The end of the 2 bucket car wash method!? 💀
The end of the 2-bucket car wash method!? 💀 Is the two bucket wash method really the holy grail of car cleaning? Your beliefs will be challenged as I dive into the controversial debate surrounding this controversial topic.
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In this video, I expose the flaws in the two bucket wash method that many detailers swear by.
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I find it very interesting to see how you can clean and protect the car, my own car does not yet have ceramic protection, what and which steps can I follow before I can apply a ceramic coating. thanks in advance for your help Kind regards, Maarten Frans
Pan! 100% GREAT method up until you re-introduce your wash mitt into the wash media ! :-) For ULTIMATE PROTECTION from love swirls to that beautiful Porsche of yours (LOVE the colour BTW :-) it won't cost a THING to use multiple wash mitts or THICK MF cloths while NEVER re-introducing ANY mitt or cloth into your wash bucket - thus eliminating the need for that fancy expensive "grit guard LOL I've been using the 1 bucket method for the last 5 years and washing only one panel at a time with ONE surface of the cloth folded in four (which yields 4 surfaces for 4 panels - 8 if you turn it over :-) . . .. I REALLY like the pre-wash set ups you use and I'm WAY on board with you on THAT one!! Happy detailing to you and your fans!
Hey Pan, do you have any thoughts on this product: WORX WG633E.9 NITRO BL HYDROSHOT 56BAR 20V BRUSHLESS CORDLESS HIGH FLOW PORTABLE? I now live in an apartment complex, so am looking for portable options (have already gone down the rinseless rabbit hole and have a lot of equipment on order, including P&S Absolute), I am also considering mobile detailing as a side hustle
What are the two ceramic and coating products used please?
Can you recomment me a good steam machine for India
Love the testing and data you give - on your own vehicle. Keep up the great work. Love that you show lots of products that people can use, not just one. Gives people more options.
Thanks! I always have my viewers in mind.
I found that not washing the car saves a lot of money
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and it can't cause scratches on the paint.
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I found that not owning a car saves even more money
Just love how easy to watch and explanatory your feeds are, and this is no exception. There isn’t a thing you’ve not covered over the years and it’s great how you always develop certain methods and techniques 👌🏻 You’ve helped me countless times with product performance and methodology ensuring my money, time and effort goes where it’s going to count most. Thanks bro 🔥
I appreciate that! Thanks for the positive feedback! What’s your favourite video on my channel so far?
Hi Pan, this is pretty much exactly how I've been washing my car for a long time. The only difference is that I put some ONR in the wash bucket as well. I have limited storage space and minimising my products is key. I'm so happy it gets the Pan seal of approval, I've felt like an outlaw for so long! 😂
@@ULSB1969 please do not reply to my comment with your hateful drivel. Please remove your reply or it will be reported.
Thanks for sharing!
I’m not a professional detailer but I do enjoy detailing my own automobile and a few close friends and family. I just randomly found this video in my feed and I can say that I was already thinking in the direction you convey in this video. I have been a little timid to do things different from the standard but you really confirmed the conclusions I was forming on my own. This video should be mandatory for all professional detailers and really, for anyone who washes their own car. Awesome video! Subscribed! Thanks!
Hi! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer I discovered your channel by scrolling through KZhead videos looking for something to watch. Your video came up and it immediately sparked my curiosity. I’m glad I did and when I have time I’ll go back and watch your videos from the past. Thanks!
Why mandatory? 2 buckets is an extra measure of safety. I see no reason to change to 1 bucket.
Ive always said that if your prewash stage is good enough to shouldnt need 2 buckets
I just tried this method with one bucket with a grit guard and one wash mitt and I agree it does a good job as well. Thank you so much Pan for making a video about this new method
Great stuff Pan. I have enjoyed alternating between Rinseless washes and the 2 bucket method for over a year. This 1 bucket method makes total sense to me. I will need to step up to some of the newer foams. I typically foamed with Adams Car Shampoo, rinsed, applied ONR then contact washed with 2 bucket. I definitely can go to 1 bucket now. I used the ONR step because it always helped during summers here in GA when things can dry out quickly.
I do this method WITH two buckets, both with grit guards, and have been for a few years. Just makes sense to me. Costs me almost zero calories to fill an extra bucket of water. Maximize lubrication in every step.
I do almost same method.. Foam pre-wash. Wait and Rinse. Foam again. But on this step, I use One bucket and 8-9 different Wash mitts for all the sections. Never reuse same contaminated wash mitts in rinse/wash bucket = lower risks of any contaminant scratches. And the added benefit is that it’s much faster bc you eliminated need to thoroughly rinse your mitts. Once a mitt is done (front and back) on two sections of a car, it’s much faster to just drop on dirty pile and grab fresh new mitt.
