Stocking the Garage

[Craig Balzer]

Here's a handy list that I have compiled over the years. I live on the outskits of town and nothing slows down a weekend mission in the garage than the need to go into town and get "something" you need to finish the job. This quick trip to town is compounded with a "while you are out, pick up . . ." request from SWMBO. My quick trip is slowed by this request which invariably entails a stop at 2 additional stores.

So, I figure if my garage is properly stocked in the first place, that'll minimize MY trips for "things" which in turn reduces the SWMBO honey-do's.

With no further ado:

In the GARAGE
.....Fire Extinguisher(s)
.....First Aid Kit
.....Beer
....."Mouse-Proof" rodent killing pellets
.....Bag of kitty litter for spills
.....Metal sheet on top of the work area
.....More beer

FLUIDS for the car
.....Oil
.....Gear Lube
.....Differential Additive
.....ATF
.....Brake Fluid
.....Anti-Freeze

SPARES for the Car
.....Spark Plugs
.....Plug wires
.....Rotor
.....Cap
.....Set of O-Rings
.....Oil Filters
.....Fuel Filter(s)

CLEANING yourself
.....GoJo hand cleaner (NAPA brand, Mac's, part Number 5005)
.....Hand Cream on your Hands
.....Paper towels
.....Latex (or Nitrile) Gloves
.....Shop Towels

CLEANERS for the Car/Engine/Garage/Floor
.....Castrol Concentrated Cleaner
.....Engine Cleaner
.....Brake Cleaner
.....Carb Cleaner
.....Rust Remover
.....Brushable Rustoleum
.....Degreaser
.....Acetone
.....Mineral Spirits

BEAUTY PRODUCTS
.....Clay bar
.....Polish
.....Wax
.....Touch-up paint
.....Wire wheel cleaners
.....Blue Away (chrome cleaner)
.....Chrome Kleener (Autosol)
.....Hide food (for leather interiors)
.....Leather Cleaner – Meguairs “Gold Class” with Aloe. Clear plastic bottle – is translucent pale blue. Cleans and softens
.....Gliptone leather conditioner
.....Kirk's Castile Soap leather cleaner
.....EFFAX Leather Balsam -- contains Lanolin, Avocodo Oil and Beeswax
.....Vinylex, the Lexol brand protectant. It's non-silicone, I believe, and has UV protection too. Good for vinyl interior parts, too.

WORKING on the Car
.....Di-electric grease
.....Bearing Grease
.....3-1 oil
.....Silicon Spray
.....Anti-seize compound
.....Loctite
..........Loctite 242 (red) (reasonably easy to remove)
..........Loctite 262 (blue) (pretty permanent and needs heat to remove)
.....Teflon tape
.....Acousti Seal, Exhaust System Sealing Compound, p/n 35959
.....Wellseal Gasket Compound
.....Gasket sealer
.....Wire of various colors and sizes
..........Old wiring harnesses
.....Electrical Connectors (male connectors, the female single and double sleeves)
.....Fuses
.....Masking Tape
.....Duct Tape
.....Electric Tape
.....Contact Cement
.....3M Weather-strip Adhesive
.....General Purpose Adhesive Solvent Part #: 051135-08984
.....3M Adhesive Remover (is about 99% Naptha, available at tobacconists) (Ronson lighter fluid works just as well)
.....PB Blaster
.....Kroil -- a great penetrating oil. {Better than PB Blaster some say}
.....Knock’er Loose (from MAC’s at NAPA)

OK -- what did I miss? Or -- what are your comments on specifics on my list? In some cases I was brand-specific -- any thoughts?

Craig

 

[GearHead_1]

I find having a spare set of rings just hanging around kinda funny. It seems like it's at the far end of the do it yourself spectrum when you consider having an exhaust sealer at the other.

 

[autoist]

WOW! What are your hours, I've got some shopping to do?

 

[Uncle Buck]

Ha Ha, Knock'er loose, you say I can get it at Napa? It sounds like an adjustment I like making to the Mrs!

 

[joecaver]

I'm afraid I would have to expand my garage just to store all of that.

 

[TOMWELDS]

You forgot the 'playmate' calendar!...

 

[stioc]

Great list...covers 90% of the stuff I already have. I didn't see rattle can Rustoleum spray paint in black and silver...I tend to use those quite a bit after a small welding project etc.

BTW, anyone has an idea of where to shop online for all these items ? I've been looking for a one stop shop with no luck.

 

[byrdman]

Don't know exactly what you're into, but here's some more consumables I can think of for now:

huge collection of nuts/bolts/washers etc
power steering fluid
marvel mystery oil
starting fluid
lacquer thinner
rubber hose:windshield washer, heater, fuel, vacuum
spray paint
JB weld
wire ties
mechanic's wire
cotter pins
c-clips
snap rings
hose clamps
roloc pads/grinding discs
die-grinder burrs/bits
buffing wheels/compound
razor blades
utility knife blades
sandpaper
emory cloth
scotch-brite
grease fittings
grease for ball joints/tie rod ends etc
fuel line/brake line and fittings

 

[Uncle Buck]

All kiddin aside, it is a good supply list, I think I am going to take it to the garage and see what I am missing. I'll bring the Mrs to the garage and ........... that will be counted as the Knock'er loose!

 

[trovato]

I find having a spare set of rings just hanging around kinda funny. It seems like it's at the far end of the do it yourself spectrum when you consider having an exhaust sealer at the other.

I think he said O-rings, like little rubber things. I think you're thinking piston rings. That would be quite a different matter.

 

[dink]

Fasteners fasteners fasteners

All assortments of screws, nuts, washers, bolts

Metric and Fractional

Heck if I had the money I would call a fastener house and have them ship me a full display of fasteners

Somebody like Midwest Fastener

 

[Roadster]

.....Loctite
..........Loctite 242 (red) (reasonably easy to remove)
..........Loctite 262 (blue) (pretty permanent and needs heat to remove)

[snip]

OK -- what did I miss? Or -- what are your comments on specifics on my list? In some cases I was brand-specific -- any thoughts?

Your Loctite colors are reversed. Loctite 242 is blue (medium strength). Loctite 262 is red (high strength; requires heat to remove).

You should also add: windshield washer fluid and air filters.

 

[GearHead_1]

I think he said O-rings, like little rubber things. I think you're thinking piston rings. That would be quite a different matter.

O.K., O.K. I read it wrong but it really did give me a chuckle the way I interpreted it.

 

[Thumper]

Uh-oh.......I must be the weird one here........I happen to have a spare set of piston rings! and bearings .......and gaskets........and.......oh......nevermind...LOL.

 

[Craig Balzer]

Thanx for filling all the missing gaps -- a special thanx to Byrdman for the additional items. I have most of them on hand; just forgot to add them to my list. That's fixed now.

Also a BIG thanx to Roadster for correcting my Loctite listing. I should know better at my age not to rely on memory.

And while I do NOT have spare Piston Rings in MY garage, I do have lots of gaskets and seals from various engine rebuilds over the years -- some still in their origianl wrapper. Also have an extra flywheel ring gear (for a 71 or 72 V12 Jaguar -- try and find THAT at NAPA).

Thanx again to all who contributed

Craig

 

[Heminmygarage]

Nice list but BEER should top the list, then a strereo