I love your neutral way of car detailing. It's so refreshing in a world of "I'm right and everyone else is wrong". Bringing brilliant solutions to suit everyone, kudos to you sir, keep up the good work.
Wow, I'm impressed to see this video that's 3 years old. You were miles ahead everyone else!!!!! I use the no-bucket method: First I foam with a prewash, let it sit and then rinse off with the high pressure washer. In this way you get rid of loose dirt. If you have a good paint protection, prewash may be enough. But usually there is a so-called traffic film left. To get rid of the traffic film, I apply regular car shampoo with the foam gun and then hand wash. Since all loose dirt, dust, gravel and mud are gone after the prewash and the car shampoo is already on the car after the second foaming, I only use a bucket to keep pre soaked washing gloves. I use three different gloves in different colors: 1) Yellow for ceilings and windows 2) Pink for the hood, tailgate and the sides down to the middle of the door. 3) Blue, to the lower part of the door, tires and rims. It can be said that it is a zero-bucket method. (If you want, you can of course rinse the washing gloves from time to time. But there is really no reason) Pros: - Since the car shampoo is already on the car, it is super quick to hand wash. That is, you do not have to run back and forth to "get foam / car shampoo from the bucket. - You also avoid the rinsing step as all loose dirt is gone after prewash. Safe: Completely scratch-free Timesaving: The car shampoo is already on the car Fun: You get to foam twice : )
I keep coming back to this video every so often. I've begun to only use a bucket of water to soak multiple mitts or microfiber towels then use car soap in a spray bottle to spray on the mitt or panel. It saves me having to rinse out the bucket of any leftover soap after a wash.
Tried this method today with fantastic results the soap is so concentrated it just glides over the paint so much quicker as well and hardly wasted any water just used the Karcher K5 pressure washer also tried the Bowdens own Nanolicious amazing soap im a convert from meguiars highly recommend this method thanks Sandro
This is great. Not only are you using a fraction of the amount of wash this way, but your paint is actually seeing a higher concentration of soap at the same time. It's a win win, except for the car soap manufacturers
Good to see options. Thanks Sandro. In my scenario, I usually look at the level of dirt, incoming weather, type of car, time I have, doing for therapy or quickie, before deciding which method. Definitely the key is lubrication at contact and cleanliness of material used as you have pointed out. Maintenance is so key as we only have so much clear coat to work with over time.
I’ve been using the one bucket, multi-mit option. Saves me time having to rinse the same wash mit. 5 washmits per side of the car (top, drivers side, passengers, front, back). Flip the mit as well. I have a second bucket to discard the kits ready for washing 🙂.
I just reapplied my truck with Cquartz UK, because of paint overspray. While waiting the 7 days to wash the truck, I was looking for ways to better wash and dry my truck. I'm glad I came across your video. I use Reset with my foam cannon, rinse and spray Reset 9:1 on my wash mitt. I did it also on my other car with CQ UK, and I like your method. Thank you again, great idea and new way of washing
Great idea! I've seen a few videos of a similar nature pop up on YT recently. What I've learned is that while there are definitely some wrong ways to wash a car, there are almost endless right ways. It depends on what you want out of your wash and how much you are willing to put into it, both in cost and time. It's always good to have many different ways of getting to the same place since conditions on the ground can vary quite a bit, especially for you mobile guys.
I started using spray bottle, trigger hose and mitt method just after you put the vid up. It works really well for me. Using a sealant and this wash method keeps my daily driver that lives outside 24/7 looking sharp. Thanks Sandro
hey Sandro, great approach! Will definately try this out! I just got a Bucket-Trolley for my wash-bucket. I hope with your method and the Bucket following me around the car will down on time spend doing all the prep-work. My updated Pre-Detail Wash procedure will be: 1. Wash with pump sprayer, 1 Rinse-Bucket following me 2. Rinse down with wather 3. Clay with pump sprayer & Clay mat 4. Use IPA & drying towel to directly dry the each panel after claying it (use at least 3 drying towels, my current favorite is the Double Twistress from Rag Company 60x90cm) In my opinion, it does not matter if the paint is not flawlessly clean when it will be compounded and polished afterwards. It could also be rinsed down after step 3 and be followed with a spray sealant instead of IPA, if its only a maintenance wash.
I use the same mit as you there Sandro but i just hit it with the garden hose set on jet to rinse the mit then i give it a squeeze to get out a bit of the water before loading with soap from my spray bottle...good advice...and it does save a hell of a lot of product, I love how you have done your description labels on the bottom of your bottles...clear and look good.