I started a mobile detail business this year to supplement my income, I’m a fire fighter so I work 24 hours on 48 hours off. I went with the Koch Chemie soaps after watching your in-depth breakdown on them. It made sense to me to pre wash with active foam, foam again and then use GSF in my wash bucket (I only use one bucket). Fun fact, I’ve landed monthly subscribers because they liked the way the Koch Chemie soaps smell 😅.
Very cool! And thanks for your service to your community by the way. I have much respect for men and women of law enforcement, military, fire fighters and medical staff.
My absolute pleasure sir, we couldn’t do our job without the support of the communities we serve, so thank you for the opportunity to have this amazing profession.
timothyrogers5188 Don't get injured with your side hustle. There's a nationwide shortage of firefighters.
@@PanTheOrganizer Dans Pan what about us Police? Love you brother 😂
Which is the one that smells like a barbershop?
That rinsing comparison with (I think was paprika) is genius. Always a great video. Thanks Pan
Thanks!
I recently stopped watching the entirety of your uploads because of the seemingly endless expensive products that didn’t seem necessary. I appreciate the shift to mentioning cheaper alternatives and more testing snippets that show why the more expensive option can get that “last 10%”. It’s done more to shift my opinion when spending more on something designed to be left outdoors and more importantly, driven. :)
I have been using 1 bucket for the body and 1 bucket for the wheels for 10 years. I believe it comes down to preparation (using Grit Guards/washboard and foam cannon) and techniques. Great video, Pan. I am actually washing my car today.
Enjoy your wash session!
Does grit guard gives the same function as rinsing and squeezing cloth on running tap?
@@hakk9961 I think using a grit guard to agitate and loosen the dirt is better than just rinsing under tap water. I've used pressure washer on my mitts and seen dirt debris still attached to my mitt, so I just agitate my mitts on the grit guard
@@JoeVargheseOrlandoFLthat's exactly how I use my "grit guard" - as a washboard to clean my mitts after the wash. Once a mitt comes out of the wash bucket, and after it's on the car, it gets tossed in the "washboard" bucket. No rinsing mitts. Once a mitt touches the car, it doesn't touch it again until it's been scrubbed clean.
I was pleased to hear you say that a rinseless wash can be used instead the snow-foam method. I do not have a pressure washer or a snow foam cannon/gun, so my method is to pre soak the car with ONR in a pump sprayer, wash off with the hose* and then soak the car again in ONR leaving it on as I do the contact wash. Rinse off with the hose and then back to the ONR in the pump sprayer for drying as a drying aid. Entertaining video as always. * The hosepipe ban in England has ended at last!
Thanks!
never thought of doing it like this. may have to do this
Love watching your videos. Always informative. I was in the US Navy and when I worked on F-14s, we were taught to wash them from the bottom to the top. They said it was because the dirt would just run right off the aircraft easily. I always have washed my cars from the top down.
Thank you for your service to your nation! Much respect for men an women who devote their lives to keeping their countries and communities safe!
I LOVE the single-bucket method, and it's the one I most recommend. As long as you decontaminate the surface properly with a power washer, foam, or just a hose first..the single-bucket method is king. You're never re-introducing sand or debris into the washing step!
Hi Pan! I do the same, but I don't see a problem with using both buckets after pre-washing. I consider it a step that requires no costs, nor is it a waste of time. But safety increases considerably by having a bucket of clean water to rinse the microfiber between processes.
How dirty dose your rinse water get? That should be your tell tale if the two bucket method is worth it.
Hi Pan. Top workshop you have there, I use a Citrus pre wash before snow-foam, then the lower section I use a fallout remover, as yourself just the 1 bucket. My car is PPF protected with a Halo coating. What are your thoughts on this method as debris/dirt just washes of the PPF? Thank you .
Im new to this area but found it extremely interesting so thank you for the video. One question I still have is what is the difference between doing it this way vs. using the Optimum No Rinse (ONR) one bucket way? Any help from Pan or the community would be greatly appreciated, Cheers.
Pan I have used the 2 bucket method up until a few months ago. After watching Yvan's videos I switched to the 1 bucket. Typically depending on how dirty the car is I will either prerinse with DIY rinseless or as you used in this video Active Foam. Then after rinsing I have used Incredible suds, GSF or Pearl to do the contact wash. I typically use 2 mitts one for the lower panels and one for the rest of the vehicle. Thanks for really explaining the entire process.
@IMJOSHV has been using a 'one bucket and discard the microfiber towel' for some time now on his channel Always foams, too. Glad you're getting the word out too!!.
Yvan Lacroix got me started on the 2 foaming method with great results. He’s a great resource for the channel and the industry. Thanks Pan for bringing him to my attention.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
I just watched DIY Detail video the other day (they mentioned you by the way), and was wondering what you thought. Love the fact that it saves time washing and with prep and cleanup. Thanks for all you do and you are my go-to guy!
