cccoltsicehockey
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It will be worth it in the end. The extra work will give you a garage you love and can enjoy for years.
The Bimmer Basement
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Mpower5266
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I know, and after almost a week I am right back to where I was...
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrBut the paint seems to be sticking much better so Im confident now. I also changed up the white to a semi gloss and the shop is much brighter now.
nicholam77
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I know, and after almost a week I am right back to where I was...
But the paint seems to be sticking much better so Im confident now. I also changed up the white to a semi gloss and the shop is much brighter now.
Nice. Semi-gloss will be a little easier to clean, too.
I'm a little late to the paint peeling but here's my take on it.
The paint is not binding due to the lack of primer. I had a similar situation and had a painter friend recommend using oil based Kilz as a primer on top of the existing paint. It will soak through the latex and and bind to the sheetrock locking it all together. If this is not done, when the humidity cycles up and down the paint will likely peel.
Looking great!!
>Scott
The paint is not binding due to the lack of primer. I had a similar situation and had a painter friend recommend using oil based Kilz as a primer on top of the existing paint. It will soak through the latex and and bind to the sheetrock locking it all together. If this is not done, when the humidity cycles up and down the paint will likely peel.
Looking great!!
>Scott
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Alright, I got some work done this weekend....
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I also got a mop and bucket.
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That was thursday night, today I finished the stripe.
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I have some touching up to do, but it looks awesome.
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Im going to tape off the rest of the walls and do just white and gray. I think its going to look great.
My detailing cabinet showed up too, so I hope to get it put together tomorrow.
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And a bonus glamor shot..
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Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI also got a mop and bucket.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrThat was thursday night, today I finished the stripe.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI have some touching up to do, but it looks awesome.
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Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrIm going to tape off the rest of the walls and do just white and gray. I think its going to look great.
My detailing cabinet showed up too, so I hope to get it put together tomorrow.
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Glad to see you persevered and the result is outstanding. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to wait until my next house before I can have a garage half as nice.
Hope you weren't sweating too many bullets when you pulled that first piece of tape again.
Hope you weren't sweating too many bullets when you pulled that first piece of tape again.
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That looks great! Keep up the good work!
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Got a little more work done today after getting home from Caffeine and Exotics.
Taped off the rest of the walls and filled in the gray.
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I put the first coat on the baseboards, and then put up some of my garage art.
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Hof dog hung out with me, I think the garage is officially pup approved.
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Taped off the rest of the walls and filled in the gray.
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Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI put the first coat on the baseboards, and then put up some of my garage art.
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Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrHof dog hung out with me, I think the garage is officially pup approved.
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njhoudini
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The walls look great. Looks like Hof could use a Bimmer bed for the shop unless the pup prefers the cool floor.
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TX4runner
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Good to see the stripe finally worked out for you!!
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Mpower5266
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Thanks guys. Its coming together finally. I need to touch up the baseboards, paint the man door and doors into the basement, build my cabinet, mount the tv, etc etc but it does feel like its getting close.
I also got my Alliance plaque today, its pretty cool. I need to find a good place to start my collection.
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I also got my Alliance plaque today, its pretty cool. I need to find a good place to start my collection.
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I need to order one of those!!
Tyberius
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Alright fellas, who's near Georgia to help him finish the stripe? This is gonna bug me!
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Alright fellas, who's near Georgia to help him finish the stripe? This is gonna bug me!
The original plan was to do it all the way around but once I got this wall finished I kinda liked having it as an accent wall. I can always add it later, but with how I plan to lay stuff out most of the stripe would be covered anyway.
Toothaker
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Alright fellas, who's near Georgia to help him finish the stripe? This is gonna bug me!
The OCD meeting will start on time.
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slik560
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I like the accent wall alone. Too much striping is....too much. 
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Wow! I haven't checked in on your thread in a lonnnng time it seems. Way to go!!
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Thanks man, and where have you been???????
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Remember this?
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Well the sticker didnt stick and I scratched it up pretty bad installing it so I called a friend that works at a wrap shop..... This is a perfect example of why you should let professionals do certain things.
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It was only $20 more that the first sticker I ordered and its done right the first time. Its going to be awesome.
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Its a floor decal too, so people could walk on it and not tear it up. I know my buddy hooked me up a little but it would be worth double what I paid.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrWell the sticker didnt stick and I scratched it up pretty bad installing it so I called a friend that works at a wrap shop..... This is a perfect example of why you should let professionals do certain things.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrIt was only $20 more that the first sticker I ordered and its done right the first time. Its going to be awesome.
by mpower5266, on FlickrIts a floor decal too, so people could walk on it and not tear it up. I know my buddy hooked me up a little but it would be worth double what I paid.
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Got the audio/video portion of my garage set up last night.
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I replaced the bedroom tv with larger thinner one so saved the older 36" vizio for the garage, and since my bose cinemate system wouldn't work with the new tv stand in the living room I set it up in the basement. I also added a firestick for youtube, pandora, etc etc.
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I am loving it so far.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI replaced the bedroom tv with larger thinner one so saved the older 36" vizio for the garage, and since my bose cinemate system wouldn't work with the new tv stand in the living room I set it up in the basement. I also added a firestick for youtube, pandora, etc etc.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI am loving it so far.
TX4runner
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Watching old Matt OG videos. Really is coming together and the little details make the difference.
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I went down the youtube worm hole at work the last couple days looking for detailing garage videos.
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Set the table last night, its perfect.
