How to wash a car using the two bucket method

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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2022
  • The correct way to wash your car at home and minimize scratches, using the two bucket method. #shorts #detailing #carguys #smallbusiness

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  • @mckillans
    @mckillans  Před rokem +338

    For those asking here are the product links:
    Pressure Washer: amzn.to/3K83WLj Pressure Washer Gun: amzn.to/3MinTli
    Foam Cannon: amzn.to/3ZJuUyH

    • @lukasluttig1538
      @lukasluttig1538 Před rokem +1

      Great hose and hose connector, which brand and specifications is it? 👍

    • @jorisbaillot9465
      @jorisbaillot9465 Před rokem +5

      If you are using 2 buckets for the car, then you're going to use 8 buckets for the wheels.
      It's just the most pointless thing to use to 2 buckets.
      Just think about why you need 2 buckets. Then realise that if you respect that process for the wheels you're going to need 8 of them which is beyond pathetic and absurd...
      I'm absolutely not willing to harm you or so, and also not telling that your result as a detailer sucks, but there's legit no point using more than one bucket to wash the body parts and eventually rinse it and then start again with the wheels. I never had issues doing this and it's been many years now

    • @R3fug333
      @R3fug333 Před rokem +11

      No-one asked for your plug.

    • @x14x
      @x14x Před rokem +11

      No one asked, u're just paid to advertise them

    • @shandshares292
      @shandshares292 Před rokem +1

      Do understand your content man. However, its not 2 bucket. Though its a "2 bucket method" as per only or may be limited to the method only but not the literal meaning. Somehoww its misleading. We cannot get the meaning instantly.

  • @andrewmitchell1829
    @andrewmitchell1829 Před rokem +25134

    “All you need is 2 buckets”
    “I’m using my pressure washer here”

    • @ssayins5420
      @ssayins5420 Před rokem +1

      "but you can use a hose as well"

    • @rogueshadoww
      @rogueshadoww Před rokem +326

      Exactly what i was gonna say:)

    • @eckso4237
      @eckso4237 Před rokem

      Probably used a hose before hes got a pressure washer

    • @Slyfoxx
      @Slyfoxx Před rokem +569

      "or, if I'm too broke to afford a pressure washer perhaps I could also grab my trusty foam gun"

    • @mitzkis_fanny
      @mitzkis_fanny Před rokem +181

      when did you hear him say "all you need"??🧐

  • @spidey-69
    @spidey-69 Před rokem +4838

    "Two bucket method"
    *Proceeds to show every tool used for car cleaning*

  • @kingbob126
    @kingbob126 Před rokem +583

    As a former car detailer at Toyota, sure you can put foam first that breaks down the dirt but you have to rinse the car first so you aren't rubbing any dirt or debris on the paint when you use a cloth because it doesn't matter how much pressure you use you will potentially damage your paint

    • @zanderhenriksen6776
      @zanderhenriksen6776 Před rokem +14

      That and what's the point of that huge expensive sponge? They're not reusable no matter what. One and a half car max is what I found to be ideal (but I worked with particularly dirty "brand new" cars that were in for polishing and multi-year ceramic coating+nanocoating).
      I feel like so many people want to 'do it themselves' nowadays with everything about cars, not realising they're scratching the paint and often doing irreversible damage, though this is pretty much impossible when washing, as anything can be polished away and coated over.... But more relevant with DIY polishing at home, rubbing, and such

    • @apricot_mango
      @apricot_mango Před rokem +5

      I'm sure this is supposed to be common sense, but then was wrong after this video.

    • @ccattrn
      @ccattrn Před rokem +34

      Pre-rinse, foam cannon, soak, rinse, then hand wash.

    • @cgraham6
      @cgraham6 Před rokem +2

      Then you rinse the snow foam off before moving to the contact wash. One of the reasons to use a snow foam is that it adds additional lubrication to the shampoo. Plus, the idea behind foam is that it takes that loose, abrasive surface dirt with it as it slides down.

    • @roberto14r
      @roberto14r Před rokem +3

      Water, Soap, 2 bucket Scrub, Water is what I was taught. Even heard of some people do a W, S, Scrub, W, S, W

  • @rosalinda69
    @rosalinda69 Před rokem +71

    Washing car during bright sun can cause water marks once it dries. One tip to move car into shade it’ll be so much better 👍🏼

    • @MelvinFernandez-dj1yy
      @MelvinFernandez-dj1yy Před 3 měsíci +3

      That's because you're not decontaminating the water before use I would recommend a filter for your water

  • @foolishly7366
    @foolishly7366 Před rokem +3018

    "All you need is two buckets!"
    *proceeds to pull out commercial painting supplies, a super sponge, and the philosopher's stone*

    • @micahcreator7014
      @micahcreator7014 Před rokem +68

      Bruh the philosopher's stone got me. LMAO

    • @sarabrown423
      @sarabrown423 Před rokem +23

      @Krioque it was a joke..

    • @zanderhenriksen6776
      @zanderhenriksen6776 Před rokem +1

      I really don't get the sponge, those things are nearly single use, one and a half car max, after that it's full of particles that'll damage the paint. So you're better off getting a standard sponge

    • @Lia-ij4mg
      @Lia-ij4mg Před rokem +9

      @Krioque “you’ll need 2 buckets filled with water” he definitely said THAT. are you happy now??

    • @Hellsing12002
      @Hellsing12002 Před rokem +2

      Not the philosopher’s stone😂😂😂

  • @9000eldiablo
    @9000eldiablo Před rokem +9899

    I thought he was going to use just 2 buckets of water but the dude pulled out a damn hose.😅

  • @StormWaltz73
    @StormWaltz73 Před rokem +84

    Ahh yes. Much easier than the 7 bucket, pressure washer, hang glider method. Also helps if you live in clone home asphalt-ville where all you get is a little road grime.

