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Which car wash bucket do you use
I went to HD today and saw 5 gallons plastic bucket. Not sure if the grit guards will fit in.
Your feedbacks would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Re: Which car wash bucket do you use
Will work just fine with grit guards those are the ones I use
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Re: Which car wash bucket do you use
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I went to HD today and saw 5 gallons plastic bucket. Not sure if the grit guards will fit in.
Your feedbacks would be appreciated. Thanks.
Johny.
I use Lowe's 5 gallon ones. Unfortunately the grit guard stops about halfway in it, so I have to use a lot of product and water
Maybe just bring your grit guard in before you buy??
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It will fit in the HD buckets. I have one.
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Maybe just bring your grit guard in before you buy??
Would bringing a tape be easier? ID is 10.5".
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Grit Guard works well with Firehouse Subs pickle buckets. Donation of $2.00 to for injured Firefighters and families.
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Home Depot for Wash/Rinse buckets. Lowes bucket for the tires.
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Home Depot for Wash/Rinse buckets. Lowes bucket for the tires.
10-31-2012, 08:41 PM
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I use grit guards in the Home Depot homer orange 5 gal buckets. They fit snugly at the bottom of both buckets.
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I use grit guards in the Home Depot homer orange 5 gal buckets. They fit snugly at the bottom of both buckets.
No issues with mine.
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