REALLY basic question - how much fluid in your wash bucket?

[Dr Oldz]

Me?

4 gallons in a 5 gallon bucket

Same for me. I have 2 and 4oz measuring cups which cover most shampoo dilution ratios. Most seem to be 1/2oz per gallon or 1oz per gallon. Makes life easy for me.

[Breese147]

I bought a little 2 oz measuring from the food department at my local grocery store. I’m sure you can find one on amazon. I usually fill my 5 gallon bucket 3/4 way full with water, then I add my soap and then I hit the water with a Blast from the pressure washer and boom you have suds! But as said before most professional soaps will have a recommended dilution ratio. The reason for this being that too much soap leaves residue on the surface which could interfere with whatever LSP you have.


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[JustJesus]

I ditched the 5 gallon buckets. I noticed I never used all that wash mix. Ended up with 2.5 gallon buckets from home depot. Love the smaller size
So much easier to take on a mobile job (when needed) and less water wasted. Works for me. I keep clean mitts in a bin, and pull as needed

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[Calendyr]

I use 2 gallons of ONR in a 5 gallon bucket. Since using ONR have started doing wheels last, so when I get to the wheels I just fill the bucket up with water to rinse my brushes. I use Wheel Brightner most of the time unless I think it's bare metal or paint is damaged. For tires and wheel wells I use degreaser.

[VISITOR]

most soaps are so concentrated these days, using more than 3 ounces isn't really necessary. most usually don't fill the 5 gallon buckets all the way up with water anyway. you can always experiment and see what works for you...