Storing rinseless between washes

**oneheadlite** · 03-08-2018, 01:55 PM

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a container to use/store rinseless wash.

So far I've just been using 5 gallon buckets with Gamma seal lids, but since I most often just use the multi-towel/mitt approach, I usually only mix a gallon or two at a time. I store all my detailing stuff in the basement to keep it away from freezing/heat, and I'd like to cut down on having a stack of 5 gallon buckets down there.

I'd like to find something in the 2-2.5 gallon range that seals well to prevent spills/spoilage (I use distilled water, but every little bit helps).

I know the easy answer is to just pour whatever's left back in a gallon jug, but it'd be nice to just be able to grab and go.

What are folks using?

**Tempest45** · 03-09-2018, 01:59 PM

Gamma seal makes lids for 2 gallon buckets.

**howardm4** · 03-09-2018, 03:15 PM

I have a bunch of 3.5gl buckets (often used for pool supplies) and they use the same lid as 5gl buckets.

**Klasse Act** · 03-09-2018, 06:39 PM

How about some of those large, cat liter containers with screw on caps? Those seem to be larger than a gallon IIRC, I've used them for this use before

**Eldorado2k** · 03-09-2018, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by howardm4

I have a bunch of 3.5gl buckets (often used for pool supplies) and they use the same lid as 5gl buckets.

This.^
They make smaller buckets.

**TTQ B4U** · 03-09-2018, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by oneheadlite

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a container to use/store rinseless wash.

So far I've just been using 5 gallon buckets with Gamma seal lids, but since I most often just use the multi-towel/mitt approach, I usually only mix a gallon or two at a time. I store all my detailing stuff in the basement to keep it away from freezing/heat, and I'd like to cut down on having a stack of 5 gallon buckets down there.

I'd like to find something in the 2-2.5 gallon range that seals well to prevent spills/spoilage (I use distilled water, but every little bit helps).

I know the easy answer is to just pour whatever's left back in a gallon jug, but it'd be nice to just be able to grab and go.

What are folks using?

I use 5 gals but if you want smaller just hit up a paint store and use their 1 or 2 gal buckets with lids. they should work fine. I have several from Home Depot that I use for various things. Cheap and decent quality.

**ducksfan** · 03-10-2018, 05:12 AM

Check these out:

Hudson Exchange 2.5 Gallon UN Hedpak HDPE Container With 63mm Caps, Pack of 2 | eBay

They're a big step up from cat litter containers (Which will eventually leak all over your stuff. Been there.). 2 1/2 gallon size and basically the same size as cat litter containers.

**howardm4** · 03-10-2018, 07:58 AM

One thing to consider is 'will the GritGuard fit'. I *know* that the std. GG will fit 5 & 3.5gl but I can't say that about the small ones.
Also, on the 3.5gl, the GG raises the minimum water level to 1gl (right to the top of the GG).

**jdgamble** · 03-11-2018, 11:23 AM

I just got a Gamma seal lid because of this thread. Any idea how long I can store rinseless solution before it gets funky? I'm gonna go get 3 gallons of distilled water.

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**oneheadlite** · 03-11-2018, 02:25 PM

Thanks for all the input!

Not too worried about the grit guard, the idea is to keep the bucket/container mixed and ready to go for the “multi media” approach- either a stack of towels dunked in there, or very likely Eldo’s multi-mitt tactic. Whatever the media it wouldn’t go back to the bucket.

Originally Posted by jdgamble

I just got a Gamma seal lid because of this thread. Any idea how long I can store rinseless solution before it gets funky? I'm gonna go get 3 gallons of distilled water.

Using distilled water and keeping the mix inside when not in use, it’s a pretty long while. I’ve got a bucket each of N-914 and the Griot’s rinseless that are over a month old with no signs of funk/separating.