The end of the 2 bucket car wash method!? 💀
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- The end of the 2-bucket car wash method!? 💀 Is the two bucket wash method really the holy grail of car cleaning? Your beliefs will be challenged as I dive into the controversial debate surrounding this controversial topic.
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In this video, I expose the flaws in the two bucket wash method that many detailers swear by.
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Complet bucket solution: bit.ly/3CFXOGj
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Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3ooS68J
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Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3d5kZeK
Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3ovIcPA
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Microfiber chenille wash mitt: amzn.to/47PAWmw
Microfiber Madness Incredimitt: amzn.to/3BkYlM0
Grit Guard: bit.ly/3YSwDmi
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CarPro Reset: bit.ly/3BZFUN4
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Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/42ZYimL
Koch Chemie Active Foam: bit.ly/3VqeKcz
Koch Chemie Super Foam: bit.ly/3NpyvgW
Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam: bit.ly/3oNbecr
Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: bit.ly/3qSvqwl
CarPro Lift: bit.ly/3RWXwkA
EGO blower: bit.ly/3KsY1k7
Drying aid: bit.ly/3T4hKK9
The Rag Company Creature edgeless towel: amzn.to/3DVqpq3
Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3MgYINZ
Mosmatic gun & wand solution: bit.ly/3EBUZbI
🇬🇧 For people in the UK:
Microfiber chenille wash mitt: amzn.to/44sPOEu
Premium wash mitt: bit.ly/3YDjZrk
Grit Guard: bit.ly/3Pg9XJy
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock bucket filter: bit.ly/3Z9S7LP
Foam gun: amzn.to/45sLhTQ
MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0: bit.ly/45ePsCr
Koch Chemie Gsf: bit.ly/3ALBppU
CarPro Reset: bit.ly/3RMhTjJ
DIY Detail Incredible Suds: bit.ly/45zth9M
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3q5TxJI
Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam: bit.ly/3cDutDm
Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: bit.ly/3Rrx6XG
CarPro Lift: bit.ly/3CRdLLn
EGO blower: bit.ly/3KsY1k7
The Rag Company Creature edgeless towel: bit.ly/3KZoR4o
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⬇🔶 LINKS TO PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⬇⬇
🇺🇸 For people in USA:
Microfiber chenille wash mitt: amzn.to/3YSwKhI
Microfiber Madness Incredimitt: bit.ly/3juJQ0y
Grit Guard: bit.ly/3Egwcss
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock bucket filter: amzn.to/2TtdfM0
Wash buckets: bit.ly/3tEAzJq
Complet bucket solution: bit.ly/3CFXOGj
Adam’s foam gun: amzn.to/39apfxa
MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0: amzn.to/3QBzqOG
Koch Chemie Gsf: bit.ly/3qOjf64
CarPro Reset: bit.ly/44qnket
DIY Detail Incredible Suds: bit.ly/4b8FnKq
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3ooS68J
Koch Chemie Active Foam: bit.ly/47OzCjM
Koch Chemie Super Foam: bit.ly/3KWNsqs
Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam: bit.ly/3oNbecr
Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: bit.ly/3qSvqwl
CarPro Lift: amzn.to/3YVMr7H
EGO blower: bit.ly/3KsY1k7
Drying aid: bit.ly/3pilawL
The Rag Company Creature edgeless towel: amzn.to/3FZS8I1
Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3d5kZeK
Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3ovIcPA
🇨🇦 For people in Canada:
Microfiber chenille wash mitt: amzn.to/47PAWmw
Microfiber Madness Incredimitt: amzn.to/3BkYlM0
Grit Guard: bit.ly/3YSwDmi
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock bucket filter: amzn.to/3FQ7VdP
Wash buckets: bit.ly/3cy5fAU
Adam’s foam gun: bit.ly/39mYiXh
MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0: bit.ly/3OTTv1B
Koch Chemie Gsf: bit.ly/3K6uED1
CarPro Reset: bit.ly/3BZFUN4
DIY Detail Incredible Suds: bit.ly/3OaEWoL
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/42ZYimL
Koch Chemie Active Foam: bit.ly/3VqeKcz
Koch Chemie Super Foam: bit.ly/3NpyvgW
Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam: bit.ly/3oNbecr
Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: bit.ly/3qSvqwl
CarPro Lift: bit.ly/3RWXwkA
EGO blower: bit.ly/3KsY1k7
Drying aid: bit.ly/3T4hKK9
The Rag Company Creature edgeless towel: amzn.to/3DVqpq3
Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3MgYINZ
Mosmatic gun & wand solution: bit.ly/3EBUZbI
🇬🇧 For people in the UK:
Microfiber chenille wash mitt: amzn.to/44sPOEu
Premium wash mitt: bit.ly/3YDjZrk
Grit Guard: bit.ly/3Pg9XJy
Detail Guardz Dirt Lock bucket filter: bit.ly/3Z9S7LP
Foam gun: amzn.to/45sLhTQ
MJJC Foam Cannon S V3.0: bit.ly/45ePsCr
Koch Chemie Gsf: bit.ly/3ALBppU
CarPro Reset: bit.ly/3RMhTjJ
DIY Detail Incredible Suds: bit.ly/45zth9M
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3q5TxJI
Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam: bit.ly/3cDutDm
Bilt Hamber Touch-Less: bit.ly/3Rrx6XG
CarPro Lift: bit.ly/3CRdLLn
EGO blower: bit.ly/3KsY1k7
The Rag Company Creature edgeless towel: bit.ly/3KZoR4o
🇫🇷 For people in France: c3po.link/Qh6f4MDbuk
Watch more of my videos:
✅ 1 bucket vs 2 bucket wash method: th-cam.com/video/vVuRiyeazqQ/w-d-xo.html
✅ pH7 vs pH12 snow foam: th-cam.com/video/I7z8ajojRVI/w-d-xo.html
✅ Is pre-rinsing stupid?: th-cam.com/video/16SwGBQ29rs/w-d-xo.html
✅ Do snow foams actually work?: th-cam.com/video/8j5dJUM8Fb4/w-d-xo.html
I find it very interesting to see how you can clean and protect the car, my own car does not yet have ceramic protection, what and which steps can I follow before I can apply a ceramic coating.
