How To Save Car Wash Soap

[ziggo99]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

That's how I started, with half gal jugs, but then I found this smaller bucket that had the markings in there. Easier to move around the car, has a pour spout on it, love the little tan tan. You may be able to find one at Wal-Mart or Target.

[xantonin]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

That's how I started, with half gal jugs, but then I found this smaller bucket that had the markings in there. Easier to move around the car, has a pour spout on it, love the little tan tan. You may be able to find one at Wal-Mart or Target.

I think I've seen this one but I didn't think the grit guard would fit in it.

[speed3blackmica]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

That's how I started, with half gal jugs, but then I found this smaller bucket that had the markings in there. Easier to move around the car, has a pour spout on it, love the little tan tan. You may be able to find one at Wal-Mart or Target.

lol pretty cool

[ziggo99]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

I think I've seen this one but I didn't think the grit guard would fit in it.

I don't think it will either. It's a square bottom. But i just found this on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/Fortiflex-5-Gallon-Flat-Back-Bucket-Hot-Pink_W0QQitemZ140357531756QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20adf5f86c

Gallon marks on the inside, round bottom. More than a regular bucket though.

[Bert31]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

I'd think even with the two bucket method that you'd want some excess wash water left as there is always going to be some degree of dirt that makes it way into the wash water. As such, diluting it is going to be a good thing.

When I'm done with the water I always pour it out in some plants or my lawn. That way its not wasted down the drain.

I agree with this also. I don't care how careful you are, some dirt will make it to your wash bucket so I want to dilute it quite a bit to keep it from marring my paint.

Car wash bought in bulk (gallons preferably) is dirt cheap on a per use basis. I am not going to worry about saving a few nickles on washing my car only to spend a few dollars on compounds, polishes, finish polishes, and wear and tear on pads and polishers to remove the paint marring that otherwise would not have been there.

[speed3blackmica]

Re: How To Save Car Wash Soap

i havent had any problems with it...like i said, i use 2 gallons now and i have a good amount of water still left at the bottom...and i never sink my mitt to the bottom, i only sink it enough to absorb soapy water and i move on...so far ive had no problems with inducing more scrathes into the paint...but i am happy with this method. i just wanted to share my expeirence with you all and hopefully it would make someone else happy too =D. but perhaps a little bit more water is safe