Hi Sandro just got a PA Foam gun from Waxit. My method was multiple mitts with a pre rinse but now its pressure washer rinse, then the Foam gun, allow to dwell, rinse off, then use my favorite Megs Wash n Wax (in a bucket) with lots of foam and multiple mitts. By the time i get to the mitts there should be no contaminants on the vehicle and NO SWIRLS 2 B left behind. Having said that i am intrigued with the Bottle method and will give that a go in the LSP of a wash. "Car Whispering" its great therapy to end the hectic work week 4 me. Keep well Danny
I use the 10 mitt method. Never dunk a dirty mitt into your soapy water, grab a clean mitt. I don't even use a bucket. I use a foam gun. Foam a panel and foam the mitt for extra lubercation.
There are many, many right ways to do this and only a few wrong ways. I think if you use your correct judgement and not just simply using a sponge and a scum bucket, you'll be fine.
I’ve just tried a pre foam pressure rinse followed by multiple microfiber wash cloths using Ammo’s frothee. A bit expensive to Ship to Australia but the marring was non existent on a dark car and finish was awesome.
Hello, I’m new here, and this is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched. To be honest I’ve never thought of this. And it actually makes sense. Save water, save product. Also you could spray a little product onto the body panel you are about to wash for extra lubrication. Very interesting concept. I’m very much set in my ways of washing my cars. With 2 buckets and 3 mits. But regardless I respect and appreciate this new idea. Well done sir.
This is a really great idea that I hadn't thought of before. Definitely going to incorporate this into my next wash and see how it goes, but the logic is definitely sound!
Hey Mate, I like this will try it on the next car wash....I like the ONR in a spray bottle, one section at a time followed by a wash mitt with ONR solution,followed by a clean microfiber towel wipe down doing a section at a time, I am done in under 45 min
Bonjour, je suis un nouvel abonné. Je suis tombé par hasard sur une de vos vidéos youtube et j'ai de suite été séduit. Je vois que vous êtes un vrai professionnel qui sait de quoi il parle et je vous remercie de faire profiter de votre expérience et de vos compétences. C'est rare de nos jours d'avoir des personnes comme vous. Bravo et merci
Wow Sandro what a fab idea! I love it!!! Just spray the wash mitt with soap, very easy and a simple way of doing it... I love it 👍👍👍👍👍 looking forward to the 6 month update vid mate, bring it on! 👍👍👍
Good video. Here's what I've been doing. Spray the car with diluted bug and tar remover, rinse with pressure, apply soap via snow foamer, use a single mitt to do the washing top to bottom, rinsing the mitt in a bucket between panels. Seems to be the quickest way to do it, as my washing location isn't really ideal, it's on different gradients so I hate using extra buckets. Obviously I do the wheels first with wheel brushes and wheel cleaner, but again, I just spray cleaners on the wheel and rinse the brush using the hose. No space for buckets really. Once the washing is done, I can pull the car into the garage to dry it and reapply any hydrophobic glass stuff or spray detailer or tyre shine or whatever. I don't tend to do all of them every wash cos I try to save time. I really have come to hate buckets lol.
Great video as always.... I'm a little crazy , I use the one bucket method & I use 6 wash mits. After I use a mit I put it into the bucket and use a new one. LoL
Great points and method! Especially for those expensive detergents! Save some time and money... Win win! I think this is also slightly safer as you're blasting the dirt off the mitt with the hose and not reintroducing the wash mitt into a dirty rinse bucket
I have been trying to have a safe car washing method for the past year, since I 've been living in apartment. I can go back to my parents house where I have my pressure washer and everything else. But washing in the middle of the week is something I have been trying to find out. I have been trying various methods. Latelt I am trying to make car wash solutions in QD bottle, spray it on the panel, wipe it with my 1st wash mitt, dunk it in to rinse bucket with gritguard, ready for the next cycle. Then dry with towel.. Not too wet the parking lot floor, easy to carry 1 bucket with water and a Car Wash in a bottle.
My current wash method involves a pre-rinse followed by foaming of the car for better lubrication of the wash mit. Once the car is foamed I clean the top portion of the car then pressure rinse my mit spray my soap solution into my mit and continue hand washing. After 3 months of testing my car only has a few small swirls. Saves a lot of water and product use.
I basically do the same thing. My foam gun and cannon have become my "soap bucket", while my rinse bucket remains the same. I'm sure I still use more soap than you do. Lol. The foam gun is a great option for being cost effective, compared to a foam cannon, since the cannon needs the pressure washer. Great video!
Another great video Sandro. I've used a variation of this during the chemical decon process. Iron Out mixed with car shampoo and water. Then on to the rinse and shampoo with a pump action sprayer. I'll have to try spraying directly onto the mit next time. Looks like you get more foam by spraying into the mit. Thanks again for another insightful video!!
