Chemical Guys Ultimate Scratch-Free Detailing Bucket Kit

La bouteille avait coulé dans le bac de lavage lorsque j’ai ouvert la boîte, voir la photo.

Love this product, as with bucket and lower cyclonic strainer, an easy way to get the grime off your can and trapped in the bucket. Excellent soap included.

Arrived damaged. Soap had leaked onto all contents, very disappointed in product packaging.

I cannot comment on quality of product, as this was intended as a gift, but glad I opened the box before wrapping …

El shampo se abrió y se derramó sobre todo lo demás

** Update Sept 2018 **
After a year’s worth of car washes (about once every 4-5 weeks, washing a full sized SUV and a sedan) one of the seams of the mitt unraveled and the mitt fell apart. I was able to sew it back together, but am a bit annoyed that the mitt lasted less than 20-some uses. Nothing where I would drop a star or anything, just a bit disappointed that the mitt was really no better quality than what’s widely available. I did stuff it with a sponge and sew it shut so that it’s now more of a microfiber sponge instead of a mitt.

I also finally ran out of the soap. It’s great, restores the shine on the car better than anything sold at the local autoparts store, and just a ounce is good for the entire 5 gallon bucket. I just ordered some more to replace it.

— Original review —

Pros:
Good quality bucket with a strong lid
The soap should last 16 car washes
The mitt is nice

Cons:
This is a bit expensive
The dirt trapping thing is a bit of a pain to remove without having to turn over the bucket

Summary:
So I bought this kit mainly because I wanted the dirt trapper. But, most of the reviews of the dirt trapper all talk about how it doesn’t fit all that well in the standard 5 gallon HD/Lowes buckets and needed some modifications for a better fit. I didn’t feel like dealing with that, so figured I’d just buy this kit with the proprietary bucket and get a little bit of other goodies as well.

The dirt trap filter is a perfect fit in the bucket. True to design, it does trap a lot of the dirt in the bottom of the bucket. But, I wash using a two-bucket method, so the majority of the dirt goes in the rinse bucket anyway. The only down side is that the dirt trap fits so well that it’s hard to remove without turning the bucket over. I’ve seen pictures where others have drilled holes in it and placed a zip tie as a loop for ease of removal, but since i have no reason to take this thing out in the middle of washing my car, I’ve left it as is.

The bucket is a bit shorter than the usual 5 gallon bucket, but its sturdy. The lid is nice and thick as well. I thought I was going to use it as a seat when cleaning wheels and such as suggested, but I find that I still need the soapy water in the bucket for the wheels so I haven’t used it for that purpose. Mostly the lid has mostly been used as a frisbee by my kids while I’m washing my car.

The soap suds up nice and gives the car a nice shine. The lemony scent is kind of a gimmick since I don’t go around sniffing cars for that “just washed” smell. The mitt feels of good quality. But it’s a pain trying to get my hand inside the mitt when it gets wet. And it doesn’t seem all that better than the standard stuff you can buy from Wallyworld.

Overall, the individual items are nice, and I am happy with it all, but the value for the price is lacking. If I had to do it over again, I would probably just buy the dirt trapper by itself and save a few dollars.

Ah, the open road, a clean car, and the sun casting a glow on your gleaming ride. That’s a scene right out of a car enthusiast’s dream. Now, let’s talk about how the Chemical Guys Ultimate Scratch-Free Detailing Bucket makes this dream a reality. With every wash, I find myself becoming more of a fan. It’s been a joyful three months of our acquaintance, and every weekend is a rendezvous I look forward to.

Now, I’ve had my fair share of car cleaning kits, but this one, my friends, stands in a league of its own. The durability of the accessories is something to write home about. And oh, the ease of use is like a sweet melody to any car lover’s ears. The grit guard is the unsung hero, keeping all that grime away from my car’s precious coat.

What truly sets it apart from the crowd is the meticulous attention to detail – the lid, the seat, the heavy-duty bucket, all singing in a harmonious tune of functionality. You can tell, a lot of thought has been put into this kit to ensure it’s not just practical but a joy to use.

The Chemical Guys have crafted not just a car wash kit, but an experience. An experience that transforms a mundane chore into a joyful ritual. Each time I dip the microfiber wash mitt into the bucket, it feels like I am not just cleaning my car, but pampering it. And when I am done, I step back to admire a ride that’s not just clean, but also radiates a shine that turns heads wherever I go.