2 bucket method

[III]

What would be the difference, if any, in using the 2 bucket method compared to washing say 3 panels with one bucket, then dumping it out and refilling it with clean water and soap?

[Steve530]

grit.

the rinse bucket is supposed to remove the grit before you get more suds.

[tsx2004]

i agree with steve. the rinse bucket is use to get rid of the grit. using two buckets, one for soap and water, and the other for rinsing, is way better than using one bucket.

i use to use one bucket too but not anymore ever since ive learned that two buckets are better than one.

[jiffy]

Under normal circumstances is it necessary to change the water in the rise bucket durring a wash?

[MS22]

Under normal circumstances is it necessary to change the water in the rise bucket durring a wash?
If you are not using a GritGuard and the water looks dingy change it. On heavily soiled or large vehicles take it one step further and use two rinse buckets.

[Boss_429]

Keep in mind that using a second bucket with a Grit Guard doesn`t necessarily mean the mitt is clean just because you rinsed it off in that bucket and rubbed it against the guard.

Check the mitt EACH and EVERY time before you dip it in the suds bucket. If you still see dirt on the mitt, take the hose and rinse the mitt from the inside out and then spray down the outside of the mitt at an angle to remove as much remaining dirt as possible. If the mitt still doesn`t look "clean", grab a clean, fresh mitt. You can always wash the dirty mitt later to get out the stubborn stuff.

You can use one bucket, two buckets or ten buckets......... doesn`t matter......... just make sure the mitt has as much dirt removed as possible before you dip it in the suds bucket and let it touch the paint.

Sure, as you are washing a panel, "new" dirt will find it`s way onto the mitt............. that`s where a great car wash soap with excellent lubrication helps.

Mitt + Dirt + Touching Paint = Swirls :D