No More 2 Bucket Wash Method! Stop Wasting Your Customer's Time 

I only ever use two buckets of sparkling Evian. The fizz is proven to loosen any dirt trapped in my Peruvian llama wash mitt. For drying I have mountain wind shipped in from the Alps.

I use the 10 bucket method

Did this today,1 bucket a a bunch of clean cloths and my car looks amazing !!! I am not a car detailer, just a woman on a budget 😉 Thank you for the video

Simple alternative seems to be to get your hose and just spray the wash mit down and use the pressure to remove the debris before going back to the soap bucket

Good Luck convincing AMMO guy this... hahaha

When I use ONR, I keep some of it in a spay bottle. Spray ONR on first to loosen and float some dirt away before using a wash mit or microfiber towel.

Nice video! Good idea of using few towels and just switch sides. I'm going to try this on my black Volvo and see how it works! I just polished it and don't wanna make new scrathes.

Ur so right on this Luke! I find that little to none of my clients are super specific about whether or not their paint will be scratched or not, of course i try my best to cause little scratching, but the bottom line is, these are cars, they will be driven, they will get some scratches over time

Great review - as they all are! Very informative and helpful. I recently moved to a flat so don’t have access to water outside, so this product could be perfect in between “proper” washes

I tried the optimum no rinse wash and wax, one bucket method on my new Honda CRV after watching a different video by Luke. Used a Meguiars mitt, and microfiber towels to dry. It was my first time using the product and method and the vehicle looked really nice. Thanks Luke for the product reviews and demos.

not a bad idea, will try it, filling 2 buckets is always effort, tiny bit of soap and 3-4 cloths would be a lot faster and produce the same results with common sense.

Hire guy to come wash my car...hear him talking to himself in the garage...I walk outside and see him talking into a camera..... Walk back inside shaking my head.

Awesome video dude. Im 100% with you on that "two bucket" over hyped method too. loved this one!

Thanks for the lesson. Enjoy your enthusiasm.

Thanks for sharing all your knowledge my dude, but would this method only apply to maintenance clients? Thanks again

I can see where you’re coming from with this method, however when I perform a 2-bucket wash the rinse bucket is dirty but the wash bucket is always clean with only leftover wash solution remaining. I like using the 2-bucket method when I have adequate time to complete but I also like doing a rinseless wash when I’m doing a light dust/pollen-type wash for a quickie. Either way, great work brother... and keep it up!

I totally agree with this video. There is a time and use for everything! Keep it coming

I use one bucket and just rinse the mitt out with the hose

hi wilson..one more great video..thanks for each video u release..ive learned a lots from ur explaination..but on this video maybe i miss something u told how many microfiber towel had u use for one of this this car...include the dry one..thanks..

How do you get swirls from driving on the interstate...do you drive in circles?

I’ve been liking the rinseless wash method myself more and more this year! Quicker work and less clean up than a full hose wash. Your approach seems just like the Garry Dean method. The end result looked incredible! Was this just a wash, clay, and wax? What was your final step product? Also, did you do the wheels and tires outside with a hose or how do you approach that on a rinseless wash?

Nice 👍, do you recommend microfiber towels be a good quality Wool wash mitt?

Love your method Wilson :) I never use the two bucket method and don't understand why it's still promoted. I'm so incredibly lucky I own 7 wash mitts. Always clean and thouroughly washed. I use one for the hood, then throw it into an empty bucket and grab a new one. Puts it into the bucket with soap and continue. Every time I've finished a panel I throw it away and put a completely clean mitt into the bucket. Always perfect result. Expensive ? Not at all - cheaper than buying a bucket with a grid :) Just see to that your mitts are washed in a washing machine with a good soap and at 60 degrees celsius when you're done. Perfect result every time :)

Distilled water? Damn, i'm not made of money.

I'm with you on this. Have been using the Garry Dean wash method with his products, ONR and regular car wash shampoo since November. Has saved me so much time and water! No more two bucket (actually three because of the wheel bucket).

A good pre wash and Multiple mitts is the safest wash... You need 5/6 wash mitts though. I never bother with the 2 bucket really...due to a good pre wash.the ONR system is very good too 👌🏻

Wilson !!!!! You are the Man ! Can you use ONR as waterless spray ? Mckees 37 rinsless wash can.....

