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The problem with tall vehicles? I may be working on a Infiniti FX soon and its a pretty tall vehicle. Was thinking a step ladder but my concern is, I won't have the leverage needed to work on top of car. Any thoughts?
 
I use a platform I got at lowes. It is way better and safer than a ladder.
 
+1 on the work platform from Lowes. It is much more stable than a ladder and doubles as a place to put your polisher and stuff when you are not standing on it.
 
I feel your pain. I'm 5'9 and have an F150 (granted I can utilize the bed) and tried a ladder this weekend. It felt very awkward to position it so close to the vehicle (especially on a windy day).

I felt like it was difficult to comfortably maneuver on so I won't be trying to use it again in the future.

I have a buddy that uses one of the platforms and he loves it. I'll probably look into one myself in the future.
 
Another + for the Werner platform ladder. I use this when I wash/polish/wax my fiancee's RX350. I used to use a three step step ladder...it was a pain cause you're constantly up and down. With the platform you don't have to bend over, when you're standing on it, that much to reach the middle of the roof (did that make sense?). I feel you'd have to bend ove more when using the step ladder. Plus you have room to move from side to side, decreasing the amount of time you spend positioning it.

I HIGHLY recommend getting it.
 
alko said:
Another + for the Werner platform ladder. I use this when I wash/polish/wax my fiancee's RX350. I used to use a three step step ladder...it was a pain cause you're constantly up and down. With the platform you don't have to bend over, when you're standing on it, that much to reach the middle of the roof (did that make sense?). I feel you'd have to bend ove more when using the step ladder. Plus you have room to move from side to side, decreasing the amount of time you spend positioning it.

I HIGHLY recommend getting it.
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Cool...thanks for actually giving the name of this ladder. I was thinking "ok, a ladder at Lowe's--- that REALLY narrows it down...hahh"
 
Porsche Pilot said:
+1 on the work platform from Lowes. It is much more stable than a ladder and doubles as a place to put your polisher and stuff when you are not standing on it.
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Any chance someone has a pic of one.
Thanx
 
The Werner platform works OK but it's only 20" high & that isn't enough for me to reach the center of our Toy van roof, I'm 6' tall. There's the little giant ladder that can be opened & folded in some creative ways but last time I checked it was well over $100. The only stool I've seen that seems tall enough to work on a high vehicle's roof is this one but I haven't bought it yet:

Amazon.com: Cosco 11-880PBLW2 Max Platinum Work Platform, 3-Step: Home Improvement
 
No problem at all. It may not be the tallest platform (you possibly could find taller) but I like it better than step/ladder types. I feel like you would have better freedom of movement (especially laterally). That way you don't have to adjust your positioning as frequently.
 
I had the same problem recently with my GMC Crew Cab 1 Ton truck. I searched and searched and finally decided on the I-Mac mini scaffold. I got the foldable aluminum style that is light weight and easy to move around.

In general I like it quite a bit! I can reach the center of the cab now and like the fact that the planks can be adjusted in height at 12",24",36" and potentially 48" but i never go that high due to the curvature of the truck moves away from me at 48" height and is just right at 36" for me.

The unit is sturdy for my 200 lb weight and does not move. The one negative could possibly be the wheels. At present they operate fine and lock fine but if they were used in a commercial shop they might wear a bit soon. They seem just a bit light. For once a week use they should last me a long time. A commercial shop might want something a bit heavier duty with a 1000 lb rating with heavy duty wheels. This unit has a 600 lb rating and nice light weight as compared to less expensive 500 lb rating all metal scaffolding.

There are many solutions to your answer. This is just one.:)

http://www.amazon.com/Xtend-Climb-IMAC-Scaffold-Ladder/dp/B0026ZOISM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
 
Thanks to all of you guys for the great information. Knew I can count on the AG brotherhood!!
 
silvermesa said:
I had the same problem recently with my GMC Crew Cab 1 Ton truck. I searched and searched and finally decided on the I-Mac mini scaffold. I got the foldable aluminum style that is light weight and easy to move around.

In general I like it quite a bit! I can reach the center of the cab now and like the fact that the planks can be adjusted in height at 12",24",36" and potentially 48" but i never go that high due to the curvature of the truck moves away from me at 48" height and is just right at 36" for me.

The unit is sturdy for my 200 lb weight and does not move. The one negative could possibly be the wheels. At present they operate fine and lock fine but if they were used in a commercial shop they might wear a bit soon. They seem just a bit light. For once a week use they should last me a long time. A commercial shop might want something a bit heavier duty with a 1000 lb rating with heavy duty wheels. This unit has a 600 lb rating and nice light weight as compared to less expensive 500 lb rating all metal scaffolding.

There are many solutions to your answer. This is just one.:)

http://www.amazon.com/Xtend-Climb-IMAC-Scaffold-Ladder/dp/B0026ZOISM/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
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I just put one of those "Metaltech" 1000 lbs. capacity units together at my day job and I was thinking I will probably buy one of these someday for detailing big stuff like buses or trailers. It is a "Husky" brand but it is clearly exactly the same unit as the "Metaltech". I have been using a ladder and it can be a pain because being a big guy, all the 4 foot ladders seem really rickety to me.
 
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