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    soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    So my garage is bit small but still able to do rinseless wash etc. Problem is I have this small wooden ladder which helps get to top of my car etc. But occasionally i leave it somewhere and just flops over. It hasn't hit the car until today. Luckily was kind of the side skirt barely noticable. (still bothers me though lol). Is there any rubberized step stool or if it flops and hits the car there won't by any dings or marks (other then maybe scuff marks)..

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Any ladder, wood, rubber, etc. will mar the paint if allowed to "flop over" onto the car.

    My advice? Try and secure that unruly ladder a little better in the future........
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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    Any ladder, wood, rubber, etc. will mar the paint if allowed to "flop over" onto the car.

    My advice? Try and secure that unruly ladder a little better in the future........
    The user here is the issue as mentioned above. Securing it is the best way.

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Get a 2' Werner.
    When it is locked it wont flop down on its own, unless you unlock the legs

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Rubbermade also makes a two step. I have one and use it when washing the truck. It’s plastic. It folds up short and has a base that makes it difficult to knock over. Search plastic step stool on Amazon. Spigo appears to make one that looks identical and is a couple dollars less. Hope this helps.


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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    •Sounds as if you are possibly:
    1.) Using a worn/damaged ladder
    -Ladders are tools.
    -Tools wear out, get damaged, etc.
    -Replacement is then highly recommended.

    2.) Not using the correct procedure(s) for
    the placement of the ladder.
    -Check for stability:
    ...ladder’s spreaders, feet, etc.;
    ...stable/level surface.


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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Ladders just don't flop over unless they are worn,damaged, placed on uneven ground or knocked over, do yourself a favor and get a quality ladder for your safety.

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Quote Originally Posted by spazzz View Post
    Get a 2' Werner.
    When it is locked it wont flop down on its own, unless you unlock the legs
    +1 get a decent mini-platform w/ folding/LOCKABLE legs. Ziptie some cut spongy pipe insulation to the long edges.

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    This has been a great tool for me. The legs lock when using and unlock and fold up where you can hang it on the wall. Werner aluminum work platform at Lowe's Home Improvement Store.
    2008 Toyota Tacoma 410,000 miles and still going strong.

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    Re: soft rubber step ladder/ step stool???

    Same one as I use. Go to the plumbing dept and grab a length of spongey pipe insulation and wire ties. Cut the insulation lengthwise and attach to front/back of the platform.

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