I love this product and have used it several times when needed. But they make grit guards for the two bucket wash method. It's a beautiful thing.

Yet another great video done with common sense. I'm guilty of the 2 bucket method because I over think it. From this point on I'm gonna try this and hopefully it works and saves setup and teardown time.

At first, I thought you were 'nuts'. But, the more you got into explaining and demonstrating, I think it's worth a try because I do my personal cars every two weeks, and they stay garaged when not in use, so there is not a lot of grime to fool with. Would save me a lot of time. Worst thing I hate to hear is someone say "we have always done it that way', and are resistant to trying something new.

Love this idea. Definitely going to try. Is this no rinse solution ok for ceramic coated paint?

Just the product recommendations are worth watching this video. Thank you

Man your process is the best of all. Thats why i bought so many microfiber cloth. 1 panel 1 microfiber proven no scratch!

Thank you so much!!! Makes a lot of sense

Good video I like onr where did you get the rolling chair?

Great video 👍🏼

hey that's a great idea to use all 8 sections of a folded microfiber towel is it possible that we can do high pressure wash with snow foam and then go back in Scrabble with the micro towel same that's it that you mentioned we could probably at least do eight panels in the car might even cover the entire car, without the double bucket or any bucket method?

I have been using ONR or ONRW&W as a single bucket car wash with a hose for many years. I should have more faith and try your method on light dusty conditions. It makes so much sense to me.

Good vid matey...intelligent and absolutely a good method...well done!

Hey Wilson. I stopped using the 2-bucket method and I'm loving every min of it. I also stopped the clay bar before a wax because I've also been told it will mar the paint? Should I add it back in my service?

Luke - I think the key point you've made is using a clean wash cloth/mitt every time. Do a panel or section dirty it up, and move on to the next cloth.

Awesome video Brother!!

Lol imagine your the customer and you have thin walls.

Gary dean method I’ve been doing this for a few years, works great

The first year I detailed I did the 2 bucket...then I found ONR did a ton of research and gave it a shot...I haven't looked back since then. I love it! Sure there are times you need to presoak the vehicle or need running water to knock heavy soil off. Most of my clients are daily drivers and the cars are already beat from a detailer's eye....but the owner's generally don't see the it, even the ones that are "car guy's" still don't have a detailers eye to see all the imperfections we see. Great video!

I liked the video and am going to try it. What did you do on the wheels ?

Got my first black vehicle in December, found this video and started doing exactly as you recommended. Then noticed that we're in the same area (Mt Juliet here). Do you recommend ceramic coating?

will this product affect my spray on ceramic coating?

Hi.. Never liked the 2 bucket method.. But I'm considering using the onr method, as it saves water and time.. How many wet towels did you end up using for a car that size?

Hey Luke is ONRWW also a water softener like regular ONR?

Totally agree with your process. I do prewet the paint with ONR solution. In Arizona summers we have huge issues with water spots but with ONR and distilled water working panel by panel then drying we are able to produce a great result.

Luke, is the spray in the bay at the car wash good for washing one's car?

Wilson Auto Detailing - We are brothers in arms my man! What you are doing is essentially applying proper detailing/polishing methods to washing a car! I'm also a pro detailer in Canada and I've been using this EXACT system for the last three + years! Why? Only makes PERFECT sense from a swirl prevention point of view. I actually mix 5 ounces of the ONR & Wax solution into 4 gallons of a 5 gallon bucket that has a LID on it and it lasts for multiple washes as I NEVER have to RE-dip ANY of my VERY plush 16X16 inch MF wash cloths into the solution - EVER! So the solution is ALWAYS clean. The only variant is that I ONR one panel at a time and then dry it right away with a spritzed waffle weave drying cloth to add a bit of shine and protection with Chemical Guys V7 it also adds a bit of "lubricant" to a dry drying towel. The V7 is good as it goes on and off super easy but I must admit it doesn't last very long. I"m going to give Sonax Brilliant Shine Quick Detailer a try next detailing season. Happy washing the RIGHT way ! : )

Been doing that for years because....guess what …. its common sense ...YOU ROCK …! Keep the vids coming

What if they vehicle needed clay? Would you still use this method? Because if the car is never washed regularly, it more than likely needs some clay.

