TWO BUCKETS vs ONE BUCKET: What’s the best car wash method?
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- TWO BUCKETS vs ONE BUCKET: What’s the best car wash method? In this video, we discuss the best ways to wash your car in order to have a scratch-free car wash experience. You will get all the tips and tricks for both methods, regardless if you prefer the one bucket or two bucket wash method.
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i bought one dirtlock. in which of the two buckets would you recommend putting it in if i own only one dirtlock?
Pam, I am so confused, I am going to do the two bucket method, which grit guard would you reccomend? Thank you.😊
I'm a two bucket guy, but my primary method of avoiding scratches is to avoid rubbing my car. I use a pressure washer to rinse, foam cannon, and rinse. Then, thanks to my Adams Graphine coating which I have because of your excellent videos, I drive the car at the legal speed limit to blow off 95% of the the water. I only dry the door jambs and around the real license plate, near the windshield wipers, and those few spots which trap water. In other words, normally the paint isn't touched at all. These modern ceramic/graphine coatings are truly a wonderful product.
The bulk of the car only gets rubbed every three months or so, sometimes less if I don't drive in the rain too much.
"Weekend Warrior" -After doing a two-step correction on my car, I've stuck to doing a one bucket wash method, the catch is with fresh foam/soap supplied from my griots foam cannon and high psi+gsm pressure washer. After doing a thorough rinse, chemical presoak for bugs, tar, etc, if necessary, thick foaming, wheels, and another thorough rinse, one bucket with some soap, grit guard, and a single high-quality wash mitt is used. Each panel is individually foamed along with the wash mitt, flipped halfway through the panel, of course moving downwards, and rinsed after each panel is completed, saving lower areas and rear bumper for last. The mitt is then dunked in the bucket, blasted with the pressure washer, then the process is repeated on each panel. I should note the car is coated with Adams advanced graphene coating and washed twice a week with a heavy spray on graphene topper coating (TW) applied. No noticeable new scratches since the paint correction was done using this method on BMW's black sapphire metallic. A bit crazy but it works!!
Bmws are notorious for cheap clear coat so be careful using too many chemicals. Especially pre-wash.
I use the two bucket method. It seems to be the best balance between safety but also not being too extreme. I still believe that the most important factor is actually a good contactless pre-wash; it doesn't matter how clean your mitt / water is if you're just smearing a thick layer of dirt around the paint that could've been removed before the contact phase.
I am a detailing enthusiast and since 2 years i love the on bucket methode. Take about 9 superplush towels. Use about 4 sides of every towel (so not all 8!) And just cut the car up in 36 sections. Never wring out the towels so they are soaking and each side of the towel will only make a 1 way pass. After the pass i dunk the "used" towel in a empty wash bucket and at the end they 9 of them go straight into the washer. This ensures no scrathes (due to the water), no back movement (minimizing making a scratch) and best of all, the water is as clean as it came from the tap. So never ever in the entire process any soil or dirt will be (re)introduced. Love you channel and please keep doing this forever!:)
I'm a weekend enthusiast. I use the one bucket during the summer because my cars get dusty more than dirty. Winter months, I use the two bucket method for when it rains. Great video Pam!!
I switched to single bucket about a year ago. From my experience so far, I am getting significantly less wash-induced scratches. A big reason I use this method is because it is easier on my back to work with two buckets instead of three. Conceptually, one bucket makes sense to me because each mitt is 100% clean as opposed to using a rinsed mitt which is about a max of 80% cleaned, and which has the downside of dirtying the soap bucket as well. I have a smaller car (M2) which helps, I foam and pre-rinse, and I only use 8 mitts with each side getting a panel. I use Rag Co. Knobby chenille at $10.50 per 2 mitts. Not too much of an investment, they last while as the work load is spread across mitts.
The best wash method is simply the one that works best for you and your situation. I always tend to adjust my wash method depending on the condition of the vehicle and what step follows the wash. The intro was entertaining 😅. Thanks Pan
Hhehe glad you enjoyed it!
Exact. A perfect méthod with perfect product and perfect matérial its a waste of time and énergy for pool condition car.
Such an important video Pan and I love your emphasis on these methods and how they may be different for your situation. As a weekend warrior I prefer the two bucket method but I am an apartment dweller in an area with hard water so I would rather use distilled water because I do not have a deionized water system yet. Costs have increased because of current times and I had to re-evaluate my approach to cleaning cars and decided to invest in more wash pads for soap washes and more plush towels for rinseless washes using a one bucket and the second bucket for all dirty wash media. My Worx Hydroshot has been such a great tool providing me pressurized water from my own source while keeping costs down under ten dollars per wash.
