My setup (as it happens)

[RobDon]

Getting a new, much larger shed delivered tomorrow, so I thought I'd start a thread to show my detailing collection being setup. I've ordered a metal locking cabinet to house all my products in the shed too.

http://www.premierlimited.co.uk/content.php

Today, new shed base sits ready, new 8 x 6' shed and 6 x 2.5' tool shed arrive tomorrow:

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shed1.jpg

Once shed is up and cabinet arrived, the setup begins! Not as grand as having a garage built but will be a massive improvement for me. Getting all the garden tools like the mower, hose, etc. in their own tool shed will be great.

Once sheds are done, I am having a monobloc driveway created in my back garden where the old shed is now, and part of the back fence made into gates - I will finally have some privacy to detail in my own back garden, put up a canopy if I want etc..!

Update tomorrow once the new sheds are up! :)

[182_blue]

going to look good mate, keep us posted, ps im not sure if its my pc or not but when i click on your link it turns my screen black and i cant do aynthing with my pc ???

[RobDon]

What link?

[182_blue]

http://www.premierlimited.co.uk/prod...?productId=203

that one

[RobDon]

Try it now, changed it to the main page. I ordered a standard cabinet with grey door.

[WHIZZER]

thats where my cabinets are coming from too

[JJ_]

Looking good!

[speed-demon]

This will be a very nice :thumb:

[blr123]

Just one thing Rob when the sheds are in situ you won't be able to get the fencing to treat it..............better do it now :D

Bryan

[RobDon]

Fence has been well treated recently!

New sheds arrived today ... at 7AM!!! They were built within an hour and the guys were away, they are great, twice the size of my old ones! Got to get a bag of stone chips for down the side between the shed base and path, just to finish it off. Spent this morning adding a second lock and a net curtain to the window, in case of prying eyes!

Main 8 x 6' shed:
http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shed3.jpg

Tool shed:
http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shed4.jpg

Cabinet due to arrive next week, more piccies then. :)

[blr123]

Looking good Rob..........now they need a couple of extra coats of sealer :D

Bryan

[k80]

Similar shed to mine Rob which I keep my detailing equipment in. Cant believe they built it in an hour. It took most of the day for my father and I to build mine.

You may wont to consider upgrading the hinges to heavy duty internals for added security.

[RobDon]

They built them both in around 45 mins, I suppose they do it all day every day so are very efficient! I was looking at the hinges yes, external screws are not exactly very secure, I will upgrade them or even just replace the screws with small coach bolts with smooth heads.

[RobDon]

No updates yet, cabinet and some shelving due to arrive this week, so once that's all in and assembled, then filled with goodies I'll post up some new pics.

[RobDon]

Cabinet and shelving arrived today, spent this morning getting it all in and built, filling the cabinet this afternoon, here's some quick pics:

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint1.jpg

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint2.jpg

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint3.jpg

I improved the security by replacing the screws in the hinges and hasp locks with bolts that go right through, metal plates bolted on the inside and liquid metal used to seal the nut, bolt and plate together - the only way anyone will get in is by ripping the shed apart!

I got the cabinet from here (£182.97 + free delivery):
http://www.premierlimited.co.uk/content.php

And the shelving from here (£35.19 per unit):
http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=070710472&r=2064&g=108

Next stage is to get rid of the old shed and have a driveway and gates built, then I can detail in peace and privacy this summer ... great! :D

[JJ_]

Looks excellent, great place for the detailing supplies!

[dino]

Very nice! Looking forward to the gates and driveway pics!

[RobDon]

Got most of my stuff in now!

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint4.jpg

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint5.jpg

Found a use for an old SEAT dealer flag, keep prying eyes out!

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/shedint6.jpg

This has made a HUGE difference, no more raking through boxes trying to find something and running in and out of the house - woohoo! I will get a garage eventually, just gotta save up for another year or two!!!

[AR-CoolC]

Looking good there Rob.

