Name: 20L Car Wash Bucket & Dirt Guard
Brand: ShopnShine
SKU: GGWB
Price: 13.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

20L clear heavy-duty plastic car wash bucket with dirt guard insert to separate dirt and grit, metal handle.

20L clear car wash bucket with metal handle and dirt guard insert.

Clear 20L car wash bucket with dirt guard insert and metal handle with plastic grip.

20L clear plastic car wash bucket with dirt guard insert and metal handle with plastic grip

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Meet the 20L Car Wash Bucket & Dirt Guard, a purpose-built partner for anyone serious about car detailing. Crafted from hard-wearing plastic and finished with a clear, see-through design, this bucket puts you in control of the wash by letting you watch contaminants as they accumulate. The result? Cleaner water, cleaner mitts, and a safer finish for your paintwork.

What makes it stand out

Clear, heavy-duty plastic lets you visually monitor dirt and grime, so you know when to refresh the water.
20-litre capacity provides ample rinse space for soap, making it ideal for larger cars or detailed sessions.
Metal handle with a plastic grip offers sturdy, comfortable transport even when the bucket is full and wet.
Dirt guard insert sits at the bottom to separate dirt from the wash mitt during use.
Swirl-mark prevention the dirt guard acts as a filter between your mitt and the bottom grit, greatly minimising paint swirls.

Why you’ll love it

Traditional buckets can churn up grit that grinds into your paint. With the dirt guard sitting at the base, the gritty stuff stays below your mitt’s reach, reducing the risk of micro-scratches and swirl marks. The clear design isn’t just a gimmick—it’s practical: you’ll see when the water has degraded, when the dirt is too thick, and when it’s time to refresh your rinse solution. This is a bucket that works as hard as you do on weekends, or during a full detailing session.

Practical use in mind

Ideal for home detailing, whether you’re maintaining a daily driver or preparing a classic for a show.
Perfect for muddy Britain: handle heavier grit with confidence and keep it separate from your wash mitt.
Great for hobbyists and professional detailers alike who value control, visibility, and durability in their wash kit.

How to get the best from your bucket

Fill with warm water and car soap, keeping the mitt clean and contaminants low.
Dip your wash mitt, letting the dirt guard do the work of keeping bottom grit away from your mitt.
Rinse the mitt frequently in clean water to prevent re-depositing dirt onto the panel.
After use, rinse the bucket and dirt guard, then store upright to air dry and prevent odours.

Specifications at a glance

Capacity: 20 litres • Material: hard-wearing plastic • Finish: clear for easy visibility • Handle: metal with plastic grip • Included: dirt guard insert for bottom filtration

Thankfully the days of bucket snobbery and £100+ bucket setups are behind us and we believe this is a fair price for a good quality bucket. Yes, there are cheaper buckets available, but 20L, clear with an insert, this is pretty good value in our opinion.

It's a good durable construction and the bucket filter insert helps to minimise the risk of inflicting swirl marks in your paintwork. Even better if you get 2 and carry out the 2 bucket method.

The two-bucket method involves having one bucket that remains as clean as possible and a second bucket that acts as a filter. The first bucket is your "Wash" bucket, which contains your shampoo. The second bucket is the "Rinse" bucket, which just contains water.

The following process will help to greatly minimise the risk of inflicting swirl marks when washing your car.

Fill your "Wash" with water, add your favorite car shampoo, and use the pressure washer to lather up.
Fill your "Rinse" bucket with just water.
Place your wash mitt in the "Wash" bucket and proceed to wash a small area of the car.
Put the mitt in the "Rinse" bucket and agitate to release any dirt or grit
Put the mitt back into the "Wash" bucket for a fresh dose of shampoo and repeat until the whole car is washed.

Top Tip: to make identification easier, a set of Gyeon Bucket Stickers really look great on these buckets.

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