I'm transforming from a weekend warrior (for 15 years) to a professional. I use both methods depending on the location of the vehicle, how dirty is the vehicle...etc. when I'm in my garage I use one bucket method and a punch of old microfiber towels/mitts.
As you mentioned, both methods work perfectly.
I use 3 buckets , wash bucket, rinse bucket and a wheel/tire bucket. I also just switched from grit guards to detail guardz dirt locks. Not sure I’ve seen a difference in that really.
Just a weekend warrior here , but I like the results I get, and this is what I learned from you Pan👍 when I first began watching your channel ❤️
Weekend enthusiast, depending on the dirt level of vehicle have used all these methods. On my personal car I always foam/ rinse before contact wash 1 bucket 2 mitts with guard and second
wheel bucket. Saves on time and product. Keep the great content rolling...
Thanks for sharing
Excellent explanation and an intelligent look at an often "heat-generating" topic. I prefer two-bucket method, but because of SoCal's drought conditions, doing rinseless wash.
Hey pan, great break down, I have been converted to the tree bucket system with one for wheels. I do find the using the foam soak first the amount of debris has been also cut down a ton and this lowered the dirt on the panel by the time I get to the hand wash. Thank you again for helping all us weekend guys/ girls out here.
Rothschild ?
Weekend enthusiast - I use one bucket 4 wash mitts plus two for lower panels. I rinse, foam, one mitt per area then set aside and use fresh mitt for each area. Add two lower panel mitts after upper panel mitts are out of bucket. Rinse. Separate bucket for wheel/tire. I use this method because it allows me to use less buckets while reducing chances for contamination. Plus, the prefoam allows for a slicker surface for the contact wash. Thanks for the vid!
You bet!
I do the exact same, 2 buckets is to much work, I’m a mobile detailer so I make all my money based on time, I don’t got time to keep moving 2 buckets around.
I thought this was well established already? Two bucket team!!! 🧐 I even use two mitts … one for upper car and one for lower car. I’d say I’m a weekend warrior/ budding enthusiast.
same here!!! budding enthusiasts, planning to build an auto detailing shop, but I have to work for an already built auto detail shop.
Exactly even with two buckets, better to use 2 mits, for upper and second for lower since it is more dirty
Plus one 👍
I use the one-bucket method with numerous microfiber wash mitts. Much easier and saves the time and trouble of another bucket, water and grit guards. Super video once again Pan.
Thanks for sharing!
Great video, Pan! I do the two bucket method when I do a traditional wash. Most of the time, I use ONR with one bucket. The wheels, I use an IK sprayer with brake buster. Car is totally clean. I rarely do a traditional wash anymore.
Great info! I have always used the "double bucket system". However, after watching your video, will try out the "one bucket system" just to see what the experience is like. Thanks again for a great video/content!
Thanks Armen!
I’ve used both and for me I think the multiple mitts help me go a little faster and I’m confident that I’m avoiding scratching as much a possible. I bought a bunch of chemical guys lime green mitts that help me to detect any dirt on the mitts.
Thanks again Pan, no special ops personnel was needed after all!
Hehe thanks Thomas!
Have you try about trying Autofiber flip? They have a deep pile 70/30 version which has four sides and holds its shape unlike a microfiber. Multiple mitts are still ideal but you'd need like 12 mitts to ensure your not spreading around dirt from one panel to the other.
As a semi professional detailer I found that unless I hose out the mitt, rinse it then dunk in wash media, the two bucket method left me with two buckets containing both dirt and suds. I use the one bucket method and four mitts if doing one car or five or six microfibre towels if doing multiple cars. I buy towels once a year if necessary and haven’t bought new mitts for a couple of years now. The mitts I use were collected when comparing them to determine the best one so no real over the top expenses. My most expensive mitt was $AUD20. I too wash, dry and check mitts and towels before storing in a dust proof cupboard. Keeps the wash time down.
Weekend warrior here! Consistently considered a pseudo-professional by friends and family :)
I do two bucket method and prefer the idea of applying only clear, non-dirty water and soap to my car… made possible by all the dirty water going into the rinse bucket
Thanks for the video Pan! One bucket here for sure. I often wash the daily with a Montana boarshair wash brush because it's all my back can handle, and I'll rinse it off with the hose before dunking. My one car I try to do better and I'll do one bucket filled with 8 or so microfibre towels, will leave them on the windshield after use and wash that area last but towels are cheap, you can flip them, and I can often use just a gallon or 1.5 gallons of water so I save a lot of water and a LOT of product, whether soap or rinseless solution by not needing 5 gallons in a bucket.
