What have you done to your Garage today?
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AzteCypher
black ops modifications..
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- 2001 Mazda Protege LX
Started sorting through all the spare parts I had. Found a transmission oil filter for a Dodge Durango. Haven't had one in the family for several years. I ended up giving away a box full of stuff I haven't used in years. My luck though, I'll need something from what I just gave away.
Also, finishing up small projects that have been waiting for me for almost a year now. This is making more room in the garage which is encouraging me to roll in the Protege and fix the front main seal and the shifter bushing.
Also, finishing up small projects that have been waiting for me for almost a year now. This is making more room in the garage which is encouraging me to roll in the Protege and fix the front main seal and the shifter bushing.
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- Canada
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- '18 CX-9 Signature
I made a bit of a mess doing an oil change and swapping my all-seasons on a couple of days ago. Just a few drops of old oil on the concrete. No big deal, it gives the garage "character" lol.
Somewhat unrelated, but if any of you guys are considering a lighting upgrade from the incandescent E26 bulbs, look into these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9S7RHQ/?tag=m20b7-20
These LED bulbs are AWESOME. They put out a ridiculous amount of light for what they are. Check out the pictures in the Amazon reviews to get an idea. I highly recommend them, especially if you spend time in your garage doing maintenance or washing the car(s).
Somewhat unrelated, but if any of you guys are considering a lighting upgrade from the incandescent E26 bulbs, look into these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F9S7RHQ/?tag=m20b7-20
These LED bulbs are AWESOME. They put out a ridiculous amount of light for what they are. Check out the pictures in the Amazon reviews to get an idea. I highly recommend them, especially if you spend time in your garage doing maintenance or washing the car(s).
AzteCypher
black ops modifications..
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- 2001 Mazda Protege LX
I've heard of these and I was thinking about using them. Would you recommend these over the the long LEDs that replace the fluorescent?
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- Central Virginia
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- 2019 CX-5 Reserve
I'll have to check these out. I have a 3 car garage with (4) incandescent bulb fixtures. I've installed adapters and hung fluorescent lights in between the incandescents, but it's still not a lot of light. If I install 3 or 4 of these, will I need to wear sunglasses?
Re: the original topic: I really need to clean the garage out. It's nothing more than a 3 car closet at this moment. I need a couple of outbuildings to house my tractor and all the tools I've accumulated so I can make room for other stuff (like my car.)
eta: I watched a review on those lights. They make a 4,000LM and 8,000LM version and one that has motion sensors in it.
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Antoine
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What dreams are made of...
You guys are awesome...Great start to this thread! Do any of you have air conditioning or a ventilation system in your garage? Seems like a luxury item but I bet that would be nice to have, wouldn't it!
How about floor sealants or coatings?
Not today but this past summer I (finally) painted all of the bare sheet rock (that the builder never painted) and the floor (using concrete paint). It looks so good right now, can't believe I have been in this house for 20 years and didn't do it before. I just kept on putting it off for other projects.
So my garage is actually an industrial storage unit which means I can make as much noise and mess without pissing off the neighbors! The latest changes have been a really deep clean and sort, adding a new bench light (have added a glare stop strip since this photo) and adding a mini band saw.
One entire wall is devoted to bikes and materials, the back wall is the work bench and storage and there's some space in front and behind the car.
Shed goals include a loft above the bench and more power outlets all around.
One entire wall is devoted to bikes and materials, the back wall is the work bench and storage and there's some space in front and behind the car.
Shed goals include a loft above the bench and more power outlets all around.
Antoine
Administrator
Wow, nice! Can you share pics of this setup with us?
Guys, I’m telling ya. This is a time-consuming job. Off and on it took me about a week. But all the PITA cleaning, scraping, sealing gaps, etc. was worth it. Also painted my team’s colors on the lid of our in-ground storm shelter. Anyway, here’s the end result:I banished CX-5 and Mazda6 from the garage for making a mess. I told them when I get back they better clean up or else they aren't getting oil
For those of you that have a Garage (myself not included sadly), what have you done to it today?
Reorganized your tools?
Installed a workbench?
Put up car and or racing memorabilia?
Made a mess doing maintenance on your Mazda?
Let us know and post pics, thanks!
Got tired of the 1977 concrete floor looking like it had been thru a war zone. Decided I would try to do a little clean and upgrade the surface.For those of you that have a Garage (myself not included sadly), what have you done to it today?
Reorganized your tools?
Installed a workbench?
Put up car and or racing memorabilia?
Made a mess doing maintenance on your Mazda?
Let us know and post pics, thanks!