Awesome! Thank you!
Your timing is perfect, I just bought my dream car and sorting out my wash method. I am ceramic coating it this week and want to make sure I am preserving that coating and my paint.
Glad it was helpful!
Yes finally an honest conversation about methods, and it does add to the clarification of when to use a two bucket method. I'm still going to use methods I'm used to and that have worked for me for 20 years plus. But I'm constantly trying new methods and chemicals and I love the direction things are going for DIY people and Professional detailers. I have never felt more comfortable being a professional and imagine DYI'ers have never had so many great options.
Thanks for watching!
I started watching your channel 3 years ago and was struck by your comment about soaps, snow foams, pressure washers and the two bucket method. I digested it all and decided the two bucket method was not necessary. I simply do an original snow foam and rinse, then another snow foam followed by a hand wash. The big difference is I bought a wash mitten for the hood, each side, the top and back (SUV), and one for the bottom area of the car, the latter of which which I rotate half way through. I have a different type of mitt for the wheels and use two for that, rotating at each wheel. I use a brush for the tires. It’s not more expensive because you don’t need a bucket or a grit guard at all. Everything I use was recommended by you (THANKS!), but I figured the buckets were not necessary.
Thanks for sharing John!
For me, 1 bucket, 7 mitts. The grit guard at the bottom will unlikely remove all the particles of dirt embedded in the mitt. Some dirt particles aren't going to sink to the bottom of the bucket in time to escape the mitt as you draw the mitt out of the bucket. Give it a try. Your wash bucket water will remain sediment free.
7 mitts nigga wtf..
You can't be serious 🤣
@@jh.f30 agreed. Anyone who’s using less than 9 mitts is kidding themselves.
Same. I did the two bucket method 10 years ago but for the past few years I found it so much easier to just use 1 mitt or microfiber per small section of car, and then just put those cloths aside. I’ve probably used about 12 per wash.
@@jh.f30Small car.
Another great video, always appreciate seeing wash strategy updates. I use a less aggressive pre-foam for my household cars that I wash every 1-2 weeks - usually use gtechniq citrus or adams car shampoo. Based on your previous videos, I also keep bilt hamber on hand for when I haven't been able to wash the cars in a while. Does an AMAZING job. I also use this for washing my friends' very neglected cars. Detailing became my pandemic hobby and it was a great way to hang out safely with friends outside while doing something productive. Still offer them details when I can to hopefully encourage them to take better care of their cars (they always participate or at least spectate). Between you, DIY Detail, and Obsessed Garage, I'm going to run out of cabinet space for detailing products (in the best way possible). Pretty sure my husband doesn't comment on the excessive products only because I detail his car every other week. Excited to try the Koch Chemie and DIY foams next!
Thanks for watching!
Anything that makes the process much easier, without sacrificing quality end result. I have seen lots of videos from Ivan and Nick proving steps that makes sense, doing things outside the box that works, more efficiently. Thanks for the video Pan, awesome as usual!!!
Thanks Miguelito!
Pan, I’ve used the wash over foam method and it presents two issues to me: First, on larger vehicles like SUV’s, it’s difficult to get around the whole vehicle before the agitated areas begin to dry. Especially with one that’s been previously coated and is creating dry areas naturally. I really feel like I need to rinse after agitation to prevent any streaking/spotting. Secondly, any vehicle needing a step stool or lean in to get to the roof results in a shirt full of foam. This method is quick and easy for a low slung coupe like your Porsche, but less practical for something larger. Food for thought! Love your content, from one Panteli to another!
Thanks. For larger and taller vehicles, you can use a microfiber head on an extendable pole like this: bit.ly/3tE3xvg Also, if you use a pH neutral snow foam, even if it dries a bit on the surface, it doesn't matter, it will rinse off well when it's time to rinse. Work in the shade or in a garage. And if you truly want zero water spotting issues, get a water deionizer. Zero minerals for a spot free wash experience. I love mine!
I do not agree. I use that method everyday to wash my truck ( ram 1500 ) and have no issue with parts that dries to fast ! The only challenge is when you got weather over 30 degrees outside then it might be tricky ( at this point you just dont wash a car when it’s to hot ) but in overall I have no problem using this method on big vehicles!
I rinse each section after agitation and I get no soap streaks like I do if I wait till the end
Move faster.
@@Challenger432 It does help that pickup trucks have a bed that gives access to the roof, full-sized SUV roofs however are a pain to clean without extended wash mitts or if you aren’t tall.
The thing I like the most about this cleaning method is that the majority of the "work" of cleaning the car is done by the products without the need of a lot of elbow grease. With the right products you can let the products go to work. A testament to the products used and application methods used here.