Hi Pan, I'm a weekend warrior/enthusiast and have been following you for a long time and I have used both methods but I like the 2 bucket method the best, it's like a few people have said a good pre-wash is the key, thanks for the great advice and tips as always, I hope you and the family have a great weekend
Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend too Eamon!
Cheer’s Pan! I use a 1 bucket method for no special reason, it just works for me
I'm a weekend warrior with a GMC Yukon XL. Because of the vehicles height, I need a ladder to reach the higher surfaces. I have two buckets with grit guards but have found the constant up and down on the ladder to be exhausting. I use CG Honeydew snow foam for the contactless wash and follow up with 1 bucket with multiple wash mitts. I have found this saves a huge amount of time and make the experience much more enjoyable. You always provide sage wisdom Pan. I have learned so much from you and your channel.
Thanks I appreciate the kind words!
Weekend warrior here, starting to be a detail enthusiast after watching your videos. I started the 2 bucket wash method and a 3rd for the wheel brushes, following your advice! Keep up the great videos! Some long-term product updates would be fantastic as well :)
Thanks Harry! I have tons of long term updates on my channel already. You have 800 videos to go through. ;)
But I test hundreds and hundreds of products so it’s not always possible to do long term updates on every single product as just having the vehicle back for a video can be complicated. People have busy lives.
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 780,000 subscribers and are getting close to 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer you know I've pretty much watched them all haha, or multiple times! I've learnt a lot! A few products would be interesting to see more of, NV car care or Owners Pride products.
Excellent video and breakdown of the pros and cons of each method! I am a 3 bucket weekend warrior: 1 bucket for wheels, 1 rinse, and 1 wash. But I have been doing more ONR washes with distilled water and do the 2 bucket method for that. Might be overkill but it works for me.
Question for Pan: What is your covering/coating on your garage floor?
The gloss on your car is off the charts! I'm a rinseless wash person. I have a crew cab full size truck and rarely have any shade. I wash rinseless in garage. Wheels and pre rinse outside. Thanks for the great content!
Thanks Chris! I appreciate it.
I’m a beginner and I converted a Millside express wagon cart to a car wash cart with 2 buckets ( I have a gravel driveway ) and I use a separate bucket for the tires. Thanks for the tips Pan 🙋🏼♂️🙂👍🏻
Thanks for watching!
I live on a gravel road. It is terrible to spend so much time cleaning when one trip down usually gets the tires dirty. We need a solution to keep tires clean. The dust really messes things up too. I am usually not too keen on using a quick detailer on the dust even being fresh.
great idea for the radio flyer cart!
@@jotighe2 The Radio Flyer was the original 👍🏻🙋🏼♂️
Always the three bucket w/grit guards. 1 for wheels, 1 wash and 1 rinse. I live on the East side of Lake Michigan where the soil is all sand. I start off with a rinseless wash, rinse, Adams Mega Foam, contact wash, rinse, P&S Bead Maker, leaf blower and towel dry. followed up by Bead Maker on top of my Ceramic coating. I always have sand in the bottom of my rinse bucket in the end. Thanks for all you do.
I am not a professional but I just love washing and detailing cars. I use the 1 bucket method with many mitts. It just seams to make way more sense. So you have to spend a bit more to get multiple mitts, but if you care that much about your paint you shouldn't be concerned about that.
EDIT: I do use a separate bucket for tires. One bucket multiple mitts for the paint. I prewash with a good snow foam prior to this.
Enthusiast. I use the one bucket/multiple mitts now. No mitt goes back in the bucket which leaves the wash bucket uncontaminated and no mitt is dunked in dirty water. That said, I used the two bucket for a long time and had no problems with it. As long as the car isn’t crazy dirty and you pay attention to what’s on the mitt, I think it’s just fine. One bucket is probably overkill in most instances, especially for a well kept car. I just use it because I’m an overkill kind of guy.
I agree. I use one bucket with 3 mitts. 1 side of mitt for hood, windshield, and front end, other side for roof and rear. Mitts 2 and 3 are for each side of car, one side for top half, other side for lower. I just don't believe reusing that mitt will get all the dirt to settle at bottom before pulling it out.
