How To: 2 Bucket Car Wash Method - Chemical Guys Detailing Car Care

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All those swirls and scratches are hard evidence that you have been washing your car incorrectly for years! Learn the one simple trick that will help you prevent wash/dry swirls and scratches, and keep your car looking showroom fresh for years: The Chemical Guys Two Bucket Method!
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@HEMi1995 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for washing a clean car.

@Alvious 8 жыл бұрын

Please feel free to come over and demonstrate this method on my car. Better come over every week just to be sure.

@TheBanOneA 9 жыл бұрын

two things I noticed: 1. I try not to aim the water hose at the ground right next to the car. This causes dirt to spray onto the car and results in scratches when washing or drying. 2. If you don't fill up the wash bucket all the way before adding the shampoo, you wont waste any water/foam when you "suds it up". Saw the same things in your E39 maintenance wash video.

@dylpickle1404 7 жыл бұрын

i thought that was only me!

@verticalbitewing 6 жыл бұрын

dylpickle 1404 haha

@mdougf 2 жыл бұрын

@ikeo8666 6 жыл бұрын

"don't bottom to top". Then goes bottom to top

@KillroyX99 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t want a yeast infection either

@jgl4494 9 жыл бұрын

Extra nerdy tips : 1. Use 2 different wash mitts( i use 3). One for top and the other one for the bottom. The way you DRY your vehicle is just as important as the way you WASH it. I would recommend using a spray wax with a damp microfiber than buff off the remaining streaks with a dry microfiber. Sometimes when spots are missed you just wipe over them and rub the dirt into the paint. Be sure to flip the towel If it becomes soiled. Also, spray wax leaves a nice shine and a little protection behind. And as said in the video, wipe in straight lines. Just some extra tips...

@eckerjoe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mdougf 2 жыл бұрын

Ty!

@deseremere 6 жыл бұрын

All good except that hose nozzle. It gives me OCD to see how long it takes to stop the water flow. Any trigger nozzle for $3 will do it just fine

@TheWinonaJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! Great video! Thank you!

@skz3792 2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people are overlooking the clothes that you wear while giving the car a wash. Make sure you avoid any clothing with metal buttons or accessories like, bracelets, rings, studs or chains. These could potentially scratch the surface of the vehicle when you lean over.

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@blackpillfitness9136 Жыл бұрын

I’ve scratched cars before with a pocket knife that was hanging by the tab on the outside on my pocket. I started just putting the knife in my pocket all the way

@JoseAlvarez-il3iy Жыл бұрын

Yeah when i work on the motor of my mini truck my belt scratch the fender, good thing is that i learned that with the mini truck because is a piece of crap and is nothing but a little detail on the horrible paint, i cant imagine runinig the paint of my dads car

@Edvard7777 9 жыл бұрын

The most important step is to get most of the dirt off the paint before you touch it. I also think just hosing off your mitt or sponge instead of using the second bucket is faster, easier, and cleans it better. To drag two heavy buckets around the car is a PITA. To clean the wheels I use a foam sprayer and a soft brush.

@shaneh-f8451 9 жыл бұрын

***** Problem is a lot of people don't have access to a hose near their car. The other issue is water supply. Unless you live somewhere with excess water washing with a hose like that is extremely wasteful. Also, if your car is reasonably clean there the two bucket method works just as well

@Edvard7777 9 жыл бұрын

Hew Onte I don't use more water to rinse the mitt than it takes to fill up a bucket, I think I use less actually. In the case you don't have a hose and your car isn't too dirty, I would instead recommend a rinse less wash like Optimum No Rinse.

@christopherpape4823 Ай бұрын

On the off chance that you even see this, what do you use to get the dirt off before touching the car? Is just rinsing it with a hose/pressure washer enough?

@spb81 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tip on straight lines and top to bottom on the doors!

@Surago 5 жыл бұрын

I personally use the 20 bucket method.

@playaloc 4 жыл бұрын

😆

@blackpillfitness9136 Жыл бұрын

You’re gonna want to buy the chemical guys hose. It’s a better hose.

@Kendrach Жыл бұрын

😂

@1Pueblito 8 жыл бұрын

nice shades!

@sameenakausar1020 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video !

@ChemicalGuys 4 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!

@ADDONRACER 7 жыл бұрын

very clear vid tnx

@swifttone 8 жыл бұрын

I live in the northeast where we get a lot of snow, salt, and dirt in the winter. I just got a new car. On my previous car, rust was starting to form in the gap between the fender/bumper, and fender/rocker panel. I will be doing the 2 bucket method at the local self wash bays. How to I clean the gaps properly to avoid rust in those gaps?

@kennethlow6619 6 жыл бұрын

Washing, rinsing, soaking, wringing...if we followed these steps from A to Z it would take 7 hours to wash a car. After a week we would need to wash the car and repeat the entire process all over again. Dear God...

