What is a detailing wash bucket used for?

A detailing bucket is used to hold the wash solution and isolate dirt dislodged from the bodywork. Combined with a bottom grid, it keeps abrasive particles away from the mitt and limits micro-scratches during hand washing.

What is the capacity of the smoked black Chemical Guys bucket?

This bucket has a capacity of 16 L, i.e. 4.25 gallons. This is the standard volume of Chemical Guys buckets, sufficient to wash a sedan or an SUV without changing the water along the way.

What is the difference between the smoked black bucket and the transparent Chemical Guys bucket?

The two models share the same construction and the same capacity: only the shade changes, to identify at a glance the rinse bucket and the shampoo bucket. Many detailers pair it with the Chemical Guys transparent wash bucket to apply the two-bucket method.

How to wash your car with two buckets?

Fill one bucket with clean water for rinsing the mitt and the other with soapy water, then wash from top to bottom. Between each panel, wring out the mitt in the rinse bucket before reloading it with shampoo, with a microfiber chenille wash mitt and a Citrus Wash and Gloss shampoo.

Is the Cyclone Dirt Trap grid compatible with this bucket?

Yes, the Cyclone Dirt Trap grid is placed at the bottom of the smoked black bucket. It traps abrasive particles under the grid and prevents them from coming back up when the mitt is wrung out. It can be ordered separately on the product page for the Cyclone Dirt Trap Chemical Guys bucket grid.

Can you sit on the Chemical Guys wash bucket?

The bucket is rigid enough to be used as an extra seat when working on rims, rocker panels or bumpers. Place it on a flat surface, with its lid in place, and avoid sitting on it when it is filled with water.

Smoked black wash bucket Chemical Guys 16 L

Name: Smoked black wash bucket Chemical Guys
Brand: Chemical Guys
SKU: 1175
Price: 20.79 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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The smoked black Chemical Guys wash bucket is a 16 L detailing bucket made of high-density plastic, whose tinted wall lets you see the level of soapy water. It accommodates the Cyclone Dirt Trap grid and serves as an extra seat.

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Chemical Guys smoked black wash bucket: the foundation of a scratch-free wash

The Chemical Guys smoked black wash bucket is a 16 L detailing bucket, i.e. 4.25 gallons, molded from high-density plastic. Its translucent smoked tint lets you make out the water level and shampoo dilution without leaning over it, and its generous size lets you do panel after panel without changing the water every five minutes. It’s aimed both at the private individual who washes their car on the weekend and at the detailer who strings jobs together.

Designed for the two-bucket method

The two-bucket method consists of separating the soapy water from the rinse water for the mitt so you never put back on the bodywork the particles that have just been lifted off it. The smoked black tint stands out immediately from the Chemical Guys transparent wash bucket: a simple glance is enough to know which bucket to dip the mitt into.

What the construction is worth

Thick high-density plastic, designed for intensive use
16 L capacity, sufficient for a complete wash of a sedan or SUV
Tinted wall that lets you read the level and color of the solution
Rigid enough to serve as a seat while working on the rocker panels and wheels
Compatible with the Cyclone Dirt Trap grid and the Chemical Guys lid

The accessories that go with it

The bucket accepts the Chemical Guys Cyclone Dirt Trap bucket grid, which traps at the bottom the abrasive particles released by the mitt. Paired with a microfiber chenille wash mitt and a neutral shampoo like Citrus Wash and Gloss, it makes a complete wash station.

Storage between washes

When not washing, the bucket serves as a transport crate for bottles, microfiber towels, and brushes. With the lid in place, it closes and stacks, which reduces clutter in the garage and makes it easier to travel to a client or to a meet.

Instructions for use of the smoked black wash bucket Chemical Guys

A detailing bucket only protects the paint if it is used as a pair and filled in the right order. Here is the procedure to follow on a daily basis.

Two-bucket wash

Place the Cyclone Dirt Trap grid at the bottom of both buckets.
Fill the smoked black bucket with clean water: this will be the glove rinse bucket.
Fill the second bucket with water and shampoo, following the dilution indicated on the bottle.
Rinse the car, then wash panel by panel, from top to bottom.
Between each panel, wring out the glove on the grid of the rinse bucket before reloading it with shampoo.

Use as a seat

Empty the bucket and place it on a flat, stable surface.
Clip on the Chemical Guys lid before sitting down.
Work on the wheels, the rocker panels and the bumpers this way without staying squatted.

Good to know

Empty and rinse the bucket after each wash: the dried shampoo film traps dust and becomes abrasive at the next wash. Avoid leaving the bucket full in the sun and do not store aggressive solvents in it. Dedicated to a single function (rinsing or shampoo), a bucket avoids confusion and extends the life of the glove.