This guy is UK version of Darren from Auto Fetish Detail. Appreciate both of you buys plethora of knowledge and willingness to share.

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Thank you very much for this knowledge. I had always been doing the 1 bucket method without rinsing the mitt each time before dunking for more soap. The same reason applies as I am washing personal cars and I am too lazy to break out a ton of equipment just for a weekend wash. Your addition of hosing the the mitt before picking up more soap just solved the excess dirt part of the 1 bucket equation. Thank you for the knowledge sharing!

I wish i found you when I first started getting into detailing!!

Thanks for your videos, it's a learning experience to go from a bucket and a sponge to using decent products, mitts and microfiber cloths. The difference in the finish is incredible, I couldn't believe how clean the wash water was at the end! Keep up the great work.

Really enjoy your reviews! In my opinion, you are one of BEST reviewers of detailing products across the entire KZfaq community. You are "down to earth" and give your honest opinions. You also freely admit when you don't know something or you just have an idea about something but make no claims whatsoever other than your own experiences with the products you review which is very informative, honest, and refreshing in my opinion. I've watched as many of your videos as I can on my time off and i've actually purchased quite a few of the recommended products and have had good luck with pretty much ALL of them! That's good reviewing! I particularly liked this video about the ONE bucket method versus two. I agree with your ideas on this subject 100%. There are pluses and minuses to both the two bucket (if done correctly) and your one bucket method. I personally like YOUR method with the one bucket. I too agree that many times, the grit guards just don't work as they advertise. The idea is great, but honestly there is too much grit in the water for them to be 100% effective. I'd give them a 50% effective the majority of the time. But personally, I like your idea of rising the MITT with a strong stream of water FIRST, then get more soapy water on the mitt. I also agree with using a soap that is as SLIPPERY as you can possibly get it. I'm going to try that No Rinse additive from Optimum Polymer Technologies for sure. I've read a ton about that soap but crazily, I've never tried it. Don't know why. I do use several of their products including their Hyper Compound, Hyper Polish, and Opti-Bond dressing, all of which are good products.

I like this method, will try it and the wash pads. I hate having 2 heavy buckets to drag around the car. Better then to have one wash bucket on each side of the car. Most important to me is to get the car as clean as possible before even touching the paint. BH Auto Foam works really well especially on a dirtier car.

Great Video, FDC.. I have done 1-2 even 3 (two rinse) bucket methods.. 2 grit guards in every bucket.. Honestly giving all the credit to APEX Detailing..Brian is a real force! He uses 2 buckets with multiple mitts, tossing used mits in rinse bucket (to wash later) thereby never putting a dirty mitt in the soap wash bucket. This idea is so simplistic yet genius, and makes so much sense. I use mitts but as you say 1.20 a pea or quid or whatever that stuff is..lol (America here) its just crazy not to use multiple ones at such a cheap price. This method never introduces dirt back into the soap giving the added benefit (sealable bucket lid) of reusing your leftover soap. Having multiple vehicles I found this to be especially cost effective for maniacs like me that wash their rides 2 or more times a week.. Keep up the great videos!

Àm so glad I took the time to watch this vid as I was about to buy into the 2 bucket method even though it's expensive for what you get - so glad I haven't wasted my money !!! You just make so much sense & common sense to me. Your process explanation couldn't have been clearer & the demo on your van proves the point. Love the added tips too (like adding ONR).

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Well said. I use have always used the 1 bucket method rinsing the mitt with fresh tap water on a jet setting. I have never understood all the hype regarding the 2 bucket method as for sure it will not clean the mitt as effectively.

Thank you Jon great video as always :) I use 1 bucket method always , I will use two buckets when the car is very dirty then will be Wash+Wash buckets no bucket for rinse , one bucket for washing in driver side and another for passenger side , I used AF Citrus Power as prewash but I feel is very strong in LSP I think Valet pro Citrus Prewash or Powermaxed Jet wash & wax can helps to remove dirts in lower panels before start washing .

Hi mate,I started watching this video to be able to wash my vw t5 van the best I possibly can in the shortest amount of time.....(as I've converted it into a camper)so to see you washing a t5 was a total win win.....a very good vid in my opinion,and I look forward to watching more very helpful.....cheers Paul

This method just makes a lot of sense. Great job on the video

This is a great video, this is def the best way to wash a car using the 1 bucket method. Infact i will do the same , lugging about two buckets with grit guards etc doesnt guarantee grit free. I really like this method with using a hose. Ive ordered 10 of them cheap wash mitts that you have recommended to use from amazon. Ive also got a metrovac side kick filtered warm air blower that i use which works pretty well.

I've been detailing for ~10 years and I rarely use 2 buckets. I've never once put a scratch on a car or felt like I was worse off using only one bucket. Its all about technique and care of your equipment

really enjoying watching your videos. loads of quality interesting info. I'm going to try the mitt and 1 bucket wash. Thanks!

Brilliant, I sadly don’t have the patience or ease to use a pressure washer, so fab, will deffo try this.

I’m pleased to hear this. I was thinking about buying two buckets, but the price! For two blooming buckets! I think this is more up my street. Will check out your cheap Chinese wash mitts too. Your comments about women drivers, esp. alloys made me chuckle. We try our best to keep their cars in good nick, despite themselves. 👍🏻

I use the same one bucket method except I use a pressure washer with a short gun (MTM 407) and the bucket has very little to no dirt in it at the end, whereas with the two bucket method there will be much more dirt in the wash bucket. I always wash the wheels first with a separate bucket and brushes and wash mitt. I keep all wheel stuff separate to avoid contaminating the paint with metal and brake dust.