2-Bucket Wash Technique

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by Wolfkiller

I got all my two bucket technique stuff at chemical guys just by chance, before reading this.

Question....
What if I just washed my car and a few hours later the neighbors sprinklers left water spots on one side of her? Can I just hose that side down and carefully dry her with a very clean Microfiber drying towel? I don't need to wash her all over again do I?


waka waka

You may be able to use some quick detailer on it. Having a quality sealant and wax on the car helps when its time to clean off those spots too.

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[Paul_S]

Forget the two bucket method and grit guards. Google Garry Deans wash method and see how to do a single bucket wash where the wash media never re-enters the wash water and contaminates it. So simple and 100% effective.

[asia_minor]

Originally Posted by Paul_S

Forget the two bucket method and grit guards. Google Garry Deans wash method and see how to do a single bucket wash where the wash media never re-enters the wash water and contaminates it. So simple and 100% effective.

this. simple, effective, saves water, saves time, and doesn't mar the paint!

[Paul_S]

Originally Posted by asia_minor

this. simple, effective, saves water, saves time, and doesn't mar the paint!

Agreed and it works with any of the rinselees products offered by the various companies.

[FRSfan111]

Originally Posted by _hollywood

The grit guard is key for the 2 bucket method, also wash top to bottom and i use a seperate microfiber sponge for the lower areas of the car, and always keep the paint wet and soaped up.

black cars are ftw, and then 1 hour later ftl

I spend 4 hour every other well on a full detail on my raven including things like polish wax and clay bar lol but it's soooo worth it!

[BlueSTaR]

Originally Posted by Paul_S

Agreed and it works with any of the rinselees products offered by the various companies.

Any suggestion for rinseless products? I need to get on this!

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by BlueSTaR

Any suggestion for rinseless products? I need to get on this!

I like Optimum No Rinse. Smells good too.

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[dem00n]

Rinseless wash?

Sure, if your afraid of water. Otherwise, i wouldn't waste my time or money.
Heres all you need.

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[Paul_S]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Rinseless wash?

Sure, if your afraid of water. Otherwise, i wouldn't waste my time or money.
Heres all you need.

If you are not doing rinseless and waterless washing then you are living in the past. All of the major players are marketing eco friendly wash media and the reason is 1.it works and 2. the demand from the consumer. Using two buckets , grit guards , wash mitt, dragging out the hose and nozzle is a waste of "Time" and "Money" IMO. Unless the car or truck is extremely filthy this is the trend of the future. More and more of my customers are asking for this service and mobil detailers are offering this service in most locations. Proper technique is of the utmost importance in acheiving a defect free finish.
For rinseless washes ONR and the new ONR+W are the best sellers hands down. Optimum got a jump on the field when it introduced ONR. Other producers such as Chemical Guys, Meguiars 3D etc are quickly catching up.

PS: I'm not trying to sell or market a product. I just detail cars and enjoy what I do plus share with others what I have learned what works for me over the years. We live in a quickly changing world and it can pass you by in a heartbeat it you don't adapt.

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by Paul_S

If you are not doing rinseless and waterless washing then you are living in the past. All of the major players are marketing eco friendly wash media and the reason is 1.it works and 2. the demand from the consumer. Using two buckets , grit guards , wash mitt, dragging out the hose and nozzle is a waste of "Time" and "Money" IMO. Unless the car or truck is extremely filthy this is the trend of the future. More and more of my customers are asking for this service and mobil detailers are offering this service in most locations. Proper technique is of the utmost importance in acheiving a defect free finish.
For rinseless washes ONR and the new ONR+W are the best sellers hands down. Optimum got a jump on the field when it introduced ONR. Other producers such as Chemical Guys, Meguiars 3D etc are quickly catching up.

Exactly, just another marketing scheme to spend more money.

Thanks, you exactly represented my point.

[Paul_S]

Maybe some people want to keep it simple instead of buying re-labled products from other chemical producers.

[dem00n]

Originally Posted by Paul_S

Maybe some people want to keep it simple instead of buying re-labled products from other chemical producers.

To me, rinse less washing is more complex. Re-labeled products? Well, just don't buy the shit at autozone, that stuff is crap 99% of the time anyways.

Detailers Domain has tons of good stuff. Personally I've started to get into Ammo products.

rinse less washing is only good for the small washes, took your car for a drive and need to get some small grime off? Okay, hit it with a good microfiber towel and some spray wax. Done!

I don't know how people judge to wash their cars, when my car is dirty, ITS DIRTY and i wash it all the way. I don't wax every time but i know that when i use my 3 bucket method, foam gun and wool mit that i get every piece of dirty off that car.

I don't find it to work for my washing style, that's it.

I also think its a bit of a marketing thing that doesn't work as well as advertised.

[_hollywood]

Waterless washing equals scratches, there is no way you can just spray on a product and wipe away the grime, using water and 2 bucket method etc ensures that the body is constantly lubricated.

[civicdrivr]

Even when I use ONR, I use the two bucket method. As someone else mentioned, I don't use it for a full wash either. Its a great maintenance wash solution though. I feel that it doesn't lubricate as well as an actual shampoo do to safely remove larger particles. But ONR still has a place on my wash supply shelf.

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