Correct. Things have evolved a lot and now we have effetive snow foams for the prewash that can actually do a great job of heavy lifting and remove a good portion of dirt and grime before the actual contact wash, making the contact wash safer and easier.
better to have two buckets w/ flowing rinse water over and out top and bottom top flows out the light stuff holes in bottom flush out the heavy ! + I use two bucket method as i frequently rinse out my sea sponge! lambs wool & microfiber wash mitts suck we use genuine sea sponges ! sustainably harvested by the greek hard hat divers for 75+ years in tarpon springs Fla . ! google sea sponges tarpon springs , FL FAR superior to any other method and the scientists and engineers of consumers reports agree w/ a real sea sponge fr the ocean it will NOT scratch ! it IS best method !@@PanTheOrganizer
This is amazing! I really like this balance of not wasting water, not wasting media (or causing extra work in washing the media) along with just simplifying the setup process (I wish I had a garage setup for washing!). Definitely going to switch to this next year. Hopefully it speeds everything up and makes getting through washes a bit faster. Thank you!
Happy to hear that my good old pal pan is going the same way my new friend Ivan at DIY is going 🎉 I was always happy to hear your insights but I have been using and enjoying DIY’s products and training. 😊
Bilt Hamber pre wash properly and single bucket shampoo since 2020. If your bucket is not clean then improve your prewash regime.
Hi Pan, great video as usual. Watching it I had two questions. One you answered at the end about still using the two bucket method for the contact wash - not necessary but certainly the associated benefits and principles would still apply, so personal choice for benefit vs hassle. The other question related to the second snow foam application for lubrication. You stated the dwell time is 5 minutes for initial snow foam application and contact wash was 15 minutes (if you are efficient). Is there a risk that the second application of the snow foam will dry on the surface whilst completing the contact wash? How much of an issue would this be? I understand that is why you wash when the car is cool to the touch and out of the sun, but feel there is still the potential for the snow foam to dry whilst performing the contact wash and am wondering how much of an issue that may be?
I've struggled with this a lot. Even though I wash my car in the shade in the early morning when it's cool, I always have issues with the foam drying up as I was doing the contact wash if I try to do the whole car in one shot. The only way I've been able to work around it is to foam, wash and rinse the car in sections. It's probably something you'll have to experiment with.
Thanks for keeping us up to date 👍 dirty season is coming here in canada
Any time!
Great video! I started foaming before my first rinse recently & really like it! Thanks for sharing your knowledge & for your honesty!
You are so welcome!
I think the small amount of time that you save and extra laundry that you will have to do by using multiple wash media for the contact wash is worth it rather than scrubbing your one mitt/towel on the grit guard every time you go back to your bucket.
The kind of grit guard he is using doesn't work also
@@cheesedoodle2327 Are you suggesting there is a better grit guard or that grit guards are not useful?
@@JeanPierreWhite The Detail Guardz one he shows in the video is far superior over the regular old grit guard.
Great video Pan. It is always a treat when you detail your 911 Turbo S. In the 1970's our go-to washing solution was Joy dishwashing liquid.
Thanks John!
@PanTheOrganizer such a fantastic car
@@ULSB1969 you keep posting this same message on all the replies...
This is by far the most detailed and informative wash method instructions on YT, wish this video was out a year ago before my ppf was fubar’d by improper wash advice of ppf shop 😢
Glad it was helpful! If you are using the two bucket wash method, that is still absolutely valid. Heck I have been using that method for 26 years now. Actually, I was using the three bucket method as I have a third bucket dedicated just for wheels. There is not one single best way of washing a car. As long as you use safe washing and drying methods, feel free to explore what works best for you. Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thanks! Another nice video. I love how you try to evolve then pass the knowledge.
Thanks for helping to support the channel. Have a great weekend!
I use 2 bucket for a wash. 1 bucket is used for wheel cleaning the other is for cleaning the car. I havnet used the 2bucket method with a rinse/soap bucket in 5+ years. Rinseless wash is my wash method 95% of the time and a pre spray with rinseless is my pre soak and then wash. DIY is my favorite followed by Eco wash from OP. ONR use to be my goto untill DIY came out
Onr still my favorite
Hi Pan and thanks for yet another great video! Is there any risk that you might dilute the schampoo with the pre wash? I mean so that the chemicals from the schampoo don't get really on to the paint. Would it be even better to do all the steps but then foam again with the schampoo instead? Replace the second foaming with a foaming with the schampoo, I mean.
Yes, that's my question as well. Why isn't the 2nd foaming with your shampoo? I realize this is just details, but I'm still curious.
Im working my way through the comments to see if Pan has answered this one, my thoughts as well.@@larsenttif
Very good video Pan. Thank you. Thorough and also love the comments on how you have picked up this new process. Kudos!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing spec on the Porsche. Informative as usual. Happy for your success Pan!