  • @struggle29
    @struggle29 Před rokem +13

    Na that reload animation was clean!

  • @salmanc1
    @salmanc1 Před rokem +15336

    I use a separate bucket for each panel and a bucket for each window and a separate hose for each tyre, it’s been 3 weeks I’m still here but the car looks like a diamond

    • @DragSlicks
      @DragSlicks Před rokem +259

      Oh shit same😅😅 I was just taking a short break and this came up alright back to🙏

    • @GokuPlaysUK
      @GokuPlaysUK Před rokem +62

      You'll know there's no need what so ever if your pre wash is done properly there should be nothing on the vehicle to scratch the paint when it comes to contact

    • @Hellamoody
      @Hellamoody Před rokem +111

      That's like 14 buckets my guy 😦

    • @Hellamoody
      @Hellamoody Před rokem +16

      @@GokuPlaysUK exactly

    • @ronaldwilliams4053
      @ronaldwilliams4053 Před rokem +28

      😂😂😂😂😂stfu😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @NotAShawn
    @NotAShawn Před rokem +1967

    *Checks bank account*
    best I can do is a all-natural rain wash

  • @brianrobinson8411
    @brianrobinson8411 Před rokem +28

    By the time you're done prepping to get ready to wash your car I'm already done washing mine😂

    • @peterwasshhs
      @peterwasshhs Před rokem +11

      by the time you’ve washed yours i was already at your girls house with my dirty car

    • @paulsbunions8441
      @paulsbunions8441 Před rokem +7

      ​@@peterwasshhsby the time you're at his girl's house I'm at your mom's house with my bicycle

    • @peterwasshhs
      @peterwasshhs Před rokem +1

      @@paulsbunions8441 by then i’ll be swan diving in ya granny for two hours already

    • @tonys.8667
      @tonys.8667 Před rokem

      ​@paulsbunions8441 by the time you're at his Mom's house, I'm at your Granny's room in the nursing home with my scooter.

    • @fredc8618
      @fredc8618 Před 11 měsíci +4

      ​@paulsbunions8441 while your at his moms your grandma picked me up

  • @jacobdenham6430
    @jacobdenham6430 Před rokem +3

    Great video man! I’ve detailed just under 1000 vehicles are pressure wash them first to remove all the crud then foam the car. Also it’s recommended to wipe the car in the direction the wind flows over the car if it was moving so it is easier to buff out scratches. Especially on a darker colored car in the sun.
    Cheers!!

  • @sahar5177
    @sahar5177 Před rokem +1721

    "if you don't have a car, it's ok, use your bicycle"😂😂

  • @xxxqqq
    @xxxqqq Před rokem +2023

    I use the drive-in-rain method, sometimes it even wash me and my clothes too, works great!

    • @ArtemLokhovitskiy
      @ArtemLokhovitskiy Před rokem +8

      Says every person who lease a car :)

    • @NixViche
      @NixViche Před rokem +91

      ​@@ArtemLokhovitskiy i own a car, this is my primary metthod

    • @ItsBinhRepaired
      @ItsBinhRepaired Před rokem +5

      Lol that's what I do. Sometimes I'll smear the dirt all around XD

    • @kugelblitz1557
      @kugelblitz1557 Před rokem +6

      Yeah by the time I'm up my driveway I'll be covered in mud splatters anyway, just keep the windshield clean and I'm golden.

    • @f-jericho4021
      @f-jericho4021 Před rokem +3

      It doesn't work with cars painted black😮‍💨

  • @MoneyGyro
    @MoneyGyro Před rokem +3

    My mom told me to use dish soap and the garden hose lol with the dish sponge 🤣🤣🤣

  • @jasons.2282
    @jasons.2282 Před rokem +1

    I prefer to wash the tires separately as well. But you actually told me something was not applying pressure, great job.

  • @charleschong7591
    @charleschong7591 Před rokem +221

    Personally, I use the 1 cloth method

  • @troybaker2132
    @troybaker2132 Před rokem +1136

    I will never understand why some people don’t do a pre-wash rinse to get as much of the dirt and dust off as possible. It keeps your wash mitt cleaner and prevents scratches

    • @problemchild1976
      @problemchild1976 Před rokem +81

      Agreed
      Rinse
      Foam
      Rinse
      Wash (bucket 1)
      Rinse
      Ceramic foam
      Rinse
      Dry

    • @jh.f30
      @jh.f30 Před rokem +20

      ​@problemchild1976 no, foam first.. to emulsify the dirt, rinse, then foam again... I do rinseless washes now much easier, and less water in the door jams, dryer feet etc

    • @troybaker2132
      @troybaker2132 Před rokem +15

      @@jh.f30 That makes sense too, but some people just foam it up and start scrubbing away. Your way also uses up more soap, depending on what you use that could be pretty expensive

    • @jh.f30
      @jh.f30 Před rokem +3

      @@troybaker2132 I do rinseless washes now, fill a 2 gallon bucket with 1 oz or so of rinseless wash, fill a 32 oz spray bottle with the solution to pre spray the vehicle, wash it normally with a wash mitt 1-2 panels at a time, then dry it with a drying aid like a quick detailer or ceramic wax etc.. makes my life way easier

    • @jh.f30
      @jh.f30 Před rokem

      @@troybaker2132 you technically don't need the drying aid but I like the extra protection and slickness

  • @adatshhc
    @adatshhc Před rokem +1

    Something actually f-ing useful from the CZcams Algorithm.

  • @FrequencyORD
    @FrequencyORD Před rokem +2

    I recommend using a lot more than 2 buckets and a pressure washer like I do, I like cars looking brand new when i wash them.

  • @rasmidtan
    @rasmidtan Před rokem +1816

    you forgot a very important tip:
    never wash your car under direct sunlight.
    the best time would be early morning or late afternoon or under a shade.