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hi KhunFon, how's it going? That's why we seal and wax our cars! It makes maintenance sooo much easier. Every now and then, you will have to do the full, long detail, but if you use something like Jet Seal, your car can be protected for up to a whole year! JetSeal bonds to the surface and helps repel water spots, industrial fallout and pollution contamination, road grime, solar rays, and residues from birds, bugs, and other road-borne hazards. Applying a wax on top of that ensures the slipperiest surface to fight off water spots, bird droppings, road tar, and many other things that would otherwise stick to your paint. Once you do a full detail, washing your car after is more maintenance and should be a breeze! Thanks for watching, and make sure to stay tuned for more exciting videos coming your way soon!

@howstothis Жыл бұрын

2 hours max. unless you are retired.

@Aronnero3 8 жыл бұрын

next time try to wash a dirty car, not one that is super clean

@aliitp 8 жыл бұрын

No Swirls, No Scratches, simply because its a CLEAN car ! Thanks Ahmed !...

@brianssoares2294 8 жыл бұрын

vossen....lol..you dirty armo

@Marquan_Hendrix 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@aniorvs4780 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the point of the video is to demonstrate the process - not to show effectiveness of the product.

@brittany09 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah this video would get so much more views

@chaseblanchard4243 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mdougf 2 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful thanks!

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mdougf 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemicalGuys can I ask- what do I do about the spots stains marks etc that are left on the car after finishing the two bucket method? All the tough spots that don’t come off from the two bucket method? (Because we’re not supposed to scrub hard or anything with the two bucket method right?)

@dbiedler 8 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@ChemicalGuys 8 ай бұрын

Happy detailing!!

@LouieP1110 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg! How would you recommend washing the gray matter waffle weave towel? Thanks

@qbloke 5 жыл бұрын

What’s a Jagwah?

@thursday4267 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!

@ColinMcRaeFan 7 жыл бұрын

Did you use cold water there?

@Michael-li3id 5 жыл бұрын

Top to bottom is best tip on this video. Just like a shower folks. Shampoo then bodywash.

@mixonic73 7 жыл бұрын

where do I get that wash caddy?

@gilberthernandez5183 9 жыл бұрын

I want to be like ya man i love cleaning cars keep that up bro.

@ffatko1 9 жыл бұрын

grit guard in soapy bucket is usles. 1 in dirty bucket is enough

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

Chemical Guys 2 Bucket Method requires grit guards in both buckets for maximum protection. -Greg@CG

@VOLKSMAN28T 9 жыл бұрын

ffatko1 Wash a car with grit guards in both buckets and tell me there isn't dirt in your clean soapy bucket.. I wash my car weekly using this method and am always surprised how much dirt settles in the wash bucket even after rinsing the mitt in the clean bucket. Is it absolutely necessary? Maybe not but for the cost why not..

@thatdudemoe9109 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChemicalGuys you missed the part where you explain why

@falcon759 3 жыл бұрын

@@thatdudemoe9109 Isn't it obvious? The grit guard in the soap bucket is in case you didn't quite get all the grit off in the rinse bucket. Doesn't hurt!

@Boatpartymiami 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you for the video this was very helpful. I was in a car accident a little over 10 years ago and did damage to my wrist. I am no longer even able to use a pump sprayer as after a few pumps my wrist begins to hurt. Because of this I cannot wash my car by hand. Is there something you recommend that can screw onto a pole so I do not have to physically use my hand to wash the car. Thanks

@aky173 4 жыл бұрын

Just pay to get it washed. Is it really worth the hassle

@nycyabber7103 2 жыл бұрын

@@aky173 Paying someone to hand wash your car is guap. In my area, just a basic exterior detail, which is exactly like this two-bucket method is about $100.

@tilleo 7 жыл бұрын

old video but does anyone know what stool he is using?

@MaxxerG 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t wash my Tesla, this way the dirt protects the paint

@tmorente 4 жыл бұрын

Max G my trucks got a nice shell of bird dung. I can’t wait to crack it open, it’ll be like a diamond finish haha.

@daltondoyle7629 9 жыл бұрын

Chemical Guys how do you wash the mit when you're done? Can you put them in the washing machine? Dryer?

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can wash your wash mitt with your paint-drying microfiber towels. Use microfiber detergent, no fabric softener, hot water, and low dryer heat. -matt@CG

@rovercoupe7104 8 жыл бұрын

That car is so beautiful.

@SuperDraupnir 7 жыл бұрын

You have to twist the hose every time? What a bother.

@Huey7703 7 жыл бұрын

this is truly bucket science

@samanthahudler7209 9 жыл бұрын

Is it okay that I use 3 buckets I just get OCD about my nice car so I have a bucket for tires and then the 2 bucket method for the exterior or should I try something different.