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I enjoyed a quick beer and got started on my detailing cabinet. Hof supervised.
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I adjusted the door after this picture but I think its going to be perfect.
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I even found a spot for the alliance plaque. I may keep them going on the side of this cabinet.
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Last but not least, my bucket dollies showed up from Autogeek. I didnt want to spend $30 on a plate to hook them together so I will probably just make one from scrap at work.
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Hopefully tonight I can get the pressure washer set up where I want it and start organizing the detailing cabinet.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI enjoyed a quick beer and got started on my detailing cabinet. Hof supervised.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI adjusted the door after this picture but I think its going to be perfect.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI even found a spot for the alliance plaque. I may keep them going on the side of this cabinet.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrLast but not least, my bucket dollies showed up from Autogeek. I didnt want to spend $30 on a plate to hook them together so I will probably just make one from scrap at work.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrHopefully tonight I can get the pressure washer set up where I want it and start organizing the detailing cabinet.
Take a break from the garage on Sunday:
https://www.festivalsofspeed.com/js_events/atlanta/
BTW - It's looking great!!!
https://www.festivalsofspeed.com/js_events/atlanta/
BTW - It's looking great!!!
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Aw man I saw that the other day, but I already have plans Sunday. Fathers day stuff.
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Small updates from last night. Moved the air compressor in but I may not leave it here.
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And then got my pressure washer set up, and installed the quick disconnect for my garden hose hook up.
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I need to find a cool hose holder as this will not stand. Not sure if the boss will let me install a wheel on the out side of the house so I need to do some looking.
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Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrAnd then got my pressure washer set up, and installed the quick disconnect for my garden hose hook up.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI need to find a cool hose holder as this will not stand. Not sure if the boss will let me install a wheel on the out side of the house so I need to do some looking.
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Alright fellas, who's near Georgia to help him finish the stripe? This is gonna bug me!
I was thinking this as well. My OCD is kicking in.
The stripes look awesome which is the only reason I would want them all the way around. It turned out real well and the floor and wall colors match spot on. Great work.
I need to find a cool hose holder as this will not stand. Not sure if the boss will let me install a wheel on the out side of the house so I need to do some looking.
Get one of the storage pots and put it there, easy, cheap, looks good, not permanent. One of these deals, for now at least.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-Grey-Resin-Hose-Pot-CPLHPL100/206495670
njhoudini
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I picked one of these up on the curb on my way to work (not sure why it was being thrown out since everything still works and it doesn't leak).
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suncast-150-ft-Hideaway-Hose-Storage-CPLPDH150/206494905
It's pretty awesome because it has a very high hose capacity and a notched spindle which moves the hose from side to side while it is being spooled. I'm finding that it works better with a heavy duty hose which is less likely to impede water flow since the hose is less likely to get compressed when spooled. I have a 50' medium duty hose in there now and prefer to unspool the whole hose for my new pressure washer and it hasn't been annoying yet. I may throw in a bag of sand to weigh it down.
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I am done painting!!!
Thanks for the kind words though, I will probably install some aluminum on the wall in the pressure washer corner, Im worried about the drywall getting wet.
I like that but I worry about snakes curling up in it.
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I had one of those, it seemed like I just dragged it around while trying to pull the hose out. Maybe a bag of sand or something would help that though.
njhoudini
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I do have some old brake rotors that i could try too. [emoji12]
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slik560
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That hot/cold outdoor setup is one major perk. I anted up for the Griot's Garage hose reel. Pricey, but after about 10 years, the finish has held up and still looks almost like new. Heavy enough to stay put when the hose is pulled out.
Edit: just checked and Griot's no longer sells them. Looks like Eley mfg for the aluminum hose cart: https://www.eleyhosereels.com/colle...cSMLpBnSgKrxblAKX4OVmyveRDuj0FaBoCDxMQAvD_BwE
I anted up for the Griot's Garage hose reel. Pricey, but after about 10 years, the finish has held up and still looks almost like new. Heavy enough to stay put when the hose is pulled out.Edit: just checked and Griot's no longer sells them. Looks like Eley mfg for the aluminum hose cart: https://www.eleyhosereels.com/colle...cSMLpBnSgKrxblAKX4OVmyveRDuj0FaBoCDxMQAvD_BwE
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njhoudini
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You may need to wrap yours in bags to prevent rust from falling out of them though. Mine sits over a dirt patch between the house and sidewalk. Wouldn't want anything to blemish your new exteriors.
0150carmac
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what a transformation you have done all i can say is
ive not been on the forum for a while and really need a kick up the backside to restart my projects and get the garage and garden finished. just reading your thread has relighted the spark again
ive not been on the forum for a while and really need a kick up the backside to restart my projects and get the garage and garden finished. just reading your thread has relighted the spark again
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Mpower5266
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what a transformation you have done all i can say is
Thanks for the kind words and glad you checked out the thread.
So the wife and I made a rule when we started this project that she could have a portion of the basement area for antiques but they need to be organized and not in the garage area. So heres the mid mod bedroom set she bought Sunday.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrWe are going to clean it up and make a tidy little profit so I hope they aren't in my way long. I also came across a great deal on a stop light on the facebook marketplace so I finally got with the seller and picked it up last night.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrNot sure if I am going to keep it or not but it was cheap and hard to pass up. It even works.
Untitled by mpower5266, on FlickrI also picked up a drip tray from work to put under my pressure washer to catch any water. Not worried about the floor as much as the baseboards, I think I will have to put some rubber trim in that corner at least.
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