    • @vivekv1996
      @vivekv1996 Před rokem +53

      Why?

    • @ganeshtharapatti9684
      @ganeshtharapatti9684 Před rokem +372

      ​@@vivekv1996 the foam or the dirty water on the surface dries up real quick under direct sunlight

    • @seansean8008
      @seansean8008 Před rokem +68

      I will chime in on this- first, I absolutely agree that if you can find shade, do it- it makes it easier. BUT, if you are using a PH neutral soap that dries in the sun, water will reactivate it without spots, as long as you dry as you rinse and dont let the rinse water dry on the panel (DI or mineral free water of course are excluded)

    • @derangedazrael2615
      @derangedazrael2615 Před rokem +38

      @@seansean8008water spotting will accumulate. Make sure to use distilled water or a deionized water system. That’s if you’re a perfectionist tho

    • @garrettdownes4919
      @garrettdownes4919 Před rokem +5

      Not true, just need to rinse it way more often.

  • @MrMoccachinoo
    @MrMoccachinoo Před rokem +1190

    In Germany: environmental lawsuit because of washing your car on a facility that is not designed for it

    • @Bane_Diesel
      @Bane_Diesel Před rokem +96

      Like you can't use your own driveway?

    • @umitaydin5074
      @umitaydin5074 Před rokem +65

      Yeah, that is right!

    • @Langweiler11
      @Langweiler11 Před rokem +212

      ​@@Bane_Diesel It is different from city to city. They don't want you to pollute the ground water

    • @MrMoccachinoo
      @MrMoccachinoo Před rokem +331

      @@Bane_Diesel
      You can, but you need proper dranage than. Otherwise the water with the chemicals will go in the drainage and than into the river. We like to keep our rivers and lakes clean 🙂

    • @radacious29
      @radacious29 Před rokem +145

      As it should be, minor inconvenience to keep water clean

  • @ModernDayRenaissanceMan
    @ModernDayRenaissanceMan Před 11 měsíci +1

    I just drive my car to the $5 car wash

  • @zaydhassan3554
    @zaydhassan3554 Před rokem +2

    why am i watching this. i don't even have a car

  • @theariesexperiment4642
    @theariesexperiment4642 Před rokem +149

    That mitt is a scratch maker no matter what precautions you implement. I detailed for West Chevrolet in Alcoa Tennessee at 16, and eventually ran the detail department for 15 years. Mitts are fine for light colors. But for black, blue, and maroon colors???? Micro fiber. A new one for each panel. Plus,..... always pressure wash your fender wells and rocker panels with a deluted degreaser first. This will remove most of the abrasive material. And one thing I learned about washing black???? Never wash it in the sun. You clear coat will soften believe it or not. Which,.....makes it prone to spiderweb scratch's. Just some advice from an old retired detailer. Nice car by the way.

    • @NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641
      @NotQuiteSoThinLizzie641 Před rokem +4

      Hey, thanks for the tips!
      I like learning from the pros. Better than learning the hard way…!

    • @dillygodp8177
      @dillygodp8177 Před rokem +4

      Your comment is what makes the internet awesome. good stuff 👍

    • @joeyblazeem
      @joeyblazeem Před rokem

      Thanks for the tips og I detail but I like to take care of clients I'm gonna keep this in mind

    • @fatihk.8896
      @fatihk.8896 Před rokem +6

      What a pain in the ass to wash a damn car…

    • @ginger_nosoul
      @ginger_nosoul Před rokem +7

      @@fatihk.8896 its really not a pain in the ass at all, i just pay the guy and a few hours later you have a perfect car! You should try it!

  • @philc2348
    @philc2348 Před rokem +1938

    Lesson number 1: never wash your car under direct sun

    • @BijBijTCG
      @BijBijTCG Před rokem +27

      Why

    • @kinnikuzero
      @kinnikuzero Před rokem +189

      @@BijBijTCG soap will dry

    • @ramendino_
      @ramendino_ Před rokem +286

      @@kinnikuzero not Particularly the soap, I mean yea the soap will too but if you rinse it off good it won’t. The water will leave dry marks and it looks horrible

    • @jakubjarosz5242
      @jakubjarosz5242 Před rokem +35

      Lesson number 2: rinse the foam before hand wash

    • @seriousone44
      @seriousone44 Před rokem +18

      @@jakubjarosz5242 and also your windscreen loves to explode in contact with cold water after being in direct sunlight for 6hrs 😂

  • @USCG.Brennan
    @USCG.Brennan Před rokem +8

    Do not wash your car in direct sunlight like this video is showing!! Depending on the temp, the car can be very warm and the soapy suds (if not rinsed off right away) will dry quickly and cause water and soap spots in your paint and glass! Do it in the cool of the morning or evening if you have no shade and then be SURE to wipe the car off with a chamois or dry towels. Water spots are NOT what you want and they WILL form if you aren't paying attention....

    • @kevyNova123
      @kevyNova123 Před rokem +1

      You are so right! I never in my life washed a car in the direct sun.

    • @USCG.Brennan
      @USCG.Brennan Před rokem +1

      @@kevyNova123 Ya, but that's exactly what this video is showing people....and some folks don't have a clue. ;-(

    • @jayfrosvlogs
      @jayfrosvlogs Před 6 měsíci

      I do all the time but I use pH neutral products

  • @sudkumar8279
    @sudkumar8279 Před rokem

    Dude was cleaning a shining car

  • @ninjabrycelee3066
    @ninjabrycelee3066 Před rokem +310

    The there is me who hasn’t washed my car since august because of rain 😂. It looks perfectly clean too

    • @calebdouglas7622
      @calebdouglas7622 Před rokem +2

      You live in Florida too😂

    • @damirfux2265
      @damirfux2265 Před rokem +3

      Rain only makes car more dirty. Maybe you have some clean rain where you live??