thanks in advance for your help
Kind regards, Maarten Frans
Pan! 100% GREAT method up until you re-introduce your wash mitt into the wash media ! :-) For ULTIMATE PROTECTION from love swirls to that beautiful Porsche of yours (LOVE the colour BTW :-) it won't cost a THING to use multiple wash mitts or THICK MF cloths while NEVER re-introducing ANY mitt or cloth into your wash bucket - thus eliminating the need for that fancy expensive "grit guard LOL I've been using the 1 bucket method for the last 5 years and washing only one panel at a time with ONE surface of the cloth folded in four (which yields 4 surfaces for 4 panels - 8 if you turn it over :-) . . .. I REALLY like the pre-wash set ups you use and I'm WAY on board with you on THAT one!! Happy detailing to you and your fans!
Hey Pan, do you have any thoughts on this product: WORX WG633E.9 NITRO BL HYDROSHOT 56BAR 20V BRUSHLESS CORDLESS HIGH FLOW PORTABLE? I now live in an apartment complex, so am looking for portable options (have already gone down the rinseless rabbit hole and have a lot of equipment on order, including P&S Absolute), I am also considering mobile detailing as a side hustle
What are the two ceramic and coating products used please?
Can you recomment me a good steam machine for India
I found that not washing the car saves a lot of money
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and it can't cause scratches on the paint.
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I found that not owning a car saves even more money
Love the testing and data you give - on your own vehicle.
Keep up the great work.
Love that you show lots of products that people can use, not just one. Gives people more options.
Thanks! I always have my viewers in mind.
I’m not a professional detailer but I do enjoy detailing my own automobile and a few close friends and family.
I just randomly found this video in my feed and I can say that I was already thinking in the direction you convey in this video. I have been a little timid to do things different from the standard but you really confirmed the conclusions I was forming on my own. This video should be mandatory for all professional detailers and really, for anyone who washes their own car. Awesome video! Subscribed!
Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 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.
@@PanTheOrganizer
I discovered your channel by scrolling through TH-cam videos looking for something to watch. Your video came up and it immediately sparked my curiosity. I’m glad I did and when I have time I’ll go back and watch your videos from the past.
Thanks!
Why mandatory? 2 buckets is an extra measure of safety. I see no reason to change to 1 bucket.
Hi Pan, this is pretty much exactly how I've been washing my car for a long time. The only difference is that I put some ONR in the wash bucket as well. I have limited storage space and minimising my products is key. I'm so happy it gets the Pan seal of approval, I've felt like an outlaw for so long! 😂
@@ULSB1969 please do not reply to my comment with your hateful drivel. Please remove your reply or it will be reported.
Thanks for sharing!
I have been using 1 bucket for the body and 1 bucket for the wheels for 10 years. I believe it comes down to preparation (using Grit Guards/washboard and foam cannon) and techniques.
Great video, Pan. I am actually washing my car today.
Enjoy your wash session!
Does grit guard gives the same function as rinsing and squeezing cloth on running tap?
@@hakk9961 I think using a grit guard to agitate and loosen the dirt is better than just rinsing under tap water. I've used pressure washer on my mitts and seen dirt debris still attached to my mitt, so I just agitate my mitts on the grit guard
@@JoeVargheseOrlandoFLthat's exactly how I use my "grit guard" - as a washboard to clean my mitts after the wash. Once a mitt comes out of the wash bucket, and after it's on the car, it gets tossed in the "washboard" bucket. No rinsing mitts. Once a mitt touches the car, it doesn't touch it again until it's been scrubbed clean.
I do this method WITH two buckets, both with grit guards, and have been for a few years. Just makes sense to me. Costs me almost zero calories to fill an extra bucket of water. Maximize lubrication in every step.
I do almost same method.. Foam pre-wash. Wait and Rinse. Foam again. But on this step, I use One bucket and 8-9 different Wash mitts for all the sections. Never reuse same contaminated wash mitts in rinse/wash bucket = lower risks of any contaminant scratches.
And the added benefit is that it’s much faster bc you eliminated need to thoroughly rinse your mitts. Once a mitt is done (front and back) on two sections of a car, it’s much faster to just drop on dirty pile and grab fresh new mitt.
I was pleased to hear you say that a rinseless wash can be used instead the snow-foam method. I do not have a pressure washer or a snow foam cannon/gun, so my method is to pre soak the car with ONR in a pump sprayer, wash off with the hose* and then soak the car again in ONR leaving it on as I do the contact wash. Rinse off with the hose and then back to the ONR in the pump sprayer for drying as a drying aid.
Entertaining video as always.
* The hosepipe ban in England has ended at last!
Thanks!
never thought of doing it like this. may have to do this
Hi Pan! I do the same, but I don't see a problem with using both buckets after pre-washing. I consider it a step that requires no costs, nor is it a waste of time. But safety increases considerably by having a bucket of clean water to rinse the microfiber between processes.
How dirty dose your rinse water get? That should be your tell tale if the two bucket method is worth it.