Much appreciated!
Hi Pan, thank you for this very informative video! One question if you don't mind. If you pre-wash with a high alkaline snow foam (e.g. Auto-foam), would you coat the car again with the Auto-foam or switch to a more pH neutral snow foam for the contact wash? Or could you even foam the car with the shampoo that you have in your one bucket? I'm only just starting on my journey down the detailing rabbit hole xD
Very good question I would normally use BH autofoam Ph13 but wouldn’t want to use it for the second foaming? Perhaps I will use DIY rinseless in an IK foamer as I only have a small car
I havent used the 2 bucket method in at least 6 years. Only ever wash my car with ONR and one bucket and its never let me down regardless of the amount of dirt on the car. 2 bucket method and soap is old technology.
I've always used the 2 bucket method just to be sure I minimize the chance of swirling the paint work during the contact wash👍🏻. Sometimes but very rarely during the summer months I do use the one bucket method the way you demonstrated in this video. Great work Pan👍🏻.
Thanks Konsta!
@@PanTheOrganizer 👍🏻❤️
In pre rinsing it's not just about diluting the product, but about surface tension, which makes it difficult for the chemical to penetrate the cleaned surface.
I've pretty much always used 2 buckets, but 1 bucket for the soap wooder, and 1 was just a little bit of water to throw the dirty mits in. Depending on the car I typically use 3 -5 microfiber wash mitts. Use one side for a specific area, and flip it. Use the other side, and toss it in the dirty water bucket. Then grab another mitt.
You mentioned you use one side for a specific area does that mean you have a color or number system in which you use to make sure you use the same mitt in the same specific area on the vehicle again or is that only for the wash at your currently doing?
@@justplanefred no, nothing specific. I'm really not one of those OCD type of guys lol. I don't detail professionally, just a diy at home. I basically use 1 mitt for the hood, top, and trunk. About halfway through those panels, I flip the mitt, and use the other side. Then I do the same on the sides of the vehicle. I'll use 1 mitt, sometimes 2, for those as well.
@@atrain132 okay thank you
@@ULSB1969?? What?
The DIY Rinseless Wash method from Yvan, is now my preferred wash method. One bucket, cheapest, safest and quickest method for a mobile detailer.
Thank you
The rinseless wash method is so much better as long as the vehicle is not filthy. Much less mess on the floor and more efficient.
Rinseless still suitable if the car is filthy. Just need to pre wash. I believe DIY did a video on that very subject @@b374mxg
Just a thought on the contact wash. I think I would do the windshield either last or with a single towel/wash mitt. Rationale: when driving your windshield & bumper & mirror hoods see the most dirt, bugs and grime. In order to prevent dragging the contaminants over your roof I would recommend using only one mitt for the windshield. Thanks for your awesomeness!
I use a 2 bucket method with snow foam. I use a 2 sided mitt. Washing the roof with the lambswool side then turn it over and wash all the glass with the specialty glass side. Rinse then move on to the rest of the car. Been doing this for 3 years and NO love scratches. Paint is perfect. Mitt is a Maguiar's Lambswool mitt. I change the mitt annually. Hope this helps.
All of this definitely makes perfect sense to me, lot of good points throughout the video and some good clarification on things I've heard/read over the years from various detailing groups/Obsessed Garage. Also happy to see you using OG Drying Aid at the end there, I finally bought my first gallon of it last week and excited to try it out later on today with the Pressol sprayer.
Thanks!
I feel like the small amount of extra effort required to set up a second rinse bucket is worth it. Even if it doesnt make much of a difference its so easy to do.
@@whitegoodman7465 crystal clearly works❗️
@sed6 surr a bucket can be cheaper than a good grit guard but most us aren't worried about saving a couple bucks to have security doing a safe 2BM, grit guards in all buckets📢
Great vid! I have used this method and just rinse the media before dunking in the water.. a lot faster and if there is marring is very minimal and usually im buffing after soo.....
Just got a new car and binged watched your videos for two weeks. Subscribed
Congrats on your new car. What did you buy? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 123 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
I've never used the 2 bucket method. Never made sense to me. I have all the soap I need in my foam cannon, and all the water I need in my hose. I use towels and flip/fold once dirty
So your saying you use the 10 wash mits in 1 bucket?
