5-Gallon Bucket w/Grit Guard

fragadellic · 05-29-2007, 05:47 PM

Everyone recommends using two 5-gallon buckets with grit guards for washing, but I have tried searching

and can't find where people have bought these things!!!

You guys with these buckets, did you find them locally or online? Are they available at any USA chain stores?

Thanks in advance!

droptop335 · 05-29-2007, 05:53 PM

Hey Fragadellic,
how did you get the specific dates for the progress of your car? I only have a build date of week 23 so far, but it looks like you found out the specific start and end dates for production.

lkraven · 05-29-2007, 06:04 PM

The buckets are standard 5gallon buckets you can get from any Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart, etc.

The "fancy" ones can be purchased online with dollies, a sturdy airtight cover, and a seat for sitting on. I find all of these to be extraneous and unnecessary.

The grit gards, however, are absolutely a good value and cheap insurance. They will fit in any standard 5 gallon bucket as well as most 3 gallon buckets with the same diameter on the bottom of the bucket.

They can be purchased here from DetailedImage, an e90post sponsor:

http://www.detailedimage.com/store/p...roducts_id=494

shragon · 05-29-2007, 06:37 PM

i got my grit guard from autogeek.net and a generic white 5 gallon bucket at home depot for a few dollars.

Ryan323i · 05-29-2007, 07:05 PM

autogeek.net has these as well as everything else you need to clean/wash/detail your car!

darkcloud · 05-30-2007, 07:22 AM

I used to double bucket wash but stopped lately. I picked up a grit guard as well as a good sheep skin mit. I just hose the mit off after wiping the car then dip in the bucket and proceed. Any dirt not hosed off falls to the bottom of the bucket and held by the grit guard. I found the second bucket of water to be a waste of water. I have not caused or noticed any more swirls then before.

sapperelite · 05-30-2007, 07:57 AM

Just my own two-cents. I went to froogle and typed in grit guard. I got a deal that was almost 1/3 less than I could find elsewhere. I don't have the paperwork to get the name of the company (possibly Adam's Polishes). I had the bucket delivered overseas and, when it arrived broken, the company sent me a complete new one and told me to keep the other, which I was able to repair with Duct tape and saran wrap.

fragadellic · 06-01-2007, 04:44 AM

Excellent. I appreciate the replies. I got through the my new car prep with no problem, and no swirls. I will pick up the guards at one of those places for my Home Depot buckets.

FWIW, Wasting $0.50 worth of water to wash a $50K car is a fair tradeoff in my book.

skim7x · 06-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapperelite

... the other [bucket], which I was able to repair with Duct tape and saran wrap.

straight up hood ghetto... you got the bimmer, but not a few Washingtons to get a normal bucket... *sigh*

pikkashoe · 06-01-2007, 01:48 PM

LOL seran wrap and duct tape? LOL ANY PICTURES!

LEDZEP · 06-01-2007, 02:03 PM

Griot's Garage has them too. I think they even have castors on them.

AM335 · 06-01-2007, 02:30 PM

Try here: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ggi-gritguard-red.html

OC Guy · 06-01-2007, 03:28 PM

I bought everything at Home Depot. Much cheaper. Bucket and grit guard separately. Target has one, but it's a low and long bucket with wheels. It has the grit guard built in.

sapperelite · 06-01-2007, 07:51 PM

In response to the ghetto comments, I have to accept that, although I would simply say I am practical and cheap. A second note is that I am military with some unconventional experience, I was taught to use what I have on hand to make what I have work. I am in the US for a few weeks but will post some pictures when I get back overseas...

sapperelite · 06-01-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skim7x

straight up hood ghetto... you got the bimmer, but not a few Washingtons to get a normal bucket... *sigh*

You ever try buying a five gallon bucket in Spain??? The metric conversion gives me a headache... Did I mention I am a cheap SOB???

ducati955 · 06-02-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapperelite

You ever try buying a five gallon bucket in Spain??? The metric conversion gives me a headache... Did I mention I am a cheap SOB???

i love being cheap too, then i go out and buy really expensive toys, we get the toys by being cheap! i love it!

skim7x · 06-02-2007, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati955

i love being cheap too, then i go out and buy really expensive toys, we get the toys by being cheap! i love it!

actually, I'm a lot like that too!!! Hence, the bimmer

Hey so does that Grit Guard REALLY work... tell me the truth... because I am skeptical that something so simple/cheap could really do that much... but if I see some positive comments on it, I may decide it's worth the shipping...

AM335 · 06-02-2007, 09:32 PM

Has anyone tried the Griot's Garage Ultimate Wash Bucket? Thanks.

