Any tips for reaching hard places like over-the-cab?

[JoeRees]

Does everyone struggle with this scenario as much as I do? You know the type of job - trying to apply graphics over the windshield on a box truck or van can really test my flexibility and balance. I've tried a number of ladder and plank arrangements and always feel like I am working way too hard for what should be a simple task. At 71 years old I just don't have the stretch or strength to get away with the sketchy stuff I could manage in younger days. If this has been discussed previously I couldn't find it - what's the latest and greatest recommendations? Thanks...

 

[ringocat22]

Replying so I can get tips as well. I hate doing over the cab graphics. The way we do it is me on one ladder, husband on the other, half standing on the ladder and half standing on the window of the vehicle, but I hate that method. It always feels unsafe with the ladder feeling like it's going to kick out from under me. I've looked into scaffolding, but the cross brace would prevent getting very close. In a perfect world I'd build a place with a low walkway that the truck could pull up to, but until I can build a building that's not an option.

We charge a premium for over the cab graphics just because they're such a PITA.

 

[Stacey K]

Replying so I can get tips as well. I hate doing over the cab graphics. The way we do it is me on one ladder, husband on the other, half standing on the ladder and half standing on the window of the vehicle, but I hate that method. It always feels unsafe with the ladder feeling like it's going to kick out from under me. I've looked into scaffolding, but the cross brace would prevent getting very close. In a perfect world I'd build a place with a low walkway that the truck could pull up to, but until I can build a building that's not an option.

We charge a premium for over the cab graphics just because they're such a PITA.

Ugh...this is what I do also, hang on a ladder with a leg on the windshield. Sketchy. Hopefully someone smarter than the three of us responds...lol

 

[JoeRees]

This type of job - exponentially harder when there's multiple colors and you're dry-applying.