You are amazing at responding to all of these comments. Great intro and video too. I am an ex-mobile detailer turned weekend warrior and I use neither method and I get it done faster with great results. I have one bucket for my wheel brushes and chemicals. I use super clean 10 to 1 on the bugs, bird droppings and rocker panels, pretreating them first, then foam the car dry and immediately do the wheels and tires. Then rinse it all off and go right into a rinseless wash with my detail guard and big red sponge and then dry. I have tested several ways and found this to get the maximum results in the least amount of time. Keep up the great work Pan
Thanks David! How did you discover my channel ?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 780,000 subscribers and are getting close to 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer I have been a sub since you did the pre-rinse or not video. Keep up the good work. We have similar weather here in the Detroit area 😎
One positive aspect that people tend to forget about the one bucket method, which can be somewhat important or at least convenient in like rather busy car wash parks for example, is time. If you're cleaning your one and only wash mitt for anything from up to 30 - 60 seconds and from anything between 10-20 times during an entire car you're going to take significantly longer than with the one bucket method. On the one bucket method there's obviously no going down and rinsing your butt off and checking the mitt/pad again for 10-20 times each car required. This also makes the one bucket method so much more comfortable for me. Mitt/Pad dirty? Away it goes, on to the next one.
Also : when i look at what some people spend on their bucket systems the money argument is gone too.
These are just my two cents of course though. Each to their own.
Great video Pan. You da man.
Thanks Darrell! 👍🏻
I have always used the one bucket method, but I am not a professional. I do it for all the reasons you outlined; I only wash one vehicle per weekend, and like to keep any mitt that touches the vehicles as “fresh” as possible between bucket dunks. Since I am not a professional, all of my mitts, towels, and applicators get washed between each use, and they are inspected for any grime before each use. I also keep my “heavy soil” towels, like wheel and tire or door jam towels separate, so they never touch the external paintwork, and get soaked before going through the washing machine (and in a separate load).
I use 5 mitts, 2 drying towels, a car dryer (Master Blaster), one tire applicator, and one round finger applicator per exterior wash
I use 1 bucket with 1 mitt and I pressure wash the mitt after completing each section. The key factor though is that I use Bilt Hamber Autofoam and I am very meticulous with my pre-wash, 90% of the dirt is removed before the contact wash and Bilt Hamber do the best pre-wash. I have a separate dedicated bucket for cleaning wheels.
Great video! I'm not doing it professionally anymore so the One bucket with great soap and 5 good mitts for the Mustang & 7 for the SUV , seems to be the best and safest for me! It leaves no question for introducing dirt to the paint... I only do my two vehicles by weekly so , professionally its not economical, but to me it is the safest....
I've used both methods, and I've settled on the two bucket method (with a third separate bucket for wheels/tires). Just find it easier to manage, and I haven't noticed any marring or swirling in my paint so I'll keep using it.
Hi Pan, great video. I had a new car in Sept, and had it detailed within two days of collection (prompted by your new car detailing video!). The paint was machine polished to nigh on perfection. 10 months later after averaging 1-2 washes a month using the one bucket method and the paint still looks fantastic under the swirl finder light. The car is outside 24/7, but is only low mileage. I use Auto Finesse citrus pre-wash and Bilt Hamber snowfoam before each wash (with Adams Car Shampoo) and I think this is key in minimising damaging the paint in the contact wash stage. I did try the two-bucket method but found the constant rinsing and squeezing out of the mit a bit of a faff. And I am not sure that that method guarantees that 100% of the dirt and grit is removed from the mit. Like you say, each method has its pro’s and con’s, but I can understand why business detailers would use the two-bucket method.
Came because I always love hearing information coming from you, stayed because of that funny yet accurate intro!!!
Hehe thanks Nicholas! Glad you enjoyed my intro too!
I use 3 buckets, 1 for wheels 2 for washing. I start with wheels as it’s the part I like the least. If the vehicle is not very dirty I will use a rinseless system. I always finish up with a dry aid of some kind.
I’m an enthusiast that dabbles with some paying customers.
Definitely agree with as long as you use common sense and most importantly have fun!
Because of your videos I now confidently wash vehicles and am helping friends learn how to maintain their vehicles.
WW/DE here. Been using 2 buckets. Will use 2 mitts sometimes. When I see the grit at the bottom of the rinse bucket I’m always glad I used two buckets.
As a detailer, on my car i use a one bucket method as my car gets washed weekly and waxed with a good carnauba wax, i also snow foam twice to make sure theres no dirt on the car left, i believe it all depends on the car your washing, no matter what theres always going to be a little bit of dirt somewhere, if you really want the best and safest wash, use one bucket with 10 plush microfiber cloths in a soapy bucket and use one for each panel.
I've recently started using three or four microfiber towels like you mentioned. I actually like it the most.
Enthusiast here - two bucket method. The grit guards are a must for me! I see a lot of grit at the bottom of the bucket, glad I didn't reintroduce that grit back on to the car. I drop the wash mitt into the rinse bucket and squeeze it out, then to the wash bucket to refill it for the next panel.
