Meguiar's Grit Guard Bucket Insert
Meguiar’s Professional Grit Guard is a smart and effective accessory for hand-washing cars, designed to protect paint from scratches caused by abrasive particles. The plastic grid placed at the bottom of the bucket creates a barrier where dirt, sand and abrasive particles settle, so the wash mitt or sponge won’t pick up grime when re-dipped into the wash solution. Thanks to its four-quadrant design, recirculation of contaminants is minimized, the water stays cleaner longer, and the washing process is significantly safer for the paint. The insert is sized to fit most standard buckets with a capacity of approximately 13 to 20 L — an ideal choice for enthusiasts and professionals who want to protect the paint with every wash.
Key features
- Radial grid at the bottom of the bucket mechanically separates abrasive particles from the wash mitt and water.
- Four-quadrant base ("four quadrant base") enables efficient sedimentation of dirt and minimizes the risk of grime returning to the mitt.
- Significantly reduces the risk of scratches and surface damage to the paint during hand washing.
- The insert fits most buckets with an approximate diameter of 25.7 cm and a height of 6.4 cm — suitable for commonly used 13 to 20 L buckets.
- Durable plastic construction resistant to chemicals and frequent use.
- Ideal for the "two-bucket" method (one bucket with soapy water, the other for rinsing) in combination with a wash mitt for maximum paint protection.
How to use
- Place the Grit Guard grid on the bottom of the bucket selected for the wash solution.
- Fill the bucket with water and car shampoo.
- Use a second bucket with clean water only for rinsing the wash mitt or sponge (according to the two-bucket method).
- When washing the vehicle, first dip the wash mitt into the rinse bucket, rub the mitt against the Grit Guard grid to release and trap abrasive particles at the bottom of the bucket.
- Then dip the mitt into the wash bucket with shampooed water and continue washing the vehicle.
- Repeat this procedure panel by panel.
- Regularly check and change the water in the bucket to prevent buildup of dirt.
- After finishing the wash, remove the grid, rinse it with clean water, let it dry and store it in a dry place ready for next use.
About the brand
Meguiar’s is a premium American car care brand with more than a century of tradition, regarded by professional detailers and demanding car enthusiasts as a symbol of top quality and ultimate paint care. It offers a comprehensive range of products covering all steps of detailing from safe washing and decontamination to paint correction and long-lasting protection and final gloss. Meguiar’s is known for its highly effective shampoos, waxes, sealants, polishing compounds and interior cleaners, developed to deliver professional results with minimal effort. Thanks to long-term research into chemical formulations, the products achieve excellent performance, surface friendliness and a perfect finish. The brand also offers quality accessories including towels, applicators and detailing tools that ensure maximum efficiency at work. Meguiar’s is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to give their car truly first-class care and achieve a look that stands out at first glance.
