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Forum: Flooring 04-09-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,960
Posted By xrdad
Re: Epoxy-coat Review

Paul, my Epoxy Coat floor is almost a year old and is subjected to daily auto and motorcycle repairs. The bike is set up on the center and side stands and not a scratch on the floor. Dropping tools...
Forum: Heating and A/C 11-09-2012, 06:31 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,734
Posted By xrdad
Re: 2 car garage heating opinions???

Had a similar issue with my shop... especially the $$ part :lol_hitti

Ended up install a gas fireplace on the wall!
Small NG fireplaces are cheap (new home owners often upgrade the builder...
Forum: Flooring 11-08-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,570
Posted By xrdad
Re: Frustrated - what to do with garage floor?

Did an EPOXY COAT floor, by myself, using only the advice found on this site and the instructions with the kit.

Finished over a month ago and couldn't be happier.
It isn't as smooth as the...
Forum: Flooring 09-13-2012, 06:15 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 21,778
Posted By xrdad
Re: Epoxy-Coat -Took the plunge " John Deere "

Floor looks amazing OP!

EC did you well for colour! The 'nuggets' are a shame, but just cut them off with a razor before you do the clear and be done with it?

Your likely over critical of...
Forum: Garage Gallery 09-12-2012, 06:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,607
Posted By xrdad
Re: Backyard Pole Shed Build

Subscribed...

looks like a project I'm contemplating... skid steer included!

:beer:
Forum: Free Parking 09-07-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 9,069
Posted By xrdad
Re: Anyone have a Honda ridgeline?

Green...
Forum: Free Parking 09-07-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 9,069
Posted By xrdad
Re: Anyone have a Honda ridgeline?

Almost forgot..

Silver Ridge was the abuse test truck..
It has over 2500lbs in it, in this photo. Ceramic tile, maple hardwood flooring, 3/4" ply, a over the range microwave... and beer! Oh, and...
Forum: Free Parking 09-07-2012, 08:00 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 9,069
Posted By xrdad
Re: Anyone have a Honda ridgeline?

OP,

I have lots of experience with the Ridgeline and was finally able to save up enough to get my own. I bought an 09 with 90 000km.

Country of origin? it is just like pretty much every other...
Forum: Flooring 09-07-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 21,778
Posted By xrdad
Re: Epoxy-Coat -Took the plunge " John Deere "

Can't wait to see this floor...
:beer:
Forum: Flooring 09-04-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,654
Posted By xrdad
Re: Looking seriously at Epoxy Coat - Some Q's

And you can certainly get it in Canada :thumbup:

In my case, I had it shipped to Niagara NY and brought it across the border myself... but shipping it to my house was an option.

I haven't seen...
Forum: Flooring 09-04-2012, 05:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 942
Posted By xrdad
Re: Need some quick crack filling advice!

OP,

get the polyurea from Rugerlady (Epoxy Coat).

Even if you have to put the job back a while, the clear was most definitely worth it.
The only thing I'd do different is apply it in a...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 09-04-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,183
Posted By xrdad
Re: My Ever Eternal lift install photos

Can't commit today, but when you're ready....
:thumbup:
Forum: Flooring 09-03-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

As promised..
You have to imagine the shop is pitch black with the doors down.
The reality is 100% better than the photos.
:bowdown:
Forum: Flooring 09-03-2012, 07:23 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Quote: Originally Posted by dcs Inc
Just a couple of other tid bits I would like to interject. ALLWAYS neutralize after acid etching. Maybe your supplier would like to email me and I'll explain to...
Forum: Flooring 09-03-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Gene, you're spot on. Buy the shoes.
I have $10 in screws invested and it was OK.. just OK. The time and prep to make shoes just isn't worth it.
Forum: Flooring 09-03-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

The final product:

Things I learned - the gloss on the original Epoxy before the clear is great, but the look of the clear over the Epoxy is stunning.
On Rugerlady's advice, I applied the clear...
Forum: General Garage Discussion 09-01-2012, 10:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,148
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswick Shop Build

Just needed to update this thread.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2531465&posted=1#post2531465

Since my last update, the fire place has been installed and the steel for...
Forum: Flooring 09-01-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Oh yeah..

Black, Red and White (actually, glow in the dark!:eyecrazy:)

Cabinets will be painted - black on the walls, Snap On red on the floor. Walls will be gray, with a red stripe. The lower...
Forum: Flooring 09-01-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Saturday - 10:30am

2.5 hours, including cleanup.

Oohhh....

:D
Forum: Flooring 09-01-2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Friday:

Cleaned all the spots with degreaser, then hit it with the Epoxy Coat acid. Not hearing 'enough' fizz.. so I hit with mutric acid.. now we're fizzing!

Triple washed, then dried. I'm...
Forum: Flooring 09-01-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

:rocker:

1 man, 1 goal!

The goal = get the Epoxy Coat done by 12. DONE.
Tomorrow, get the Clear done.
So, here's the pics from start to finish on the Epoxy Coat. Tomorrow, I'll get the...
Forum: Flooring 09-01-2012, 07:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

This is it, E day as in Epoxy Coat day.

All of the loose bits were picked up yesterday. Scrapped and scrubbed, etched and washed, swept and inspected.
The kit had granular phosphoric acid. I...
Forum: Flooring 08-28-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Re: Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

Thanks Christine..

expect a call! :o

Picked up some rollers, containers, brush and tape.
Still have to make them shoes...

Pics next week!
Forum: General Garage Discussion 08-28-2012, 06:07 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,710
Posted By xrdad
Re: ShelterLogic - Garage in a box?

I have the 10X20 version.
It's OK and has held up well to wind/storms.

But the humidity in there is ridiculous and I'm not sure how comfy I'd be with a propane heater in there? Between the...
Forum: Flooring 08-27-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,458
Posted By xrdad
Keswic Cube - Epoxy coat this weekend, but cold feet!

I've been looking forward to this for so long, only to end up worrying about it.

I was one of the lucky winners in the Epoxy Coat contests that Rugerlady has put on. I won a 1/2 kit of Epoxy Coat...
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