Hi Pan. Top workshop you have there, I use a Citrus pre wash before snow-foam, then the lower section I use a fallout remover, as yourself just the 1 bucket. My car is PPF protected with a Halo coating. What are your thoughts on this method as debris/dirt just washes of the PPF? Thank you .
I started a mobile detail business this year to supplement my income, I’m a fire fighter so I work 24 hours on 48 hours off. I went with the Koch Chemie soaps after watching your in-depth breakdown on them. It made sense to me to pre wash with active foam, foam again and then use GSF in my wash bucket (I only use one bucket). Fun fact, I’ve landed monthly subscribers because they liked the way the Koch Chemie soaps smell 😅.
Very cool! And thanks for your service to your community by the way. I have much respect for men and women of law enforcement, military, fire fighters and medical staff.
My absolute pleasure sir, we couldn’t do our job without the support of the communities we serve, so thank you for the opportunity to have this amazing profession.
timothyrogers5188 Don't get injured with your side hustle. There's a nationwide shortage of firefighters.
@@PanTheOrganizer Dans Pan what about us Police? Love you brother 😂
Which is the one that smells like a barbershop?
I recently stopped watching the entirety of your uploads because of the seemingly endless expensive products that didn’t seem necessary. I appreciate the shift to mentioning cheaper alternatives and more testing snippets that show why the more expensive option can get that “last 10%”. It’s done more to shift my opinion when spending more on something designed to be left outdoors and more importantly, driven. :)
Pan, I’ve used the wash over foam method and it presents two issues to me: First, on larger vehicles like SUV’s, it’s difficult to get around the whole vehicle before the agitated areas begin to dry. Especially with one that’s been previously coated and is creating dry areas naturally. I really feel like I need to rinse after agitation to prevent any streaking/spotting. Secondly, any vehicle needing a step stool or lean in to get to the roof results in a shirt full of foam. This method is quick and easy for a low slung coupe like your Porsche, but less practical for something larger. Food for thought! Love your content, from one Panteli to another!
Thanks. For larger and taller vehicles, you can use a microfiber head on an extendable pole like this: bit.ly/3tE3xvg
Also, if you use a pH neutral snow foam, even if it dries a bit on the surface, it doesn't matter, it will rinse off well when it's time to rinse. Work in the shade or in a garage. And if you truly want zero water spotting issues, get a water deionizer. Zero minerals for a spot free wash experience. I love mine!
I do not agree. I use that method everyday to wash my truck ( ram 1500 ) and have no issue with parts that dries to fast ! The only challenge is when you got weather over 30 degrees outside then it might be tricky ( at this point you just dont wash a car when it’s to hot ) but in overall I have no problem using this method on big vehicles!
I rinse each section after agitation and I get no soap streaks like I do if I wait till the end
Move faster.
@@Challenger432 It does help that pickup trucks have a bed that gives access to the roof, full-sized SUV roofs however are a pain to clean without extended wash mitts or if you aren’t tall.
Ive always said that if your prewash stage is good enough to shouldnt need 2 buckets
Yvan Lacroix got me started on the 2 foaming method with great results. He’s a great resource for the channel and the industry. Thanks Pan for bringing him to my attention.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
In pre rinsing it's not just about diluting the product, but about surface tension, which makes it difficult for the chemical to penetrate the cleaned surface.
For me, 1 bucket, 7 mitts. The grit guard at the bottom will unlikely remove all the particles of dirt embedded in the mitt. Some dirt particles aren't going to sink to the bottom of the bucket in time to escape the mitt as you draw the mitt out of the bucket. Give it a try. Your wash bucket water will remain sediment free.
7 mitts nigga wtf..
You can't be serious 🤣
@@jh.f30 agreed. Anyone who’s using less than 9 mitts is kidding themselves.
Same. I did the two bucket method 10 years ago but for the past few years I found it so much easier to just use 1 mitt or microfiber per small section of car, and then just put those cloths aside. I’ve probably used about 12 per wash.
@@jh.f30Small car.
Love watching your videos. Always informative. I was in the US Navy and when I worked on F-14s, we were taught to wash them from the bottom to the top. They said it was because the dirt would just run right off the aircraft easily. I always have washed my cars from the top down.
Thank you for your service to your nation! Much respect for men an women who devote their lives to keeping their countries and communities safe!
I started watching your channel 3 years ago and was struck by your comment about soaps, snow foams, pressure washers and the two bucket method. I digested it all and decided the two bucket method was not necessary. I simply do an original snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam followed by a hand wash.
The big difference is I bought a wash mitten for the hood, each side, the top and back (SUV), and one for the bottom area of the car, the latter of which which I rotate half way through. I have a different type of mitt for the wheels and use two for that, rotating at each wheel. I use a brush for the tires. It’s not more expensive because you don’t need a bucket or a grit guard at all.
Everything I use was recommended by you (THANKS!), but I figured the buckets were not necessary.
Thanks for sharing John!
Pan I have used the 2 bucket method up until a few months ago. After watching Yvan's videos I switched to the 1 bucket. Typically depending on how dirty the car is I will either prerinse with DIY rinseless or as you used in this video Active Foam. Then after rinsing I have used Incredible suds, GSF or Pearl to do the contact wash. I typically use 2 mitts one for the lower panels and one for the rest of the vehicle. Thanks for really explaining the entire process.
Just a thought on the contact wash.
I think I would do the windshield either last or with a single towel/wash mitt.
Rationale: when driving your windshield & bumper & mirror hoods see the most dirt, bugs and grime. In order to prevent dragging the contaminants over your roof I would recommend using only one mitt for the windshield.
Thanks for your awesomeness!