    • @OHCAM5
      @OHCAM5 Před rokem +5

      Then there is me that the only thing that washes my car is the rain

    • @OHCAM5
      @OHCAM5 Před rokem +16

      @@damirfux2265 what acid rain falls where you live?

    • @justadummy8076
      @justadummy8076 Před rokem +8

      @@damirfux2265 nah dude, rain is meant to clean your car if it’s proper rainwater

  • @Diicto
    @Diicto Před rokem +362

    Man, I got hung up on “my brother taught me”
    I wish my younger brother would bond the same way. Alas, everyone has their way in life.
    I hope you guys are grateful for each other. Wish you the best. 👍🏼

    • @JAStudiospivotanimation
      @JAStudiospivotanimation Před rokem +10

      hey man ik what its like. blood isnt always family. its a painful truth but its life, you know.

    • @willj8814
      @willj8814 Před rokem +8

      Instead of posting your issue,,go talk to your younger brother,,,

    • @Diicto
      @Diicto Před rokem +19

      @@willj8814 Thank you for your complex solution that I definitely haven't tried before.

    • @abeehadoesntcare2815
      @abeehadoesntcare2815 Před rokem +3

      ​@@Diicto you can try talking about his interests, moreover treat him right, don't bash him unnecessarily (if you don't do it alr that's awesome) , praise him every now and then it'll work out
      : Coming from a younger sibling

    • @nickytijtgat4936
      @nickytijtgat4936 Před rokem

      I feel you bro, I couldn't imagine what it would be like not getting along with my 2 younger brothers. They are the 2 most important people in my life, no love I've ever experienced has been stronger. Here's to hoping you can reconcile with him

  • @sillygily4435
    @sillygily4435 Před rokem +1

    I’ve used one bucket, garden hose, a rag and some Dawn dish soap all my life and it works great

  • @Vissievisvis200
    @Vissievisvis200 Před rokem

    New power wash simulator character unlocked

  • @zonnig46
    @zonnig46 Před rokem +233

    In the Netherlands it is forbidden to wash your car on the street due to environmental reason. We have to go to the carwash.

    • @tucoramirez5731
      @tucoramirez5731 Před rokem +25

      Poland the same, we have lot of self maintenance car washes even in small town's.

    • @Slade2332
      @Slade2332 Před rokem +4

      Why? How is it bad for the environment ?

    • @tucoramirez5731
      @tucoramirez5731 Před rokem +69

      @@Slade2332 drain system on the street it's not the same as suers, water frome rain is not gonna be taken to the sewage treatment plant, so washing your car on the driveway you pollute rain water system with detergent and other shi*

    • @tucoramirez5731
      @tucoramirez5731 Před rokem

      @@Slade2332 EU is fu** crazy about environment, beyond 2035 there will be no right to register internal combustion engin cars.

    • @THEJPR
      @THEJPR Před rokem +41

      ​@@Slade2332 Soap and chemicals entering the general street drains.

  • @mckillans
    @mckillans  Před rokem +4314

    PSA: the car was foamed initially, and then rinsed down prior to being foamed again. This was edited out to focus on the two bucket technique.
    The cars paint was cool after being removed from the garage. I also have a water filter and drying aid that prevents water spots. Obviously wash in the shade if you can, however I need good lighting for videos and have no shade.

    • @drterrible8069
      @drterrible8069 Před rokem

      @@bioblockdave tf u talking bout cap nigga?

    • @justinpatalsky1
      @justinpatalsky1 Před rokem +30

      Yeah ground is dry you lie

    • @badlighting
      @badlighting Před rokem +17

      @@justinpatalsky1 that’s because he recorded him putting on the first layer of foam, then turned off the camera before rinsing off the first layer and putting on the second layer.

    • @justinpatalsky1
      @justinpatalsky1 Před rokem +1

      @@badlighting no probably not

    • @Pork_choppp
      @Pork_choppp Před rokem +3

      CAPPP

  • @taiss5613
    @taiss5613 Před rokem +1

    Learned something new
    U never stop learning

  • @JESSEWENEEDTOLIFT
    @JESSEWENEEDTOLIFT Před rokem +1

    “After that I rinse off the car thoroughly?”😭😭

  • @OfficialDeathScythe
    @OfficialDeathScythe Před rokem +107

    I still use a 3 bucket method that I learned working as a detailer a few years ago. First bucket is for wheels and heavy dirt, basically a firm brush and a bucket of citrus soap to scrape bugs and wheels. And then the other 2 buckets are the same as this guy, one with soap one with rinse. Don't need to have a foam cannon to do a great job :)

    • @tima.478
      @tima.478 Před rokem +2

      I hit the wheels and the wheel wells first, toss all that out and then wash the car.

    • @tunderstorm2769
      @tunderstorm2769 Před rokem +2

      Yeah but hes trying to sell you the foam cannon, so you cant just say that elbow grease is better

    • @OfficialDeathScythe
      @OfficialDeathScythe Před rokem

      @@tunderstorm2769 😭 true true

  • @justvoiid167
    @justvoiid167 Před rokem +474

    I just rinse my car with the hose. Works great!

    • @nuntana2
      @nuntana2 Před rokem +5

      I just pay some pauper to do it, works great too 😋
      I do like that grit guard however.

    • @LokimonWasHere
      @LokimonWasHere Před rokem +55

      I just wait till it rains, I live in the desert so I wait for awhile.

    • @luke9361
      @luke9361 Před rokem +1

      I use dawn dish soap and its worked for decades

    • @r32juan
      @r32juan Před rokem +1

      Wait till left dirt starts coating the car

    • @lifeisshort3606
      @lifeisshort3606 Před rokem +6

      1. Hose car from to down to bottom to wash off gritt that would scratch your car. 2. Shampoo car with dish washing liquid in water. 3. Wash and dry car. That's all my 12 year merc still look like just rolled off show room. My recommendation.

