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Ah, the garage is finally coming together!

Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by 1-3-2-4, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:27 PM
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    1-3-2-4

    1-3-2-4 [OP] Squirrel Mincer

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    This should be a nice place to do some work on the truck, car, and bike this winter...after a few other tweaks.

    First of all, I'd like to thank Fred at Alpha Garage for answering all my questions and providing great customer service! Now, on to the pictures:

    Before pictures:
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    Out with the old, in with the new:
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    The drain was patched in with Rustoleum 100% solids epoxy patch (not shown here, sorry)

    Washed
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    Ground
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    Cracks I filled with the Rustoleum epoxy (before pics)
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    Finished

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    I'm very pleased so far, but it is early. I'll need to let it cure for a few days before I drive on it. It's ok though, because I now have to paint the walls and ceiling to match the motif:beer:

    540 ft2, about 20 hours labor not counting cure time. If you're going to with Wolverine, I'd recommend buying more Bondtite (primer and clear coats) since I found this to be difficult to spread evenly. I had extra Liquatile (the gray), so that went on nice a smooth and cured to a smooth finish. Also, buy a spiked roller just in case. My primer coat had some bubbles, but they were hidden by the next two layers. So far :thumbup:

    I have a good idea for a nice paint scheme and need to add some better lighting. I'll also be building some proper work benches over winter. Any other suggestions?
     
  2. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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    rhoppas

    rhoppas Land of Oz

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    Wow! That is awesome. Once it is painted it will be so nice I wouldn't want to get it dirty... :)
     
  3. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:40 PM
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    tacomaman06

    tacomaman06 Carolina Alliance: Enforcer

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    awesome!!! i'd love to have that space to work in!!! great job on the garage!!
     
  4. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:41 PM
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    Ridingontrd

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    Very nice.:thumbsup:
     
  5. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:48 PM
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    chris4x4

    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Very nice!!!

    Your gonna tear up the first time you get oil or blood on it. :D
     
  6. Oct 7, 2008 at 6:53 PM
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    jrw1965

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    Beautiful, sure wish I had a garage. All I got is a driveway
     
  7. Oct 8, 2008 at 4:45 AM
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    1-3-2-4

    1-3-2-4 [OP] Squirrel Mincer

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    Thanks guys, we'll see how it works out. Wolverine's system (I found it over on the link silverback provided) is 100% solids and a three part system. They pretty much guarantee no hot tire pickup so long as you allow it to cure properly and the surface was prepped. My fingers are crossed.

    I have some countertops for my work benches, but I still need to make them...probably over winter. I would love some cabinets like them but I still have sticker shock based on the last time I looked!
     
  8. Oct 8, 2008 at 4:46 AM
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    ninja_taco

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    very nice lookin garage. im jealous
     
  9. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:43 AM
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    David Tarantino

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    nice very nice
     
  10. Oct 8, 2008 at 5:53 AM
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    missileman125fw

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    Great job on a great looking garage! Damn, now I'm thinking of doing that...we'll see.
     
  11. Oct 8, 2008 at 6:21 AM
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    Agent475

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    Wow - awesome garage!
     
  12. Oct 8, 2008 at 6:47 AM
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    De-badged, Tint 20%, Blue 48 LED dome-light, .......
    freeking awesome!!
     
  13. Oct 19, 2008 at 5:45 PM
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    paintdiddy

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    i hate you!!! im jealous
     
  14. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:07 AM
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    Looks good man, but I no longer like my garage.
     
  15. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:10 AM
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    SocalMan22

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    Damn those are some nice garages good job fellas!
     
  16. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:23 AM
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    Hotdog

    Hotdog My hair is all natural Moderator

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    I'm going to post some pics of my garage...it's vomit inducing. I can't even walk into my garage now. Did I mention that it is 1500 SF?
     
  17. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:29 AM
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    eordonez

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    you have to start throwing away all the mcdonals bags and pizza boxes....
     
  18. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:39 AM
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    1-3-2-4

    1-3-2-4 [OP] Squirrel Mincer

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    Thanks guys. I am in the process of finishing the project up now. I am almost done with the paint...lighting and workbenches to follow as I get time. My wife is getting cranky since this is the first major project in the house and she wants the living room painted. Priorities, priorities, priorities!

    I'll post a pic when it is done.
     
  19. Oct 20, 2008 at 8:53 AM
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    Hotdog

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    but I need those!
     
  20. Oct 20, 2008 at 9:03 AM
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    -TRDMAN-

    -TRDMAN- ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    ow wat the heck here is my dad and I's garage!!

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