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.
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.
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.
I use "more than 2" bucket method. One with the wash solution and a couple for mitt rinsing.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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):
Optimum No Rinse Wash Shine
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine is a true breakthrough in car care. It’s a multi-purpose product that serves as a rinseless wash, a quick detailer, and a clay lubricant, depending on how much water you add.
Then again, I would still rinse the mitt after each panel and end up using even MORE water. 
, but if a clients vehicle then thats the way I wash.
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