Pan the intro to this video was your best intro yet! I feel we are both on the same mindset that both methods are equally great and it is just a matter of personal preference. As long as the pre wash it effective the water in the buckets will be clear after the contact wash. This sounds silly but if I’m on a level wash area the two buckets with wheels is my preference. If I am in my driveway which slopes I use one bucket without wheels because it jut rolls away all the time. Thank you for another solid video!
Thanks Neil! Glad you enjoyed the funny intro! :)
Haha...what a great intro Pan! Keep them coming!!! I LOVE it!!
Thanks! Will do!
Great video!
Thanks!
Since I follow your channel 2 buckets method works for me 😀
Thanks for another great video! I'm a DIY guy with multiple cars, and I like to keep them clean! Trying out the 2 bucket method today (with a 3rd for wheels!).
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 930,000 subscribers and we have over 122 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Pan, I think you covered everything here, there's nothing for me to add except that I fully agree. 👍
Thanks! :)
Weekend "warrior" here - I'm with the 2 buckets method as the 1 bucket would require way too many wash mitts to do it. Wahing my car only every couple month and it being a daily driver, I generally go for half a panel before I rinse. Applying that to the one bucket would require 20+ washmitts. Plus my cleaning water generally ends up pretty clean (sure less than the pristine 1 bucket method). However I use several wash mitts, one for the top part of the car, one for the bottom and a dedicated to wheels.
Thanks for all the videos, my car is now cleaner than ever and thanks to you, its paint is partially corrected... Just 2/3rd of the car to go !
I started off using the two buckets method with wash mitts, but I'm starting to Love the rinse less wash method & using several microfiber's towels depending on the size of the vehicle I'm detailing especially during the summertime in Las Vegas. I also use a separate bucket for the wheels & tires.
Yes!It works with less hassle.
One bucket with multiple towels over two bucket. Completely eliminates the chance of bringing dirt into the wash bucket
Great advice 💪🏾👍🏾
Glad you think so! Thanks Jerome!
I did the 2-bucket method for a few years. Then, I discovered the 1-bucket method. In my system, I no longer use a wash mitt. I use multiple microfiber towels, one or two per panel. After wiping a panel, I merely throw the towel into a plastic bag to be washed later. I use 10-12 towels per car wash. I only use soft brushes on the wheels. You cannot get all of the brake dust out of a microfiber towel.
I no longer wipe-dry my cars after rinsing. I now use an EGO 650 leaf blower to dry my cars. I'll use a microfiber drying towel just in case.
I am now buying an electric pressure washer and foam cannon for the future.
PAN THE ORGANIZER is one of only three detailers I am subscribed to. Don't need the rest.
Thanks for the trust you place in my videos! Have a great weekend!
Weekend warrior here. My std is 3 bucket method (soap, rinse and wheels). Then when it is ridiculously hot here in GA, I will do a 2 bucket rinseless wash (Car, wheels) in the garage.
Great content PAN. I'm an enthusiast that washes my car 2x or more per week on average. Car is garage kept and rarely sees rain. NEVER snow / ice /salt.
One bucket, mit, wheel wooley, tire brush etc. dedicated for wheels and do them first.
Process for Body:
1) pressure rinse entire car with just water.
2) Foam car and let it sit while I clean tire bucket and tools used earlier . Usually takes 5 Min.
3) Pressure wash foam off car.
4) Foam car a second time.
5) Using clean Mit and bucket of water, I get mit wet and start just using the foam as my soap / lubricant. Rinse mit in clean water every panel or so.
6) Rinse with pressure washer to remove all soap
7) Add drying aid while pressure rinsing
8) Dry with leaf blower.
Keep up the good work!
Thanks Bill!
Hi Pan my wife and I started a mobile detailing business last year in the Ottawa Ontario area and we just love your videos very informative and detailed oriented. We enjoy all your tips and tricks that you provide on your videos its added a lot to the are arsenal on the way we perform are detailing. Keep sharing your knowledge with us all and wish you the all the success you deserve.
Welcome to my channel Gerald. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 780,000 subscribers and are getting close to 100 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
How did you discover my channel by the way?
Cheers from Montreal!
I started watching RUclips videos on car detailing and your videos came up . So after watching my first video of yours I was hooked . I just love how you explain how to use these products and along with your tips and tricks makes it easy to understand. By watching your videos it gives me the confidence to slowly get to the next level. Keep making those informative videos there's a lot of people benefiting from your knowledge and experience.👍
I was using multiple mits and 2 buckets but after I bought that Grit guard pump system I went back to one mit and save the bottom panels for last. That pump grit guard works really well
As a semi-pro weekend detailer I've alwayus used the 2-bucket method (three with wheel bucket). However, after trying the one-bucket, several MF towels method, I find it saves me time and water. I've got a huge stock of towels, so the outlay wasn't an issue as it could be for the hobbyist. Personally, I use a minimum of six towels for a small car, and anything up to 12 for saloons and SUVs. Great discussion Pan, Cheers.
