How Do You Fill The Wash Bucket?

[paul.segovich]

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In the past I've always been a fan of suds. It just makes it seem like you're really doing something. But i didn't really know what it was that i was doing. Nor did i care about the amount of soap used haha. I was pretty reckless.
I've heard somewhere that the suds causes a sort of 'lubrication' if your car is extra dirty though.
Has anyone else heard anything like this?
If it wasn't true, why would companies even make a solution that suds like that?
I guess i'm still a bit naive.

[Lydia]

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Nope, no foam gun. Unfortunately I don't have much choice but to use a Pay N' Spray.

I use the pay 'n spray sometimes too, but whenever I do, I bring a bucket with me. I spray it down nicely, then wash it with the bucket and wash mitt, then hose it down one last time. Costs a little bit more that way but it works. There has never been so many people the bays are full, so I don't really see how it's a problem. I asked the guy one time when he was working there and he said he guessed it's alright.


On the original topic, I put water first, then soap, then I spin around the grit guard a few times to mix the soap in, and sometimes spray a little more water in for a few suds.

[Josh9131]

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I add water, then soap, then agitate, then get to washing.

[weis]

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my vote is water then soap.. after that with meg's MF mitts inside... i squeeze the mitt repeatedly to build up the suds (just a bit though)..

[SHYNEMAN123]

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Soap first 5 gal bucket,place hose( without nozzle) in bottom of bucket and fill
The pressure from the hose will mix the soap and by having the hose end under the water during filling you will get some suds but a full bucket of washing liquid and not have foam all over.

[JohanD]

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I like some suds but NOT like when you pour a root beer and get tons of suds with 1" of drink at the bottom.

When I fill up the bucket, I put the water first and then the gold class car wash.

[dope92cc]

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Water first but I blast the mix with more water a few times to get mo suds

[01GPGT]

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All plan on how I am feeling and weather or not I have the soap right next to me. If I do not have it right next to me I will fill with water and then put it in and mix it up. Other times I will put some water in and then soap and then more water.

[ninobrn99]

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Water first, soap, then a short burst from the hose to mix the soap with minimal suds.

my method too. Gotta have some suds.

[MrWaxer]

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I alway's thought the more sud's the better???

[brims]

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When researching the 2 bucket method I came across the recommendation to fill with water then add soap otherwise you get too many suds, not enough water. So I tried it out, like it, and continue with it.

[Jossy92]

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Water first, soap, then a short burst from the hose to mix the soap with minimal suds.

[Solipsist]

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I fill the bucket to 3/4 then add the car wash, then I add a bit more water to swish it around a bit more, as I've noticed that NXT generation needs a bit of swishing to incorporate it, (and yes, I believe swish is the technical term, hehe )

[Eddie6th]

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I always put a blob of soft gel in the bottom of the bucket and then put my finger over the outlet to get as much pressure as possible(with,luke warm water),and i get tons of foam an' suds....lovley jubbly mmmm.

i just tell by the weight,how much water is in there.plenty for one car.

[ClearlyCoated]

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well, until i saw mikes video a few days back i had ALWAYS added a very small amt of water to bucket, then soap then blasted the bucket and got a LOAD of suds, which i thought was correct. Now i know better, but havent washed a vehicle yet since seeing the vid. I also need a second bucket, a couple grit guards and something other than beach/bath towels to dry the vehicle with!

Yep. The ol' Poor Man's Gilmour Foam Gun. I think we've all been that guy before finding MOL.