Cleaning the roof, need a quality stool/step ladder

Rei86

Rei86

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So look I'm 5'6", I'm not super short, I'm not super tall.

Problem? Roofs. My older cars have always been two door, seats on the floor vehicle. I have never owned a four door vehicle till now. And the problem is that I can only reach about 1/3rd of each side, leaving the middle bare.

Than I have a new SUV that stand more than six feet tall that needs the roof cleaned, corrected and coated.

What do you guys use to get the jobs done at the top? Any suggestion on models and where to purchase them?

Thanks in advanced.
 
I've got the one 2kred posted. It's nice, light, and sturdy. End legs lock and have steps at each end to walk up. You can take a step either direction without getting down to move it.
I've also got a step ladder. It's a big one so is a pain to break out, and move around the car. If you go with a step ladder I'd consider something light, sturdy, big steps, or platform.
 
I'm 6 foot and i use a 2foot step ladder.
 
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like the Shop Werner so far is the winner but I don't think I'll be able to do all the roof of the SUV with that, however at only 35bucks on clearance sale its worth to take a look at.
 
Im sure itll work, with you placing it in the right spot of the SUV and a little stretching you wont have any issues finishing up the job.
 
2kredbb6 said:
Im sure itll work, with you placing it in the right spot of the SUV and a little stretching you wont have any issues finishing up the job.
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Unfortunately isn't rated enough for me or my husband...we aren't your most dainty petite couple
 
I got a Costco ladder that just will not die. I've had it for years...and I swear by the thing. It looks like it's been through hell and back, ha. My guys always give me crap about still having it. But seriously...the thing is so broken in, that it's simple to fold and unfold. I can open and close it with one hand in about 1 second.

What I'm saying is...you should buy a Costco ladder and use it for 10 years. You'll love it around year 8, haha.
 
The Werner platform is very good. Lowes usually has them on sale on Black Friday.
 
So what kind of relationship should I expect for the first eight years? Snapping shut on my fingers and such?
 
Rei86 said:
So what kind of relationship should I expect for the first eight years? Snapping shut on my fingers and such?
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I've actually never had that happen. Honestly, if my ladder ever did break...I would absolutely buy another one. It's served me more than well.

One time I was in JC Penny with my girlfriend, and I saw the same ladder leaning against a wall. I couldn't believe how good it looked, haha. Mine looks horrible, but works like a charm.
 
Rei86 said:
Thanks for all the replies. Looks like the Shop Werner so far is the winner but I don't think I'll be able to do all the roof of the SUV with that, however at only 35bucks on clearance sale its worth to take a look at.
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Pick up some 2" velcro, cover one side of the platform with the soft loop side and you can place it right up against the vehicle without scratches or marring. Soft clothes, no belt buckle and you can reach pretty far leaning against the car even if you're vertically challenged.

Bunky said:
The Werner platform is very good. Lowes usually has them on sale on Black Friday.
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19 bucks, IIRC. Picked up two! :xyxthumbs:

TL
 
Your all short. <---This guy right here is 6'2". I don't always need a good boost, but when I do, I drink Dos Equis...Er, I mean I use whatever chair I can find. But that werner step ladder mentioned above seems to be a good bet!:xyxthumbs:
 
+1 on the Werner. I have the fiberglass one. Love it. But, I don't use it for cars. For that I have an old fold-out wood 3 stepper that I got at auction for like 5 bucks.
 
Jenn1270 said:
Unfortunately isn't rated enough for me or my husband...we aren't your most dainty petite couple
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I ain't dainty either and have been using the Werner for a few years and it works well for me...
 
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