@@klasseact6663 reread it🤦
@@klasseact6663 depending on the vehicle I use a pre-wash like Bilt Hamber Auto Foam, then do a contact wash with 1 plush microfiber. If I need more towels I can add some
@dkorda I will say I've done multiple mf towels in a single bucket when doing a RW before and do like it but always pre-treat the area, same when I do a 2BM rinseless wash as well, gotta pre-treat/pre-wash...ALWAYS❗️❗️
@@klasseact6663 always pre-wash! Even with rinsless I pre-soak the whole car
Pan! (Joseph Han here), you almost gave me a heart attack saying that the 2 bucket method could be dead! But when you talked us through it, it definitely makes sense. These were things I was thinking to myself (mostly because I can get lazy when I do my car haha), but I'm glad you lay your knowledge here. There are these "touchless" car washes that you can drive your car in, and the robotic pressure washer arm goes around your car and blasts strong psi with water, and other super caustic (it's gotta be) "soaps". But like you said, if you want 100% clean, there's no such thing as touchless. I made the mistake of going thru one of those... Lovely video Pan! When you foam your car and it's completely blanketed snow white... do you ever think white could look sexy too.. ? =P
Thanks! Yes I think a 911 looks great in almost any color!
@@ULSB1969 ?
@@auszatti665 this ole weird dude keeps posting the same message on all the replies.
Pan, Similar to the video you have produced on a one bucket method, I've been using the one bucket with two mitts method for a few years now. I have put more emphasis on the foam pre-wash and really see the difference in minimizing marring and or scratching!! Thanks again for sharing, for keeping an open mind and showing us the proper ways and techniques!!
Thanks Edmond!
Pan Once Again as Always you have given me Your Knowledge/ Expertise to another option as to how to take care of my vehicles By no means am I an expert detailer but you give me the confidence and understanding of what products to possibly use at any giving time depending on the Clean up of ones car weather it be Maintence or more in depth high detail wash.I would have never known of such products and there uses so as a reg person tryn to keep his vehicles looking Great Thank You Once again. 👍👌🤙✌️🤟
Thanks for the kind words and feedback. I always appreciate it!
Never got in to the 2 bucket method. Tried it but didn’t care for it. I’ve always rinsed the mitt before putting back in bucket. Recently started doing the foam, rinse, foam and then wash.
Been doing the one bucket for the past 5 years. This two-bucket method was a marketing to sell more stuff. My car is in very good no scratches or swirl marks.
There are good arguments for both sides. Pick a method that works for you. In the end it’s all good. We’re not saving lives here. This is just detailing. ;)
Pan, thank you for yet another enlightening video! Your mention of the foam gun got me thinking, and I'm curious to see the technique of using a foam gun with a garden hose. Even though I already have a foam cannon and a pressure washer, thanks to your compelling videos 😊, there are occasions when I'd opt for the simplicity of a garden hose and a foam gun. Your continuous updates are much appreciated. Sending cheers from Prague, Czech Republic!
Thanks Gilberto!
Thanks Pan for this. It’s great how you constantly review your techniques and take on board your peers views etc. In relation to beefing up the alkalinity of a ph neutral foam, I remember in past videos you added some apc to the foam mixture to boost the bite. Can you talk a little more about this and whether you still recommend this approach and what the dilutions may be. I remember you adding some green star to a foam in the Koch chemie range. Thanks in advance 😊
I appreciate that!
You can do a straight APC prewash, or test with different mix ratios with your normal wash soap. It all depends on what coatings if any you are dealing with. With no coating or before applying one I will use an APC prewash in the snow foam cannon, followed by a regular ph neutral hand wash. You can go with something like Bilt Hamber touch-less as well for a prewash.
I have a vehicle that is not coated but near new and the other ceramic coated but concerned about stripping the coat in especially on the coated vehicle. In Australia it’s hard to get uk bilt sugar pre wash.
How about 7 buckets and 7 wash mits?
HAHAHAAH !
I never imagined Pan Organizer not using the two-bucket wash method! Thank you for bringing up an important point about car cleaning. It’s all about using common sense. For cars that aren’t too dirty, the method of cleaning you described makes sense and makes detailing much easier. It’s good to know that the two-bucket wash method isn’t always necessary. Your experience and expertise in this field are invaluable, and it’s great to see you demystifying this topic. It's a good thing you clarified that using the multiple towels or mitt method, also known as the Gary Dean method, is best when dealing with very dirty cars. I find your method very useful for both soap and rinseless washing. Personally, I follow the same method as you, but I use rinseless wash instead of soap for some extra peace of mind. Thank you for sharing your valuable insights on this topic.
Thanks for your feedback! I hope you'll have a great weekend.
Another phenomenon tutorial! Great descriptions, techniques, explanations! This is why you are the best ( GOAT).
Wow, thanks! I appreciate it Tim.
@@PanTheOrganizer I appreciate ALL your content! I learn so much every video! Thank you 🙏
Thanks Tim!! I always appreciate your show of support. Means a lot to me!
I've been hearing this. But two bucks is just really easy, works and no problem to clean up. But I only wash two cars once a week
Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 123 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
@@PanTheOrganizer thanks 😊
Thanks again Pan for that new process..... Very interesting. I'M still more confortable with the 2 buckets method. I'll give it a try for sure. Question: for the second application of snow foam for lubrification; would it be preferable to use a ph neutral shampoo as GSF or other? Like you said, products evolve with the years so, our techniques should follow & adapt. Keep on the good work!!
