Do you sit, crouch or use seat when correcting doors and trunks?

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Just wanted to see input, how do you personally correct parts like doors and lower parts when needed ?
 
I use a Werner 3 foot scaffold that I purchased from Lowes on Black Friday for $17:00. I put is at a starting point and go along each section at a time. This also helps when doing the roof of an SUV or van.

Ed
 
I bought a craftsman mechanics seat with wheels on it. I have seen however, sitting might be better
 
Oh come on Bill, you're young, sit on the ground. Put a sheet or towel down if you don't want to get dirty. Chairs are for old guys.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Oh come on Bill, you're young, sit on the ground. Put a sheet or towel down if you don't want to get dirty. Chairs are for old guys.
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Setec, you dont have to put it that way, chairs could be for anybody, Wouldnt you rather use a chair then sit on the ground?
 
Bill1234 said:
Setec, you dont have to put it that way, chairs could be for anybody, Wouldnt you rather use a chair then sit on the ground?
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Yeah, but I'm an old guy. If I got on the ground I might not be able to get up.
 
Trunks, if I sat, I feel like it might be hard to reach it... Im the MAN

I sit to do the lower panels. Sometimes I even lay down. A lift would be nice.
 
I sit on a pad when doing lower panels for paint correction.
 
Eandras said:
I use a Werner 3 foot scaffold that I purchased from Lowes on Black Friday for $17:00. I put is at a starting point and go along each section at a time. This also helps when doing the roof of an SUV or van.

Ed
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Very good idea! You are making me regret my Mechnic's stool purchase now....
 
I just crawl around on my knees. I've tried knee pads, kneeling pads and what not, but still I find myself down on the knees.

Yea, I pay dearly for it, but (for me) seems to be the only way I can do it (or is that, "Git 'er Done?).

...and yea, I AM OLD!

Bill
 
Personally, I just sit on an upside down wash bucket. Crude but effective IMHO.
 
I sit when working on wheels or lower parts of a car and even exhaust. When I sit, I'm comfortable so I take my time doing it therefore it gives a better turnout.
 
I use a Sears mechanics roller stool also. I wish it had bigger casters though, the smaller ones catch in cracks easily.
 
I crouch for quick spots.... otherwise, I use my AG bucket/doly system complete with butt cushion :xyxthumbs:
 
My fat ass has to sit on a rolling seat. I hate sitting on the ground or kneeling. I sit on it to clean wheels as well. I just hate sitting on the ground or kneeling. I a man of comfort, I have to be comfortable at all times if possible.

I have the Werner platform as well, but its not low enough for the low spots
 
Harbor Freight has an adjustable seat on wheels with a tray underneath it for 20 bucks, that is what I use.
 
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