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General => Detailing => Topic started by: Tfsi_Mike on September 11, 2011, 04:05:08 pm

Title: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 11, 2011, 04:05:08 pm

Hi guys,

Birthday is approaching...

Think decent rain repellant, New interior mats & a pair of detailing buckets are on the list :)

After some recommendations of a pair of sturdy detailing buckets with grit guards, that don't cost the earth...  :happy2:

Thanks in advance  :drinking:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: rich83 on September 11, 2011, 04:07:41 pm
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/191/wash_bucket_21_litre_x2_with_grates

I suppose it depends on what you call expensive  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: RedRobin on September 11, 2011, 04:16:04 pm
^
I thought you were referring to a pair of bucket seats!
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 11, 2011, 04:20:20 pm
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/191/wash_bucket_21_litre_x2_with_grates

I suppose it depends on what you call expensive  :signLOL:

 :signLOL:  i've spent daft money on subtle things (£80 sidelights?  :stupid:) and would proabably happily continue to but with my Son due in Nov I have to tighten the purse strings  :sick:

Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 11, 2011, 04:21:26 pm
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/191/wash_bucket_21_litre_x2_with_grates

I suppose it depends on what you call expensive  :signLOL:

reasonable price that ^^   :happy2: :happy2:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: stealthwolf on September 11, 2011, 04:26:05 pm
I got mine from Elite car care. Very strong and sturdy so far.
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: keith on September 11, 2011, 04:46:50 pm
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/191/wash_bucket_21_litre_x2_with_grates

I suppose it depends on what you call expensive  :signLOL:

reasonable price that ^^   :happy2: :happy2:

Free delivery as well :wink:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on September 11, 2011, 04:56:53 pm
http://www.washshop.net/ea/product.php/191/wash_bucket_21_litre_x2_with_grates

I suppose it depends on what you call expensive  :signLOL:

reasonable price that ^^   :happy2: :happy2:

Free delivery as well :wink:

 :happy2:  Any offers Large super plush towels on too?  :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: chip20 on September 11, 2011, 08:52:56 pm
Mine are from washshop.I can highly recommend :happy2:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Frenzy on September 12, 2011, 12:19:13 am
I'll be honest with you here, for my 2 buckets i paid less then the price of the grit guard  :grin: I got 2 sturdy black window cleaners buckets from the local pound shop - they cost 2 quid each - Bargain! And they have a measuring scale embossed on the inside which comes in handy for my ounce of shampoo per gallon of water measurements  :jumpmove:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: monte on September 12, 2011, 07:56:30 am
^^^youve been diddled mate..... £2 each from the pound shop  :surprised:

Once you spend £££'s protecting your pride n joy with a full detail, you try your hardest to prolong the finish and protection, by taking all precautions.
2 proper buckets with gritguards go without saying.

It's a bit like recommending a jumbo car sponge. Yeah it will work, and to the untrained eye you won't notice the damage straight away...
But like I said, to try and keep your car with that "just detailed" look, you will learn to take precautions and use something like a "Wookies Fist"  :confused:  :grin:  :laugh: :star:

Most wash suppliers sell decent enough buckets with guards mike. :happy2:
I would probably try a washshop too. I bought a cheap set off eBay that are very flimsy compared to the ones Adi@DeepshineDetail used when he detailed my car. :wink:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: rich83 on September 12, 2011, 09:21:43 am
I need a wookies fist....  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: Frenzy on September 13, 2011, 12:23:58 am
^^^youve been diddled mate..... £2 each from the pound shop  :surprised:

Once you spend £££'s protecting your pride n joy with a full detail, you try your hardest to prolong the finish and protection, by taking all precautions.
2 proper buckets with gritguards go without saying.

It's a bit like recommending a jumbo car sponge. Yeah it will work, and to the untrained eye you won't notice the damage straight away...
But like I said, to try and keep your car with that "just detailed" look, you will learn to take precautions and use something like a "Wookies Fist"  :confused:  :grin:  :laugh: :star:

Most wash suppliers sell decent enough buckets with guards mike. :happy2:
I would probably try a washshop too. I bought a cheap set off eBay that are very flimsy compared to the ones Adi@DeepshineDetail used when he detailed my car. :wink:


Already got 2x wookies fists - check out my posts for finish - my £4 buckets do just fine cheers - it's the grit guard that counts unless your super buckets hold liquid in a proven superior way?  :confused:  :P  I'd never advise a sponge  :sick:
Title: Re: Happy Birthday to me... Recommend a pair of buckets please :)
Post by: maxload on September 13, 2011, 12:48:34 am
Maybe a bit pricey but I got these , there strong and well made > http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B003NT4Z1U/ref=oss_product

Go on spoil yourself  :wink: