two things I noticed: 1. I try not to aim the water hose at the ground right next to the car. This causes dirt to spray onto the car and results in scratches when washing or drying. 2. If you don't fill up the wash bucket all the way before adding the shampoo, you wont waste any water/foam when you "suds it up". Saw the same things in your E39 maintenance wash video.
A lot of people are overlooking the clothes that you wear while giving the car a wash. Make sure you avoid any clothing with metal buttons or accessories like, bracelets, rings, studs or chains. These could potentially scratch the surface of the vehicle when you lean over.
I’ve scratched cars before with a pocket knife that was hanging by the tab on the outside on my pocket. I started just putting the knife in my pocket all the way
Yeah when i work on the motor of my mini truck my belt scratch the fender, good thing is that i learned that with the mini truck because is a piece of crap and is nothing but a little detail on the horrible paint, i cant imagine runinig the paint of my dads car
The most important step is to get most of the dirt off the paint before you touch it. I also think just hosing off your mitt or sponge instead of using the second bucket is faster, easier, and cleans it better. To drag two heavy buckets around the car is a PITA. To clean the wheels I use a foam sprayer and a soft brush.
***** Problem is a lot of people don't have access to a hose near their car. The other issue is water supply. Unless you live somewhere with excess water washing with a hose like that is extremely wasteful. Also, if your car is reasonably clean there the two bucket method works just as well
Hew Onte I don't use more water to rinse the mitt than it takes to fill up a bucket, I think I use less actually. In the case you don't have a hose and your car isn't too dirty, I would instead recommend a rinse less wash like Optimum No Rinse.
On the off chance that you even see this, what do you use to get the dirt off before touching the car? Is just rinsing it with a hose/pressure washer enough?
Extra nerdy tips : 1. Use 2 different wash mitts( i use 3). One for top and the other one for the bottom. The way you DRY your vehicle is just as important as the way you WASH it. I would recommend using a spray wax with a damp microfiber than buff off the remaining streaks with a dry microfiber. Sometimes when spots are missed you just wipe over them and rub the dirt into the paint. Be sure to flip the towel If it becomes soiled. Also, spray wax leaves a nice shine and a little protection behind. And as said in the video, wipe in straight lines. Just some extra tips...
The method for car owners who REALLY care.... or. have OCD or other mental illnesses. Also the method for professionals because EVERYONE cares when it comes to paying someone else to wash your car only to have it scratched.
Washing, rinsing, soaking, wringing...if we followed these steps from A to Z it would take 7 hours to wash a car. After a week we would need to wash the car and repeat the entire process all over again. Dear God...
Hi KhunFon, how's it going? That's why we seal and wax our cars! It makes maintenance sooo much easier. Every now and then, you will have to do the full, long detail, but if you use something like Jet Seal, your car can be protected for up to a whole year! JetSeal bonds to the surface and helps repel water spots, industrial fallout and pollution contamination, road grime, solar rays, and residues from birds, bugs, and other road-borne hazards. Applying a wax on top of that ensures the slipperiest surface to fight off water spots, bird droppings, road tar, and many other things that would otherwise stick to your paint. Once you do a full detail, washing your car after is more maintenance and should be a breeze! Thanks for watching, and make sure to stay tuned for more exciting videos coming your way soon!
ffatko1 Wash a car with grit guards in both buckets and tell me there isn't dirt in your clean soapy bucket.. I wash my car weekly using this method and am always surprised how much dirt settles in the wash bucket even after rinsing the mitt in the clean bucket. Is it absolutely necessary? Maybe not but for the cost why not..
Hi there! Check out Rinse Free to clean your vehicle without running water. www.chemicalguys.com/rinse-free-wash-and-shine-complete-hoseless-car-wash/rinse-free-auto-wash.html
That water pressure is way too hard. Why go to the trouble of preventing surface scratches with a grit guard and then blast the car with high pressure water?
Is it okay that I use 3 buckets I just get OCD about my nice car so I have a bucket for tires and then the 2 bucket method for the exterior or should I try something different.