Excellent idea ! Refreshing to see another option in stepping outside the “box”. Definitely shows you are always thinking. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge 🤘🏼
I wonder what method would be possible at a self service style car wash, or maybe not possible. Great video.. i have been looking for ideas to save me some time during maintenance washes.
Great video , this seems an awesome idea , but the shampoo in bottle should have the recomended dilutions like in the bucket or a bit higher? Best regards and as usual great content
great tutorial mate! i've always been washing with a one bucket method with soap on bottle since my other bucket was damaged. and i found out it saved me heaps of product used on a larger bucket. anyway, please do a video on drying the car process using the bigboi vs towel vs bigboi+towel or drive on the freeway lol. :) cheers.
man this is an awesome idea, I can never seem to get enough suds onto my car no mater how much soap I put in the bucket. I think this will fix my problem!! thanks!
Great video, thanks for putting the effort in to it as I know these things take a considerable amount to produce. Fantastic level of information in this one.
Genius!!! Great idea and well thought wash method. I personally use multiple mitts with one bucket. I will definitely give this a try. Have you consider to also add a few mililiters of ONR ( or similar) to the mix?
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I just wanted to clarify that I meant to add a bit of ONR to the soap mix and not to use only ONR. I've seen people adding ONR to the wash bucket to add extra lubricity and cleaning ability. I'm not sure if ONR would work well when mixed with soap though. Thanks.
First off I can't say thanks enough for teaching me perhaps the best method I've used so far..I have a question though..my car is nano coated and I use carpro reset shampoo but I want to apply this method to my car question is, since the high concentration and dilution rate of reset will this dilution rate still work work without being to over concentrated in the bottle??..maybe I'm just overthinking it but I've never used it with this method before maybe it may leave streaks or something like that..anyways your response is always appreciated and keep up the great vids..!!
Brilliant idea!! absolutely brilliant brilliant brilliant, thank you so much I am going to use this method. Technically all I need is my pressure washer the bottle mixed with the soap and my wash mitt. No having to worry about washing out buckets and grit cards and all that crap
I hate how much a 2 bucket method wasted water so the method i use now is 1 bucket with grit guard, and the new incredipole with microfiber madness pad. Rinse, foam up car, rinse, foam up 1 panel at a time and scrub with pad and rinse in bucket in between panels. Works great and its fast!
Isn't the dilution ratio far too strong here? I could be wrong so please tell me if I am, I want to try this method out. Say if a shampoo requires 30ml per 10l bucket, wouldnt the correct dilution ration for a 1l spray bottle be 3ml of shampoo? I worry that using such a strong mix will strip wax.
The water soaked wash mitt and standing water in the vehicle will dilute the shampoo further but I think you could go at little further maybe 1:20 1:30
Love the idea but I would modify it just a bit. Instead of just dunking it in the bucket and scrubbing it on the grit guard, I would ADD an additional step and spray/rinse the mitt with a hose .. the pressure of the water will help get rid of dirt that’s embedded in the mitt. Other than that, solid work!
I’m keen to start washing my car out the front of my flat but have not access to a hose. What is the a good method to go with? Would you throw a bucket of water over the car first and then use one bucket with grit guard spraying the wash mitt each time? Any help appreciated.
Hi Sandro, great video, definitely going to try this. If I was to use concours snow as hand wash, would you recommend using the 1:200 dilution ratio stated in the directions? Or would you still use the 1:9 ratio that you mentioned? Thanks
As long as the paint is wet and you soak your wash mitt in water to start with about 1:25 is a better ratio in a spray bottle for a maintenance wash. If your doing a decontamination wash, then about 1:10 with snow plus is a great ratio.
I am about to try this method with BH Autowash which recommends 5ml to each 10L in a bucket. What dilution ratio I should use in a spray bottle? Thanks in advance
Hi. Thank you for the video. Very interesting and useful. I live in a place where i cannot use too much water, i can't use a pressure washer, and i can t let water flow . so i bought a car wash mat and usually i use ONR. BUT sonetine is not enough, in my opinion, when you need to prepare a car for a full detailing. Do you think the method you show could be OK even for non coated and dirty car that need to be compuonded and polished? With this method you think is necessary to use a pressure washer to rinse out thr car? I really love the miethod you show. It coukd solve my problem
When you consider the variation of soap concentrations on the market would you say adding 5 times as much as you would use in the bucket would be a good start point for the spray bottle? On of my soaps (hilt hamber autowash) uses only 5ml per bucket. I wouldn't want to put 100ml in a bottle as that would use a 6 months worth of weekly soap for me.