Shall we start a new poll on how many times you have a swap around of all the gear untill you have it "right"? ;)

[xlfive]

Was in Costco today and they are selling 8x8 plastic sheds for £299.00,this includes a side window and skylight along with internal shelving:thumb:

http://www.costco.co.uk/Depts&Servs_main/Depts_servs/Garden/images/Shed.jpg

[RobDon]

Looking good there Rob.

Shall we start a new poll on how many times you have a swap around of all the gear untill you have it "right"? ;)

Yes, no doubt stuff will be shifted around a bit until the most used stuff is easiest to hand!

[corksta]

Wow, if only I could get myself that organised!

[RobDon]

This is me finally well organised after many, many years of cleaning my cars and scrabbling around trying to find things in boxes, wardrobes, etc..!

[Neil_S]

Great sight Rob!

[RobDon]

Should get a couple of quotes for the driveway and gates this week, had a company round on Saturday measuring up etc. Work to be done in about 3 weeks time, I'll take before, during and after pics (got the before ones!).

[g-star_raw_uk]

At the moment I have a small collection but have the advantage of having a garage. Being a student though I am still at home so garage is very much fathers domain. Therefore I bought a build up pvc green house to keep my stuff in. Is only about 70cm wide with a depth of around 50cm but is has 4 shelves and is ideal to keep the dust off my things as it has a clear cover with zips. Garage gets very dusty due to cutting wood/plaster board and spray painting. Bargain at £9.95 lol!! Will get some pics up if you really want to see.

[andyollie]

post the link mate
? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Meguiars-Grit-Guard_W0QQitemZ8050575878QQcategoryZ72201QQssPageN ameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ?

[RobDon]

No offense guys but what does this have to do with my setup? :)

[M40COO]

It's a hijack !

Glad your getting the car off the road Rob...

apart from easier detailing, you'll get piece of mind from vandals.

[RobDon]

Yep, locked behind 6ft gates with a security light, can't wait! I always feel very self-conscious when detailing in full view of everyone, so I'll get alot more done with much more privacy. I might get some of those solar-powered garden lights to put around the driveway area too.

[john185k]

looks superb Rob, whereabouts are you in Scotland mate?:thumb:

[Griffy]

Yep, locked behind 6ft gates with a security light, can't wait! I always feel very self-conscious when detailing in full view of everyone, so I'll get alot more done with much more privacy. I might get some of those solar-powered garden lights to put around the driveway area too.
Be very choosey when it comes to solar powered lights mate. They really arn't that much use at all. My neighbour has them in his garden and always comments on ours because they are so much brighter. This is because we run ours from the mains supply and then through a 12v transformer.
Also, unless its been a very bright day they only illuminate for a couple of hours at best! :lol:

[RobDon]

I know nothing about them really, just a token gesture around the new area to shed a little light, that's all.

[Hudson]

I dont have as much kit as you do but i tend to keep the ''also ran's'' in the garage on shelfs and the good stuff, ie polisher, pads, and the good polishes in my bedroom !!!

[RobDon]

Well back to square one on the driveway, builder says he can't do it as he's too busy - so I need to find another builder. :(

[robertdon777]

Keep looking for a new one Rob, as the sheds look great. I know what your saying about detailing when people are watching, i can almost hide my motor but when doing so can't get down one side - bugger!.

I just do the main wash in full view then detail one side turn it round and hide it away and detail the other side, bit long winded but worth it.

Regarding the lights, forget the solar ones and get the 12v ones with a transformer. I did this mistake with the solar ones - absolute rubbish, then i installed some 12v ones and they looked brilliant (then moved house and i have no lights now!)

Rob

[RobDon]

That's why I want this driveway done ASAP, means I'll be able to lock my car behind closed doors and do my thing without people gawping at me. So far no company has got back to me yet, I hate trying to find companies to do stuff! :(

[donnyboy]

You not up for doing it yourself Rob? Maybe people on here would be able to give you advice on what to do?

