EXTERIOR DETAILING 

1. Removes Tough Contaminants
Degreasing effectively breaks down and removes stubborn contaminants like oil, grease, tar, road grime, and brake dust that regular car shampoo might struggle to clean. This is especially important in areas like the engine bay, undercarriage, and lower panels of the car where grease tends to accumulate.

2. Prepares the Surface for Washing
By removing oily residues and grime before washing, degreasing ensures that your car’s surface is properly prepped. This allows the car shampoo to work more efficiently, resulting in a cleaner, shinier finish.

3. Prevents Scratches and Swirl Marks
Degreasing helps to lift away embedded contaminants from the paint's surface, reducing the risk of scratching or swirling the paint during the wash. Without degreasing, some dirt or grime could be dragged across the surface when washing, leading to damage.

4. Enhances the Effectiveness of Wax and Sealants
By thoroughly cleaning the car’s surface, degreasing helps waxes, sealants, and coatings bond better to the paint. This improves the durability of these protective layers, resulting in longer-lasting protection and a better overall finish.

5. Restores Paint and Exterior Components
Degreasing can restore a car’s original appearance by removing road oils and contaminants that dull the paint or discolor plastic and rubber trim. This leaves the car looking fresher and newer once the detailing process is complete.

Fully Detailed degrease every vehicle before washing as we know it significantly enhances the cleanliness, appearance, and longevity of your vehicle’s exterior.

1. Loosens Dirt and Grime

The foam generated by a foam cannon clings to the car’s surface, breaking down and lifting away dirt, dust, road grime, and other contaminants. This step softens the grime before any contact is made with the paint, making the subsequent wash much easier and safer.

2. Reduces the Risk of Scratches and Swirl Marks

By removing the bulk of surface contaminants through the prewash, the risk of scratching the car’s paint during the handwashing process is significantly reduced. Since much of the loose dirt is rinsed away with the foam, fewer particles remain on the surface, minimizing the chances of dragging them across the paint.

3. Provides a Thorough Initial Clean

Foam cannons ensure an even and thorough application of soap across all areas of the vehicle, including hard-to-reach spots like wheel arches, mirrors, and grills. This consistent coverage helps lift dirt from every part of the car, not just the larger panels.

4. Protects the Paint

Prewashing with a foam cannon helps to preserve the integrity of the vehicle’s clear coat and paint. By lifting contaminants off the surface rather than scrubbing them away, it reduces wear and tear on the paint. Over time, this preserves the car’s shine and minimizes the need for aggressive paint correction treatments.

5. Softens Tough Contaminants

Foam cannons are particularly effective at softening stubborn contaminants like bird droppings, bug splatter, and sap. By allowing the foam to dwell on the surface, these contaminants begin to break down and can be safely removed during the wash without excessive scrubbing.

6. Efficient and Time-Saving

Using a foam cannon allows for a quicker and more efficient prewash process. The foam cannon covers large surface areas in a matter of seconds, saving time compared to traditional methods of prewashing by hand. Additionally, the foam’s ability to cling to the car and loosen contaminants makes it easier to rinse off dirt without requiring additional effort.

Bucket 1: Wash Bucket
This bucket is filled with water and car shampoo or soap. You dip your microfiber wash mitt or sponge into this bucket to pick up soap for cleaning the vehicle.

Bucket 2: Rinse Bucket
This bucket is filled with clean water. After each pass over the car’s surface, you rinse the wash mitt or sponge in this bucket to remove dirt, grime, and particles before dipping it back into the wash bucket.

The Benefits of Using 2 Buckets

Reduces the Risk of Scratches and Swirl Marks The primary reason for using two buckets is to keep dirt and contaminants from being reintroduced to the car's surface. By rinsing the wash mitt in the rinse bucket, you're removing particles that could otherwise be picked up again and dragged across the paint, leading to scratches or swirl marks.

Improves Cleaning Efficiency With the dirt being removed in the rinse bucket, the wash water stays cleaner for longer. This allows the soap in the wash bucket to work more effectively, leading to a more thorough and consistent clean.

Better Preservation of the Vehicle’s Paint The 2-bucket method is a more controlled process that minimizes the chances of damaging the car’s clear coat or paint. This preservation helps maintain the vehicle’s shine and reduces the need for more aggressive correction treatments like polishing or buffing.

Safer for Delicate Surfaces For cars with delicate finishes, custom paint jobs, or older, more sensitive paint, the 2-bucket method provides a safer way to wash the vehicle without risking damage to the surface.

Incorporating the 2-bucket method into your handwashing routine ensures a cleaner, safer, and more professional result, making it the preferred technique for car enthusiasts and detailers alike.