Excellent 👏

Thank you for the video. Finally someone states the obvious about the 2-bucket method. Anyone who thinks 2 bucket is significantly better than one bucket, believes what they've been told because they idea was sold well. Sure the dirt particles drop to the bottom of the bucket. What people must not realize or pay attention to, is the upward force water has on any object in it. Also coming into play is fluid dynamics when the water is disturbed. If we all agree during our rinse, the particles of dirt, fallout, bird poop, minerals, etc, are all in rinse bucket now. They do not drop to the bottom of the bucket like sand in an hour glass. The volume of each particle has an upward force (buoyancy) acting on it, therefore they really behave more like they are suspended in the rinse water then dropping like a lead balloon. Add to this effect, fluid dynamics and the force of turbulence when the water is disturbed and you pretty much have a constant "dust storm" in the rinse bucket. Yeah I'm sure some particles make their way below the grit guard, at least the ones that do make their way down, but what about the ones that don't make it down and the ones that land on the grit guard itself. It really doesn't matter anyway because once you generate turbulence again you are actually creating a force, hitting the sides and bottom of the bucket pushing dirt back up and past the grit guard. Imagine putting a fan in front of a chain link fence, then dropping artificial snow between the fan and fence. How many snow flakes do you think the fence will trap? And let me tell you, the power and fluid dynamics of water is much more influential than air. If the grit guard traps a piece of dirt, it may only be for a split second as the water continues to act on it finally pushing it back up. Does the 2-bucket and grit guard help remove some chances of reintroducing rinsed dirt back onto your MF?...sure probably, but how much? One last thing...Fill a clear jar with dirty water, shake it, put it on the counter with a light behind it, then count the minutes it takes for ALL the dirt to settle to the bottom and the water is clear again. Then give it a very light stir and see how easy it is to make the water dirty. Great video and thanks for having the balls to post it.

You are awesome man! Thank you for teaching me

Thanks for the videos I might have missed it but when you work like that, which I’m using the 2 bucket method as well. What are you doing to the wheels and wheels wells in that vehicle??

I really care for my brand new ceramic coated BMW M2 Competition and always washed it with 2 buckets but I gave this method a try, because it makes sense. It did not scratch the paint in any way (checked with a scangrip). Thank you for the video! Now I can wash my car even when it has bad conditions outside.

Finally somebody tells the truth. Your method is much better cleaner and also much more environment friendly. Just keep up the good work.

Think I'd prefer to use a multi towl technique with one bucket. Is that okay?

Looks fantastic and I totally agree. I actually do a very similar process except I pre spray the panel with rindless was first. No hate mail from me. My issue is that I get told I can’t wash car in the garage I’m in. Gotten a lot of interest from people who live in apartments and get told I can’t be washing in there. How do I get an okay to be there. Even my own apartment manager said I’m not suppose to be cleaning my own car there. Any suggestions? I wonder if this is a SoCal thing.

Your exactly right I only use it when a client is knowledgeable of detailing and ask specifically for a two bucket but it is a waste of time for no added results 👍🏿

Your doing a good job young man keep it up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man i love your enthusiasm and passion for this!

Very good idea. Love your videos.

3:00 in you can use your soap bucket for more than 1 car if you use the 2 bucket method.. also a grit guard goes into both of them. you saying your bucket looks like it would after the first 1/4th of the car is that still true when my soap buclket hasnt been changed for a couple cars becuase i use 2 bucket method?

You using Griots garage best of show detailer for sun tan lotion? Lol.. Great video btw. I enjoy them all

This one is not a hate comment. It's sharing my experience. I use to used ONR before. As my truck (Nissan Navara) was new and as I have a lot of microfiber, I used 1 microfiber per panel and fold it after each pass.(Before that I spray some ONR on the panel with an hand pump). When the panel is done, I take another microfiber. And guess what ? It scratched the paint so bad. Why ? Because my clear coat is soft. Before, I got a Mercedes, the last C-class. (I sold this sh** because Mercedes makes only lemon cars now...but that's another story). I used to use two microfiber only for the entire car. No scratch. Clear coat is hard. The clear coat is an important parameter. You can't apply the method to every car. (if my english sounds weird, that's because I'm french. By the way, thanks for all your videos. Greetings from Reunion Island)

Luke do you ever use the 2 bucket method ? I use ONR from time to time but still feel to do the Job properly I need to pre wash then shampoo using 2 buckets. Love the vids dude

It took me a while to actually trust ONR, and I still pre-treat my vehicles via a pump sprayer with ONR solution (or sometimes Opti-Clean at one ounce per half-gallon of water). But it does work, and it works well; I haven't used the two-bucket method in probably a year now.