I use a 2 bucket method with snow foam. I use a 2 sided mitt. Washing the roof with the lambswool side then turn it over and wash all the glass with the specialty glass side. Rinse then move on to the rest of the car. Been doing this for 3 years and NO love scratches. Paint is perfect. Mitt is a Maguiar's Lambswool mitt. I change the mitt annually. Hope this helps.
The thing I like the most about this cleaning method is that the majority of the "work" of cleaning the car is done by the products without the need of a lot of elbow grease. With the right products you can let the products go to work. A testament to the products used and application methods used here.
Correct. Things have evolved a lot and now we have effetive snow foams for the prewash that can actually do a great job of heavy lifting and remove a good portion of dirt and grime before the actual contact wash, making the contact wash safer and easier.
better to have two buckets w/ flowing rinse water over and out top and bottom top flows out the light stuff holes in bottom flush out the heavy !
+ I use two bucket method as i frequently rinse out my sea sponge!
lambs wool & microfiber wash mitts suck we use genuine sea sponges ! sustainably harvested by the greek hard hat divers for 75+ years in tarpon springs Fla . ! google sea sponges tarpon springs , FL
FAR superior to any other method and the scientists and engineers of consumers reports agree w/ a real sea sponge fr the ocean it will NOT scratch ! it IS best method !@@PanTheOrganizer
I've pretty much always used 2 buckets, but 1 bucket for the soap wooder, and 1 was just a little bit of water to throw the dirty mits in. Depending on the car I typically use 3 -5 microfiber wash mitts.
Use one side for a specific area, and flip it. Use the other side, and toss it in the dirty water bucket. Then grab another mitt.
You mentioned you use one side for a specific area does that mean you have a color or number system in which you use to make sure you use the same mitt in the same specific area on the vehicle again or is that only for the wash at your currently doing?
@@justplanefred no, nothing specific. I'm really not one of those OCD type of guys lol. I don't detail professionally, just a diy at home. I basically use 1 mitt for the hood, top, and trunk. About halfway through those panels, I flip the mitt, and use the other side. Then I do the same on the sides of the vehicle. I'll use 1 mitt, sometimes 2, for those as well.
@@atrain132 okay thank you
@@ULSB1969?? What?
I do the "Best of Both Worlds" method. 2 foam method AND 2 buckets but the rinse bucket also has soap and grit guards. 4 wash mitts used, only a fresh mitt touches the upper half is the car, so no mitt is reused if it touches the lower half.
That rinsing comparison with (I think was paprika) is genius. Always a great video.
Thanks Pan
Thanks!
I think the small amount of time that you save and extra laundry that you will have to do by using multiple wash media for the contact wash is worth it rather than scrubbing your one mitt/towel on the grit guard every time you go back to your bucket.
The kind of grit guard he is using doesn't work also
@@cheesedoodle2327 Are you suggesting there is a better grit guard or that grit guards are not useful?
@@JeanPierreWhite The Detail Guardz one he shows in the video is far superior over the regular old grit guard.
Just love how easy to watch and explanatory your feeds are, and this is no exception. There isn’t a thing you’ve not covered over the years and it’s great how you always develop certain methods and techniques 👌🏻
You’ve helped me countless times with product performance and methodology ensuring my money, time and effort goes where it’s going to count most.
Thanks bro 🔥
I appreciate that! Thanks for the positive feedback!
What’s your favourite video on my channel so far?
@IMJOSHV has been using a 'one bucket and discard the microfiber towel' for some time now on his channel Always foams, too. Glad you're getting the word out too!!.
From the bottom of my heart Pan, I appreciate all this content you’ve compiled and contributed. I’ve learned and spent so much in a week but plan to keep my first nice vehicle sparkling. Take care! 😊
Thanks! I appreciate it. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on TH-cam as we surpassed 1 million subscribers and we have over 140 million views! I have been detailing for 27 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.
Great video Pan. It is always a treat when you detail your 911 Turbo S. In the 1970's our go-to washing solution was Joy dishwashing liquid.
Thanks John!
@PanTheOrganizer such a fantastic car
@@ULSB1969 you keep posting this same message on all the replies...
Hi Pan and thanks for yet another great video!
Is there any risk that you might dilute the schampoo with the pre wash? I mean so that the chemicals from the schampoo don't get really on to the paint.
Would it be even better to do all the steps but then foam again with the schampoo instead? Replace the second foaming with a foaming with the schampoo, I mean.
Yes, that's my question as well. Why isn't the 2nd foaming with your shampoo? I realize this is just details, but I'm still curious.
Im working my way through the comments to see if Pan has answered this one, my thoughts as well.@@larsenttif
I never imagined Pan Organizer not using the two-bucket wash method!
Thank you for bringing up an important point about car cleaning. It’s all about using common sense. For cars that aren’t too dirty, the method of cleaning you described makes sense and makes detailing much easier. It’s good to know that the two-bucket wash method isn’t always necessary. Your experience and expertise in this field are invaluable, and it’s great to see you demystifying this topic. It's a good thing you clarified that using the multiple towels or mitt method, also known as the Gary Dean method, is best when dealing with very dirty cars. I find your method very useful for both soap and rinseless washing.
Personally, I follow the same method as you, but I use rinseless wash instead of soap for some extra peace of mind.
Thank you for sharing your valuable insights on this topic.
Thanks for your feedback! I hope you'll have a great weekend.
I Stopped two bucket methods 2 yrs ago since I foam the car twice before contact wash and my ceramic coating have been still amazing. But it’s all preference. Ty for you tips and tricks PAN!
Thanks for watching Marvin! Have a great weekend!
