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  1. 24th August 2007, 10:01 PM #1
    AndyP & Lenore
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    Used this today for the first time when detailing the car for the Borders Run.

    Holy ****! The clean water bucket ended up full of grit and all sorts of cr@p in the bottom of it. Will never go back to just one bucket.

    I'm a changed man.

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  2. 25th August 2007, 07:43 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by AndyP & Lenore View Post

    I'm a changed man.

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    Lenore will be pleased :)
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  3. 25th August 2007, 10:21 AM #3
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    I don't think he has changed THAT much... :)

    never used the 2 bucket method...... yet
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  4. 25th August 2007, 10:54 AM #4
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    Whenever i wash my car all the grit goes to the bottom of my one bucket method, i guess the difference is you can see it in the "clean" bucket
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  5. 25th August 2007, 12:15 PM #5
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    Despite the iminent threat of rain am washing my mini today so will try the two bucket method as i am a complete obsessive and Halfords best customer! Good tip!
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  6. 25th August 2007, 04:00 PM #6
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    I use a foam lance & a bucket with a grit guard. I dont no why i bother as the mcs is goingin mid sept. I just cant look @ it dirty.
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  7. 25th August 2007, 06:08 PM #7
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    I always use the 2 bucket method and thats after I have given the car a decent hose down either with the jet wash or with a fast stream of water to get the loose dirt off.
    I would hate to cause swirls on the car with dirty water.
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  8. 29th August 2007, 12:09 PM #8
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    If you think that's good you should try the 3 bucket method!
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  9. 29th August 2007, 04:58 PM #9
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    Seems that a grit guard is a must when and if you use the 2 bucket method
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  10. 2nd October 2007, 10:21 PM #10
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    Am a bit of a detailing freak, like a clean bike and car, always use the two bucket method its amazing the amount of crap in the bucket that you find when cleaning the car. I use www.detailingworld.com quite a lot, good for info and tips on keeping your pride and joy clean.
    cheers Paul
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