Cyclone Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Does this fit a standard 5 gallon bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 No. I got a 'standard' 5 gal bucket from Lowes and the grit guard does not fit properly. The base of the bucket is too narrow and the guard sits a little below the half-way point. not very useful, IMO. I did, however, find a 3.5 gal bucket at Lowes with a wide base and the guard fits nicely there....still wish I had a wider 5 gal though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 shine on Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 I'm 99.9% sure that these fit both 3.5 gal. buckets as well as 5 gal. buckets. I know people have dropped them into HomeDepot buckets... I hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Loud Pedal Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It does not fit my 5 gallon bucket, like Esteban said it sits just under half way but IMO I think it is fine. I just rub my wash pad over it and the grit will still settle to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 It does not fit my 5 gallon bucket, like Esteban said it sits just under half way but IMO I think it is fine. I just rub my wash pad over it and the grit will still settle to the bottom. That's true, and there's value in that. My only concern is that I dont have enough water/soap above the grit guard so I feel like I am not getting enough lubricated goodness on my mitt before I drag it across my truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cyclone Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks guys... I want to order the foam gun and some washing supplies and was looking at the grit guard, maybe its me, but why buy a bucket when I have a ton already. But the grit guard would be nice to have. Esteban & Kevn, How much difference would you say is between the bottom of the bucket and where the grit gaurd sits? 1" or so I am thinking that I could take a dremel and shave it down a little bit to fit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 estecoca Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 yeh, an inch would do it. I can measure it tonight if you want me to...I was thinking of doing the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Cyclone Posted March 26, 2009 Author Share Posted March 26, 2009 Nope, that's ok From the looks of the pictures, it should be rather easy to zip it down with the dremel and get it to fit perfectly. Cool! I should be placing a order in the next 2 weeks to pick that, and a few other goodies up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Loud Pedal Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 That's true, and there's value in that. My only concern is that I dont have enough water/soap above the grit guard so I feel like I am not getting enough lubricated goodness on my mitt before I drag it across my truck. Very true but I use a two bucket method. The first dip in the 5 gallon bucket and rub the grit guard and I have another bucket from a different supplier with a grit guard in it with my car wash water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Loud Pedal Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 Good luck Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Nitelord Posted March 26, 2009 Share Posted March 26, 2009 You'll love that grit guard... Enjoy..:pc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 shine on Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 sorry for the confusion. I was under the impression it would fit since their own website says it should fit most 3.5 and 5 gal. buckets. hence "should fit most". however, I just checked my own Adam's Grit Guard and my own 5 gal. Home Depot orange bucket and it fits great... identical to the Adam's bucket. good luck, man. I like the idea of making it work. Thanks guys... I want to order the foam gun and some washing supplies and was looking at the grit guard, maybe its me, but why buy a bucket when I have a ton already. But the grit guard would be nice to have. Esteban & Kevn, How much difference would you say is between the bottom of the bucket and where the grit gaurd sits? 1" or so I am thinking that I could take a dremel and shave it down a little bit to fit properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SVT01LIGHTNING Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 fits perfect in my home depot bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 You want that Grit Guard at the bottom of the bucket mainly for the following reason. With the grit and dirt sitting in the bottom of the bucket, the design of the Grit Guard keeps you from disturbing the water below the Grit Guard in a manner that will cause the dirt to rise above it. If you have a lot of space below the Grit Guard, the water below it will still move in a manner which can cause the grit to float and end up back in your mitt and across your paint. Get the Grit Guard and go bucket shopping if you want to save some money. I am all anal about my buckets matching so I got two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GM_Fan Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I'll be buying 1 and probably 2 guards in the future. I'll be making a list for my next order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 It fits my homer bucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Doug123 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 It fits my homer bucket Do the fins on the grit guard touch the bottom of the bucket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Do the fins on the grit guard touch the bottom of the bucket? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Ty, If you can swing the extra the Adam's buckets are nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sooners Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Ty, If you can swing the extra the Adam's buckets are nice! Plus, the Adam's bucket has a lid and makes a nice stool as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Plus, the Adam's bucket has a lid and makes a nice stool as well. And they will support the biggest butts too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 whiterp199 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Does the lid on the Adam's bucket seal watertight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BADRIDES Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Holy post dig from a year ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Does the lid on the Adam's bucket seal watertight? I believe so. They have a rubber gasket that is along the lid for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 The Ryan Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I believe so. They have a rubber gasket that is along the lid for that purpose. But i've never flipped one over with a full bucket of water to find out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 But i've never flipped one over with a full bucket of water to find out Me either, but I did drive around with a bucket half full in my Vette once. It never leaked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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