Zero bucket wash after several months

[Mike lambert]

There is a second video that explains how they had a lab filter the water and prove the grit guard myth. Also I see no reason for multiple mits as you rinse the mitt as you go with clean water.

[Bill D]

A fresh mitt is always going to be better than a rinsed mitt. With a fresh mitt there is zero chance of left over contamination and is also more convenient than rinsing out a single mitt. I’ve been washing with multiple mitts for years and I’ve found this process works for me.

[Rsurfer]

I am 100% with you on the grit guards.
I`ve never really used a foam gun, but I can sure see that happening. A thorough rinse (ideally with a pw, for me) is far better than throwing foam and thinking it will take care of everything.

What about a rinse with a PW before foaming?

As I said, my method is not that far from yours, but I can definitely see the benefit of spraying soap directly on the mitt instead of putting it in a bucket, even after it`s been rinsed.
Thank you!
The fact that you use this method on your own cars, with various soaps and your preferred mitts speaks highly of it, and surely helps in implementing a similar method. Now I am curious and will give it a try next wash.

[briarpatch]

A fresh mitt is always going to be better than a rinsed mitt. With a fresh mitt there is zero chance of left over contamination and is also more convenient than rinsing out a single mitt. I’ve been washing with multiple mitts for years and I’ve found this process works for me.

Same here....I wash much the same as Dave from Apex Detail does. The is no foolproof method, but the intent is always to mitigate any possible damage with your process.

[lloydrm]

Yeah, I think that works. Not sure it is worth it though. Have you seen the tests comparing foams against soap and control? Few have a small effect. IMO it more of a guide to make sure you rinse every inch with the pw. And that helps a lot, but I don’t need that. Like Mike said, suds might suspend solids that you then press against the paint. It may or may not happen. I rather consciously power wash every inch. Then again, if it works for you, keep it up. Looks (an feels) very cool.

[Rsurfer]

Yeah, I think that works. Not sure it is worth it though. Have you seen the tests comparing foams against soap and control? Few have a small effect. IMO it more of a guide to make sure you rinse every inch with the pw. And that helps a lot, but I don’t need that. Like Mike said, suds might suspend solids that you then press against the paint. It may or may not happen. I rather consciously power wash every inch. Then again, if it works for you, keep it up. Looks (an feels) very cool.

For me, I never use a foam cannon. A dozen or so edgeless mf in a soap bucket and after using on a panel it never hits the soap bucket again.

[Mike lambert]

I’ve always been told, if you’re happy with the way things work and the products you use, stick with it. I do have his shampoo and mitts on order. They are somewhere between Melbourne and me.

[briarpatch]

I’ve always been told, if you’re happy with the way things work and the products you use, stick with it. I do have his shampoo and mitts on order. They are somewhere between Melbourne and me.

No U.S. distributors?

[Mike lambert]

No sir

[SGM2008]

No U.S. distributors?

His Nanofibre wash mitts looked pretty nice. I was all set to order the twin pack to try until the shipping for a $25 item was $50. Guess I’ll look for the next best thing.

[JustJesus]

Jimbo used to carry his stuff, back when some of those videos were made. Not sure if he still does.

Jimbo, of Auto Detailing Podcast

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[Mike lambert]

If you e mail him , he’ll give you a discount code

[SGM2008]

Mike .... now that you`ve used them both, any opinions on the KLiN Wash Mitt vs. the NanoFibre Wash Mitt?

[Mike lambert]

I really like his mitt, especially the fact he sews the cuff inside the mitt to eliminate the cuff scratching. I put the Klin softy mitt in the same category, really like it and feels the same.

[Bull6791]

Members.
I saw the video on the zero bucket wash method. I have questions: do you have to use his products or I can use any soap and wash mitt. Also how do you actually use/do his method. Thanks.