I use 2 bucket for a wash. 1 bucket is used for wheel cleaning the other is for cleaning the car. I havnet used the 2bucket method with a rinse/soap bucket in 5+ years. Rinseless wash is my wash method 95% of the time and a pre spray with rinseless is my pre soak and then wash. DIY is my favorite followed by Eco wash from OP. ONR use to be my goto untill DIY came out
Onr still my favorite
Im new to this area but found it extremely interesting so thank you for the video. One question I still have is what is the difference between doing it this way vs. using the Optimum No Rinse (ONR) one bucket way? Any help from Pan or the community would be greatly appreciated, Cheers.
I LOVE the single-bucket method, and it's the one I most recommend. As long as you decontaminate the surface properly with a power washer, foam, or just a hose first..the single-bucket method is king. You're never re-introducing sand or debris into the washing step!
I just tried this method with one bucket with a grit guard and one wash mitt and I agree it does a good job as well. Thank you so much Pan for making a video about this new method
The DIY Rinseless Wash method from Yvan, is now my preferred wash method. One bucket, cheapest, safest and quickest method for a mobile detailer.
Thank you
The rinseless wash method is so much better as long as the vehicle is not filthy. Much less mess on the floor and more efficient.
Rinseless still suitable if the car is filthy. Just need to pre wash. I believe DIY did a video on that very subject @@b374mxg
I feel like the small amount of extra effort required to set up a second rinse bucket is worth it. Even if it doesnt make much of a difference its so easy to do.
@@whitegoodman7465 crystal clearly works❗️
@sed6 surr a bucket can be cheaper than a good grit guard but most us aren't worried about saving a couple bucks to have security doing a safe 2BM, grit guards in all buckets📢
Yes finally an honest conversation about methods, and it does add to the clarification of when to use a two bucket method. I'm still going to use methods I'm used to and that have worked for me for 20 years plus. But I'm constantly trying new methods and chemicals and I love the direction things are going for DIY people and Professional detailers. I have never felt more comfortable being a professional and imagine DYI'ers have never had so many great options.
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This is by far the most detailed and informative wash method instructions on YT, wish this video was out a year ago before my ppf was fubar’d by improper wash advice of ppf shop 😢
Glad it was helpful! If you are using the two bucket wash method, that is still absolutely valid. Heck I have been using that method for 26 years now. Actually, I was using the three bucket method as I have a third bucket dedicated just for wheels.
There is not one single best way of washing a car. As long as you use safe washing and drying methods, feel free to explore what works best for you.
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I've never used the 2 bucket method. Never made sense to me. I have all the soap I need in my foam cannon, and all the water I need in my hose. I use towels and flip/fold once dirty
So your saying you use the 10 wash mits in 1 bucket?
@@klasseact6663 reread it🤦
@@klasseact6663 depending on the vehicle I use a pre-wash like Bilt Hamber Auto Foam, then do a contact wash with 1 plush microfiber. If I need more towels I can add some
@dkorda I will say I've done multiple mf towels in a single bucket when doing a RW before and do like it but always pre-treat the area, same when I do a 2BM rinseless wash as well, gotta pre-treat/pre-wash...ALWAYS❗️❗️
@@klasseact6663 always pre-wash! Even with rinsless I pre-soak the whole car
I just watched DIY Detail video the other day (they mentioned you by the way), and was wondering what you thought. Love the fact that it saves time washing and with prep and cleanup. Thanks for all you do and you are my go-to guy!
Awesome! Thank you!
For me it depends on how dirty the car is. If it is extremely dirty I will do the pretreat, rinse, refoam but to be on the safe side use the 2 bucket method. On regular maintenance washes I agree 2 buckets are not necessary. And as mentioned the soaps have come a long way in the last few years and improved considerably. 👍✌️☮️
I started applying that first foam coverage to a dry car a while ago and prefer it now. Not only do I feel it better protects when giving the car it's first spray, but I also find I remove more grit because it's been lifted and broken down some by the soap. All in all I get a better first spray after a dry foaming. As far as an end to the 2 bucket method, I still do and will always use 2 buckets. I'm a regular guy who really enjoys detailing his own car and so the extra time involved is no skin of my back. Im not in any rush or on a clock. Washing/detailing my car has become a meditation/zen like experience for me. I actually wish it took me longer. It's one of the few times during life when I'm not bothered by life and can just be in my own head for a change. I'll throw on some music and just do my thing. I'm a 2 bucket guy for life... and I still foam before that first rinse.
Thanks for sharing Mike. And I share the same feelings about detailing. It's therapeutic and relaxing for me, even after 27 years of doing it. Takes my mind off things, I focus on the task at hand, play some good music in the background, and love the end result. I absolutely love driving a clean car.
Bilt Hamber pre wash properly and single bucket shampoo since 2020. If your bucket is not clean then improve your prewash regime.
Hi Pan, great video as usual. Watching it I had two questions. One you answered at the end about still using the two bucket method for the contact wash - not necessary but certainly the associated benefits and principles would still apply, so personal choice for benefit vs hassle.
The other question related to the second snow foam application for lubrication. You stated the dwell time is 5 minutes for initial snow foam application and contact wash was 15 minutes (if you are efficient). Is there a risk that the second application of the snow foam will dry on the surface whilst completing the contact wash? How much of an issue would this be? I understand that is why you wash when the car is cool to the touch and out of the sun, but feel there is still the potential for the snow foam to dry whilst performing the contact wash and am wondering how much of an issue that may be?
I've struggled with this a lot. Even though I wash my car in the shade in the early morning when it's cool, I always have issues with the foam drying up as I was doing the contact wash if I try to do the whole car in one shot. The only way I've been able to work around it is to foam, wash and rinse the car in sections. It's probably something you'll have to experiment with.