Yeah this would take the entire weekend to wash my Tahoe smh. I achieve a great wash in about an hour with one bucket. Zero swirls with a wash brush. Best tip in this video is top to bottom.
Here I’ll save you some time: 1 fill one of the buckets with soap and water 2 fill the second bucket with just water 3 wash car and place cloth into (water only) bucket and scrub the rag onto the grit guard at the bottom, squeeze it out and then put rag back into soapy bucket Steps following? Repeat lol
dont u have feet to stand while cleaning the already clean car and giving a guarantee out of your own mind there will be NO SCRATCHES - NO SWIRLS, wtf who r u to listen to ?!?... Do it RIGHT !!...
Yes, you can wash your wash mitt with your paint-drying microfiber towels. Use microfiber detergent, no fabric softener, hot water, and low dryer heat. -matt@CG
Hello, thank you for the video this was very helpful. I was in a car accident a little over 10 years ago and did damage to my wrist. I am no longer even able to use a pump sprayer as after a few pumps my wrist begins to hurt. Because of this I cannot wash my car by hand. Is there something you recommend that can screw onto a pole so I do not have to physically use my hand to wash the car. Thanks
@@aky173 Paying someone to hand wash your car is guap. In my area, just a basic exterior detail, which is exactly like this two-bucket method is about $100.
I live in the northeast where we get a lot of snow, salt, and dirt in the winter. I just got a new car. On my previous car, rust was starting to form in the gap between the fender/bumper, and fender/rocker panel. I will be doing the 2 bucket method at the local self wash bays. How to I clean the gaps properly to avoid rust in those gaps?
Hi Timothy, we carry soaps that you can actually use in direct sunlight, and is in no danger to your paint. Mr Pink and V07 are among our best soaps, and people love how they clean, foam, and smell. I sincerely hope you try them some time. Thanks for watching!
The only thing that confuses me about this method is, if you're washing the car panel by panel, you'll be getting panels you've previously washed and dried wet again. What do you do then? Do you just dry them all over again or just leave it alone.
Hey thanks for watching, we don't sell that, however, we do have something that works similarly. We have the Professional Bucket Dolly which has wheels and a 12" diameter where you can place a bucket. The bucket dolly isn't just perfect for carting your wash bucket around, you put a lid on it and you can sit on it as well. The bucket and wheel dolly combination makes sense because you can clean your wheels without having to sit on the ground, and you don't get leg cramps. I'm going to leave you some links for your benefit. www.chemicalguys.com/Professional_Bucket_Dolly_p/acc_100.1.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Heavy_Duty_Detailing_Bucket_w_CG_Logo_4_5_Gal_p/acc_103.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Bucket_Lid_Seal_Red_p/iai518.htm C.G. Alex -
Hi there! Using a waterless wash solution such as Swift Wipe is a great alternative to using a traditional wash. www.chemicalguys.com/swift-wipe-waterless-wash/swift-wipe-waterless-wash.html
@@ChemicalGuys can I ask- what do I do about the spots stains marks etc that are left on the car after finishing the two bucket method? All the tough spots that don’t come off from the two bucket method? (Because we’re not supposed to scrub hard or anything with the two bucket method right?)
Hey! I recommend using After Wash to help prevent water spots during the car wash. Simple spray the wet surface with After Wash to release the surface tension between the water drops and the paint.
Just order it online. Or maybe try a local detailing supply house. They are usually around $10 and are really worth it. It's like Mac n cheese without the cheese....lol but you should probably get one for each bucket. It's a key element to the system.
Hi Derek, thanks for watching our video. You honestly don't need a hose, you can get the same results by using a spray bottle full of your soap of choice and pre saturating the paint before using a wash mitt. I would recommend using Rinse Free Wash & Shine because you don't need to hose it off, it dries naturally to a streak free finish. Check out the link to the product and a video of how it works. www.chemicalguys.com/Rinse_Free_Wash_and_Shine_Hose_Free_Rinseless_Wash_p/cws888.htm ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Hvx0icRd5_0.html C.G. Alex -
