Detailing Supplies on an Airplane?

[slippysmit]

This is kind of a crazy question, but I'll be going back home within the next month and wanted to take some of my supplies in order to take care of my parents vehicles.

Does anyone know if I can bring a PC and all my chemicals on a carry-on? Or can I even check them inside of another suitcase?

At worst, I could pack everything up and ship it.

Any help is much appreciated!

-slippy

[travisdecpn]

I highly doubt they will let you take your PC or any product in aerosol form. You may be able to take some of your polishes and waxes in your suitcase, but I'm not sure. The restrictions on carry-on baggage are extreme now.

[slippysmit]

I figured a big no on aerosols, I'm ok with that.

I'm curious as to my PC as a carry-on and other non-aerosol products. I wouldn't mind packing them all up in a suitcase either. Thanks travis

-slippy

[Mike Phillips]

The last time I traveled with my dual action polisher and my rotary buffer they would not let me keep it in my carry-on, but I was able to check it in.

They said my rotary buffer was unwieldy

from

http://www.wordreference.com/definition/unwieldy

2 unwieldy, unmanageable

difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape; "we set about towing the unwieldy structure into the shelter"; "almost dropped the unwieldy parcel"


No big deal, I moved things around and placed both tools into my largest suitcase.

[slippysmit]

lol, so unwieldly that you couldn't pull it out fast enough to beat someone before you dropped it on your head! Crazy...anyway thanks Mike.

So I plan on packing it in a seperate suitcase...were you able to pack non-aerosol products in the suitcase as well?

Thanks.


-slippy

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by slippysmit
lol, so unwieldy that you couldn't pull it out fast enough to beat someone before you dropped it on your head! Crazy...anyway thanks Mike.

So I plan on packing it in a separate suitcase...were you able to pack non-aerosol products in the suitcase as well?

Thanks.


-slippy

Yeah, I thought it was pretty funny myself at the time, the security person was a Meguiar's fan and cool about the entire thing, he and the other people checking my luggage thought it was pretty interesting I traveled with a rotary buffer.

Have buffer, will travel...

[escape]

As an airline employee, I can give some advice here. I would definitely pack the cleaning agents and the rotary in a HARD SIDED suitcase or tool case, to protect from damage, and check them to your final destination. Cleaning agents are sometimes considered "dual use" items. Meaning they can be used as a weapon and, therefore, are not permitted in the cabin. (I.E. you can spray the flight attendant in the eye with wheel cleaner and impair their vision). You may also be asked to prove your rotary has no batteries or is not charged. I know this sounds weird because it has a cord, but they would rather be safe-than-sorry. Case in point, we had a near fire onboard an aircraft from a drill that had come on during flight, it got so hot that the bags around it started to smolder! This is just a little insight, I would check here: www.tsa.gov/public/display?theme=177 and with your airline for more information on their specific policies.

[The"X"]

You might want to leave the detailing clay at home. Unless you want to wait for the bomb squad to verify it's not C4.

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by escape
As an airline employee, I can give some advice here.

Thanks for chiming in escape!

[the other pc]

I'm guessing the wash foam bazooka and crevice chainsaw will have to stay at home.


PC.

[corvetmike]

You could probably get away with telling them that you use this for your tooth brush!!!

[slippysmit]

Thanks for the tips escape.

I think I should be ok if I pack everything in a seperate suitcase and check it.

I was on hold with TSA for 23 minutes today before they answered and hung right up on me. I havent cooled off enough to call back.

-slippy

[refurbish]

is it Insane Eye Shine ??

[atclew]

Last fall I travelled with all manners of Meguiars products, but none in aerosol form, nor did I travel with the pc. I packed all the meg's stuff into a soft duffel bag and after a cursory inspection by the security agents I was on my out of Midway. No questions, just a comment, "you must really likes cars.". "You're darn skippy I do, have a great day!"

I know it's not worth much, but it's my two cents worth. No change or receipt necesary. LOL

[escape]

Originally posted by slippysmit
Thanks for the tips escape.
-slippy

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