I cannot see his reply and I am about to try this method with BH Autowash which recommends 5ml to each 10L in a bucket. What dilution ratio you used in a spray bottle? Thanks in advance
I see you’re using the Carpro microfiber mitt in this video ... seems to work very well. Have you ever tried the Microfiber Madness Incredimitt? Lots of folks raving about it and I’m looking to purchase just 1 microfiber one with your spray method to start ... would appreciate your opinion. Love your videos ... honestly, they are top notch!
Well gave it a go this morning with Reset cut 1:9 in a spray bottle - worked beautifully! I too use the Carpro Mitt (which I love btw) and what I noticed is I had great lubricity the entire time unlike towards the end of the wash when the wash bucket bubble breakdown a bit. And instead of 3 buckets (still use a dedicated wheel bucket) I only had 2 buckets to clean up. Well done and thanks for sharing.
I do 1 5 gal bucket for wheels,1 5 gal bucket for car.1 mit for each bucket.Rinse mit/brushes for each wheel and for the 1 mit is rinsed from spray nozzle after cleaning each panel/area.no need for multiple mits for washing car.2 bucket rinse is a myth,lying to yourself if you think your.getting all dirt out by rubbing guards on bottom of bucket.Marketing gimmick. Good idea with spray bottle method for extra lubrication.I would use Wolgang along with Meguiars gold class soap on bucket.Presoak wheels as well.
You indicate that one of drawbacks of two bucket method is the lack of suds to lubricate after time. This can easily be solved by adding a little extra detergent and using Jet portion of nozzle create new suds.
Will the soap keep in the spray bottle once diluted with water? I was think it may spoil / start to lose effectiveness once sitting diluted for a while - keen to try this but I only wash my car once every few weeks, so it would be sitting diluted for 1-2months easy lol
Going try this out myself... I usually use 25ml per 15L of water with my shampoo in the bucket. Imagine 10ml will be plenty in 500ml of water in a trigger sprayer.
I love your neutral way of car detailing. It's so refreshing in a world of "I'm right and everyone else is wrong". Bringing brilliant solutions to suit everyone, kudos to you sir, keep up the good work.
Wow, I'm impressed to see this video that's 3 years old. You were miles ahead everyone else!!!!!
I use the no-bucket method:
First I foam with a prewash, let it sit and then rinse off with the high pressure washer.
In this way you get rid of loose dirt.
If you have a good paint protection, prewash may be enough. But usually there is a so-called traffic film left.
To get rid of the traffic film, I apply regular car shampoo with the foam gun and then hand wash.
Since all loose dirt, dust, gravel and mud are gone after the prewash and the car shampoo is already on the car after the second foaming, I only use a bucket to keep pre soaked washing gloves.
I use three different gloves in different colors:
1) Yellow for ceilings and windows
2) Pink for the hood, tailgate and the sides down to the middle of the door.
3) Blue, to the lower part of the door, tires and rims.
It can be said that it is a zero-bucket method.
(If you want, you can of course rinse the washing gloves from time to time. But there is really no reason)
Pros:
- Since the car shampoo is already on the car, it is super quick to hand wash. That is, you do not have to run back and forth to "get foam / car shampoo from the bucket.
- You also avoid the rinsing step as all loose dirt is gone after prewash.
Safe:
Completely scratch-free
Timesaving:
The car shampoo is already on the car
Fun:
You get to foam twice : )
I keep coming back to this video every so often. I've begun to only use a bucket of water to soak multiple mitts or microfiber towels then use car soap in a spray bottle to spray on the mitt or panel. It saves me having to rinse out the bucket of any leftover soap after a wash.
Tried this method today with fantastic results the soap is so concentrated it just glides over the paint
so much quicker as well and hardly wasted any water just used the Karcher K5 pressure washer also tried the Bowdens own Nanolicious amazing soap im a convert from meguiars
highly recommend this method thanks Sandro
This is great. Not only are you using a fraction of the amount of wash this way, but your paint is actually seeing a higher concentration of soap at the same time. It's a win win, except for the car soap manufacturers
Wow, this is smart! It will save me a lot of shampoo. With 2 bucket method, a lot of times I have to throw away the leftover diluted shampoo
Good to see options. Thanks Sandro. In my scenario, I usually look at the level of dirt, incoming weather, type of car, time I have, doing for therapy or quickie, before deciding which method. Definitely the key is lubrication at contact and cleanliness of material used as you have pointed out. Maintenance is so key as we only have so much clear coat to work with over time.
I’ve been using the one bucket, multi-mit option. Saves me time having to rinse the same wash mit. 5 washmits per side of the car (top, drivers side, passengers, front, back). Flip the mit as well. I have a second bucket to discard the kits ready for washing 🙂.