Love it my thoughts exactly

Very good point about folding the towel. I like the way you explain things

Would you do the same with meguiar’s wash + ? I mean no buckets this time ! 😉

I agree that ONR is great and I cant say that the 2 bucket system is noticeably different. However, I dont think it is the same as using 1 bucket. You are right that alot of dirt is in the rinse bucket but if you are doing it right by the end of the wash there is no dirt in the bottom of my wash bucket. I've noticed all the dirt stays below the grit guard. Love the channel and hearing your input and tips. Keep up the good work sir!

When you do rinseless washing for customers How do you go about doing the fenderwells and tire cleaning Just curious about your methods for this

dude , I m going to run a youtube channel for my detailing services U would you please tell me, what camera and mic you use for recording

Hi Wilson, do you notice marring on the soft clear coat paint in black car after rinseless wash using kirkland mf? How many washes before you graduated them for exterior use? Thanks

Can I ask why you would use a waterless wash for a vehicle as opposed to just washing and drying the vehicle as normal? I’m curious to know the reasons behind why you’d use this and how you determine when to use this method.

Very good point on this. Using one bucket with a bunch of mits or cloths (your choice) and your cleaner will and should do you just fine

I like to fill a spray bottle with the onr solution from the bucket and I pre spray the panel before I wipe it down. I don't know if it helps or not, but it probably doesn't hurt to have more lubrication on the panel. Keep the videos coming!

AMEN!! I feel the same way, glad you said it....

100% agree

My ONR and Kirkland towels will be here in 3 days! (I used your links also!) I can't wait! Will be the 1st time my Audi hasn't been washed with the 2 bucket method!

I use just one bucket but I use 5 or 6 wash mitts. I use a different mitt each time I touch the paint. (Ex. One mitt for the hood, one mitt for the roof, one mitt for the trunk and so on). I have always had awesome results and the solution in the bucket is as clean when I’m done as when I started.

they cant stone you mate but they can spam mail you. lol i like the contents you've been puttin up. cheers!

wait so after you use all four sides of the micro fiber towel, do you grab a new one and dunk it in or just soak the same one in?

You add value to my life everytime you speak! Great videos man! Keep up the great work! I am low on resources but I’m becoming more resourceful myself! I don’t have the money to pay you but if you can mentor me with a few tips it would be amazing! -Fernando

I agree with you. For a long time I used to be a 2 buckets guy for a time but after watching your video and other I decided to switch to 1 bucket with muti mitt or rinse because it a lot more efficient and use way less water.

I, too, have NEVER understood or agreed with the logic of the "2-bucket" system for exactly the same reason you've cited. However, unlike your process (which I fully intend to try), I've used a different system that used no buckets; just putting the soap onto a microfiber glove then fully rinsing the glove with my hose before repeating the process. Regardless, I'm definitely interested in trying your system. Thanks for the video.

What kind of microfibre towels is best for that method? 350 or higher gsm??

Luke, Firstly... thank you for your up beat and enthusiastic videos. In this video you are rolling around on some type of scooter seat. I am 65 years young and have decided to get into the business because of your channel. thanks. I am going to need that seat. Please high light shortly the scooter seat and it brand and where I can get it. thanks again, Bill from Kingwood Texas

If you use a microfiber towel and no one is around to hear it, does it still scratch?

Luke, I just wanted to send some love your way. I could not agree with you more

What’s the invoice app that you use?

Very good info! This is the same as the Gary Dean method 👍

Then would you suggest using a water hose and a rinse method?

I love your voice and dealing abilities

My works van I use a scourer with abrasive bath cleaner, comes up a treat. Wd40 for the bumpers too. 👍