Low Profile Detailer's Seat Review / C&B

White Manufacturing DTS2 Low Profile Detailing Seat

Manufacturer's description on amazon.com

* Four 2-1/2 inch inline rollers
* Comfortable high backed seat
* Side pockets with dividers and holders
* 3/4 inch steel tubular frame structure
* Ground clearance: 3 inch


Specifications

Weight: 24.7 Pounds
Height: 7.50 inches
Length: 33 inches
Width: 20.50 inches

Price (Jan 2012): $199 List, Amazon.com $143.99

Background
I got this low profile seat for Christmas as a gift. I wanted something that would make it easier on the back than polishing while sitting on the ground (even with a padded mat) or in a mechanic stool (round adjustable seat with casters). I really got interested in this after seeing a writeup by LegacyGT (Bill) using a Crazy Creek camp seat. I got that as well but got interested in this based upon forum discussions.

The user experience
It shipped in a large box but had to assemble the seat to the frame. The box was crushed somewhat since there was so much air during shipment (and it was in a second box added by amazon. com!) I did not see any visible damage. The steel frame makes it quite hefty and seems very rigid especially given the casters are on the perimeter.

I got to use it soon after I got it. It does really make working lower easier on the back. When polishing paint, you can do it two ways: splay legs in front of you or legs straight out and under the vehicles with your back against the seat. The splay method works better for general tasks and other method requires room under the vehicle and your ability to hold the polisher against the paint more with your arms.

The other nice item is it rolls great so you can move yourself down the side without getting up. The side pockets work ok for holding a bottle of polish or a favorite beverage. The compartments are not very high
bottles will tip. The ground clearance is about 3 inches. I know this is driven by the caster height.

The manufacturer also makes a mostly plastic version for much less.

Front view



Side holders



Side view against car



next to car



Underside




Side view underside



Close up of caster / frame




Pic of caster




Label



Pros
1. Works very well for what it is intended
2. Very durable construction with padded seat with a back
3. Nice rolling casters
4. Side pockets to store detailing products or recreational beverages

Cons
1. Expensive. I could see Northern Tool selling this for $60. It is clearly marked as patented so not sure if others would copy it. I did not do any price shopping or extra research.
2. Side storage could be more useful
3. Seat assembled needs to be detailed

First use of Lightroom to publish and adding watermark. No pixels were harmed or altered except to resize images. I want to make the watermark less obvious.

 

man i need that...thanks for the review

 

I could fabricate this for $20.

 

if you do i will give you 50 for it lol

 

Looks like a handy tool but damn is that expensive.

 

I would give $50 also

 

Ditto!!

 

Mrd0t got your work cut out for you!! LOL start makin somethin up man!! Im in!!!LOL

 

im in for 50 bucks haha

 

It was a Christmas gift so not an issue this time.

 

Right! I wouldn't want to steal there "Patented" Design. But can customize my own.