Tried this method first time couple days ago. Used only 50ml to do whole car! Thanks for revealing this excellent idea.
I just reapplied my truck with Cquartz UK, because of paint overspray. While waiting the 7 days to wash the truck, I was looking for ways to better wash and dry my truck. I'm glad I came across your video. I use Reset with my foam cannon, rinse and spray Reset 9:1 on my wash mitt. I did it also on my other car with CQ UK, and I like your method. Thank you again, great idea and new way of washing
Brilliant! I really appreciate you are not trying to be a smartass like other car detailing TH-camrs :)
Great idea! I've seen a few videos of a similar nature pop up on YT recently. What I've learned is that while there are definitely some wrong ways to wash a car, there are almost endless right ways. It depends on what you want out of your wash and how much you are willing to put into it, both in cost and time. It's always good to have many different ways of getting to the same place since conditions on the ground can vary quite a bit, especially for you mobile guys.
I started using spray bottle, trigger hose and mitt method just after you put the vid up. It works really well for me. Using a sealant and this wash method keeps my daily driver that lives outside 24/7 looking sharp. Thanks Sandro
hey Sandro, great approach! Will definately try this out! I just got a Bucket-Trolley for my wash-bucket. I hope with your method and the Bucket following me around the car will down on time spend doing all the prep-work. My updated Pre-Detail Wash procedure will be:
1. Wash with pump sprayer, 1 Rinse-Bucket following me
2. Rinse down with wather
3. Clay with pump sprayer & Clay mat
4. Use IPA & drying towel to directly dry the each panel after claying it (use at least 3 drying towels, my current favorite is the Double Twistress from Rag Company 60x90cm)
In my opinion, it does not matter if the paint is not flawlessly clean when it will be compounded and polished afterwards. It could also be rinsed down after step 3 and be followed with a spray sealant instead of IPA, if its only a maintenance wash.
Thanks mate and it sounds like a good solid method and approach with a good understanding of your goals to suit your needs!
I use the same mit as you there Sandro but i just hit it with the garden hose set on jet to rinse the mit then i give it a squeeze to get out a bit of the water before loading with soap from my spray bottle...good advice...and it does save a hell of a lot of product, I love how you have done your description labels on the bottom of your bottles...clear and look good.
Hi Sandro just got a PA Foam gun from Waxit. My method was multiple mitts with a pre rinse but now its pressure washer rinse, then the Foam gun, allow to dwell, rinse off, then use my favorite Megs Wash n Wax (in a bucket) with lots of foam and multiple mitts. By the time i get to the mitts there should be no contaminants on the vehicle and NO SWIRLS 2 B left behind. Having said that i am intrigued with the Bottle method and will give that a go in the LSP of a wash. "Car Whispering" its great therapy to end the hectic work week 4 me. Keep well Danny
I use the 10 mitt method. Never dunk a dirty mitt into your soapy water, grab a clean mitt.
I don't even use a bucket. I use a foam gun. Foam a panel and foam the mitt for extra lubercation.
There are many, many right ways to do this and only a few wrong ways. I think if you use your correct judgement and not just simply using a sponge and a scum bucket, you'll be fine.
Gave this method a go and the more I think about the more ill be using it over the 2 bucket method. Saves me time.
I’ve just tried a pre foam pressure rinse followed by multiple microfiber wash cloths using Ammo’s frothee. A bit expensive to Ship to Australia but the marring was non existent on a dark car and finish was awesome.
Nice to see new ideas on how to wash your car and minimize scratches.
Hello, I’m new here, and this is the first video of yours I’ve ever watched. To be honest I’ve never thought of this. And it actually makes sense. Save water, save product. Also you could spray a little product onto the body panel you are about to wash for extra lubrication. Very interesting concept. I’m very much set in my ways of washing my cars. With 2 buckets and 3 mits. But regardless I respect and appreciate this new idea. Well done sir.
This is a really great idea that I hadn't thought of before. Definitely going to incorporate this into my next wash and see how it goes, but the logic is definitely sound!
Try using a "ketchup" dispensing bottle for faster application on the wash mitt. Have you tried using Meguiar's Car Wash plus with this method.
Hey Mate, I like this will try it on the next car wash....I like the ONR in a spray bottle, one section at a time followed by a wash mitt with ONR solution,followed by a clean microfiber towel wipe down doing a section at a time, I am done in under 45 min
There's something oddly satisfying when you put the spray trigger at 4:43 and pump sprayer at 7:45 so that the bubbles don't overflow.
Bonjour, je suis un nouvel abonné. Je suis tombé par hasard sur une de vos vidéos youtube et j'ai de suite été séduit. Je vois que vous êtes un vrai professionnel qui sait de quoi il parle et je vous remercie de faire profiter de votre expérience et de vos compétences. C'est rare de nos jours d'avoir des personnes comme vous. Bravo et merci
best detailing narration ever...
