dedicated air conditioning for your climate.
You'll need an air compressor (if not in hand already) - it is a wish list of mine to run permanent air lines around the perimeter of the garage with multiple drops to connnect tools
Another personal wish list item is an Indoor hose bib with filtration system is nice, as well as utility sink w/ hot and cold taps. maybe a dedicated washer/dryer per Paul Mitchell above
Gallon or 5 quart liquid storage with taps for large volume of products.
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