New Wash Bucket...go with Dirt Dropper, Dirt Guard, or time tested Grit Guard?

Looking into getting a new wash bucket and like to hear some opinions on these three types of "swirl reducing" wash bucket tools.



Right now I am using a Rubbermaid "dual" wash bucket with my Lambwool mitt.



Since we all know what the Grit Guard looks like I`ll just post links to the DD and DG.



Dirt Dropper:

Dirt Dropper



Dirt Guard:

http://www.dirtguard.com/



Also, What size bucket are you guys using these days- 5 gallon, 4 gallon, or 3 1/2 gallon buckets?



Jeff

I use two 6 gallon buckets with grit guards. I see no reason to change.





John

ive been useing the same 2 buckets with my grit guards. been useing them for years.

I use a stainless colander that fits in my 5 gallon pail. I think it keeps the grit on the bottom better than the Grit Guard

I use a Dirt Guard bucket system with Optimum No-Rinse and a Lowe`s grout sponge. Most of the time this is all I need. The Dirt Guard filter works as advertised by trapping a significant amount of abrasive crud. The only negative is that the filter tends to deteriorate over time and it isn`t sold separately. You have to by the filter with the blue wash-board strainer thing.

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Originally Posted by Blinky

I use a Dirt Guard bucket system with Optimum No-Rinse and a Lowe`s grout sponge. Most of the time this is all I need. The Dirt Guard filter works as advertised by trapping a significant amount of abrasive crud. The only negative is that the filter tends to deteriorate over time and it isn`t sold separately. You have to by the filter with the blue wash-board strainer thing.

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Blinky,

How long do you typically get before you wear out the filter? This might factor in to my decision.



Jeff

Any other opinions guys?



Jeff

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Originally Posted by JCturboT

Blinky,

How long do you typically get before you wear out the filter? This might factor in to my decision.



Jeff

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Sorry for the late reply. Haven`t been able to use the computer for the last few days...



At least a year. What seems to happen is that small amounts of the filter material shed causing the filter disc to become ever thinner as time goes by. Can it still be used effectively even though it`s somewhat thin? You bet. I haven`t used one till it completely deteriorated though. There`s got to be a simple hardware store source for these things... just haven`t bothered to investigate. After all a relatively small amount of money spent once a year is worth not putting swirls in my paint.

I use 5 gallon pails. I like the gray ones from Lowes - cheap and well made. I also bought the lids to keep dirt out of the pails in between uses.



I use grit guards.

Very effective.

Very happy with them.

Last forever.

Neither of those tempt me to ditch my Grit Guards. They work really well.

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Originally Posted by Blinky

Sorry for the late reply. Haven`t been able to use the computer for the last few days...



At least a year. What seems to happen is that small amounts of the filter material shed causing the filter disc to become ever thinner as time goes by. Can it still be used effectively even though it`s somewhat thin? You bet. I haven`t used one till it completely deteriorated though. There`s got to be a simple hardware store source for these things... just haven`t bothered to investigate. After all a relatively small amount of money spent once a year is worth not putting swirls in my paint.

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Blinky,

Thanks for the info about the Dirt Guard.

I wish the filter material lasted longer than a year of washes though.



You helped me make up my mind.



Jeff

i have several grit guards and they work for me.

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Originally Posted by JCturboT

Any other opinions guys?



Jeff

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I use my own invention



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...n/IMGP0281.jpg



I have since added a second layer and there is no turbulance generated by swirling the wash mitt in the solution ... any grit stays right in the bottom.