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

Samantha Hudler That's exactly how we clean wheels and exterior paintwork. The proper 2 Bucket Method requires 3 buckets: 2 for paint, 1 for wheels!

@samanthahudler7209 9 жыл бұрын

Chemical Guys awesome people thought I was crazy but when you pay for cars I want them to stay nice.

@TheWinonaJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

Lots of nasty comments but I sure appreciate the videos. 510k subscribers speaks for itself! 👍

@rocklookalike 2 жыл бұрын

haha😂. they are bought subs

@CoziHasSauce 7 жыл бұрын

Does the mit need to be washed after wards. Or just rubbing on the grit guard gets rid of dirt for the next time your wash?

@ADDONRACER 7 жыл бұрын

CoziHasSauce you mean washing it in the washmachine or?

@CoziHasSauce 7 жыл бұрын

ADDONRACER Yep

@blackpillfitness9136 Жыл бұрын

You might be able to use it a few times but you’re gonna want to throw it in the washing machine after a few uses.

@pissywilly 4 жыл бұрын

Will this method work with non chemical guys buckets?

@Chainyanker007 3 жыл бұрын

Of course not.

@firdausHITMAN 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a hose to rinse my car. I can only have water in buckets. How do you recommend I may go about washing my car? Thank you

@ChemicalGuys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Check out Rinse Free to clean your vehicle without running water. www.chemicalguys.com/rinse-free-wash-and-shine-complete-hoseless-car-wash/rinse-free-auto-wash.html

@firdausHITMAN 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChemicalGuys Thank you. will do

@johnmartin9321 2 ай бұрын

3..45 tell us not to go bottom to top then goes from bottom of door back up to handle 😂

@okthen8445 9 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry but wasn't a video in this made already? Or is this just an update

@DcHuff97 4 жыл бұрын

The method for car owners who REALLY care.... or. have OCD or other mental illnesses. Also the method for professionals because EVERYONE cares when it comes to paying someone else to wash your car only to have it scratched.

@kgui4388 2 жыл бұрын

lol. i think every detailer has a bit of ocd.

@t4oomf442 6 жыл бұрын

hi where can i buy that seat stool thing ?

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching, we don't sell that, however, we do have something that works similarly. We have the Professional Bucket Dolly which has wheels and a 12" diameter where you can place a bucket. The bucket dolly isn't just perfect for carting your wash bucket around, you put a lid on it and you can sit on it as well. The bucket and wheel dolly combination makes sense because you can clean your wheels without having to sit on the ground, and you don't get leg cramps. I'm going to leave you some links for your benefit. www.chemicalguys.com/Professional_Bucket_Dolly_p/acc_100.1.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Heavy_Duty_Detailing_Bucket_w_CG_Logo_4_5_Gal_p/acc_103.htm www.chemicalguys.com/Bucket_Lid_Seal_Red_p/iai518.htm C.G. Alex -

@spaceagejunkie 4 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight tools if you haven't already figured out where to go👍

@HEMi1995 9 жыл бұрын

And that wash mit hardly had any soap on it.

@krystynnhowell7238 3 ай бұрын

Here I’ll save you some time: 1 fill one of the buckets with soap and water 2 fill the second bucket with just water 3 wash car and place cloth into (water only) bucket and scrub the rag onto the grit guard at the bottom, squeeze it out and then put rag back into soapy bucket Steps following? Repeat lol

@iamShroOmz 8 жыл бұрын

The only thing that confuses me about this method is, if you're washing the car panel by panel, you'll be getting panels you've previously washed and dried wet again. What do you do then? Do you just dry them all over again or just leave it alone.

@jackmichaelchat 8 жыл бұрын

You dry the whole car at the end he just demonstrated on one panel

@iamShroOmz 8 жыл бұрын

+Jack Chatelain yeah I used common sense and figured it out lol

@bruceberens5727 Жыл бұрын

@@jackmichaelchat Yea . . . down south it's dry by the time you get to it . . . then you just leave sweat deposits.

@alexandruenachescu7080 9 жыл бұрын

This works only if the car is already kinda clean. I doubt I could do this to my Hyundai Tucson when it's all muddy.

@hampusgans4861 9 жыл бұрын

Bitch

@alexandruenachescu7080 9 жыл бұрын

KURWA

@wb4514 2 жыл бұрын

I have hard water, will this method work for me ?

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! I recommend using After Wash to help prevent water spots during the car wash. Simple spray the wet surface with After Wash to release the surface tension between the water drops and the paint.

@wb4514 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChemicalGuys Thank you. I will try it ! I usually use a chamois for drying, will that work with the after wash product ?

@timmaxton5495 7 ай бұрын

Because he said "any car", I think I know the answer to this, but can anyone confirm this is safe for cars with ceramic coating?

@okthen8445 9 жыл бұрын

Btw, what do you suggest for a two bucket method for those customers who don't have a grit guard?