Wow Sandro what a fab idea! I love it!!! Just spray the wash mitt with soap, very easy and a simple way of doing it... I love it 👍👍👍👍👍 looking forward to the 6 month update vid mate, bring it on! 👍👍👍
Good video. Here's what I've been doing. Spray the car with diluted bug and tar remover, rinse with pressure, apply soap via snow foamer, use a single mitt to do the washing top to bottom, rinsing the mitt in a bucket between panels. Seems to be the quickest way to do it, as my washing location isn't really ideal, it's on different gradients so I hate using extra buckets. Obviously I do the wheels first with wheel brushes and wheel cleaner, but again, I just spray cleaners on the wheel and rinse the brush using the hose. No space for buckets really. Once the washing is done, I can pull the car into the garage to dry it and reapply any hydrophobic glass stuff or spray detailer or tyre shine or whatever. I don't tend to do all of them every wash cos I try to save time. I really have come to hate buckets lol.
Car Craft Auto Detailing thanks. I will try spraying more wash solution on to the mitt too like you suggest. Subscribed. Nice Alfa!
Another gem. Thanks Sandro. 🙂
Great video as always.... I'm a little crazy , I use the one bucket method & I use 6 wash mits. After I use a mit I put it into the bucket and use a new one. LoL
i used this spray bottle idea today holy cow how easy and i used hardly any in the bottle im amazed thanks sandro
Great points and method! Especially for those expensive detergents! Save some time and money... Win win! I think this is also slightly safer as you're blasting the dirt off the mitt with the hose and not reintroducing the wash mitt into a dirty rinse bucket
Great ideas! I'm going to try this my next wash.
So much better than the 2 bucket method - way quicker, safer and more economical. I use this method and washing my car is a breeze.
I have been trying to have a safe car washing method for the past year, since I 've been living in apartment. I can go back to my parents house where I have my pressure washer and everything else. But washing in the middle of the week is something I have been trying to find out. I have been trying various methods. Latelt I am trying to make car wash solutions in QD bottle, spray it on the panel, wipe it with my 1st wash mitt, dunk it in to rinse bucket with gritguard, ready for the next cycle. Then dry with towel.. Not too wet the parking lot floor, easy to carry 1 bucket with water and a Car Wash in a bottle.
My current wash method involves a pre-rinse followed by foaming of the car for better lubrication of the wash mit. Once the car is foamed I clean the top portion of the car then pressure rinse my mit spray my soap solution into my mit and continue hand washing. After 3 months of testing my car only has a few small swirls. Saves a lot of water and product use.
I basically do the same thing. My foam gun and cannon have become my "soap bucket", while my rinse bucket remains the same. I'm sure I still use more soap than you do. Lol. The foam gun is a great option for being cost effective, compared to a foam cannon, since the cannon needs the pressure washer. Great video!
Gonna have to resort to this method once the water restrictions kick in next month, here in Sydney.
Another great video Sandro. I've used a variation of this during the chemical decon process. Iron Out mixed with car shampoo and water. Then on to the rinse and shampoo with a pump action sprayer. I'll have to try spraying directly onto the mit next time. Looks like you get more foam by spraying into the mit. Thanks again for another insightful video!!
Excellent idea ! Refreshing to see another option in stepping outside the “box”. Definitely shows you are always thinking. Thanks for sharing all your experiences and knowledge 🤘🏼
I wonder what method would be possible at a self service style car wash, or maybe not possible. Great video.. i have been looking for ideas to save me some time during maintenance washes.
Hi. First, I give you kudos for car. Second, thanks for reminding me that simple solutions are very often the best ones. Great job pal.
This method makes so much sense
Bloody great advice and video .
Anyone have any updates on this method? Seems like a win win situation!
Another great video Sandro! I'm definitely gonna try this method on my truck this weekend. All I need now is another spray bottle...
Innovative! Love the groovy background music too!
have you use ONR at a cup full in bucket as this helps to release the dirt, also adds lubrication
good stuff as always, informative and a method worthy of pros and amateurs alike
Such a smart idea, can’t wait to try it!!
Brilliant! Gonna try this at my next maintenance detail. Keep up the great videos
LOVE THIS IDEA. I can't wait to try it. Thanks
Would it be a good or bad thing, to ad a bit of ONR to the soap mixture ?
ONR tends to reduce suds so that may not be desirable
I've been playing with no bucket method, use cannon to foam car with shampoo.