Thanks for sharing!
I'm so glad I found you. I've been detailing as hobby for years,since i was a kid. Your advice and information on products are amazing. Thank you for helping me and others. Taking time to make videos to share your knowledge.
Thanks Mary! How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on RUclips as we surpassed 845,000 subscribers and 106 million views! I have been detailing for 25 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers.
You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@Pan The Organizer I was curious about the tornador. I came across your video about both the air and black tornador. I instantly knew you knew what you're talking about. Went to your channel, hit subscribe. Then proceeded to go through all your videos, and my watch later list is massive! I can't wait to learn so much more from you. Mainly, doing it correctly. I can't wait to practice on my vehicles. The swirls drive me nuts! Lol
I enjoy headlight restoration as well. I have been dabbling in more. Finding friends with horrible lights. I've done two so far,but I have done my vehicles as well. I love hearing back that they can see critters on the roads now.
Thank you again. And for replying back. Very much appreciated.
Awesome, thank you for the feedback and kind words. Glad to see you are learning a thing or two from my videos. I want to make detailing accessible for everyone to enjoy! :)
My cars are garage kept, very little driving, yes I am as obsessed as you are, nothing wrong with that. I think washing options depend on how dirty, and how much contamination you got when you last drove the car.
Thank you for producing so many informative videos.
Thanks for sharing!!
Weekend warrior here. I use 1 bucket with a grit guard filled with plain water and a capful of ONR just to rinse my mitts after I do a quick power wash the mitt.
As for Washing, i foam the car so no need for a wash bucket. I use 2-3 mitts.
I am weekend enthusiast and I use both methods. Washing with mit is allmost the last part of the washing and before that I rinse the car many times. Prewash, snowfoam wash with rinse and after that the soap wash. Usually the solution in the washing solution stay’s clean and the mit also. Sometimes if the car is allmost clean before the washing then I have done also the one bucket method. No swirls and scratches yet
As a detailing enthusiast I use the bucket wash method because it gives me peace of mind that I’m minimizing contaminants on the contact wash
Cool video. Before starting this video, I was feeling common sense would say two buckets has to be better. But as you said its how you use them...I use 1 only because its easier but started using a grit guard some time ago which I learned from you. I believe that make a huge difference.
Enthusiast/semi pro here, I use 2-bucket with emphasis on pre-soak & rinse. By the logic of using one side of a MF towel, or one side of a wash mit per panel, the wash mit or towel is already dirty by the time you get to the end of the panel. Furthermore, only the LEADING EDGE of the wash media is collecting dirty (or at least the majority of it). In a perfectly black & white world, you would really need a clean medium for every spot on the car.
In practical reality, there is GOING to be some amount of acceptable gunk build up in your wash media, which is why I prefer 2-bucket to rinsing my mit often and using fresh soap after each rinse. Additionally, if the majority of the harmful debris on a car is removed by chemical & rinsing BEFORE contact wash, there's less potential damage during contact wash!
I’ve been a paid detailer in the past (20+yrs ago) now an enthusiast and helping hand for friends who want to learn or need a service. That being said I use the 2girls one cup method. Seriously though. Foam cannon, body/paint bucket and wheel/tire bucket. Plenty of soap at all times.
I'm a weekend enthusiast, and I've been using the two buckets when I first started but now I tend to use just one (soapy water) and rinse the mitt after every panel with a strong stream of water from the hose instead. I find it uses less water. I inspect after every rinse before dunking it back in the soapy solution. And I use two mitts. One for the top half, the other for the bottom half of the car. I'm going to try the ONR method with a sponge after I finish my bottle of Gold Class shampoo. Thanks for your video Pan!
I'd buy the onr now. It good to have both options and the onr can be used for lots of things.
Thanks for sharing!
Same here, I’ve never used the TBM. Just a soap bucket, wash, spray mit down, then dunk back in for soap. It’s hard to move the buckets around since my parking lot where I was has gravel so I can’t roll around buckets.
@@Newyen6MT yes I'm also a bit space constraint.
@@NickVetter Will do! I'm waiting for The Rag Company to restock their black sponge to save on shipping.
I tried out the two bucket method and found it to be an unnecessary hassle.I use a bunch of fresh microfiber towels in one bucket and use a towel for two sections before grabbing a new towel.Not dunking a dirty wash tool back into the suds.Like alot of thing in detailing,find out what works best for you.Good vid Pan!😎👍
Thanks Pan!
