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ConorF:
Ill be honest, i use a mayonaise bucket and a dish washing bucket, no grit guards here!

ell.s:

--- Quote from: Top Cat on April 28, 2013, 10:49:52 pm ---I dont think any of the answers above are correct. The idea i believe is to just stop you putting your hand and wash mitt all the way into the bottom of the bucket and into the grit which will be settled on the bottom. I could be wrong but i dont scrape anything across the grit guard.  :happy2:

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When you get the grit guards on the packet it says to wipe over the guard! I never do in fear of agitating the grit.

CMB:
The main purpose is actually the four fan type slots on the bottom, the reasoning being that when you put your mitt in the bucket the water at the bottom of the bucket with the grit in doesn't get agitated therefore not sending the grit floating around the water then onto your mitt. The fans act as a barrier so the water at the bottom doesn't move around, the guard needs to be a tight fit and not be able to spin around as that defeats the whole purpose

Attention2Detail:
Hi, as above they have dual purpose. They are obviously a fail safe that you do not collect particles from the bottom with your mitt etc but also the fins underneath are proven to reduce the amount of movement in the water stopping the dirt particles from lifting and swirling around. I'm not saying that these are all that puts your car and wash method away from the risk of swirls, there are many steps including a very important and thorough pre-wash/snow foam and a good spray off before making contact but these are certainly a worthwhile piece of kit - the water in the bucket may look clean but even tiny particles can do damage.
The question of 1 or 2 depends on budget. we personally have always used 1 in each bucket but 1 in the rinse bucket is definitely better than nothing at all. Scrapping the mitt is also good practice as any extra efforts to ensure the mitt is free of contaminants will help.
As also mentioned its key that the guard doesn't spin as you are just stirring the bucket. The latest Scratch Guard product has adjustable fins to ensure tight fit in virtually every form of bucket.

Ben.

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