Two bucket washing? - DetailCity.org

CharlesW · 09-27-2007, 06:15 PM

Do most of you use the 2 bucket method when washing?
One for the wash water, one for rinsing your wash mitt.

I used 2 buckets for years, but one was for wheels, tires, wheel wells, not to rinse the wash mitt.
I then tried the rinse bucket as what was actually my third bucket and decided it wasn't really worth the effort for me.
Since I now use mostly Spray & Wipe or the DP Rinseless wash it has become a moot point. I do use two buckets with the rinseless wash.
About the only time I do a conventional bucket wash is when I do the wheels and whell wells. One bucket.

Charles

Pockets · 09-27-2007, 07:01 PM

I use 2 for washing (rinse one with a grit guard) and one for wheels and wells just like you.

rabbi · 09-27-2007, 07:29 PM

2 bucket.

DCT · 09-27-2007, 07:44 PM

I use one bucket for the wheel, tires, and wheel wheels with the grit guard.

I use to use the "two bucket" wash method. Now, I only use one with a grit guard for washing the paint. I'm such a fanatic about rinsing the mitts (I use at least two on the paint) after each panel, that I really don't need the extra bucket, especially with the grit guard. However, now that I think about it, I probably use more water rinsing after each panel than I use two with the two buckets.

Maybe I should go back to the two bucket method and conserve some water.

Then again, I would still rinse the mitt after each panel and end up using even MORE water.

If the vehicle is really dirty, I usually go through a couple of buckets of wash, and a whole lot of mitts.

distrbd · 09-27-2007, 07:54 PM

I do 2 buckets also,but only because its highly recommended here otherwise I don't think one bucket method would hurt my paint since I never give the car a chance to get dirty,the car almost always has a light layer of dust when I wash it.

JaredPointer · 09-27-2007, 11:26 PM

I use "more than 2" bucket method. One with the wash solution and a couple for mitt rinsing.

Beemerboy · 09-28-2007, 12:04 AM

I use one for the wells, tires and wells...then for the wash its one bucket if the car is not that bad....if not then two...thing about here in my area is the unless its winter the car here are not caked on dirt and even in the winter its mainly road muck and grime..summer time details I can almost do one bucket for mu whole car...I don't but if I worked it I could

rayoto · 09-28-2007, 08:20 AM

I been using the "2 Bucket Method" plus another bucket for wheels and tires. I will agree with you in that it can be a pain sometimes to use this method, and I occasionally skimp out if its my wifes van

, but if a clients vehicle then thats the way I wash.

audiboy · 09-28-2007, 11:30 AM

I do a thorough wash on my wheels first and use one bucket for them. I then rinse out that bucket and use the 2 bucket method to wash my vehicle. I do find that it is helpful to me by getting rid of any debris that might be on the mitt that I use.

distrbd · 09-28-2007, 02:56 PM

I just washed my car using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine ,I should have used the "2 bucket method",but I followed the instruction on the bottle and this is what was left on the bottom (used a single bucket):

Xilleration · 09-28-2007, 03:03 PM

2 Buckets good .... Yay!!

Pander5 · 09-28-2007, 10:18 PM

I'm with B. Peppers and Rayota - more than two buckets but no more than 4. My car is black, I'll stop there.

09-27-2007, 06:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
CharlesW The Rainmaker Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ankeny, Iowa Posts: 6,509	Two bucket washing? Do most of you use the 2 bucket method when washing? One for the wash water, one for rinsing your wash mitt. I used 2 buckets for years, but one was for wheels, tires, wheel wells, not to rinse the wash mitt. I then tried the rinse bucket as what was actually my third bucket and decided it wasn't really worth the effort for me. Since I now use mostly Spray & Wipe or the DP Rinseless wash it has become a moot point. I do use two buckets with the rinseless wash. About the only time I do a conventional bucket wash is when I do the wheels and whell wells. One bucket. Charles

09-27-2007, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pockets @PoorboysWorld.com Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West Nyack, NY Posts: 676	Re: Two bucket washing? I use 2 for washing (rinse one with a grit guard) and one for wheels and wells just like you. __________________ Huh......Wha

09-27-2007, 07:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
rabbi The Whaler Loves Detail City Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Midwest Posts: 2,275	Re: Two bucket washing? 2 bucket. __________________ "I'm staying out of it."

09-27-2007, 07:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East PA Posts: 104	Re: Two bucket washing? I use one bucket for the wheel, tires, and wheel wheels with the grit guard. I use to use the "two bucket" wash method. Now, I only use one with a grit guard for washing the paint. I'm such a fanatic about rinsing the mitts (I use at least two on the paint) after each panel, that I really don't need the extra bucket, especially with the grit guard. However, now that I think about it, I probably use more water rinsing after each panel than I use two with the two buckets. Maybe I should go back to the two bucket method and conserve some water. Then again, I would still rinse the mitt after each panel and end up using even MORE water. If the vehicle is really dirty, I usually go through a couple of buckets of wash, and a whole lot of mitts. __________________ *D.C.T.*

09-27-2007, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
distrbd all in the details Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto ,Canada Posts: 267	Re: Two bucket washing? I do 2 buckets also,but only because its highly recommended here otherwise I don't think one bucket method would hurt my paint since I never give the car a chance to get dirty,the car almost always has a light layer of dust when I wash it.

09-27-2007, 11:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
JaredPointer Beavis is back, baby!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,807	Re: Two bucket washing? I use "more than 2" bucket method. One with the wash solution and a couple for mitt rinsing. __________________ Professional wrestling is real. It's all those other sports that are rigged.

09-28-2007, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Beemerboy Just One More Coat Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 6,565	Re: Two bucket washing? I use one for the wells, tires and wells...then for the wash its one bucket if the car is not that bad....if not then two...thing about here in my area is the unless its winter the car here are not caked on dirt and even in the winter its mainly road muck and grime..summer time details I can almost do one bucket for mu whole car...I don't but if I worked it I could __________________ Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care.... Dave's Detailing Sonoma County, CA

09-28-2007, 08:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
rayoto Nice and Cool Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palmetto, FL Posts: 140	Re: Two bucket washing? I been using the "2 Bucket Method" plus another bucket for wheels and tires. I will agree with you in that it can be a pain sometimes to use this method, and I occasionally skimp out if its my wifes van , but if a clients vehicle then thats the way I wash. __________________ Gravity is a contributing factor in nearly 73 percent of all accidents involving falling objects. -Dave Barry

09-28-2007, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
audiboy Hail the power of Quattro Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,004	Re: Two bucket washing? I do a thorough wash on my wheels first and use one bucket for them. I then rinse out that bucket and use the 2 bucket method to wash my vehicle. I do find that it is helpful to me by getting rid of any debris that might be on the mitt that I use. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a soldier.

09-28-2007, 02:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
distrbd all in the details Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto ,Canada Posts: 267	Re: Two bucket washing? I just washed my car using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine ,I should have used the "2 bucket method",but I followed the instruction on the bottle and this is what was left on the bottom (used a single bucket):

09-28-2007, 03:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
Xilleration Lumin De Lumine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The other side of the Atlantic Posts: 15	Re: Two bucket washing? 2 Buckets good .... Yay!! __________________ No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office'.

09-28-2007, 10:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
Pander5 Tampa, FL Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 134	Re: Two bucket washing? I'm with B. Peppers and Rayota - more than two buckets but no more than 4. My car is black, I'll stop there. __________________ Tampa, FL

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