You could spend the money you save on more products!!:thumb:

[RobDon]

Wouldn't know where to start m8, I've never laid bricks, slabs, etc. in my life and wouldn't have a clue how to convert a fence into gates! I'd rather pay someone to do it properly and not have it fall apart after 6 weeks!

[donnyboy]

Wouldn't know where to start m8, I've never laid bricks, slabs, etc. in my life and wouldn't have a clue how to convert a fence into gates! I'd rather pay someone to do it properly and not have it fall apart after 6 weeks!

I suppose...........don't want it falling on the car mid detail...:doublesho

Can the people that laid the slabs for the hut to sit on not do the whole area for you? Or is that the people that have pulled out?

[RobDon]

You've given me an idea, cheers m8!

[RobDon]

Big thanks to Donnyboy, I contacted the company that did the slabs for the shed and they can do the driveway and gates for me, in about 4 weeks time - woohoo!!! Price is roughly what I expected, driveway will be monobloc pattern, gonna be awesome. :D:D:D

[donnyboy]

Big thanks to Donnyboy, I contacted the company that did the slabs for the shed and they can do the driveway and gates for me, in about 4 weeks time - woohoo!!! Price is roughly what I expected, driveway will be monobloc pattern, gonna be awesome. :D:D:D

Glad I helped mate....

With any luck you'll have some good weather by then, for them doing it, and you using it. :buffer:

[RobDon]

Yeah, really looking forward to it now, they said it would only take them 2 days to lay the drive and do the gates.

Long overdue long detailing sessions will commence soon after the work is done!

[RobDon]

New driveway and gates scheduled to be done in the first half of May, so not long now.

[RobDon]

Well things got underway today, cutting the rear fence and preparing the area etc.. Driveway will be finished tomorrow, new gates due to arrive any day after that.

Old shed removed, area ready:
http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/dway0.jpg

After work today:
http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/dway1.jpg

Can't wait to park my car there and lock it behind 6ft gates - very soon! :thumb: Still got to treat the fence and tidy the garden etc. but it will all be done within the next couple of weeks.

[M40COO]

That looks really good !

[WHIZZER]

Its looking great, ill bet you will feel a lot better with the car locked up behind the gates

[Johnnyopolis]

Just make sure you angle the slide the right way ;)

[RobDon]

Willdo! :D Driveway has been finished today, once the concrete is set for the new posts etc. the gates will be fitted, anytime from Friday onwards.

[Ian 20VT]

Looks good, wont be long now!

[dino]

Looks great! You'll be able to detail in peace now

[RobDon]

Driveway and gates all finished now, just got to treat the gates to protect the wood and match the fence and then I'll post up some pics, awesome feeling being able to drive in and lock the gates being the car - private, secure and out of sight from passers-by ... ! :D :thumb:

[RobDon]

Finally finished treating the gates, all finished now.

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/dway001.jpg

http://www.rd20vturbo.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/images/detailing/dway002.jpg

Happy with the end result, well worth it! :)

[PuntoGT]

stunning and the cars not half bad either ;) :p

[donnyboy]

Looks great Rob.:thumb:

The car must look great at dusk with the garden lights on....nice:D

[Finerdetails]

nice job, whole area looks really tastefully done. Just need a gazebo for sahde now lol

[Drew]

That looks very very nice. Love the lights. will help show off your motor at night.

[Phil H]

excellent job mate! well worth it

[CK888]

Thats looks very well done. Cool outdoor lamps - very showroom/MotorShow stylee, just need a rotating platform now:D

Nice looking ride btw:thumb:

[RobDon]

Thanks for all the kind comments, Homebase had a 3-for-2 offer on the solar garden lights so I got 6 for 4, give off a nice glow at night. :)

[robertdon777]

Very posh!, we all expect some nice detailing pics now your hidden away!.
Nice to be able to do things on a car without everyone asking what you're doing.

Rob