@jgl4494 9 жыл бұрын

Just order it online. Or maybe try a local detailing supply house. They are usually around $10 and are really worth it. It's like Mac n cheese without the cheese....lol but you should probably get one for each bucket. It's a key element to the system.

@guinevereskylark7318 7 жыл бұрын

rinse off your mit before dunking it in the dirty bucket. I've been washing my car without the grit guards for years and never have any swirl issues.

@jackbeaumont6842 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way americans say Jagwaaarrr

@anonymoususer6683 6 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t take this video seriously, sitting the whole time.

@zakku7799 Жыл бұрын

I dont have a grid gaurd

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Hey! Check out this link. www.chemicalguys.com/dirt-trap/dirt-trap.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search

@fernandoquiroz9557 6 жыл бұрын

What if we use the four buckets way!! Lol

@jdog22c34 6 жыл бұрын

That water pressure is way too hard. Why go to the trouble of preventing surface scratches with a grit guard and then blast the car with high pressure water?

@angeldew77 2 жыл бұрын

What for real.?? I didn't know this.

@Fyre0 Жыл бұрын

@@angeldew77 Car paint can take pretty high water pressure, ignore this dude.

@watwthmot 9 жыл бұрын

I have never sat down to wash a car. Cleanest "dirty" car I have ever seen. Grit guards - like that

@falcon759 3 жыл бұрын

1. Probably because you're not recording a video while you wash your car 2. The video was to demonstrate the _method_ , not prove the obvious fact that car shampoos remove dirt. 3. Me too!

@elilongleg9359 Жыл бұрын

What should one do if they don’t have a hose…

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Hi there! Using a waterless wash solution such as Swift Wipe is a great alternative to using a traditional wash. www.chemicalguys.com/swift-wipe-waterless-wash/swift-wipe-waterless-wash.html

@MegaMetinMetin 9 жыл бұрын

Not you aswell chemicalguys! #crazyryssainhacker

@RelaxAndSmokeMeth 6 жыл бұрын

What if you don't have a hose? Pour a bucket of water over your car?

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, thanks for watching our video. You honestly don't need a hose, you can get the same results by using a spray bottle full of your soap of choice and pre saturating the paint before using a wash mitt. I would recommend using Rinse Free Wash & Shine because you don't need to hose it off, it dries naturally to a streak free finish. Check out the link to the product and a video of how it works. www.chemicalguys.com/Rinse_Free_Wash_and_Shine_Hose_Free_Rinseless_Wash_p/cws888.htm kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ftyoY8yUt8qZj2Q.html C.G. Alex -

@Miguel-hr5gl 3 жыл бұрын

You use spit instead

@meganm4877 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's called the three bucket method 😂

@janasoccerbest 7 жыл бұрын

You missed a spot.

@besimballa8172 7 жыл бұрын

Why not just wash the bottom of the car last? Then use that bucket and wash the wheels? Not rocket science people.

@mymy0928 9 жыл бұрын

Where can I get that nifty little cart your sitting on?

@timothyyoung6879 7 жыл бұрын

My question is this... What "pro" detailer washes a car in direct sunlight? No way in hell I'd take my jaguar to this guy.

@ChemicalGuys 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Timothy, we carry soaps that you can actually use in direct sunlight, and is in no danger to your paint. Mr Pink and V07 are among our best soaps, and people love how they clean, foam, and smell. I sincerely hope you try them some time. Thanks for watching!

@richardtattersall647 9 жыл бұрын

there's no w in jaguar ok

@tfoprincess 4 жыл бұрын

I came to this video because I don't own a hose 😬 so.... (I can't like or dislike the video but I'm personally disappointed 😔)

@sophiemoll 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@JugadorNinja 7 жыл бұрын

plz make a video without hoes :/ we cant use that in a city building.

@TheWinonaJohnson 4 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how many "experts" spend their time watching how to videos. 😂🤣🤣🤔

@PanChod-ct7ou Жыл бұрын

The more you wash your, the higher chance you will introduce scratches

@aliitp 8 жыл бұрын

dont u have feet to stand while cleaning the already clean car and giving a guarantee out of your own mind there will be NO SCRATCHES - NO SWIRLS, wtf who r u to listen to ?!?... Do it RIGHT !!...

@chrisigarashi1922 9 жыл бұрын

so much water..

@jok3208 9 жыл бұрын

You know they have $$$ if they just waist watter stupidly lOl specially with Our save water policy In Cali lOl

@LJRossPhoto 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, come on guys. Give the money to this guy so can go to school and learn how to write correctly.

@jok3208 9 жыл бұрын

LJRossPhoto oh wow I'm so offended your white aren't you ? Smart ass

@LJRossPhoto 9 жыл бұрын

Gio galvez I'm just kidding dude. Take it easy :)

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

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