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Dear Uncle Wul,
I keep reading about the two bucket method of washing the car but am not scientifically gifted enough to work out how it works. I hose Wee Eck down, then start washing him from the top down, paying special attention to his eyes, ears and teeth, then give him a thorough pedicure. I use Megs nxt shampoo and wax with the top up spray wax for when I'm in a hurry. Where am I going wrong?
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No probs Sheliz :) Taken from the Meguiars UK Website:
The 2 bucket method is basically what it says. You get two buckets to wash your vehicle, one with car wash solution in and one with just clean water.
Once you have hosed the car down with an open hose to remove any loose contamination you put the wash mitt into the wash solution and start at the top of the vehicle and work down. Every time you need to recharge your wash mitt with wash solution you rinse the wash mitt out in the bucket of clean water to help prevent contamination your wash solution.
Once you have finished this you “chase” the water off of the bodywork with an open hose from top to bottom which reduces the amount of water sat on the surface. Then all you need to do is dry the car off.
If you are using a sponge to wash your car then you can quite easily trap grit between the face of the sponge and the bodywork. This is what puts in most of those annoying "swirl marks" you can see in certain lights which are thousands of tiny scratches in the clear coat lacquer. A wash mitt has pile and gives the grit somewhere to go rather than just trapping it against the bodywork. Using the two bucket method further reduces the chance of doing damage, but clear coat lacquers on today’s vehicles are so soft that some marking is almost inevitable
An additional tip for the summer is to mix a small amount of wash mix and wash the wheels first then ditch this get a fill up of new and wash the rest of the car. This means you don't get nasty water spots when the sun dries the water on the roof and bonnet while you wash the wheels.
:cool:
Wul,
so you dip the mit in the wash bucket then wash a bit of the car.
then you put the mit into the clear water to rinse the mit before you put it back into the wash solution bucket then wash the car a bit more.
so my qauestion is this after washing the car a bit more you dip the mit back into the clear water right for the second time won't you be getting some of the contamination from previous dip in the clear water back onto the wash mit:question::cool:
Is Wul an expert now is he? I thought he was just some saddo who hung out on the Meguiars forum:p:D
Meguiars is cheap cr*p really - they sell it in Walmart in the US at really cheap prices after all :blackeye: It is about $10 for NXT wax over there you know! BTW some Halfords branches will be doing a limited range of Meguiars soon.
Only kiddin' of course, it is good stuff. If you want to try a really good wax though get yourself some p21S Carnauba - lovely :)
Two bucket method is c great tip though. I was amazed at the amount of grit in the bottom of the rinsing (clean water) bucket when I first tried it. Loads at this time of year especially.
ps the NXT spray wax is rubbish.
Fi you don't obviously get a 100% clean mitt after ever dip in the rinse bucket but it still removes 90% of the dirt and grit which would otherwise end up in your wash solution.
To rip off Dr. Pepper. Try it you might like it. I mean what's the worst that could happen?
Oh I already do sorry Allan already uses the two bucket method since I read about it on here a few months back but I just wondered how clean the second bucket would be after the first dip. As I stand and watch Allan wash my car gives me sometime to think about these things:p:DQuote:
quote:Originally posted by Big Col
Fi you don't obviously get a 100% clean mitt after ever dip in the rinse bucket but it still removes 90% of the dirt and grit which would otherwise end up in your wash solution.
To rip off Dr. Pepper. Try it you might like it. I mean what's the worst that could happen?
Heh Heh - good to see your still hangin around these parts Ken!! :)
Fi as col says you don't get a 100% clean mitt - but also make sure you dont't put the mitt right down to the bottom of the rinse bucket or you'll stir up all the grit at the bottom - stick to the top half and the water should still be pretty clean. Try it and you'll see what we mean. :)
Ken - i know what you mean re the prices of Megs - but have you ever looked at the Zaino prices!! $10 over there and £30 over here!!! :eek:
Glad your liking the P21S - nearly bought some myself but opted for the Megs #16 pure Carnuba wax instead - seen good results for it applied over NXT - hoping to get some on the car this weekend.
As for the NXT spray wax - this is meant as a top-up and not a full wax - don't let it dry in or it's a bugger to buff off but use it when the car is wet and it works not too bad.
Getting the cabrio back from the bodyshop today.
It took 3 days first they use cutting polish then they wax the car but had to leave a few hours between coats and they done three coats of wax. What kind of wax is that then:question: dose now mean that we will no longer be able to use the clay bar on the car would this get rid on their wax.:question:
I'm just wanting to keep Allan right all this stuff can get a bit confusing:(
Fi - they probably put something like diamondbrite or another sealant system on it - it's up to you really but the car shouldn't need clayed till after the summer now - unless you spend your life following tar lorries!! :eek: Yes the clay bar will remove the wax/sealant but i wouldn't do it as your paintwork should be smooooooooth as a babies bum just now anyway!
Got my Maguires 'bucket' today Wul :) It comes with the gold class stuff so didn't bother with the NXT. I'll get it when the gold class runs out :p:D:approve:
Thanks Wul. Too late to try this today but will have a go next time. :D:D:D:D
SWISSOL. Wul I've never heard of this have you any idea what it's like:question:
Ok, car has been polished with NXT Tech Wax and looks great, should l go over the top with Carnuba Wax now
If it's a pure carnuba wax then go for it Tam - trying to top mine with megs #16 but cannae get the weather for it yet!:(Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Tam1314
Ok, car has been polished with NXT Tech Wax and looks great, should l go over the top with Carnuba Wax now
Fiona - check This out - appears to be part of the zymol family but a bit more expensive!! :eek:
To answer LnL's Q re stripping wax off there are various ways:
For paint in good nick (ie new) with no tar spots etc then simply a wash with a strongish solution of Fairy Liquid and water will do the trick - PLEASE NOTE wash-up liquid will also de-grease joints, wheel bearings etc - so not advised to wash your wheels, door hinges etc with this.