Great tutorials, a logical approach to car washing explained with added nerd factor. The car wash systems here in the UK have a sequence for the deployment of foam, rinse, etc., that obviously are the exact steps described (makes you think somebody somewhere has been thinking about this stuff pre-KZhead). I have watched a few of your other videos and highly recommend them to anyone wanting to further their knowledge of detailing vehicles.
Thanks Clive. I appreciate the positive feedback. How did you discover my channel by the way? Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 945,000 subscribers and we have over 125 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Merci beaucoup Pan! Been watching throughly all your vidéos for the past month and half and based all my purchases to clean my 2024 Blazer RS I got just a couple of weeks ago. 1st car wash was yesterday and it looks perfect! Can't wait to get my "cire nano" and 3m wrap on the car next week. I'm from Mirabel QC ;)
Congratulations on your new Blazer! Bienvenue sur ma chaîne! Tu as découvert l’une des plus grosses chaînes de detailing sur KZhead alors que nous avons surpassé les 940,000 abonnés et 123 millions de visionnements. Ça fait plus de 26 ans que je fais de l’esthétique de voitures et j’adore partager mes connaissances et ma passion avec mes auditeurs!
Fantastic video. Thorough and well explained...still the best videos on KZhead when it comes to car detailing...
Thanks 👍
Pan Thanks for your insight on washing your vehicle!! Excellent vlog for sure!!👍🏽
You are so welcome!
Thanks Pan, I’m definitely going to try this method in the interest of time and efficiency. Also, I’ll be honest here, this is the first time I think I’ve paid attention enough on any video the proper technique on how to use a grit guard. I didn’t realize you took the mitt all the way to the bottom. Makes sense when you say it but I can’t say I’ve made a concerted effort to do this. Lesson learned on knowing how to use your equipment even something as seemingly simple as a grit guard.
You’ll always learn new things by watching my videos. ;) Have a good day!
Wow Pan another great one. I rewatched this a couple of times and you finally made me realize what the foam part of the equation does. It makes total sense to me now, that a higher ph provides some bite and more capabilities than a ph neutral one. If I understand right, the ph neutral is more there to provide a slick glide for the sponge part of cleaning. I just ordered the AF. You make this fun Pan!!!
You got it! 👍🏻
Excellent video Pan. It's great to see I also wash my vehicle exactly as you do dividing it in 3 sections. I have never tried the one bucket method however, will give this a try tks.. 👍🏼🇨🇦.
Thanks 👍
Hey Pan, thanks for the video! I’ve been using this same method for a little while after hearing Yvan suggest it. I’m loving it so far, I think it has made me more efficient. A few things I’ve been using to help have a safer wash is adding the 360 degree scrubber wall to my Detail Guardz grit guard and using soaps like Vonixx Citron, Drive Auto Appearance Bucket Naked Wash and Pur:est Alkaline soap to name a few. Can’t wait to try the soaps you suggested! Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Pan, From your teaching I started caring for my own car and taking pride in my car care. In the beginning I did use the 2 bucket method. As I grew and watched some of your buddies on KZhead Like Ivan. The method you used today became my favorite and is what I do now. The only difference is I also use McKees 914 as a pre pre wash lol 🤣 probably overkill but it doesn't take much time or effort. Thank you again for all that you do!
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing!
I Stopped two bucket methods 2 yrs ago since I foam the car twice before contact wash and my ceramic coating have been still amazing. But it’s all preference. Ty for you tips and tricks PAN!
Thanks for watching Marvin! Have a great weekend!
Outstanding teacher right here! Where would a mechanical decontamination enter the process?
Hi pan, great video as always. I have been doing this wash method for over a 2 years. I rinse with P&S absolute first then foam, rinse, foam again, then I still use 2 buckets contact wash. I noticed in my rinse bucket there was very little dirt or grime. Can’t wait to see if one bucket changes anything. So thank u for this video.
Thanks for sharing!!
Great to here you reference John and the Forensic Detailing Channel 👍
He's a great dude, and we have met in person in the past. :)
Hey great video, I'm from Nova Scotia. We use a lot of road salt. In the winter my vehicle turns white after a week or two. For a more frequent wash, would you still use the weaker stuff? Or is that more so for the summer and I should be using something stronger in the winter?
Another great video! I have recently moved to the one bucket wash method after decades of using 2 buckets. I have become a big fan of GSF and Active Foam which I first heard about from your videos.
Thanks David!
Another great video Pan. Thorough and clear explanations. Also really love your garage setup. That's my dream, but just don't have the money to make that kind of set up :(
Thanks! Did you ever watch my full garage tour video? Here: kzhead.info/sun/qtxveLh6eKybi4E/bejne.htmlsi=fTlSWXJ-VfrsVafO Hopefully it can inspire you to continue to work hard and one day you'll achieve your dreams too!
