Car Wash Bucket Kit 20L Bucket Grit Shield Guard & Lid Valeting Detailing Set

Car Wash Bucket Kit — 20L Bucket, Grit Shield & Lid

Single Bucket Kit | Scratch-Safe Grit Shield | Secure Lid | 20 Litre Capacity | Two-Bucket Method Ready

5.0 ★★★★★ product rating 24 verified reviews 375+ sold 20L capacity 3pc kit contents

Everything you need to set up a proper single-bucket wash station — a heavy-duty 20L bucket, a grit shield to trap dirt and debris at the bottom, and a secure lid to keep your water clean between sessions and double as a seat. Buy one for a rinse bucket, buy two to run a full two-bucket wash system. At £19.49 this is the most cost-effective way to get a proper grit guard setup without paying premium prices for branded alternatives.

What's Included — Kit Contents 🪣 1x 20L Bucket Heavy duty construction. Large 20L capacity. Suitable for use outdoors. ⬛ 1x Grit Shield Black grit shield with finger holes. Sits in the base of the bucket to trap dirt below the waterline. 🔒 1x Lid Secure fitting lid. Keeps water and contents clean. Can be used as a seat between washes. This is a single bucket kit This listing contains one bucket, one grit shield and one lid. For a complete two-bucket wash system you will need two of these kits — one for your wash solution and one for your rinse water. Alternatively, see our Auto Rae-Chem Twin Bucket Wash Kit which includes two buckets, two grit shields, two lids and a 500ml shampoo in one purchase. Product Specifications BrandAuto Rae-Chem MPNARC105BKIT Kit Contents1x 20L bucket, 1x grit shield (black), 1x lid Bucket Capacity20 litres — large enough for a full car wash without running short Grit ShieldBlack — sits in the base, finger holes for easy removal and cleaning LidSecure fitting — keeps water clean, doubles as a seat Suitable ForAll vehicle types — cars, vans, motorcycles, caravans Two-Bucket CompatibleYes — buy two kits for a complete two-bucket wash setup Country of OriginChina StorageStore away from prolonged direct sunlight to maintain bucket condition Key Features Grit shield traps dirt below the waterline — agitate your mitt against the grit shield grid to release dirt, which sinks below the shield and stays there so you don't pick it back up 20L capacity — large enough for a full car wash without running out of water mid-wash. Smaller buckets need constant refilling which disrupts your wash routine Finger holes in the grit shield — makes it easy to lift and remove the shield for cleaning without struggling to grip the edges when wet Lid included — keeps your wash water clean between washes, prevents debris falling in outdoors, and gives you something to sit on while working at low level on alloys and sills Mix and match colours — buy a second bucket in a different colour to visually separate your wash and rinse buckets — an easy way to maintain the two-bucket discipline every wash Outstanding value — branded grit guard bucket kits from US manufacturers retail at £30–£50 per bucket. This kit delivers equivalent protection and the same grit-trapping principle at a fraction of the price How the Grit Shield Works 1Place the grit shield in the bucket base — the shield sits just above the bottom of the bucket, creating a raised platform that separates clean water above from trapped dirt below. 2Fill with water — add your shampoo and fill with warm water. The grit shield stays in position at the base throughout. 3Wash a panel — load your mitt with shampoo solution and wash one panel at a time, top to bottom. 4Agitate the mitt against the shield — push your mitt into the bucket and rub it back and forth across the grit shield grid. This loosens the dirt and grit from the mitt fibres. 5Dirt sinks below the shield — the loosened grit falls below the shield level and settles at the bottom of the bucket, safely separated from your clean wash water above. 6Reload and repeat — your mitt picks up clean shampoo solution from above the shield, not grit from the bottom. Repeat for every panel. "The quality of the guards really does match that of the genuine Grit Guard US products. I have both so I can honestly compare. Best quality buckets and lids." — gord.lee82, verified buyer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (owns both this and genuine US Grit Guard) Storage tip — keep out of prolonged direct sunlight Like all plastic buckets, extended exposure to direct UV light over time can cause the plastic to become more brittle. Store your bucket in a garage, shed or shaded area when not in use to keep it in the best condition for longer. This is standard care for all plastic detailing equipment. Want the full two-bucket system? See our Twin Bucket Wash Kit For a complete two-bucket setup in one purchase, our Auto Rae-Chem Twin Bucket Wash Kit includes two 20L buckets, two grit shields, two lids and a 500ml bottle of Spiced Citrus Glow pH neutral shampoo — everything you need to run the two-bucket method properly from day one. Search "Auto Rae-Chem Twin Bucket Wash Kit" in our store. What It's Ideal For

• Single bucket wash station — a clean, properly equipped wash setup on a budget
• Rinse bucket in a two-bucket system — pair with a second kit for a complete setup
• Snow foam pre-wash bucket — mix your snow foam concentrate before loading into a lance
• Wheel cleaning station — dedicated bucket for your wheel cleaner and wheel brush
• Interior cleaning — mixing APC or interior cleaner solutions for upholstery and trim work
• Mobile valeters — buy multiple kits to run several bays simultaneously

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