  • @nou9513
    @nou9513 Před rokem +2

    I still rinse off the dust and debris odd the car with a pressure washer first than foam and 2 buckets. On a black car, I recommend it

  • @mcflyer8150
    @mcflyer8150 Před rokem +1

    He forgot to tell you to not wash and dry under the direct sun

  • @johnspence8141
    @johnspence8141 Před rokem +326

    Your main soap bucket should also have a guard at the bottom. No matter how well you rinse sediment will collect. A guard keeps your soap water with less sediment as well

    • @e2dwf976
      @e2dwf976 Před rokem +6

      Now that’s a correct way to wash 👍

    • @rustyneedles3743
      @rustyneedles3743 Před rokem +2

      thank fuck for youtube car cleaning experts! what would the world do without your hard work!

    • @ThBlueSalamander
      @ThBlueSalamander Před rokem +3

      How does it block dirt if the gaps are so huge?

    • @vavo9895
      @vavo9895 Před rokem +4

      @@ThBlueSalamander it doesn't block exactly dirt - it prevents you from touching the bottom with wash mitt and slows water under grit guard when you put your hand in bucket so it minimalizes the amount of dirt going up

    • @johnspence8141
      @johnspence8141 Před rokem

      @@rustyneedles3743 the only thing the world doesn't need are negative people...anyone willing to make positive contributions, right or wrong, are good people....

  • @Cenlalowell
    @Cenlalowell Před rokem +96

    That eley hose reel is EVERYTHING

  • @NateChillinShow
    @NateChillinShow Před rokem

    I don't like BMW or its drivers but I respect this guy for washing his car with care, bravo.

  • @xhenriquefps
    @xhenriquefps Před rokem

    When i was 15yo, my grandma used to read me windows 11 pro activation keys. I never forgot them

  • @hopeayiasoumi27
    @hopeayiasoumi27 Před rokem +125

    My brother had a whole set up for washing and cleaning his car, he was a mechanic and took pride in cleaning his car once the weather allowed him to. I remember the “classes” he gave me in between spraying me with the pressure washer. Unfortunately he isn’t around any more but these videos remind me of him

    • @Sheailena
      @Sheailena Před rokem

      Reminds me of my brother too.. Rest In Peace to our Angels ❤

  • @ozymandias7940
    @ozymandias7940 Před rokem +141

    Forgot one small detail... NEVER wash your car in direct sunlight.

    • @goose6003
      @goose6003 Před rokem +6

      I'm a dumbass please enlighten me

    • @wheezy7655
      @wheezy7655 Před rokem +40

      ​​@@goose6003 If you wash you car in direct sunlight you get water marks, they look like round circle marks where the sun has dried the water drops. These water marks are extremely hard to rid off!!

    • @mrenigma1564
      @mrenigma1564 Před rokem +8

      ​@@wheezy7655 but i think he washes it in the morning so the sun is not hot your words are correct if he washes it on the afternoon or after

    • @growlusnotneeded3251
      @growlusnotneeded3251 Před rokem

      @@wheezy7655 That's what a shammy is for.

    • @velt7560
      @velt7560 Před rokem

      Beat me to it.And I don't use a bucket.I rinse my brush after every section I wash.Then add more wash n wax.

  • @SupaEMT134
    @SupaEMT134 Před rokem +1

    We're missing the last half of your instructional

  • @billypater5287
    @billypater5287 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely correct on that note I also learned that same way there's certain ways to do everything in life in general pay attention please

  • @jstewart627
    @jstewart627 Před rokem +37

    I do not wash my car during the summer so it has a nice protective layer for the following winter salt. Then the spring rain washes my car and I save hours and money. Never had a problem with rust out.

    • @M1szS
      @M1szS Před rokem +7

      I hope this is a joke

    • @subhanbasumatary9879
      @subhanbasumatary9879 Před rokem +1

      ​@@M1szS 😂😂😂 I actually believed him.

    • @jstewart627
      @jstewart627 Před rokem +1

      It is true. You really do not need to wash your car. There is rain for that. Washing a car is more of an obsession but the work place really does not notice the car you drive and will not pay you more because of it. Also, a reflective clear coat is annoying when the sun reflects into your eyes. A good layer of dirt or gutter paint could fix that problem. My motorcycle with all the chrome was so annoying I had to wrap it all up with handle bar pads made for bicycles.

    • @justarandomonlineperson8094
      @justarandomonlineperson8094 Před rokem

      @@jstewart627 i cant take this srsly

    • @housemana
      @housemana Před rokem

      @@justarandomonlineperson8094 well you're terminally online without a vehicle of your own so we won't lose sleep with what you think.

  • @sebster6031
    @sebster6031 Před rokem +104

    Scratch mode engaged

    • @jamesb8619
      @jamesb8619 Před rokem

      Why? Does the two bucket method cause scratches?

    • @MrFriday83
      @MrFriday83 Před rokem +17

      ​@@jamesb8619 Its becauses he did a touch wash before rinsing off the car.. So, scratch mode enabled.

    • @Jordaneal
      @Jordaneal Před rokem +1

      He pinned a comment saying he did rinse it

    • @juanmiranda-tt5df
      @juanmiranda-tt5df Před rokem +2

      @@Jordaneal He never did pre rinse, he stated he pre rinsed it with foam soap. But all he did was apply foam and did not give his car a proper pre wash to eliminate most of the debri from the surface of the car. Washing method gone wrong.

  • @TheOriginalJadolph
    @TheOriginalJadolph Před rokem

    Thank god, FINALLY! Theres only 10,000 other videos showing you how to wash your car 😂

  • @uganuga
    @uganuga Před rokem

    Does anyone else hear Jack Reacher every time this guy says "bucket"?

