Mobile Drying Rack. 13 Shelves GL841090

Mobile Drying Rack GL841090 – Mid-Width 13-Shelf Spray Rack

The Mobile Drying Rack (GL841090) is an industrial-quality spray rack designed for drying painted components in bodyshops, paint shops and joinery workshops. With 13 fully adjustable shelves coated in a heavy-duty heat-resistant finish, this rack keeps freshly painted panels safe, organised and properly separated during the drying process.

At 1925 mm high and 880 mm wide, the GL841090 sits between the compact GL841005 (600 mm wide) and the full-width GL841020 (1080 mm wide). As a result, it offers a practical balance between shelf coverage and floor space — wide enough for most automotive panels and trim pieces, yet narrow enough to fit comfortably through standard spray booth doors.

What Is a Mobile Drying Rack Used For?

Also known as a spray rack, the GL841090 is used for drying components once they have been painted. Typical items include automotive door cards, window trims, mirror covers, bumper inserts, interior trim panels and small body panels. Additionally, the rack is equally suited to non-automotive applications such as kitchen doors, joinery panels and furniture components.

By placing each item on its own shelf, the rack prevents wet paint surfaces from touching and ensures even airflow around each component. Therefore, drying times remain consistent and the risk of paint damage from stacking or leaning parts is eliminated.

Fully Adjustable Shelf Configuration

Every shelf on the GL841090 mobile drying rack is fully adjustable in depth and spacing at 80 mm increments. This means technicians can configure the rack to suit the exact components being dried — whether they are thin trim pieces requiring tight shelf spacing or larger door cards that need more clearance between levels.

Furthermore, custom shelf widths are available in three sizes:

• 680 mm — compact option for smaller workshops or narrow components
• 880 mm — mid-size option for general bodyshop use (standard on this model)
• 1080 mm — full-width option for larger panels and door cards

This flexibility makes the GL841090 one of the most versatile drying racks available, as it can be adapted to virtually any component size or workshop layout.

Heat-Resistant Shelves for Spray Booth Use

Each shelf is coated with a heavy-duty heat-resistant finish. Consequently, the rack can be wheeled directly into a spray booth or oven for force-drying without risk of damage to the shelves. This is particularly important for waterborne paint systems that require elevated temperatures to cure properly.

Moreover, the heat-resistant coating is durable and easy to clean, so paint overspray can be wiped off without degrading the shelf surface over time.

Fully Mobile with Braked Casters

The rack is fitted with four 100 mm swivel casters, which allow smooth movement across workshop floors and into spray booths. One caster is braked, so the rack can be locked securely in position during loading, unloading and drying. This prevents unexpected rolling, particularly when the rack is inside the spray booth or positioned near a vehicle.

GL841090 vs GL841005 vs GL841020 – Which Drying Rack Do You Need?

All three racks feature 13 adjustable shelves, heat-resistant coating and 100 kg capacity. The key difference is size and price:

• GL841005: 1650 mm (H) x 600 mm (W) x 660 mm (D) — compact, ideal for smaller workshops and narrow spray booths. £275.99
• GL841090: 1925 mm (H) x 880 mm (W) x 640 mm (D) — mid-width, best balance of shelf space and footprint. £236.99
• GL841020: 1925 mm (H) x 1080 mm (W) x 640 mm (D) — full-width, ideal for larger workshops and wider panels. £294.99

The GL841090 is the most popular choice for general bodyshop use. Its 880 mm shelf width comfortably accommodates most automotive door cards, trim panels and small body panels, while its narrower footprint compared to the GL841020 makes it easier to manoeuvre through standard doorways and into spray booths. At £236.99, it is also the most affordable option in the range.

Mobile Drying Rack GL841090 – Technical Specifications

• Shelves: 13 (fully adjustable)
• Shelf coating: Heavy-duty heat-resistant
• Shelf adjustment: Depth and spacing at 80 mm increments
• Height: 1925 mm
• Width: 880 mm
• Depth: 640 mm
• Total weight capacity: 100 kg
• Casters: 4 x 100 mm swivel (1 braked)
• Custom shelf widths: 680 mm, 880 mm, 1080 mm
• Construction: Industrial quality steel
• Supplied as: 1 unit

Why Use a Mobile Drying Rack in Your Bodyshop?

Without a proper drying rack, freshly painted components often end up leaning against walls, balanced on workbenches or stacked on top of each other. This leads to paint damage, dust contamination and wasted rework time. In contrast, the GL841090 mobile drying rack keeps every component separated, protected and properly supported throughout the drying process.

Additionally, because the rack is fully mobile, it can follow the workflow — from the preparation area to the spray booth and back to the assembly bay. Therefore, painted components stay on the rack from start to finish, which minimises handling and reduces the chance of damage.

At just £236.99, the GL841090 is the most cost-effective 13-shelf drying rack in the range and pays for itself quickly by reducing paint rework and keeping the workshop organised and efficient.

Ideal Applications

• Drying freshly painted automotive panels, door cards and trim pieces
• Spray booth drying of small to medium components
• Organising painted parts between spray and assembly stages
• Kitchen door and joinery panel drying after painting or lacquering
• Furniture workshop component drying
• Any application requiring separated, heat-resistant drying shelves

Ordering and Expert Advice

Bodyshop Solutions supplies professional workshop equipment across the UK. For advice on drying racks, spray booth accessories or to place an order, call us on 01327 300700.