Wilmington, NC is a classic car enthusiast’s paradise. The Cape Fear coast boasts an ideal climate for driving, restoring and preserving cherished rides. It’s even home to the Old Ride Club. In fact, car-lovers from across the country flock here for the annual Rims on the River festival, as well as the classic car-centric Wilmington River Fest.
As any true gear head knows, a garage is much more than a place to trip over Weed Whackers, misplaced ladders, and watch bicycles collect cobwebs. Rather, it’s a home all in itself — an oil-scented oasis, if you will. And when it comes to reducing risks of damage, theft, and vandalism — not to mention protecting beautiful cars’ antique parts and delicately painted exteriors—quality garage storage is crucial. As such, we’ve compiled the following pro tips for top garage storage systems.
Declutter—Take inventory of your garage. A fair amount of its contents are likely broken, or no longer of use to you. But just think — a garage sale at your place is more like a museum opening! Collect some extra cash, show off your beauties, and treat your neighbors to a slice of the history that you’ve preserved in there!
Organize—Come to our showroom, where you can see, touch, and test garage organization must-haves such as custom cabinets (in standard and wood grain finishes), movable, durable storage racks, baskets that hang on a slat wall (perfect for tools, toys, and outdoor gear storage), mudroom lockers, and storage benches. You’ll save space while protecting your hot rod from accidental dings.
Insulate—Like sore muscles, bad backs, and palm trees, your classic car is at its best when it’s warm. Even Wilmington, NC experiences problematic weather fluctuations, so you’ll want to invest in some basic fiberglass batt insulation. (Make sure the strips are properly fitted to your garage’s dimensions.) Add weatherstripping around your garage door’s edges, and you’ll be sure to keep frosty gales at bay.
Fortify—For maximum security, entry doors should feature a deadbolt lock and at least three hinges. One-inch-long head and foot bolts, braces, and well-oiled tracks will also keep intruders, wind, and water far from your precious vehicles. Your garage floors will benefit from some extremely durable Polyurea coating. It’ll further protect your whips from the elements, and morph your garage into a fetching showroom.
Lift—To maximize on your garage’s mini-showroom factor, get four-post lifts installed. They’ll let you work on your hot rod in comfort—no more bending down or lying flat beneath your car!
Putter—If you’re often tooling with your ride, invest in a hardworking workbench and toolbox. And try to create a habit out of putting those tools back in place — a clean, organized garage is always more fun to work in, anyway!
Call—Make your dream garage into your actual garage! Call us today, or visit our showroom.