Extreme Makeover - Garage Edition

Decided that the little yeller feller needed some new digs.

Day 0:
First time the garage has been this clean since the place was built.


Day 1:
Old floor jackhammered.


Day 2:
Rubble removed.


Day 3:
Doltmo (aka unlicensed plumber) installs floor drains


Day 4:
Floor level and ready for concrete




And, finally, a new garage floor


After several weeks for the concrete to cure, Ray Batten starts the process of finishing the floor. First, two days of surface grinding and seam filling.




Then finally the first of two coats of 100% solids epoxy and color chips


My custom mix of color chips - two shades of gray, plus white and black.


And, finally the floor is done. Add some cabinets and pictures, and the cars have a new home....

wow. so is the gallardo outside right now? hopefully it won't snow again

dont worry, my NSX is keeping it warm
it has experience with how to treat a Lambo

That's a rough way to go, but you're certainly going to love washing your car indoors all year around. I thought it would only be a real benefit during the winter, but in the summer, you can wash the whole car without the sun requiring you rinse each panel before proceeding to the next.

The floor drain in my garage was actually a deciding factor of choosing this house a little over a year ago.

Token Indiana car having its butt rinsed off before I work on the underside:

What is planned next after the concrete cures?

Next is a professionally applied epoxy floor. Steve H. (silver F355 spider) owns a company that does this for commercial and industrial buildings. He has graciously agreed to do a small job like this. Then some storage cabinets go in and possibly a lift.

EDIT: I've posted new pictures of the finished job, above.