The Autogeek Knee n' Back pad...

Seems like a good idea!

I've been using pads of several different designs since.... uhhhh... forever. ;) All different shapes and sizes.

Lowes had one that was hard plastic on the bottom, like a tray of sorts, with solid handles, and really soft foam on the top. Can't find it there now, but the Goldblatt is constructed just like it, (except the original one was blue and gray with a black pad... which looked more "Lowes" like).

The design of the Autogeek one though reminds me of old school ski belts & vests, that won't absorb water. :xyxthumbs:

I see more additions to folks Christmas list. ;)
 
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I saw this last night ... and agree its a must-have item.
 
I feel obligated to chime in...

I've been using that Knee N' Back pad for about 3 months now and I LOVE it. The first time I saw the prototype on Nick's desk, I got really excited and everyone in the office gave me a funny look. Who gets excited over a knee pad? I detail almost every night now and was finding myself "taking a knee" to reach lower panels, or polish bumpers, or apply tire dressing, very frequently; so I started to shop around for a knee pad...

I remember going to a large department store who's known for their tools and almost purchasing one of their mechanics kneeling pads. But I wasn't impressed by how thin the pad was. It was basically just a thin piece of foam between vinyl stitched together. I even went to a "home improvement" DIY store and asked the tool guy for a knee pad and was sent to the garden department. When I got there, I was unimpressed again. I tested the gardening knee pad, and it barely made a difference in comfort on concrete.

When I saw how thick the foam material was on his "Knee N' Back" pad, I was ecstatic. When I dropped the pad on the concrete and tested it for comfort, I told Nick I had to have it. I'm about 6'1" and 240 lbs of solid muscle* (:P) and I've used this on bare concrete without any discomfort.

Here's a picture from a GTI detail and you can see the prototype Knee N' Back pad in the background.

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I even use it on my Husky swivel stool for added padding.

I've found that when polishing lower horizontal panels, I can control polishers (especially rotaries) much better when my back has perfect posture. I'd rather be on my knees, than bending over on a stool. When I want to take my time and apply a sealant or coating to a set of wheels, I'd rather be on my knees. When I'm cleaning or applying trim sealant to wheel wells or lower exterior trim, I'd rather be on my knees. The applications are endless.

To me, this pad is a must have. When I start a detail, I have to have it. It's one of those simple tools that you'll find yourself using again and again.
 
I have an old office seat cushion that I've used forever and for all sorts of chores. I just used it under the kitchen sink while replacing the garbage disposer. The only thing that

looks wrong with AG pad is maybe its not wide enough to kneel on?? Just looks that way from the pic, like you would have to have your knees way to close for comfort.
 
I bought a kneeling pad that was in garden section of lowes its fiberglass, thick foam in middle and had handles on it. I also have one the brick layers use to kneel on price about $20.00. I have had this one for about 2 years and dozens of washes and details. Great when doing wheels and tires :)
 
I think I'll have to pick up one of these. Looks like it could be useful for mechanical work too.
 
The Autogeek Knee n' Back pad is a extra thick, dense foam pad that is a real knee and back saver. You can safely get down on the on the ground and detail the lower portions of the vehicle without being sore or uncomfortable. Here are some more detailed photos showing how thick and large the Autogeek Knee n' Back pad actually is.

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hoyt66 said:
looks wrong with AG pad is
maybe its not wide enough to kneel on??

like you would have to have your
knees way to close for comfort.
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A non-automotive use:
T level check.


Bob
 
hoyt66 said:
I have an old office seat cushion that I've used forever and for all sorts of chores. I just used it under the kitchen sink while replacing the garbage disposer. The only thing that

looks wrong with AG pad is maybe its not wide enough to kneel on?? Just looks that way from the pic, like you would have to have your knees way to close for comfort.
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Plenty wide, as seen by the photos Bryan posted. :dblthumb2:
 
I thought I'd share a photo from this weekends detailing session.

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Getting your body comfortably level with the wheel and tires makes cleaning that area much more enjoyable and efficient.
 
Ray@Autogeek said:
I thought I'd share a photo from this weekends detailing session.

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Getting your body comfortably level with the wheel and tires makes cleaning that area much more enjoyable and efficient.
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Hey Ray, where's the Autopia version?!?! My knees need this!!
 
I use to use one of those gardening pads. Now I use knee pads from Home Depot or sometimes I use those puzzle pieces foam pads that are meant for an exercise room and put them around or along the car.
 
Nick@Autogeek said:
I'm working on it. ;)
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Sweet! Even when double up the knelling pads from Lowes, they still leave a lot to be desired. It may look nice and thick but the blue foam is too soft and the green foam is too hard and neither is supportive enough:

 
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