@@PanTheOrganizer Yes I did. Very awesome!
Hi Pan. I already use this method for a few months. Just awesome
Great to hear!
Thank you Pan 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Great Video as Usual So Easy To Follow AND I Love Your Explanations As To Why !!! It's So Important to Understand WHY we do things Especially When Washing Our Cars 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽❤️❤️❤️🇭🇲🦘🇭🇲🦘🇭🇲🦘🇭🇲
Thanks mate!
thank you Pan, yr videos are enlighting as usual. Am following this technique ever since yr coop video with Ivan and have to say I am not going back to the two bucket method ever again!
Thanks for watching!
Great video I have been using 1 bucket method, pre foam , rinse , wash Have a coating on my cars, working great that way. Thank you for the videos
Thanks for the feedback!
I do the "Best of Both Worlds" method. 2 foam method AND 2 buckets but the rinse bucket also has soap and grit guards. 4 wash mitts used, only a fresh mitt touches the upper half is the car, so no mitt is reused if it touches the lower half.
Pan, had to watch again to make sure I get it right, thanks.
wow! You are from Montreal as well! Love the content man subbed
Yes that’s right! I’m guessing you’re a fellow Montrealer? How did you discover my channel by the way? Happy new year! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 960,000 subscribers and we have over 130 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing.
Thanks for this Pan. I've been using the 1 bucket method after prewash on my new X5 and it has not left any micro scratches. This confirms my thoughts.
Thanks for watching!
Always well-presented, good content. However I have gotten good results still using a bucket of clear water with grit guard in bucket, maybe even adding the unused foam left in my foam cannon. I pre-rinse the vehicle with the 40° nozzle (white) on my electric pressure washer. Foam it once, contact wash frequently rinsing my microfiber wash mitt then rinsing. When you mentioned spraying the dirty vehicle with the pressure washer can theoretically drag the dirt over the surface at high speeds, it does give me some concern about my method, even though my vehicles are often well spray waxed/ceramic coated. With the encapsulating properties you mentioned of the current higher end snow foams is there still a significant risk of marring etc. without the pre-wash?
Hey Pan, I love your content, I apply your tips to my regimen. I would love if you made a video on how to keep your car clean, inside and out, while traveling. Ex. Road-trip, weekend vacation, weeklong vacation, etc.
Hi! First, welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 940,000 subscribers and we have over 124 4million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. I will take note of your idea and if I see viewer requests for the same thing, I'll look into making a video. How did you discover my channel by the way?
Great Pan!!! Will put it to practice.. sounds logical cause well explained :) you re the best!
Thanks!
As mention previously, having limited water lead me to also test this as well. I will be transitioning to a prefoam in the near future because what I learned from my results. I started using two wash pads after using an ONR prerinse. Using the Detail Guardz in the bottom of my bucket and minimal revisits to the soap, I had some dirt accumulation on the bottom. Once I switched to three wash pads I noticed a considerable improvement and a lighter amount of grime inside the bucket. It is my preferred method now and I tend to keep extra wash pads and array of soaps in repurposed Adam's Hand Soap bottles inside the second bucket with the closing gamma seal to keep it fresh n' clean!
Thanks for sharing.
26:20 is that detail spray? I'm studying your video's to properly wash my new car. I'm super hyped. Keep up the good work. Love it.
Hi! Welcome to my channel. You discovered one of the biggest car detailing channels on KZhead as we surpassed 975,000 subscribers and we have over 132 million views! I have been detailing for 26 years and I love to share my knowledge and passion with my viewers. You found the right channel to help you learn everything about detailing. Here's my tutorial on how to properly wash your car: kzhead.info/sun/aq-ompmiaXepaI0/bejne.html
Hey Pan, love all of your content and videos, it has taught me so much. I just wanted to say that this video specifically changed the game for me. I did not realize how much a prewash with higher PH chemicals could affect my car washing experience. I currently do not have a pressure washer and have started using a foam gun but I still saw amazing results with this method. Starting with a very dirty car, this was the first time I was able to wash my car and have a clean bucket of soapy water at the end of the wash. Amazing! Anyway, I was wondering will you'll be checking out the new "MTM GHF1" Foam gun? Adding a pressure washer to my current living situation will be very difficult so I'd like to see if this would be an upgrade to my current setup. Thanks Always PAAANNN!!!!!
Thanks for the positive feedback! I haven't heard of that MTM unit, so we'll see.
I havent used the two bucket method in a long long time. I typically rinse, foam, rinse, then foam and wash it using a soapy bucket with grit guard. Its worked well for me using the rag company cyclone mits.