I have used 1 bucket and three wash mitts 6 sides for 5 years now, once a mitt has been used it never goes back in the wash bucket, thanks pan for all you do
Thanks for sharing
I use the two bucket in the winter or when the car is very dirty, I only use one for maintenance washes with a grate.
Never got in to the 2 bucket method. Tried it but didn’t care for it. I’ve always rinsed the mitt before putting back in bucket. Recently started doing the foam, rinse, foam and then wash.
Pan! (Joseph Han here), you almost gave me a heart attack saying that the 2 bucket method could be dead! But when you talked us through it, it definitely makes sense. These were things I was thinking to myself (mostly because I can get lazy when I do my car haha), but I'm glad you lay your knowledge here. There are these "touchless" car washes that you can drive your car in, and the robotic pressure washer arm goes around your car and blasts strong psi with water, and other super caustic (it's gotta be) "soaps". But like you said, if you want 100% clean, there's no such thing as touchless. I made the mistake of going thru one of those... Lovely video Pan! When you foam your car and it's completely blanketed snow white... do you ever think white could look sexy too.. ? =P
Thanks! Yes I think a 911 looks great in almost any color!
@@ULSB1969 ?
@@auszatti665 this ole weird dude keeps posting the same message on all the replies.
Amazing spec on the Porsche. Informative as usual. Happy for your success Pan!
Much appreciated!
Great vid! I have used this method and just rinse the media before dunking in the water.. a lot faster and if there is marring is very minimal and usually im buffing after soo.....
Been doing the one bucket for the past 5 years. This two-bucket method was a marketing to sell more stuff. My car is in very good no scratches or swirl marks.
There are good arguments for both sides. Pick a method that works for you. In the end it’s all good. We’re not saving lives here. This is just detailing. ;)
Hi Pan, thank you for this very informative video! One question if you don't mind.
If you pre-wash with a high alkaline snow foam (e.g. Auto-foam), would you coat the car again with the Auto-foam or switch to a more pH neutral snow foam for the contact wash? Or could you even foam the car with the shampoo that you have in your one bucket?
I'm only just starting on my journey down the detailing rabbit hole xD
Very good question I would normally use BH autofoam Ph13 but wouldn’t want to use it for the second foaming? Perhaps I will use DIY rinseless in an IK foamer as I only have a small car
Great stuff Pan. I have enjoyed alternating between Rinseless washes and the 2 bucket method for over a year. This 1 bucket method makes total sense to me. I will need to step up to some of the newer foams. I typically foamed with Adams Car Shampoo, rinsed, applied ONR then contact washed with 2 bucket. I definitely can go to 1 bucket now. I used the ONR step because it always helped during summers here in GA when things can dry out quickly.
I started with the two bucket, but now just using one rinse bucket. I do a pre wash with a higher ph soap, then rinse it off...then just foam the car down again with a ph neutral soap and that obviously has all the soap and lubrication I need, start cleaning...rinse mit when needed.
I havent used the 2 bucket method in at least 6 years. Only ever wash my car with ONR and one bucket and its never let me down regardless of the amount of dirt on the car. 2 bucket method and soap is old technology.
How about 7 buckets and 7 wash mits?
HAHAHAAH !
Your timing is perfect, I just bought my dream car and sorting out my wash method. I am ceramic coating it this week and want to make sure I am preserving that coating and my paint.
Glad it was helpful!
I just rinse the mitt each time with the hose on my step stool (tall van) instead of 2nd bucket seems to work good 100 percent clean rinse rinse each time . Simple and works for me.
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My car is coated but when doing a hand wash I always pre-wash, either my Griot's Garage foam gun or my IK Foam Pro 12. For the contact wash im ALWAYS going to use the 2BM using the upgraded grit guards. It's really not a problem going back and forth between soap and rinse and because I stay ontop of my car AND do a quality pre-wash, my rinse water is never ever too dirty, so no need for 10 wash mits in one bucket😋
Thanks for sharing!
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Congrats on your new car. What did you buy?
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Hello: I have a potential tip (you may already know) Florida "love bugs" are hard to remove I use 2 fabric softener dryer sheets wetted in water and rub the residue , works well. With your background you might study how to make love bugs into a super glue. Also Pan, some advice please, I(senior citizen) have a 2023 Subaru Outback touring xt, with Nappa leather seats. What to do about friction , not easy to slide into position getting in or out. They have not been treated .
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I just use a single bucket with at least 3 mitts:
#1 - side 1 for hood, front end, then windshield, side 2 for roof and tailgate
#2 - side 1 for top half of driver's side, side 2 for bottom half
#3 - same as #2 for passenger side
Similiar. I use double cloth towell folded to 8 sides.
1 Roof and glasses
2 Bonnet, front bumper, front half of fenders
3 rear trunk bonnet
4 rear bumper , rear half of fenders
4 sides for 4 doors +part of fenders.
Outstanding teacher right here! Where would a mechanical decontamination enter the process?
I've always used the 2 bucket method just to be sure I minimize the chance of swirling the paint work during the contact wash👍🏻. Sometimes but very rarely during the summer months I do use the one bucket method the way you demonstrated in this video. Great work Pan👍🏻.
Thanks Konsta!
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I basically follow this same process, except I like to use a bunch of small microfiber mitts (wheel mitts from Rag Company). It's even less time consuming as it negates the need for the grit guard/scrubbing. It also uses less water and product. Then you just throw them all in the wash when done.
This is the way. Why you would ever re-use a dirty mitt or towel is ridiculous when good quality towels are so inexpensive.