1x bucket for wheels, snow foam, 2x buckets for wash. Using all GTECHNIQ products. CSU ceramic currently on my vehicle.
I find my self washing the car each week in the winter months as it’s my daily driver. In the summer months I do snow foam rinse and dry each week and 2x bucket wash every 3-4 weeks.
Q: Do you 2x bucket each wash, each week?
Ok I am a huge fan of built hamber auto foam. So I use that on a dry dirty car. Then pressure wash that off. Now car is like 80% clean. Now ONR rinseless with big black spong, 1 bucket with grit guard. Then if I need to straight to clay, or my 1500 drying towel. That's my process. I would love to here your thoughts on it. Thank you for these great videos!
I totally agree... To each his own.. I've tried many different methods myself and I always go back to this method... And I agree that inspectiing the wash media and drying towels is very important.
I know people who say they foam the vehicle, Rinse and dry..LOL..
There you go! :)
1 bucket with 3-5 was mitts. I rinse, foam, rinse and contact wash.
Love the start of the video well cool 😎,
I get what you say about 1or2 bucket method, I use the one bucket method and only one MIT,but power wash it between wipes or dunks , but this is where pre washing is most important, love how your car beads but you know I'm not a lover of new vehicles (watched you get it from new) but when you done the walk around on yours it's awesome a little thanks to yuan may be 😉, oh I'm mobile with a studio (awning) but I use ONR in everything ie pre wash, and contact lubrication is key.
Yup I'm a pro and love it, in England, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed the intro too hehe.
I am a weekend warrior using the 2 bucket wash method.
Learned on RUclips but agree with the benefits
Weekend warrior. 2 bucket method. And I still use 2-3 mitts. Works for me. I have had more swirls from a brand new delivered than after I condition the surface.
Always been a two bucket man myself three including my wheel bucket all have grit guards in them great video Pan 🙌🏻🇬🇧🙌🏻
Same here! 👍🏻
I use 1 bucket but 4 different mits, I also got a bucket just to keep all my wheel cleaning supplies in, I detail about 5% of the cars in my city and I have no complaints about swirls or scratches from any of my clients!
From India , Thanks to Pan, I follow the foam & 2 bucket wash method, I had never cleaned wheels in first place, It grows on to you hence it does make lot of difference. Till now I have upgraded, buckets ,grit guard, wash mitt, foam canon, pressure washer to karcher k2 compact. In the End To be in the cleanest car is the best satisfaction.
I am an enthusiast and I use the one bucket method with only one mitt. I rinse the mitt out with just running water after doing a section using my garage sink. My thought is that fine dirt particles will float or not instantly sink in a rinse bucket even with a grit guard. By rinsing it you would have less chance of reintroducing dirt since it goes down the drain. Kinda works like the 2 bucket but just a rinse instead of a bucket. Thank you for coming to my Ted talk :)
Hehehe I love that!! I should have said that in my outro! "Thanks for watching and thanks for coming to my Ted Talk guys!"
Another excellent video!!! Myself I use 2 buckets with grit guards an a 3rd bucket for the wheels. Only high quality microfibre products touch the paint and I always ring out the microfiber wash mit in between the wash solution and the rinse. 🇨🇦
Thanks!
Awesome video Pan. EPIC intro...🤣
As a professional, a proper PRE-WASH is key regardless of 1 or 2 bucket 🪣 method. Phil Miranda uses this method and has tremendous success. Perhaps a Pan / Miranda collab in the future ✨️
Blessings from 🇺🇸
GGG 😎
Thank you!!
I use a hybrid method: two buckets and three mitts. One mitt is dedicated for the flats (hood, trunk, roof), one dedicated for the sides, and one dedicated for the rocker panels. This way the mitts for progressively dirtier parts of the car never see a cleaner part of the car, further reducing the risk for scratches or marring. This method has been working very well for me.
I use one bucket with fresh microfiber. Grab one from the wash bucket, use it and done. Grab another and repeat the process so I'm always washing clean.
Great video and topic for discussion! I'm just an enthusiast and use the two bucket method. I definitely see pros and cons for both methods.
Well said!
I most frequently use a rinseless wash (ONR) and use one bucket with about six or seven microfiber towels for the wash, using four sides per towel. The wash media never gets dirty as none of the dirty towels ever return to the clean wash media. When I use regular shampoo, I use the same method with multiple wash mits. I can therefore also forgo the use of a grit guard as no dirt ever gets introduced to the bucket. Regarding inspecting the towels/mits, I do this when I'm folding my towels/mits after washing and then store them in a covered plastic box in my garage. That way I know I'm getting clean towels before I wash my cars again.