  • @bbbbojangles2737
    @bbbbojangles2737 Před rokem +11

    "My brother taught me the correct way for a two bucket wash."
    "Also I'm going to use my pressure washer for this job.
    😂😂😂😂

  • @Obraceing101
    @Obraceing101 Před 7 měsíci +1

    yr setup is so cool I have the swivel gun and I love it

  • @undertheneonlights
    @undertheneonlights Před rokem +2

    "My brother taught me how to wash a car with just two buckets..."
    "...and a magic sponge and wash mitts and a pressure washer and a snow foam gun and twelve thousand dollars of professional washing equipment"

    • @maskedmarvel
      @maskedmarvel Před 8 měsíci

      The word "just" was NEVER used. This method is called the two bucket method, as opposed to one bucket. When did he EVER say that you can wash a car with nothing but a bucket?

    • @undertheneonlights
      @undertheneonlights Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@maskedmarvel"NEVER!" "EVER!"
      You sound so angry.
      Are you okay buddy?
      Want me to explain the joke to you?

    • @maskedmarvel
      @maskedmarvel Před 8 měsíci

      @@undertheneonlights It's for emphasis dummy. Again, the joke doesn't work when that's not what he said or implyed

  • @885.0ELopez
    @885.0ELopez Před rokem +587

    U just scratched the car by not rinsing first 💀

    • @Richardv24
      @Richardv24 Před rokem +30

      Exactly

    • @mckillans
      @mckillans  Před rokem +106

      Except it was foamed and rinsed, but edited out. You can see it if you look closely. Edited it out to fit time limit and focus on the 2 bucket technique

    • @eddiemartinez3954
      @eddiemartinez3954 Před rokem +5

      I thought same thing lmao “save the window fuck the trunk” 🤣🤣🤣

    • @paulsheridan291
      @paulsheridan291 Před rokem +3

      Yup

    • @mattyg2540
      @mattyg2540 Před rokem +20

      He's claiming he rinsed it and edited it 😄😄😄. Brother, the next slide when you was washing the car with the mitt.. there was soap all way down the bottom, on the side skirts. So you're saying you have been all the way to the bottom with the mitt, then back up to the roof and boot ? Common 😄😄😄 learn to safely wash a car.

  • @johngibbs7166
    @johngibbs7166 Před rokem +17

    Rule #1. Never wash a car in the sun.

    • @GodMaxDrinkerofTea
      @GodMaxDrinkerofTea Před rokem

      This applies more to the temperature outside than the sun. For all we know it could be 10°C in that Video

    • @Aloha_L
      @Aloha_L Před rokem

      I learned this the wrong way, when I noticed that I had water or soap marks left on my car. 😔

  • @lesliehohenfeld1
    @lesliehohenfeld1 Před 11 měsíci

    My dad taught me the 2 bucket & panel process. He knew if he spent time with me teaching anything that it would become a task he could count on me to independently help him with.

  • @calhun4481
    @calhun4481 Před rokem

    your brother ask you to bring two bottle of beer not bucket.. still a car washer for life

  • @AT-ws9lx
    @AT-ws9lx Před rokem +166

    oh i apply a similar concept when cleaning my paint brushes. awesome to know its a classic in cleaning other things too

    • @sesame510
      @sesame510 Před rokem

      not only in cleaning brushes, but in painting as well (especially watercolours) when u need to change ur colours, having 2 watercups is a more effective way to paint so u dont have to change ur water so often

  • @hacunamatata6802
    @hacunamatata6802 Před rokem +107

    Haven't washed my 91 Jeep YJ since 1996, except for the windshield.
    I like it this way.

  • @TridentPRTO
    @TridentPRTO Před rokem

    I thought he was gonna make an infinite water source for a moment 😂

  • @andrewbarker3210
    @andrewbarker3210 Před rokem

    That car before the wash is cleaner than mine's ever been even after washing ...

  • @abhisheksinghsikarwar3493

    Gentlemen you should rinse the car first with plain water to wash of sand, dust and soil then apply foam this will avoid scratches by removing maximum granules before wiping it with cloth.

    • @chrislimnios9180
      @chrislimnios9180 Před rokem +2

      Exactly. Initial rinse. Foam cannon. Let foam do it's thing and drop off. Second rinse. Then two glove method. Third rinse. Dry. Then protection of your choice.

    • @lordBritish1
      @lordBritish1 Před rokem +1

      That takes to long. As a car painter, the correct way is simple. wet the car. Put the soap on the car with a car sponge. Spray water on the car making sure to remove all the soap

    • @spookrat69
      @spookrat69 Před rokem

      Never rinse with a pressure washer, it’s going to sand blast all the debris and cause scratching. First spray some ONR solution with a pump spray over the car to soften up any dirt, sand, etc. then foam blast it. Let it sit for minute the wipe from top to bottom. Panel by panel

  • @renrishanpinto0912
    @renrishanpinto0912 Před rokem +54

    Everyone needs a brother like that ❤

    • @ariffhamid
      @ariffhamid Před rokem

      True

    • @KL-xj5vz
      @KL-xj5vz Před rokem +1

      Everyone needs a little brother like that. One that's willing to learn, how to wash my car.

  • @YourGrannysThong
    @YourGrannysThong Před rokem

    This guy just dropped common sense on us like it was a life changing knowledge

  • @user-rx5jt9tk3j
    @user-rx5jt9tk3j Před rokem

    "Two bucket method "
    PROCEDDS TO OPEN A CAR WASH

  • @tiffanyglascott7645
    @tiffanyglascott7645 Před rokem +97

    Social media has really taught me that I’ve been living my life wrong and I should not be classed as an adult 😭😭😭

    • @ThBlueSalamander
      @ThBlueSalamander Před rokem +2

      That's the actual process of becoming an adult

    • @bendingspring
      @bendingspring Před rokem +1

      Well, now you know.
      I had the same epiphany too! Yes! 😂

    • @nananooknak
      @nananooknak Před rokem +1

      Consider yourself conscious. Now grow my sibling ✨

    • @sasukesarutobi3862
      @sasukesarutobi3862 Před rokem

      Social media is everyone doing their best and advice from experts. So don't worry, you're not alone - not everyone knows to do this.

