What canopy size to buy?

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I watched this video today: YouTube

And now I want to buy a canopy. I had no idea they were so easy to setup and put away. I was thinking it was more like a winter carport and you needed to assemble poles and frame and all that.. This is so easy it's crazy not to use one!

I went to Walmart today to get the one he is talking about in the video and of course, they did not have any available except the 10' X 10' one. Which is the smallest size available (I think).

So my questions are: What is the smallest size canopy that works well for car detailing? And what would be the ideal size?

I have seen one that is 16' X 16' and some that were 9' X 18' and all sort of sizes. Really unsure what to get. 12X12 seemed nice, But I really have no reference.
 
I watched this video today: YouTube

And now I want to buy a canopy. I had no idea they were so easy to setup and put away. I was thinking it was more like a winter carport and you needed to assemble poles and frame and all that.. This is so easy it's crazy not to use one!

I went to Walmart today to get the one he is talking about in the video and of course, they did not have any available except the 10' X 10' one. Which is the smallest size available (I think).

So my questions are: What is the smallest size canopy that works well for car detailing? And what would be the ideal size?

I have seen one that is 16' X 16' and some that were 9' X 18' and all sort of sizes. Really unsure what to get. 12X12 seemed nice, But I really have no reference.
 
PM UncleDavy.

We had a great conversation on the one he bought. He uses it for his full-sized truck, and he said it's not a big hassle to put up by himself. I think his is 10x15, but don't quote me on that........
 
I would say a 12x16 for larger vehicles so you could still have some shade but I'm not mobile so maybe that big isn't practical.

btw you double posted this
 
The canopy you can buy is the one YOU can operate alone safely and secure from wind gusts. That would be my only advise.
 
Purchased the 10 x 10 few months ago, helped me perform correction on this Audi RS7.

It does the trick if your customer has no garage and there's no other choice. Quick to install, helps when you're 2 to do it .

Hope that helps.
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I have the 10 x 15 and I can easily set it up myself. It covers the wife's Buick and it almost covers my truck. It is great to work in the shade. The frame easily folds up into a carrying case that resembles a travel golf bag with wheels. Check out Caravan Canopy Titanshade 10 x 15 on Amazon.
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Thanks guys. So 10X15 seems pretty big if it can fit a pickup undeneath and still have room to work ;) Compared to the 12X12 in the video, would you say it's about the same amount of time to setup and store away?

I will check if I can get one that size.
 
atgonzales said:
The canopy you can buy is the one YOU can operate alone safely and secure from wind gusts. That would be my only advise.
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Well there are plenty of other factors:

- Enough room to work underneath
- Not so big that it will not fit into most driveways
- Sturdy enough to be set up and stored away 3 to 5 times a week
- Not so heavy that I will break my back trying to move it around

etc...
 
MTLean said:
Purchased the 10 x 10 few months ago, helped me perform correction on this Audi RS7.

It does the trick if your customer has no garage and there's no other choice. Quick to install, helps when you're 2 to do it .

Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the pictures, I see it is just a tag too small to cover the whole car. So 12 X 12 is probably perfect for a car. I doubled posted this by mistake and in the other thread someone showed a 10 X 15 that is the right size for a pickup. So I will see what I can get but I think 12 X 12 is the minimum if I want full cover on a car. I don't work trucks often, maybe 5% of the time, so depending on weight and price I will go with either of those (if they are available). 16 X 16 seems way too big when I look at the pictures of those two.
 
The height is adjustable and it is easy to set up. If you can, try to find an aluminum frame version. The steel frame weighs about 65 pounds. Aluminum is about 1/3 the weight and will be easier to transport and setup if you are mobile. It will be a little more expensive but worth it.
 
It's like I'm talking to myself around here. Didn't we have this conversation before? Where you told me it took you 8 hours to set up a canopy and I told you I can set up my 10x15 in like 3 minutes?
 
sudsmobile said:
It's like I'm talking to myself around here. Didn't we have this conversation before? Where you told me it took you 8 hours to set up a canopy and I told you I can set up my 10x15 in like 3 minutes?
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I did not tell you it took me 8 hours to set up a canopy, what I said was that I was working alone and you have a helper, which makes a huge difference ;)
 
I haven’t got it down to 3 minutes yet but I’m getting close.
 
Here is another shot of my 10 x 15 Caravan Canopy Titanshade. It covers a good portion of the truck and it is easy to set up and transport.

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Calendyr said:
I did not tell you it took me 8 hours to set up a canopy, what I said was that I was working alone and you have a helper, which makes a huge difference ;)
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I work by myself at least two days a week. My son is also a college student so he takes three days a week off during the school year. I can set up that canopy, the same 10x15 we're talking about, in 3 minutes by myself. If you bet me $50 I can't, I'll post a video of me doing it. ;)
 
UncleDavy said:
I haven’t got it down to 3 minutes yet but I’m getting close.
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I leave the canopy on the legs and store the whole thing upright in my trailer. When we don't use it, we just remove it from the trailer and stand it up out of the way.
 
sudsmobile said:
It's like I'm talking to myself around here. Didn't we have this conversation before? Where you told me it took you 8 hours to set up a canopy and I told you I can set up my 10x15 in like 3 minutes?
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Why the sour post, suds?

Lets keep it friendly and not condescending.

You have provided excellent info in many threads. Cool?
 
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