This is what I do too. It can use less product too since you only need enough water/product to soak the wash media
Same but I’ll use the towels when using regular soap too. Saves so much time not having to dunk a wash mitt all the time and having 4 sides instead of 2
Its really interesting to see everyone's different methods. Myself I have the ultra black sponge and whether rinseless or soap that's my go too. I do of course have towels with it and I always have the grit guard in the bottom. For me it just goes hand in hand. I do like some dedicated towels for the tires to help touch them up after the brushes. I do like not having to use a drying aid with rinseless but I like being able to have the soap option especially for heavy dirt and contamination. Its really cool to see everyone's methods
Rinseless for me one bucket, soap two to three
I agree. It's nice to see all the various methods people use. It boils down to picking a method you like, and enjoy the wash process. As long as you use safe washing and drying methods, it shouldn't really matter what method you use. :)
@@thesamsquatch5224 That black sponge has intrigued me lately. How do you take care of it? I’m assuming it’s not supposed to go through the washing machine so my concern is how do you get all the dirt out?
in my one man shop I use either one bucket rinseless with 4-6 microfibers, or three bucket one rinse, one wash, one wheels all with grit guards. I also always follow up with a drying aid while drying with a quality towel.
I'm a weekend enthusiast. I used to use two buckets but after seeing John's (UK) video, I've switched to just one bucket. My old rinse bucket was always clean so I don't think it's worth the extra effort. I use just one Incredimitt which I rinse between uses. Oh and I always use prewash with a pressure washer.
Also Japanese made vehicles have super soft paint which requires extra extra care and ensuring the washing and drying media is soft and clean
Trust me Pan I absolutely was listening and enjoying your priceless info and experience, but dam I can’t stop staring at your Porsche lol 🙏🏼
Thanks Keith! I sometimes find myself going into my garage just to look at it! 😂😁
Weekend warrior. I snow foam first, rinse with pressure wash, then usually do 1 bucket since most of the grit comes off when I snow foam.
I'm a weekend enthusiast and I'm not always on a smooth surface to roll arround buckets so I have to carry them. So I prefer 1 bucket with multiple mitts for the wash. 2nd bucket for wheels and tires but this way I only use one bucket at a time.
I’ve done it both ways but I prefer to use the two bucket method! I also would like to add I use two wash mitts! One for the paint and one for the wheels 🛞 Great job on this video always very informative! I love these videos. Keep up the good work👏
Thanks for sharing!!
I consider myself as a detailing enthusiast and a weekend warrior, best of both worlds, right? My preffered washing method is the two bucket method. In my opinion it's the safest way to wash a car and it works the best for me and my needs. One bucket is just for rinsing the mitt and trapping the dirt at the bottom of the bucket, and the second bucket is dedicated for clean wash solution. Stellar work Pan, can't wait for the next upload👌🏻.
Thank you!
I am definitely in the two bucket camp for the paint and I ALWAYS use a separate third bucket for the wheels. The third bucket for the wheels is a must, in my opinion. When washing the paint, I start at the top and wash down to approximately knee height. Once the car has been completely washed from the top down to knee height, I then wash the remaining lower portion of the car from knee height down. I do this because the lower portion of the car is the dirtiest and I don’t want to introduce that dirt to the less dirty part of the paint. This helps prevent swirls. I also frequently empty and refill my rinse bucket during the wash process so that I am rinsing in clean water.
Although I am a weekend warrior, I have taken a professional detailing class and learned this method at the class. My cars continue to look quite good using this method.
Thanks for sharing!
I do rinseless/waterless car washes weekly and use the single bucket method with several microfiber towels. I use the edgeless ones from the rag company so I don't worry about rolling scratches from the edge seems.
Once a month, I do use the 2 bucket method when I use a product with protection in it. I try to maintain my graphene spray coating for as long as I can and the 2 bucket method really help with that.
Hey Pan, I use the three bucket method (rinse, wash & wheel). I am a car washing enthusiast. Before watching your videos, I did everything wrong when it came to washing a car. I just bought a brand new car and wanted to keep it in tip top shape which is why that brought me to your channel. You have given me quite an education. I have a few dedicated cabinets in my garage loaded with the tools of the trade. I love caring for my car. I wash it more often than I use to wash all my other cars. I think I wash my new car almost once a week. More if and when it needs it. My husband thinks I am obsessed. If I had a dream garage set up like you, I would probably wash it more often because I would enjoy it that much more. I am looking to purchase the EGO blower you have. Could you give me the link?
Great story from a fellow enthusiast...the Ego blower is awesome. I did learn one thing with it. Using the long tube is cumbersome and difficult to maneuver at times so I took the tube completely off when I dry my car now. It just clicks on and off. Hope this helps