Big Buckets - where to get ?

[ralp2dam]

They do but not in the 20L size with lids. I've looked several times at different stores.

Looks like this issue has been addressed but I noticed today Bunnings have this at the end of an aisle.

[Mike]

Looks like this issue has been addressed but I noticed today Bunnings have this at the end of an aisle.

Bought that exact bucket today from bunnings

[Corey_R]

Looks like this issue has been addressed but I noticed today Bunnings have this at the end of an aisle.

Please note that these buckets do NOT fit a "grit guard".
I purchased them from Bunnings as grit guards are meant to fit 20L buckets of this style. But these are slightly taller but thinner than these style of buckets would normally be

So I had to then go back and return them.


Edit: So both this option from Bunnings and Supercheap as per the link supplied by DDTW will NOT work for those wanting to use Grit Guards. Whilst they may look like the buckets being sold by Waxit they're not.

[DDTW]

Thanks Corey for clarifying this! I feel better now

[Mike]

Please note that these buckets do NOT fit a "grit guard".
I purchased them from Bunnings as grit guards are meant to fit 20L buckets of this style. But these are slightly taller but thinner than these style of buckets would normally be

So I had to then go back and return them.


Edit: So both this option from Bunnings and Supercheap as per the link supplied by DDTW will NOT work for those wanting to use Grit Guards. Whilst they may look like the buckets being sold by Waxit they're not.

I'm not even 100% what a grit guard is, sounds as though it guards from grit but i can't imagine its need on a bucket???

[ralp2dam]

I'm not even 100% what a grit guard is, sounds as though it guards from grit but i can't imagine its need on a bucket???

Grit guard is an insert for a bucket that allows dirt to fall through but stops you putting your sponge into the dirt when you dunk it in the bucket. Have a look at the below link as it will explain it better.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/product/speciality_brands/grit_guard

[NickZ]

Is this necessary when using the two bucket method? I know there is probably a little bit of dirt left over when doing the 2 bucket method but it must be debatable how necessary this is?

[Corey_R]

Is this necessary when using the two bucket method? I know there is probably a little bit of dirt left over when doing the 2 bucket method but it must be debatable how necessary this is?

I've always used the two bucket method. But I do find it's useful to have a grit guard in the bucket as I still end up with dirty collected at the bottom of the "clean" bucket.

I only have one grit guard at the moment though. I'm in two minds about which bucket to put it in.
I find if I put it in the dirty bucket then I end up with less dirt in the clean bucket.
But since there IS STILL dirt ending up in the clean bucket anyway, maybe the grit guard should be in the clean bucket?

It's doing my head in... so I've decided to just buy a 2nd grit guard
What's another $20 when it's helping to maintain the shine on your $60,000 car

[dave_r]

I do the 2 bucket thing but seriously, just don't put the mitt all the way to the bottom of the bucket and when you're not using it (ie hosing down), let it hang on the side of the bucket rim.

I'm all for good products but some of this stuff is just taking the piss!

[NickZ]

I agree with both of you - I have spent far more than $20 on cleaning products for my car, and I can see its purpose. However, I don't think I will be buying it as the two bucket method does a good enough job for what I need - I very rarely hit the bottom of the wash bucket anyway

[Corey_R]

Whilst it does stop you from hitting the bottom, that's not the only function.

1) You can actually rub your mitt over the grit guard to get all the dirt and crab out of its fibres (yeah, you can do this with your other hand, but it's quicker on the grit guard)
2) the dirt falls through the grit guard and the "theory is" that the water under the grit guard doesn't get aggitated enough to recirculate the dirt back up into the upper area of the bucket where you're rinsing your mitt in.

My experience is that the product does what it claims to do, simply as I have observed a marked reduction in dirt in my "clean" bucket after using the grit guard in my "dirty" bucket.


I'm not saying that everyone should get them. It's a pain to find compatible buckets in this country and I've certainly survived with out them for the past 15 years, but now that I have one, I will continue to use it, and probably get a 2nd one.

[dave_r]

LOL I just leave the mitt on my hand and give it a few blasts with the gerni, does the job!

[Johnnojack]

Hotel kitchens, Chinese restaurants have them, or you can p.m. me, I have plenty.

[DDTW]

They may look the same, but dimension wise they're not. So if you want to get a grit guard, it's best to buy it from waxit or CCP. Else, any bloody bucket would do!