This is interesting Pan... I used to do the 2 bucket method and then I started doing the one bucket method,, just like this... foam,, let dwell,,, rinse,, foam again and wash with one bucket... I've been doing that for the last 2 years on my car and my Harley... seems techniques and products change all the time. Good video Pan...
Thanks Barry! I hope you’re doing well.
I always did a 3 bucket system 1 for wash , one for rinse and a third for tires .
why not use the pressure washer with the 40 deg nozzle to clean the wash media before re-applying new soap? that's how I do it with one bucket method.
I just got back inside from my car wash with the two bucket method and figured I should fire up TH-cam and see what’s what. And this is what greets me 😂🤓 thanks for another great video Pan🙏
Hehe that's awesome! Thanks for spending time watching my videos and I hope you have a great weekend !!
1 bucket multi pad/ mitt for me. A good prewash is key.
I only do a full wash once a month, other weeks i do a prewash and rinse only
This is amazing! I really like this balance of not wasting water, not wasting media (or causing extra work in washing the media) along with just simplifying the setup process (I wish I had a garage setup for washing!). Definitely going to switch to this next year. Hopefully it speeds everything up and makes getting through washes a bit faster. Thank you!
Another great video, always appreciate seeing wash strategy updates. I use a less aggressive pre-foam for my household cars that I wash every 1-2 weeks - usually use gtechniq citrus or adams car shampoo. Based on your previous videos, I also keep bilt hamber on hand for when I haven't been able to wash the cars in a while. Does an AMAZING job. I also use this for washing my friends' very neglected cars. Detailing became my pandemic hobby and it was a great way to hang out safely with friends outside while doing something productive. Still offer them details when I can to hopefully encourage them to take better care of their cars (they always participate or at least spectate). Between you, DIY Detail, and Obsessed Garage, I'm going to run out of cabinet space for detailing products (in the best way possible). Pretty sure my husband doesn't comment on the excessive products only because I detail his car every other week. Excited to try the Koch Chemie and DIY foams next!
Thanks for watching!
Hello Pan,
What options does someone with a full PPF install on a car have in terms of being able to have a useful pre-wash stage? What would someone in this situation use? I get the impression from some reading that any soaps with a PH higher than 7 cannot generally be used on PPF? Is this the case? If this is true then would something like Car Pro Reset be the only option for both pre-wash and wash?
Once again an awesome vid. Pan, the effort you put forward on this stuff is evident. I can’t wait to see your 1 million subscriber milestone. You deserve it for sure.
I bought into the whole 2 bucket grit guard methodology several years ago, but over time I've noticed that for me at least, going with (at the extreme) a pressure rinse, a pre-wash, then a contact wash with inexpensive but good quality microfiber towels (seems like all the big box stores have them) and using them only once for contact washing the vehicle, seems to create the best combination of cleaning and safety. I've yet to ever wash even a "clean" car and not come away with a contaminated towel from something unseen near the underside of the vehicle, or from the door jams, or from a myriad of other places. I don't throw the towels away, they get rinsed clean, hung to air dry, tossed in a series of "reuse" buckets (depending on condition), and get tasked for other uses. Once the bucket(s) are full enough with towels, they'll go through a wash cycle in the washing machine, with a microfiber cleaning solution, then evaluated for condition. They can become interior wipe down towels, "harsher" chemical applications like chrome polishing, or they'll just get used for other purposes. Eventually all my towels become rags, after several life-cycle events, and wind up soaking spilled oil/grease/coolant/cleaning chemicals/nose-blowing/etc. At most a towel sees 2 washing machine cycles, simply because they get too contaminated with something I don't want in the washing machine to begin with.
I do have a quality of "good" (i.e.: more expensive) microfiber towels that I will dip into when cleaning my coated, and shall we say more loved on, vehicles, but I doubt I'll be replacing them in the quantities I have currently as they are used up/contaminated.
As a mobile detailer, I usually work in direct sunlight. I understand that most of the products work better out of direct sunlight. I’d like to start pretreating my vehicles with a foam. Can you recommend any methods and products that would allow me to use this method? Am I restricted to using a rinseless wash in a handheld pump sprayer? Thank you for your advice and your excellent TH-cam videos
This is so interesting, washing with multiple towels.. I’ve been doing it this way for years, just because I’m lazy and couldn’t be bothered using two buckets 😂
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What about rinsing the mit in your hand with a hose (pressure washer might be too strong) to rinse away the dirt in and then lather and touch wash again and continue like this for the whole car? The only dowside is using more water, but I think it might be safer for the paint.
better to have two buckets w/ flowing rinse water over and out top and bottom top flows out the light stuff holes in bottom flush out the heavy !
+ I use two bucket method as i frequently rinse out my sea sponge!
lambs wool & microfiber wash mitts suck we use genuine sea sponges ! sustainably harvested by the greek hard hat divers for 75+ years in tarpon springs Fla . ! google sea sponges tarpon springs , FL
FAR superior to any other method and the scientists and engineers of consumers reports agree w/ a real sea sponge fr the ocean it will NOT scratch ! it IS best method !
Glad to hear this, finally. I use the foam cannon to lift the dirt and lubricate, and a soaped wash bucket with a wash mitt and a grit guard. I flip the mitt and return it to the bucket and grit guard often. If the vehicle is dirtier, I do a first spray wash and rinse before the actual contact wash cycle. I never apply pressure with the mitt. I use a separate bucket and separate tools for the tires and wheels.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pan. 100% agree. I used one bucket and sponge for decades and never had an issue. Only tried the 2 bucket system based on your channel and several others 12 months ago and there was absolutely no proof as to why you would need it. I only have 1 separate bucket on its own for the rims and tyres. 2 bucket method is a waste of time. A good car enthusiast will always maintain good paint care. I recently converted to snow foam as well and makes a world of difference. After a good pressure wash and at least 2 mf mints, you only need 1 bucket and job done. Thanks for the video.
