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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    If you like the 3 bucket method, and the little bit of grit left in the soap bucket afterward............

    Give the ONE bucket and MULTIPLE mitt method a whirl.

    Have 6-10 wash mitts in your bucket. When done with one, it goes into and empty container, and you grab a new mitt.

    No dirt is EVER introduced back into the wash bucket.
    You beat me to it brother.

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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    I have gone the multiple wash mitts method. Use once, toss, throw in washer, ��
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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by expdetailing View Post
    What about using multiple high-pile towels instead of mitts. That way, you have multiple sides per towel to swipe, and they are cheaper. Plus, you can never have too many towels.
    Great Idea. Thank you.

    The best way for me mto find out which will be the best and most efficient way will be to put it to the test.

    Thanks for the great ideas guys.

    “Keep your hands in the suds”

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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    Multiple mitts for me, foam gun, and no buckets.
    Treat it like it's the only one in the world.

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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by 57Rambler View Post
    You can even use Mike's favorite green MF towels for a traditional wash ... I started out using multiple mitts but went to the towels as they're easier to wash & dry. I use a dozen for our SUV + (1) mitt for the wheels.

    12 Pack Forrest Green Edgeless Microfiber Polishing Cloths
    I ordered 12 of Mikes favorite MF towels Friday, due in tomorrow and I'll be washing the car this weekend with the new process instead of the two bucket method.


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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    It's always a 3 bucket method for me. The wash bucket, mitt rinse bucket and wheels/tires/wheel wells bucket. The third bucket is full of a non acidic APC dilution and that is used first.

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    I'm up to seven buckets. Can't be too safe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by yakky View Post
    I'm up to seven buckets. Can't be too safe.
    Last one better be full of beer. Lol
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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    Re: 3 Bucket Wash

    Quote Originally Posted by PaulMys View Post
    If you like the 3 bucket method, and the little bit of grit left in the soap bucket afterward............

    Give the ONE bucket and MULTIPLE mitt method a whirl.

    Have 6-10 wash mitts in your bucket. When done with one, it goes into and empty container, and you grab a new mitt.

    No dirt is EVER introduced back into the wash bucket.
    It's the best way. I use MF towels

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    Quote Originally Posted by mckobe View Post
    It's the best way. I use MF towels
    I use MF towels in this method for rinseless.

    Mitts for when I have to do a full-on wash if the truck is filthy.
    It is no coincidence that man's best friend cannot talk.

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