LEDZEP · 06-03-2007, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sapperelite

You ever try buying a five gallon bucket in Spain??? The metric conversion gives me a headache... Did I mention I am a cheap SOB???

3.8 liters = 1 Gallon.

LEDZEP · 06-03-2007, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AM335

Has anyone tried the Griot's Garage Ultimate Wash Bucket? Thanks.

I have one on order. I'll use it for my next wash and let you know.

sapperelite · 06-03-2007, 09:57 AM

I've used the grit guard several times and have found that it works well. As with anything though, a piece of equipment is only as good as the operator. If you take your time and follow the advice of the experts all should be good.

bartman32 · 06-03-2007, 02:30 PM

So someone please explain to me why this doesn't work or what's wrong with this. I have the Mr. Clean sprayer but I fill it with Meguire's liquid and just use two mitts so I'm not taking the dirt from the bottom onto the top. Anything wrong with that?

guess I'm too lazy to keep bending over to those buckets.

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lkraven Lieutenant 13 Rep 429 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	The buckets are standard 5gallon buckets you can get from any Home Depot, Lowes, Target, Walmart, etc. The "fancy" ones can be purchased online with dollies, a sturdy airtight cover, and a seat for sitting on. I find all of these to be extraneous and unnecessary. The grit gards, however, are absolutely a good value and cheap insurance. They will fit in any standard 5 gallon bucket as well as most 3 gallon buckets with the same diameter on the bottom of the bucket. They can be purchased here from DetailedImage, an e90post sponsor: http://www.detailedimage.com/store/p...roducts_id=494
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shragon Moderator 497 Rep 27,441 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i got my grit guard from autogeek.net and a generic white 5 gallon bucket at home depot for a few dollars. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	autogeek.net has these as well as everything else you need to clean/wash/detail your car! __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i Last edited by Ryan323i; 05-29-2007 at 10:26 PM..
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darkcloud Colonel 335 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: 09 VW JSW Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cleveland, oh iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I used to double bucket wash but stopped lately. I picked up a grit guard as well as a good sheep skin mit. I just hose the mit off after wiping the car then dip in the bucket and proceed. Any dirt not hosed off falls to the bottom of the bucket and held by the grit guard. I found the second bucket of water to be a waste of water. I have not caused or noticed any more swirls then before. __________________ retired 06 E90 325i New: 09 VW Platinum Grey Jetta Sportwagen 2.0T SEL w/DSG, panoramic sunroof and Ipod adapter
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sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	Just my own two-cents. I went to froogle and typed in grit guard. I got a deal that was almost 1/3 less than I could find elsewhere. I don't have the paperwork to get the name of the company (possibly Adam's Polishes). I had the bucket delivered overseas and, when it arrived broken, the company sent me a complete new one and told me to keep the other, which I was able to repair with Duct tape and saran wrap.
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06-01-2007, 04:44 AM	#8
fragadellic Captain 15 Rep 949 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe BSM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	Excellent. I appreciate the replies. I got through the my new car prep with no problem, and no swirls. I will pick up the guards at one of those places for my Home Depot buckets. FWIW, Wasting $0.50 worth of water to wash a $50K car is a fair tradeoff in my book. __________________ E92 335i Coupe Delivered 5.30.07 \| Black Sapphire \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| OEM 230 19" Wheels \| Michelin PS2s \| GP Thunder 8500K Angels __________________________________________________ __________
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pikkashoe Major 57 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (1)	LOL seran wrap and duct tape? LOL ANY PICTURES!
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OC Guy General 539 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	I bought everything at Home Depot. Much cheaper. Bucket and grit guard separately. Target has one, but it's a low and long bucket with wheels. It has the grit guard built in.
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sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	In response to the ghetto comments, I have to accept that, although I would simply say I am practical and cheap. A second note is that I am military with some unconventional experience, I was taught to use what I have on hand to make what I have work. I am in the US for a few weeks but will post some pictures when I get back overseas...
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sapperelite Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 07 335XI, 03 Wrangler Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Springfield, VA iTrader: (0)	I've used the grit guard several times and have found that it works well. As with anything though, a piece of equipment is only as good as the operator. If you take your time and follow the advice of the experts all should be good.
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bartman32 Colonel 103 Rep 2,317 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The OC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M2 [0.00]	So someone please explain to me why this doesn't work or what's wrong with this. I have the Mr. Clean sprayer but I fill it with Meguire's liquid and just use two mitts so I'm not taking the dirt from the bottom onto the top. Anything wrong with that? guess I'm too lazy to keep bending over to those buckets.
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