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I do almost same method.. Foam pre-wash. Wait and Rinse. Foam again. But then on next step, I use One bucket and 8-9 different Wash mitts for all the sections. Never reuse same contaminated wash mitts in rinse/wash bucket = lower risks of any contaminant scratches.
And the added benefit is that it’s much faster bc you eliminated need to thoroughly rinse your mitts. Once a mitt is done (front and back) on two sections of a car, it’s much faster to just drop on dirty pile and grab fresh new mitt.
Foam twice, GSF with Green Star, one bucket of warm water without soap, couple of mitts and soap direct onto the mitts. The lubricity is off the charts! Used to use two buckets, never again.
Ever since I started using a foam cannon (4yrs) I’ve only used 1 bucket , a rinse bucket. After a first rinse then only foam the panel I’m gonna wash with a wash mitt.
I've been hearing this. But two bucks is just really easy, works and no problem to clean up.
But I only wash two cars once a week
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I used to use 2 buckets but now I'm just using one. I start with the rims and continue to the rest of the vehicle. It works just fine. I do have a grit guard in the bottom of the bucket so my brush doesn't get the dirt each time I dunk it.
I have been detailing for over 50 years and have always used the 2 bucket method. 1 bucket for the wash mitt/soap solution and the 2nd bucket as a seat for when Im doing the wheels and tires. I always do the wheels/tires first using the 1st bucket, then flip the 2nd seat bucket and using that on the car. I never pre foam, just pre rinse very well. I can appreciate Pan's techniques if you live in a tough climate with alot of snow, road salt or salt water atmosphere.
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I think it al depends how dirty your car is. If my car is fairly dirty I will quickly rinse my mitt under the hose to get it clean in preventing scratching. With my car I wash it often, so then I don't need cleaning the mitt. Only afterwards.
When you squeeze the dirt out, @ 21:30, could you not also spray the dirt off?
I spray both sides of my mitt after each area, and never have dirt in my bucket.
17:00 I still use a car wash stall (as i dont have a garage.. apartment life) and their pre-rinse pressure is alot lower than their wash pressure for (what i imagine is) this very reason. I do use it just to wet the car down and gently get any very loose dirt off the car.
The recently new MJJC Foam Cannon S v3.0 is phenomenal I must say. Just got one a couple weeks ago and I love it man. Makes washing cars so much more enjoyable for me. It's a must have
I use 2 foam and 2 bucket. I squeeze out the dirty wash fit and dunk in the rinse to remove any filth and then reload in the super soapy bucket plus there is soap/foam on the surface.
I use since a few years two Buckets with Cyclone Dirttraps in both, and a Dozen Washmitts plus Snowfoam. Plus one separate Bucket for the Wheels. Works very well!
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Thanks for the video, learned a bunch of tips to add to my technique
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Personally, the two-bucket wash method is usually a waste of time on most customer vehicles. 90% of the vehicles look like they have already been to swirl city. Also, if you are in Florida good luck making it through a two-bucket wash in the customers driveway especially when they have been letting it bake the entire day.
I’ve always pre washed with APC let it sit for 10 mins wash it off then I snow foam it and let it settle before foam washing it again and then using a wash mitt between each panel I rinse off once it’s rinsed off I towel it down then re rinse it while using a sio2 hybrid ceramic wax I then dry and and buff the wax coating. It leave my car shiny and water repellant for about 3 weeks dependent on how much i drive it
Excellent video Pan.
It's great to see I also wash my vehicle exactly as you do dividing it in 3 sections. I have never tried the one bucket method however, will give this a try tks.. 👍🏼🇨🇦.
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For my rinse-less wash, I use a modified "2-bucket" method - 1st bucket is my wash bucket (2 gallons of DI water with ONR) and 5 clean mitts. Those 5 mitts soak up nearly all the water.
The 2nd bucket has grit guards (on the bottom and sides) and around 4 gallons of plain hose water.
Each mitt gets a section to clean, and after each mitt finishes, it gets tossed in the 2nd bucket to soak and wait. I finish going around the car with the mitts, and I finish drying, spot checking, detail spraying, etc. When I'm done and satisfied the car is good, I go to bucket #2 and scrub all 5 mitts on the grit guards; changing the 4 hose water gallons as needed (usually 3-4 times until the water is clear again. Then I hang the mitts to dry and dump the water.
The traditional 2nd "rinse" bucket has never made sense to me, nor has the grit guard method helped to separate clean water from dirty water. It was never enough for me to trust putting a dirty mitt back on the car. Once a mitt is dirty, that it. The mitt won't touch the car again until it's been scrubbed clean.
Cool. I use one bucket with multiple mits. Does this new method do a great job on winter road salt? Or do you add one step to start off by rinsing off as much salt as possible? As always, good video.
For road salts, a good effective pre-wash like Bilt Hamber Touch-Less really helps.
Hi
Can i ask for whats the best method of washing a car in my circumstances
Things i will use
1. Only Ph neutral soap
2. I have wash mitts & microfiber towels
3. I will not use foam canon
Methods I'm considering to use
A. 1 bucket no grit, multiple microfiber/wash mitts
B. 1 bucket no grid guard, 1 wash mitts and pressure wash the mits after ever panel
Or should a grit guard is a must for a car wash without foam cannon?