Razpulsedj Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Here is a guide i wrote on my forum which can be found at www.Aggressiverides.co.uk In this section i will explain what the two bucket method is and what it actually does to your car. Also ill explain why a sponge should NOT be used and include some info of a Grit Guard and its purpose Whether or not you have access to running water whilst cleaning your car either via a pressure washer or hose, many detailers still combine these with the ‘ two bucket ‘ method of washing a car. So why use two buckets when one should do? This is the basic principle of the two bucket method i.e. to avoid the grime and grit getting back onto the paintwork and causing swirl marks and light scratches as you wash your car, motorcycle or other vehicle. What is the Two Bucket Method? To use the two bucket method you simply use two wash buckets, putting your wash shampoo mix in one and clean water in the other. Firstly give your car a rinse to loosen dirt and wet the paintwork. Again if you do not have access to running water use a watering can or similar. Next Step with a Wash Mitt Next soak your wash mitt in the wash mix solution and begin washing your car. Then, before putting your mitt back into the wash solution simply rinse it out in the second bucket of clean water. This will remove the dirt and bits of grit from the fibres of your mitt so making sure they do not make their way back to your paintwork and reduces the chances of creating swirling and light scratches. Now you can got back to the first bucket of wash mix, dunk your wash mitt and continue washing – each time following the same process. Grit Guards ( What is a Grit Guard?) A Grit Guard is inserted into the bottom of your wash bucket and everytime you dip your wash mitt into the bucket the water moves around, This causes all the dirt which has settled at the bottom to once again move around in the water, these can re-attatch themselves back into your wash mitt deeper and once running your hand along the paintwork also rub the dirt into your paintwork causing scratches and swirls. The Guard prevents any loose dirt particles from moving around in the bucket causing the above. A bit of kit worth buying! Razpulsedj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 thanks for this everyone keeps going on about the 2 bucket method but no one has explained it, the other day I chucked 2 buckets of water over the car and thought....is that it...it looks the same 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nice guide mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 it's what everyone says they do........... but none of them do really......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Defo makes a big difference. I also have different wash mits for different body parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Where do you get cheap buckets and guards from? Cheapest I've found online is about £25 for 2 buckets / guards, surely it can't be that expensive for some plastic? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Where do you get cheap buckets and guards from? Cheapest I've found online is about £25 for 2 buckets / guards, surely it can't be that expensive for some plastic? Anything associated with " detailing " usually is unfortunately. They use our obsession against us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Nice guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razpulsedj Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 No worries guys, just doing my bit for the forum. After owning a previous black car you try to keep it as scratch free as possible. I buy most things from shinearama which is highly recommended by Detailing world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 They do group buys on bucket on DW sometimes... the 'detailing' buckets are REALLY industrial plastic containers with lids - caterers use them to mix up sandwich fillings etc. So hit ebay with a different search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I just use 2 cheap 12.5 litre buckets from B&Q (I think) and don't agree with grit guards so don't use them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Have to agree with ilogikal1, it's just a bucket. Any brand new bucket will do from anywhere for a couple of quid. Grit guards may stop some debris swirling back up on to your mitt, but personally I don't think it's necessary. As long as you don't do what I read somewhere which said you should rub your mitt on the guard to loosen the debris. There's no way you should be that deep stirring up the grit in the bottom of your bucket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I made my own grit guard from the side of an old plastic washing basket! It dosent sit perfect, its actually a bit big and creates a slope, but the grit defo goes through it and stays under it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaso Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 thanks for this everyone keeps going on about the 2 bucket method but no one has explained it, the other day I chucked 2 buckets of water over the car and thought....is that it...it looks the same :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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