Chemical Guys' carrying tray caught my eye and I was wondering what kind of carrying trays some of you guys/gals use. I was thinking of picking one or two up for my mobile details since putting them in and taking them out of my buckets wastes too much time. Anyway, I haven't quite decided if I'm going to buy trays for certain but I'd sure like to hear what everyone uses. For reference, here's the CG carrying tray: Chemical Guys & American Racing Detailing Supplies Tool Box/Trunk Organizer Tray
I used to use these but found that the clear Rubbermaid bins worked better. I can put even my tall trigger sprayers in them and the lids still shut so I can stack them. Plus it looks alot more organized.
Here you go. By keeping everything in bins, it allows me to keep everything in my van nice and neat and if I have to work in a warehouse or something, I can just grab the appropriate bin and go. These should be available at Walmart etc. Hope this helps.
:nod: I agree, it's better to have things in bins. I picked up a bunch of bins at Canadian Tire, they were having a sale on the bins and picked up a bunch of them. Wife loves using bins for the Christmas stuff too :shrug: Like 911 said it's easy to grab a bin or two and go do a job, tha's what I do when I get a call saying that a fire truck is waiting for me :cheerl:
It also stops you from being TKO'd by a 1Litre bottle if you have to hit the brakes. Getting hit with a MF towel isn't so bad. A 1 Litre bottle, not so much.
Thanks for the pictures 911. I'll definitely look into adding to my current bin collection of one, LoL. I'll probably stick to the transparent ones like you did, hehe.
I use a recycling bin. Nice and strong -- holds a lot too. But I think the clear ones you have pictured are better -- esp since you can see the items.:thumb:
The sides on the transparent ones are also completely vertical so you can get more in them than the standard blue or grey Rubbermaid bins. Three of the clear ones will fit between the fenderwells in most vans and pickups. I'm just full of useless information!!! Anything else?
I use totes as well. I like the idea of being able to cram alot into one bin, and seeing whats inside. Also helps keep dust/dirt off pads and towels if you like to drive with all the windows down like I do.
Hmm, I find that even the biggest one they sell fits in my trunk. You should find one that fits snugly in yours. It helps a lot when everything is not rolling around losing their liquids lol I have 4 tupperware boxes. 2 for Pads (6.5in in one, 4in in the other), 1 for holding my MF towels, and that huge one that usually stays in my trunk for mobile/whatever I need it purposes. Quite useful for anything you need. Especially if there's liquids that can spill out then you are covered from it soaking into your carpet
16oz bottle= 1 lbs or so. that equates to 1lbs traveling at 35mph. 35lbs point of impact rating. like getting hit with a weight. imagine at 60mph??
And that, my friends, is why my stuff is all in bins! I can two foot my brake pedal at 50mph and NOTHING in my van moves.
I picked up the same bins as Carlos I believe, the were grey with the split lid, on half price at one point this year, what a steal. Walmart also had these huge black bins on for 6 bucks, now that was a huge steal
