take two buckets into the garage?

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e30_bob
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:48 pm

hi all. have come across "the two bucket" wash method on 'tinternet. was wondering how many peeps actually go for this o a regular basis. i have always been a strictly one bucket for wheels and one for the paint work but not sure if this is a step too far. i'd need three, no four, oh.........c'mon!
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:49 pm

Explain this 2 bucket thing :?
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:51 pm

a £3 token at the jet wash every couple of weeks does me just fine.
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:51 pm

fuzzy wrote:a £3 token at the jet wash every couple of weeks does me just fine.
you east coast boys are bloody rich 8O
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 8:55 pm

Two bucket wash EVERY time.

And change the rinse water as soon as it starts getting murky. :wink:
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e30_bob
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:05 pm

http://www.focushacks.com/index.php?modid=79 is more info. only read this in the last hour, i reckon it is all the rage with the serious show n shine boys.
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e30_bob
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 9:43 pm

fuzzy wrote:a £3 token at the jet wash every couple of weeks does me just fine.

fuzzy you'll need to bring that machine of yours down to mine for an cleaning inspection the next time you're passing thru. actually wouldnae mind a wee co-pilot session in it either some day.
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Post Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:21 pm

e30_bob wrote: 4 d6dph - i admire your style & commitment.
Got to protect your investment mate :lol:
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Post Wed May 02, 2007 11:08 pm

I was a sceptic about polishing till I did the whole damn lot just before Easter. The difference between a good go with a jetwash and a full day starting with two buckets, then clay then meguairs 3 step is HUGE. I hear zaino and a porter cable thingy would be even better....

cmon fuzzy, give it a go!
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