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    Hard to reach areas!

    What do you folks use to get to those hard to reach areas on large vehicles and trucks? I own a F-150, and it have trouble with the windshield and parts on the hood. My little arms just cant reach! lol


    Any suggestions?

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    I got a gorilla ladder from home depot (thanks for the recommendation awd330!) and it works great for me.

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    Here`s a link:

    http://www.homedepot.com/cmc_upload/...s/163539_3.jpg

    EDIT: Do a search for gorilla ladder at homedepot (I can`t get the link to work for some reason :beat )

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    Which gorilla ladder works the best with detailing? There are many varieties.

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    Originally posted by nthngd2say
    I got a gorilla ladder from home depot (thanks for the recommendation awd330!) and it works great for me.
    You`re welcome nthngd2say!

    I think we lost the original thread about the Gorilla Ladder Work Platform. Here is a repost of my photo comparing the platform with a standard step ladder.

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    Thanks AWD330, thats exactly what I am looking for! Which do you use the most, the platform or the ladder?

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    That`s the gorilla ladder I have and I also have a step ladder(kmart) like awd330`s. The gorilla platform is much more stable for me and I don`t have to worry about tipping it against my truck. I also don`t have to move it around quite as much as the step ladder. It`s easier to position also.

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    Originally posted by fireman03
    Thanks AWD330, thats exactly what I am looking for! Which do you use the most, the platform or the ladder?
    You`re welcome too fireman03!

    I use them both equally. When I`m detailing the entire roof, I use the platform for better reach and stability. It`s a big time and energy saver for me since I don`t have to keep stopping and climbing down to move the ladder a couple feet. However, if I`m just doing some localized work (like polishing a windshield), I prefer the regular ladder. It`s lighter in weight and has a big handle bar to lean against.

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    I dont see that ladder on home depots website. I see several other, but none with the large standing area and lean in bar. Any suggestions or do you happen to know the model # offhand?

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    Info for the gorrilla ladder:
    Gorilla Ladders
    Aluminum Work Platform / Bench
    Model WP-20-06
    Internet/Catalog # 163539
    Store SKU # 374054

    Step ladder:
    Gorilla Ladders
    3-Step Aluminum Ladder with Project Tray
    Model 01-23001-01
    Internet/Catalog # 163537
    Store SKU # 238092

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    Originally posted by fireman03
    I dont see that ladder on home depots website. I see several other, but none with the large standing area and lean in bar. Any suggestions or do you happen to know the model # offhand?
    The step ladder in the picture is a Werner brand. I think I bought it at Sears many years ago.

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    AWD, did you say that Gorilla was around $30 or so in the last thread? I`m short, so I need all the help I can get when it comes to SUV`s.
    Nick Carberry
    ~Detailing high-end cars with quality products~

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    Originally posted by Nickc0844
    AWD, did you say that Gorilla was around $30 or so in the last thread? I`m short, so I need all the help I can get when it comes to SUV`s.
    I stopped at my local Home Depot this evening. The Gorilla Platform is $34.95. It`s located with the other step ladders, closest to the ones that are "articulated" (can be bent into different shapes).

    Nick - I`m vertically challenged too, so a good ladder is very important to me.

    fireman03 - They did not have anything like my step ladder. The most similar model had 3 steps instead of 2 and weighed quite a bit more than mine. Here is the model information for my ladder -

    Werner Saf-T-Master, Type III Household, Model 264
    Ladder size 2 ft, Siderail length 4.5 ft, highest standing level, 1 ft 10in
    P/N 54311-01

    Hope this helps.

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    Thanks a ton!
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