Then blast off waah mit with stubby gun
Of course after a decent prewash
Great video , this seems an awesome idea , but the shampoo in bottle should have the recomended dilutions like in the bucket or a bit higher? Best regards and as usual great content
great tutorial mate! i've always been washing with a one bucket method with soap on bottle since my other bucket was damaged. and i found out it saved me heaps of product used on a larger bucket. anyway, please do a video on drying the car process using the bigboi vs towel vs bigboi+towel or drive on the freeway lol. :) cheers.
This is an EXCELLENT idea! Will try it out on my next car wash!
I like Apex details method. One bucket and three mitts. Large 10x10 cyclone mitt for top of car and two hand mitts for each side of car.
man this is an awesome idea, I can never seem to get enough suds onto my car no mater how much soap I put in the bucket. I think this will fix my problem!! thanks!
That's the best car was video I've seen! And I watched quite a few...
Great video, thanks for putting the effort in to it as I know these things take a considerable amount to produce. Fantastic level of information in this one.
Great video! Love that you explain very thuroughly. Gonna try this method next time I wash my car. +1 subscriber :)
Very nice, i always love new techniques
Genius!!! Great idea and well thought wash method. I personally use multiple mitts with one bucket. I will definitely give this a try. Have you consider to also add a few mililiters of ONR ( or similar) to the mix?
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing I just wanted to clarify that I meant to add a bit of ONR to the soap mix and not to use only ONR. I've seen people adding ONR to the wash bucket to add extra lubricity and cleaning ability. I'm not sure if ONR would work well when mixed with soap though. Thanks.
First off I can't say thanks enough for teaching me perhaps the best method I've used so far..I have a question though..my car is nano coated and I use carpro reset shampoo but I want to apply this method to my car question is, since the high concentration and dilution rate of reset will this dilution rate still work work without being to over concentrated in the bottle??..maybe I'm just overthinking it but I've never used it with this method before maybe it may leave streaks or something like that..anyways your response is always appreciated and keep up the great vids..!!
Car Craft Auto Detailing explained perfectly buddy thanks..washing my car this weekend with it..cant wait !!
Could I also possibly use the fireball hydrophobic foam and Gyeon wetcoat this way to utilize them more efficiently?
Cool thanks
Hi Sandro , where can I buy same your measurement cup please 4:51
I got it so long ago that I’m honestly not sure where I got it, maybe it was at a just at a department store.
This is briliant.
Sir, if you are the inventor of this method, you are a fucking genius.
This video made me subscribe! You're a freakin genius. A Nobel price for you.
I watched this a couple of times. 😎
Brilliant idea!! absolutely brilliant brilliant brilliant, thank you so much I am going to use this method. Technically all I need is my pressure washer the bottle mixed with the soap and my wash mitt. No having to worry about washing out buckets and grit cards and all that crap
First water, then shampoo. So you wont get much foam spreading out of the bottle at the end
I hate how much a 2 bucket method wasted water so the method i use now is 1 bucket with grit guard, and the new incredipole with microfiber madness pad. Rinse, foam up car, rinse, foam up 1 panel at a time and scrub with pad and rinse in bucket in between panels. Works great and its fast!
ob1kdanny87 I'm gonna do the same thing
Isn't the dilution ratio far too strong here? I could be wrong so please tell me if I am, I want to try this method out. Say if a shampoo requires 30ml per 10l bucket, wouldnt the correct dilution ration for a 1l spray bottle be 3ml of shampoo? I worry that using such a strong mix will strip wax.
The water soaked wash mitt and standing water in the vehicle will dilute the shampoo further but I think you could go at little further maybe 1:20 1:30
Love the idea but I would modify it just a bit. Instead of just dunking it in the bucket and scrubbing it on the grit guard, I would ADD an additional step and spray/rinse the mitt with a hose .. the pressure of the water will help get rid of dirt that’s embedded in the mitt. Other than that, solid work!
I’m keen to start washing my car out the front of my flat but have not access to a hose. What is the a good method to go with? Would you throw a bucket of water over the car first and then use one bucket with grit guard spraying the wash mitt each time? Any help appreciated.
Car Craft Auto Detailing thanks so much for the reply. Will try that out.
Hi Sandro,
great video, definitely going to try this.
If I was to use concours snow as hand wash, would you recommend using the 1:200 dilution ratio stated in the directions? Or would you still use the 1:9 ratio that you mentioned?
Thanks
As long as the paint is wet and you soak your wash mitt in water to start with about 1:25 is a better ratio in a spray bottle for a maintenance wash.
If your doing a decontamination wash, then about 1:10 with snow plus is a great ratio.
I am about to try this method with BH Autowash which recommends 5ml to each 10L in a bucket. What dilution ratio I should use in a spray bottle? Thanks in advance
That’s going to be hard to dilute for this method, but I’d guess I’d start with maybe 5ml in a 1L bottle and go from there.
