How To Wash Your Car: Two Bucket Method with Meguiar's

One of the most important parts of car detailing and car care is washing, but washing with the wrong products, techniques, or accessories you can remove your wax protection or even create swirls and scratches. However, with the two bucket method and a few simple tips you can make sure you are washing your car properly to help keep it looking better with the most shine short and long term.

Before washing:

1. Make sure you are working in the shade and that the paint is cool to the touch.

2. Never use a household detergent or dish soap to clean as these are degreasers that will strip away polishes and waxes, and promote oxidation.

If you don’t have a lot of dirt on your car or access to a hose a great alternative to traditional washing is Meguiar’s Ultimate Waterless Wash and Wax. Spray and gently wipe with a fresh, clean high quality microfiber towel like Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels, Then, follow with a second clean microfiber for your final wipe. Never push down too aggressively and keep flipping your towel to a clean portion so you don’t create swirls.

Always be sure to select a premium automotive car wash soap that’s pH balanced like Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash and Wax. Mix in a clean bucket with the proper dilution and then fill a second clean bucket with just water. This will be your rinse bucket and help get debris off your wash mitt. Also, consider using Meguiar’s Grit Guard at the bottom of your rinse bucket to further reduce the possibility of creating swirls.

Evaluate you wheels:

If they aren’t very dirty you can wash them with your car wash soap.

If you’re wheels are dirty determine the wheel type, use the appropriate wheel cleaner, and follow the directions carefully.

Rinse the whole vehicle thoroughly to get as much dirt of the paint as you can. Always select premium accessories, Meguiar’s highly recommends using microfiber accessories to wash and dry the paint as microfiber removes more product quicker than cotton terry and is more gentle. With a high quality wash mitt like Meguiar’s Microfiber Wash Mitt begin washing from the top of the vehicle down. Be sure to keep your wash mitt clean at all times. Once you’ve washed and rinsed the whole car give it a final rinse by taking the nozzle off the hose to flood the paint allowing the water to flow across it. This will promote more sheeting action that will reduce how much water there is to dry and demote from water spotting. Dry off any remaining water with a soft absorbent drying towel like Meguiar’s Water Magnet Microfiber Drying Towel. If possible, wash your car at least once a week to remove loose contaminants before they can bond to the paint.

Washing regularly with the two bucket method and using the right products, techniques and accessories will greatly reduce the risk of creating swirls and scratches, will preserve your wax protection, and help to keep your paint looking its best with the most shine.

Products Featured:

Meguiar’s Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax – G3626

Meguiar’s Supreme Shine Microfiber Towels – X2020

Meguiar’s Ultimate Wash & Wax – G17748

Meguiar’s Grit Guard – X3003

Meguiar’s Microfiber Wash Mitt – X3002

Meguiar’s Microfiber Water Magnet Drying Towel – X2000

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