2 bucket method
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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.
i use to use one bucket too but not anymore ever since ive learned that two buckets are better than one.
MS22
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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.jiffy said:
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Boss_429
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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
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