If you have tar spots, bird etching and lime then the best way to remove old wax and these blemishes is with detailing clay - ie megs quick clay - a good tip is not to waste the quick detailer as a clay lube but simply a double strength mix of wash shampoo (NOT fairy) in a squirty bottle does the job and means you can keep the QD for making the car sparkle.
Or finally if you wan't to remove light swirls and scuffs at the same time as remove the wax then a paint cleanser like zymol HD cleanse, Sonus paint cleaner (good stuff :)) megs clear coat body scrub or megs deep crystal step 1.
But one thing to remember folks - as with everything time spent on the prep will pay dividends on the finish so for a car doing a battle up and down the bypass every day Ewan i'd recommend the clay followed by the cleanser but if monies tight i'd go for the cleanser route.
Ta..
I'll try the Fairy first (which was what I thought of first ;))
Might even make my hands soft too!
:D:D
<looks smug>
Wul,
What's the deal with clay bars? When would you use them, and what are they for?
At the moment, my routine is as follows:
Wash car with two bucket method and sheep mitt (must have been a run on those recently...)
Wax with Megs (NXT on order), last waxed 1st week of January.
Now, how oftern should I be applying wax to the car, and where does the clay fit in?
Cheers.
Hey Euan - Clay bars are the safe way to remove tar spots and road grime from your clear coat without damaging the surface - it will leave your paint feeling like glass. I generally do my car 2 times a year with clay - after summer and in the spring. THIS article tells you how to clay.
Your routine sounds fine and only clay when your cars paint feels rough and gritty after you've washed it (the boot are needless to say gets it bad!) Clay removes all your wax too.
There's no set timescale for waxing - as much or as little as you like but it your wax coat on a daily driver may only last about 6-8 weeks so i usually try and wax a min of every 2 months although over winter the temp needs to be above about 10degC to let the wax bond properly to the paint.
Cheers, sounds like it needs done again, although with all this snow about I might just have to wait.
Wul,
checked out the price of Meguairs in Walmart here in Hilo, Hawaii.
Gold CLass wax is $10.46
NXT Tech Wax $15
A LOT cheaper over here. So anyone visiting the states may want to stock up.
I bought a huge plush microfibre drying towel for $7!
:cool:fill an empty suitcase - you'll make a fortune Ken!! :D
Another Question kids....
Does anyone know...
How to *REALLY* clean your windscreen on the outside? to get rid of the Wiper marks that appear after a while?
Starting to notice it quite prominently after washing (the window! ;) ) and putting the Rain-X on.
Any ideas:question:
never own a car long enough to notice;):DQuote:
quote:Originally posted by low_n_loud1
Another Question kids....
Does anyone know...
How to *REALLY* clean your windscreen on the outside? to get rid of the Wiper marks that appear after a while?
Starting to notice it quite prominently after washing (the window! ;) ) and putting the Rain-X on.
Any ideas:question:
but
I use the vinegar and water thing :D followed by Mer windscreen cleaner don't use rain X hate it.:D
Ewan - the wiper marks are probably as a result of the Rain-X itself - they have their own brand cleaner which removes all traces of Rain-X - or try washing the windscreen with a strong mix of fairy to get it "squeaky" clean. Carful it doesnae run over your waxed paint though. Failing that it might be a worn part of the windscreen itself and in which case your goosed mate!
Rain X sucks!!!!
No it disnae - it's brill!
Does too!
I love rain-x for the way it beads, however I have noticed the wiper marks.
So, what is the solution? Remove rain-x with fairy, and then what? Re-apply? Use something else?
I know it's not the screen as it only occured after the second application of Rain-X.
That's the solution I'll be using!! :D:D:DQuote:
quote:
So, what is the solution? Remove rain-x with fairy, and then what? Re-apply? Use something else?
Yup - i'd agree - it'll be a build up of Rain-X at the edge of the wipers arc more than likely!!
A couple of weeks ago I spilt irn bru on my seat. Tried the upholstery cleaner that comes with the supaguard kit but still got a ghastly stain on it. Looks like I've wee-ed in the car :I:I. Any ideas as to what I could use to clean it with?
Ok Wul new question to the car care King!
I'm 'bout to get a new car and I'd like to get a full kit of wax, polish, interior cleany stuff and sponge mitty things. Can you reccomend a kit... Budget £100 tops.
Currently use Zymol stuff on the Mini but it's dead messy and the interior stuff I use makes the dash shine - which I dont want.
Any ideas?
Have you tried VANISH got iro bru from my carpet;)Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Sheilz
A couple of weeks ago I spilt irn bru on my seat. Tried the upholstery cleaner that comes with the supaguard kit but still got a ghastly stain on it. Looks like I've wee-ed in the car :I:I. Any ideas as to what I could use to clean it with?
^^ lol classic
No. got meg's upholstery cleaner today and I think it worked but if not will give the vanish a try. Cheers :D:D:D
Sheilz - hope you got the bru stain sorted - failing that those oxy cleaners have worked on stains too. (not telling you guys what type of stain though - dirty minded so-and-so's!! ;):p)