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing Thank You Sandro! i really appreciate your reply.
Do you need the bucket/guard at all if you’re just spraying the mitt down?
I think this is brilliant👍👍😯
Hi. Thank you for the video. Very interesting and useful. I live in a place where i cannot use too much water, i can't use a pressure washer, and i can t let water flow . so i bought a car wash mat and usually i use ONR. BUT sonetine is not enough, in my opinion, when you need to prepare a car for a full detailing. Do you think the method you show could be OK even for non coated and dirty car that need to be compuonded and polished? With this method you think is necessary to use a pressure washer to rinse out thr car? I really love the miethod you show. It coukd solve my problem
Do use a 5:1 dilution ratio for car soap bottles here? Great solution to hand washing!
When you consider the variation of soap concentrations on the market would you say adding 5 times as much as you would use in the bucket would be a good start point for the spray bottle? On of my soaps (hilt hamber autowash) uses only 5ml per bucket. I wouldn't want to put 100ml in a bottle as that would use a 6 months worth of weekly soap for me.
Anyone have any though on this
@@CarCraftAutoDetailing cheers Sandro
I cannot see his reply and I am about to try this method with BH Autowash which recommends 5ml to each 10L in a bucket. What dilution ratio you used in a spray bottle? Thanks in advance
@@LolQa 5ml in a 500ml bottle works just fine for me mate
Great to hear!
I see you’re using the Carpro microfiber mitt in this video ... seems to work very well. Have you ever tried the Microfiber Madness Incredimitt? Lots of folks raving about it and I’m looking to purchase just 1 microfiber one with your spray method to start ... would appreciate your opinion. Love your videos ... honestly, they are top notch!
I’ll be trying this method on my new VW up gti ! Brilliant idea 👍 Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍
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So helpful mate
Cool method. Will the concentrared soap eat away at the wax on the paint?
Hmmm interesting and makes sense especially on a coated car like mine. Going to give it a go on my next was.
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Well gave it a go this morning with Reset cut 1:9 in a spray bottle - worked beautifully! I too use the Carpro Mitt (which I love btw) and what I noticed is I had great lubricity the entire time unlike towards the end of the wash when the wash bucket bubble breakdown a bit. And instead of 3 buckets (still use a dedicated wheel bucket) I only had 2 buckets to clean up. Well done and thanks for sharing.
Might up the dilution as I would have liked to see a bit more suds.
Yep used distilled myself. Fortunately here in the Pacific NW we have really soft water.
No bucket method all day
Quite clever! And saves ton of product
Car Craft Auto Detailing I gave the link to this vídeo to larry kosilla of AMMONYC
What would be proper dilution ratio when using Reset or Nanolex Pure Shampoo with this method?
Car Craft Auto Detailing How many washes You can get from 1 litre solution?
Then you are saving more than 3 times compared to normal wash!
I do 1 5 gal bucket for wheels,1 5 gal bucket for car.1 mit for each bucket.Rinse mit/brushes for each wheel and for the 1 mit is rinsed from spray nozzle after cleaning each panel/area.no need for multiple mits for washing car.2 bucket rinse is a myth,lying to yourself if you think your.getting all dirt out by rubbing guards on bottom of bucket.Marketing gimmick. Good idea with spray bottle method for extra lubrication.I would use Wolgang along with Meguiars gold class soap on bucket.Presoak wheels as well.
You indicate that one of drawbacks of two bucket method is the lack of suds to lubricate after time. This can easily be solved by adding a little extra detergent and using Jet portion of nozzle create new suds.
Good idea, must give it a try.
Seems like a great idea! Gonna try this at the weekend! Cheers👍🏻
question. First i like this BUT what if I have zero access to water? So I cant do a pre rinse or a final rinse?
Will W you can do this way th-cam.com/video/orCxdLn0YqE/w-d-xo.html .
Waterless wash. Griots garage makes a nice one. But this isn't realistic for very dirty cars
Will the soap keep in the spray bottle once diluted with water? I was think it may spoil / start to lose effectiveness once sitting diluted for a while - keen to try this but I only wash my car once every few weeks, so it would be sitting diluted for 1-2months easy lol
This is my new wash method...easy, efficient
So cool!
One bucket and multiple mitts is the safest out of the three probably.
Going try this out myself... I usually use 25ml per 15L of water with my shampoo in the bucket. Imagine 10ml will be plenty in 500ml of water in a trigger sprayer.
Car Craft Auto Detailing it's 1:1900 and I am lucky the water in scotland is very soft.
What does it take to use the two bucket method ? 15 seconds ? I don t get that