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Which Method Is Better Bucket Or No Bucket

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sciontc1982
Louisville
Kentucky, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 Right now when i wash my car I use armor all bucket free car wash, but I was wondering which one is better the car washes that require a bucket or the bucket free ones. I like to have a lot of suds when i am doing a car wash.

[#] May 09, 2007 05:35pm
SquallLHeart
  • The Techie
 i think it's a matter more what what car wash you use than buckets or not.. i dunno.. *shrugs*

i've always used buckets and a good car wash along with a nice mitt to keep the suds going as i wipe down the car.

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[#] May 09, 2007 05:37pm
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 Yeah, buckets and a microfiber mit/sponge for me.


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[#] May 09, 2007 05:53pm
silversurfer897
Lincoln
Nebraska, US
  • Tech Advisor
 I use the Mr. Clean Auto dry. It works pretty good but it leaks water all over the place. I hate dealing with buckets because i don't like putting the dirty water back on my car. I used to have a pressure washer. That was nice. But either way, use a clay bar after you wash it.

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[#] May 09, 2007 05:58pm
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
silversurfer897 wrote:
I use the Mr. Clean Auto dry. It works pretty good but it leaks water all over the place. I hate dealing with buckets because i don't like putting the dirty water back on my car. I used to have a pressure washer. That was nice. But either way, use a clay bar after you wash it.



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[#] May 09, 2007 06:08pm
Dr_Isotope
Highland
California, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 SoapJet + Absorber FTW. My AutoDry stopped working worth a damn once I got the wax nice and layered. Just wouldn't dry right. The roof was spotting all to hell.

I have a bucket that I use with laundry soap for cleaning the wheels.


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[#] May 09, 2007 07:00pm
Racr350
Penfield
New York, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 nothing like a good wash with Meguiars Gold Class followed by sum Nanowax


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[#] May 22, 2007 08:28am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 ^Nanowax.......mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


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[#] May 22, 2007 08:39am
tCizzler
Canonsburg
Pennsylvania, US
  • Detailer
 Mothers california gold PH balanced wash and then mothers California instant detailer!! It shines like a wet d!ck in the moonlight!

Bucket wash for me.

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[#] May 22, 2007 08:40am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 Don't forget the clay bar..............you'll never shine as good unless you use that.............it's the greatest thing.


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[#] May 22, 2007 08:43am
Orin
Auburn
Alabama, US
^ agreed. Once I got started on a clay bar, I can't see how I could have gone without it. It's a miracle in a bar of clay. Use it with quick detailing spray.

[#] May 22, 2007 11:24am
tCizzler
Canonsburg
Pennsylvania, US
  • Detailer
Web wrote:
Don't forget the clay bar..............you'll never shine as good unless you use that.............it's the greatest thing.


I only use the clay bar once every two months or so. I don't get too many contaminates in the paint. Even when i do use it, it comes out pretty clean, i can't tell the difference by feel or by sight after using the clay bar.

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[#] May 22, 2007 11:25am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 ^Then you must live in a bubble or not drive your car anywhere that has dust/dirt/oil/water/exhaust fumes........haha


It may look clean, but a chemcial test of the clay bar before and after would surprise you. You know when you look up and a plane is close to the airport and landing?......they are actually dumping excess fuel that mixes in the air so that when they land, if something happens and they crash, they won't have as much fuel that will burn. That fuel settles on your paint.


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[#] May 22, 2007 11:32am
Orin
Auburn
Alabama, US
I always see pollen and tar in the clay. That's AFTER I washed my car. It's a must before you wax.

[#] May 22, 2007 11:36am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
Orin wrote:
I always see pollen and tar in the clay. That's AFTER I washed my car. It's a must before you wax.


Yeah, or else you're just waxing the left over residue and pollen right into the paint itself. The first time you clay your car, it should take you about 2-3 hours if you do it 100% correctly. The first time will have the most contaminents in the paint.


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[#] May 22, 2007 11:38am
MrScion07
Rochester
Massachusetts, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 u guys said autozone has this Clay bar u speek of right cuz i must try it gotta keep that SW lookin clean SWFTW


[#] May 22, 2007 11:39am
Orin
Auburn
Alabama, US
Most auto stores should have Meguiars Clay Kit.

[#] May 22, 2007 11:41am
Web
Maryland, US
  • THE SHADOW
 Yup........


and no.......FM FTW


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[#] May 22, 2007 11:41am
tCizzler
Canonsburg
Pennsylvania, US
  • Detailer
Orin wrote:
Most auto stores should have Meguiars Clay Kit.


I got mine at wally world. I'm a fan of Mothers. It came with a 2 oz clay bar, detailing spray, and a bottle of wax for $10

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[#] May 22, 2007 12:48pm
dsm3383
Rochester
New York, US
  • Scion Guru
 I live in an apartment complex so I have to result to do it yourself car washes which suck cause 5 bucks to wash your car and doing it in a speedy fashion leaves you unsatisfied.

I always prefer washing with a bucket with a nice sponge that won't scrathc your clear coat. Drying with deer skin or a microfiber cloth and then putting a sexy coat of wax down on her!

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[#] May 22, 2007 01:01pm

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