  • @kombi8864
    @kombi8864 Před 10 měsíci

    Bro just makes such a huge deal out of it😂

  • @someonewithbadgrammer6740

    My anxiety when the video ends before he completely ends up cleaning the car 📈📈

  • @Kabodanki
    @Kabodanki Před rokem +29

    it's illegal to clean your car in your own driveway in europe (west at least)

    • @chrislim7976
      @chrislim7976 Před rokem

      What's the reason for that.

    • @bobbymalysh5868
      @bobbymalysh5868 Před rokem

      @@chrislim7976 you dont want your neighbourhood being polluted by toxic chemicals washed of your car and from car shampoo. Additionally you wash oils, fuels and lubes from your car, right into soil. in US people seem not to care at all about world and nature they are leaving in

    • @arianschmid7435
      @arianschmid7435 Před rokem +7

      @@chrislim7976 That’s a thing to keep chemicals out of the groundwater. Also there may be chemicals in the cleaning supplies, which can’t be filtered by sewage treatment plants.

    • @chrislim7976
      @chrislim7976 Před rokem +1

      @@arianschmid7435
      Ok. So businesses like car washes and who knows what are NOT putting chemicals down the sewers? I'm just wondering why they would target private homes.

    • @toschmacin2764
      @toschmacin2764 Před rokem +10

      @@chrislim7976 nope they don’t. There are drainage systems beneath the car at those locations..... you guys seriously doing this at home? Sheees!!!

  • @barnaclebillsboatrepair4074
    @barnaclebillsboatrepair4074 Před 11 měsíci

    This is a winner method. Simple, direct and effective. 10X that.

  • @aphiz4505
    @aphiz4505 Před rokem

    Thank you...
    That's informative...
    I think I'm more learned now then ever ...
    Coz I'm a drop out and unemployed...

  • @admiralxxx9279
    @admiralxxx9279 Před rokem +33

    in Germany we just go to a self service washing station, they're around every corner and we clean the car for about 2€. tbh cheaper than getting all the equipment yourself, unless you already have it

    • @simianto9957
      @simianto9957 Před rokem +1

      Wait Americans don't have that?

    • @hashzero777
      @hashzero777 Před rokem +5

      2€ is Impossible. At least 8€

    • @derjan3254
      @derjan3254 Před rokem

      You can‘t go to a washing park with every car. We got an oldtimer and this car needs to be cleaned by hand

    • @hulaszczezycie6130
      @hulaszczezycie6130 Před rokem +11

      In Germany it's not allowed to wash car on the street. Ecological terror ;-)

    • @derjan3254
      @derjan3254 Před rokem

      @@hulaszczezycie6130 noone cares about thar, I see people do this every time. Even I do it.

  • @JaneAlison008
    @JaneAlison008 Před rokem +17

    When I was 15 yes old my sister taught me how to breathe. I really changed my life.

    • @rurumadd
      @rurumadd Před rokem

      Mine at 15 taught me how to segs.. it changed my hole outlook on lyfe

  • @patientzero291
    @patientzero291 Před 11 měsíci

    This can be a father-and-son weekend bonding.

  • @johnnyfletcher1961
    @johnnyfletcher1961 Před rokem

    We’ve all got our own ways of washing a car and I like your two bucket method. Pretty cool

  • @watcher63034
    @watcher63034 Před rokem +11

    Also dont wash in the sun or on a hot day. Clean as much off with just a hose with high volume/low pressure. The type of soap is super important. And when washing, use a chamois to absorb the water with a dual roller to hand-wring it through.

  • @thewaxandgreaseremover6182

    “All you need is two buckets.”
    *Pulls out Thanos Glove with all 5 infinity stones*

  • @vampvhs
    @vampvhs Před rokem

    Ik there’s a lot of comments about the tools used and just general distaste and sarcasm but I hope this helps regular people who just wanna do it the right way. The little things like washing from the top down, don’t use a hard brush on the actual car, only the tires (and rims if their not painted and you care more about actually getting it clean rather than scraping the metal), and after washing the windows, immediately rinse them and dry them first so you don’t get water streaks and spots. I’m super thankful I had my father in my life to teach me the right way to wash my car and do other things, and I hope videos like this can help people who aren’t as fortunate to have that role model and adult father figure in their life to teach them the right way to do even simple things.

  • @DJBlend21
    @DJBlend21 Před rokem +24

    I need to talk to your brother because we're missing some steps here... What are the buckets for?

  • @Vauxfan2k
    @Vauxfan2k Před rokem +230

    Never wash a car in direct sunlight

    • @robdiibzee459
      @robdiibzee459 Před rokem +145

      Let me casually build a warehouse real quick just so I can wash my car in shade.
      You can wash a car in sunlight, it's only bad to do if you're moving slow and letting soaps sit on the car too long.

    • @thewiseguy390
      @thewiseguy390 Před rokem +10

      You just need a ph neutral soap and do one section at a time

    • @Sharrieff93
      @Sharrieff93 Před rokem +17

      @@robdiibzee459 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 bro Im done

    • @notjamesiha
      @notjamesiha Před rokem +8

      Just don't let the soap dry on it. I occasionally spray soapy sections with a mist just to keep it wet if I'm washing in the sun. You don't need a warehouse, just park under the shade from a tree.

