WHAT IS THE TWO BUCKET CAR WASH METHOD?
The Two Bucket Wash Method is a system of using two buckets to safely wash your car, reducing the risk of introducing swirls and scratches to the bodywork.
ONE BUCKET FOR WASHING, ONE BUCKET FOR RINSING
The basics of the two bucket method is one bucket with your shampoo wash solution, and one bucket with plain water for rinsing your wash mitt.
Work on the vehicle from top to bottom, working in small sections, rinsing the wash mitt in your rinse bucket out before reloading with shampoo solution from the wash bucket. It makes sense – you’ve pulled your wash mitt across the vehicle to remove grit and grime, you wouldn’t want to add that dirt back into the shampoo you’re using to wash the rest of your vehicle.
TWO BUCKET WASH TOOLS
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Two Buckets
Bonus points for a different stickers to know which bucket to dunk your mitt in to as you work around the vehicle. Our buckets are perfect for cleaning your car.
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Grit Guards
Basic grit guards are fine, the key is to ensure whichever grit guards you buy fit your buckets well
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Wash Mitt
Step away from that sponge, and use a wash mitt with a thick pile to pull dirt away from the paintwork
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Car Shampoo
A dedicated car shampoo suited to your vehicle’s cleaning needs
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Water
Three Bucket Method
An extension of the two bucket method, using a third bucket dedicated to wheels, for example, coated in grime, metal particles from braking etc. A three bucket wash can keep a lot of dirt safely away from your bodywork and you may opt for a stronger cleaning solution.