    • @Xenon_001
      @Xenon_001 Před rokem +6

      ​​@@Sharrieff93 😂😂😂 "I don't have a genuine response to a reasonable comment so I'm just going to spam emojis" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @unknownbro7893
    @unknownbro7893 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Bro taller than a car

  • @sauzeeee
    @sauzeeee Před rokem

    ChrisFix showed this technique too. A bit of a “hassle”, but my truck is almost scratch-free.

  • @JhonBender-ts5pc
    @JhonBender-ts5pc Před rokem +18

    That spin into the foam cleaning was so smooth

  • @Carsandrealestate
    @Carsandrealestate Před rokem +19

    My dad owns a detailing business and it’s always better to use the 10 rag method have one bucket filled with soap and water and put 10 microfiber towels in it. Use one towel per section of the car that is to guarantee you don’t get any scratches.

    • @eljefe5275
      @eljefe5275 Před rokem +2

      And saves so much time! Or you could use multiple wash mitts
      This method is trash and outdated!

    • @jcchilli
      @jcchilli Před rokem

      So true. And you save water.

    • @Carsandrealestate
      @Carsandrealestate Před rokem +1

      @@eljefe5275 wash mitts hold dirt inside the fiber a lot more than the microfiber towels do #themoreyouknow 😹

    • @rampage3337
      @rampage3337 Před rokem

      that's a shitty way of doing it. we used the same sponge for the entire car and don't even replace the sponges between cars. i worked for a professional detailer. you ain't scratching the car if you actually wash it properly. we already had tons of wash clothes to wash in the washer every week no use in using 50x as many

    • @Carsandrealestate
      @Carsandrealestate Před rokem +1

      @@rampage3337 if you use the same sponge for all the cars you cleaned that’s not a detail shop there’s a car wash🧽 😹😹😹

  • @quittrynabemeyouredoingaba6852

    Its best to wash early in the morning or late in the after to avoid heat. Thats when you get water beading

    • @cgraham6
      @cgraham6 Před rokem

      You "get water beading" on paint that's been waxed/sealed/coated. Temperature has nothing to do with it. But, you're definitely correct about not washing hot paintwork.

    • @quittrynabemeyouredoingaba6852
      @quittrynabemeyouredoingaba6852 Před rokem

      @@cgraham6 dust particles/grime are still in the water. Water evaporates and the rest is baked in. This is why you shammy straight after washing, to avoid big water spots

  • @nmg1909
    @nmg1909 Před rokem

    You learned well, man. And good job for your brother to transfer this skill to you.

  • @JustWasted3HoursHere
    @JustWasted3HoursHere Před rokem +12

    It's also good to do this in the morning or just before sunset so that the soap doesn't dry on the car before you've had a chance to rinse it off.

  • @MoMovies1980
    @MoMovies1980 Před rokem +13

    I'll just go to the carwash and be done in 2 minutes lol

    • @Hela..
      @Hela.. Před rokem +1

      And come back with lots of scratches

    • @EmzGotcha
      @EmzGotcha Před rokem

      @@Hela.. 😂😂

    • @salvation4all313
      @salvation4all313 Před rokem +3

      @@Hela.. Touchless car washes cannot make scratches.

    • @plpGTR
      @plpGTR Před rokem

      it's a hobby, just let him enjoy it.

    • @gracecaron773
      @gracecaron773 Před rokem

      And he’s sending all the soap and pre-wash into the sewer.

  • @j_boogie_483
    @j_boogie_483 Před rokem

    just below giving my family a house to call home, motivation #2 to working my butt off to buy my first house was to have a driveway with a water spigot to meticulously wash my cars. I love the idea of mounting the hose reel and pressure washer in the garage! I can set it up opposite of my air compressor and air hose reel. Got sick and tired of the air pump at every gas station within a few miles always out of service

  • @vapecat1982
    @vapecat1982 Před rokem

    Who would have tought you need a bucket with soap and another bucket with water to clean a car, amazing

  • @vicki102448
    @vicki102448 Před rokem +25

    Wow! Thank you so much! When my husband died I had no idea how to wash a car. I have struggled for years. Now I feel empowered. Thank you, sincerely.

  • @matthewnorris203
    @matthewnorris203 Před rokem +32

    Rinse the car off with the pressure, washer or high pressure water hose first to get as much dust and dirt off as you can, that’s what really scratches it.

    • @-pyrosef-
      @-pyrosef- Před rokem +1

      This is sarcasm right? The internet has broke me lol. I just wanna warn the average person that if you go out and grab your pressure washer that you use to clean your deck you could damage your paint over time. Too much pressure at the wrong angle could cause you to embed the grit and possibly leave micro scratches

    • @dwong98
      @dwong98 Před rokem

      ​​@@-pyrosef- I'm sure that if you use the regular unpressurized water to rinse the car first before using the pressure washer, it should be fine

    • @Propynyl
      @Propynyl Před rokem

      @@-pyrosef- ​ Yah that’s why you don’t go point blank right up to it like a goof, you step back and spray at a reasonable distance and the guy in the video deff put micro scratches on his car not doing what Mathew said first, I own a pressure washer and never put scratches on my cars

  • @rumaanahadjee7349
    @rumaanahadjee7349 Před 11 měsíci

    My dad did the same. Except he rinsed first for any scratchy materials to fall off

  • @loyd5763
    @loyd5763 Před rokem

    When I own a car worthy of a wash, I’ll definitely refer to this video.

  • @abominablesnowman64
    @abominablesnowman64 Před rokem +25

    Solid advice. Cleaning my car I've definitely left a lot of micro scratches on it that looked uglier before I washed my car.

  • @Veroxzes
    @Veroxzes Před rokem +18

    Good tips but you shouldn’t wash your car in direct sunlight as the water will evaporate off leaving water marks. Do it on a cloudy day or in the shadow and dry it with a towel.

  • @Hydraxouz
    @Hydraxouz Před rokem

    Dishrag and dishsoap go pretty hard