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Q: What all size buckets will this fit?
A: This grit guard was made specifically for Chemical Guy's 4.5 gallon bucket. It will not fit a home store 5 gallon bucket perfectly (it will stop about and inch or more from the bottom and if you push it in hard it will be challenging to remove). I found the best bucket for this is an empty drywall mud bucket, which is … see more This grit guard was made specifically for Chemical Guy's 4.5 gallon bucket. It will not fit a home store 5 gallon bucket perfectly (it will stop about and inch or more from the bottom and if you push it in hard it will be challenging to remove). I found the best bucket for this is an empty drywall mud bucket, which is 4.5 gallons and the same size as Chemical Guy's buckets. You can buy a 4.5 gallon bucket of drywall mud from a home store for about $12.00 vs. Chemical Guy's $17.00 empty bucket. see less
Q: Does it work better than a traditional grit guard?
A: The dirttrap has these cyclones in the bottom that help "pull" the dirt and debris below the dirttap itself. Because of its shape, dirt cannot force its way up through the cyclone and back into the regular water. A normal grit guard, however is shaped like a sewer grate, where everything is sort of free-flowing and stu… see more The dirttrap has these cyclones in the bottom that help "pull" the dirt and debris below the dirttap itself. Because of its shape, dirt cannot force its way up through the cyclone and back into the regular water. A normal grit guard, however is shaped like a sewer grate, where everything is sort of free-flowing and stuff can land on your mitt even though you wiped it on the grit guard. see less
Q: Does it fit the new Yeti bucket?
A: I'm not sure I do not have one of those
Q: Is the logo on the bucket a sticker or printed?
A: Hey! The logo on the bucket is not a stick it is printed.
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Manufacturer | Chemical Guys | Chemical Guys | Meguiar's |
Brand | Chemical Guys | Chemical Guys | Meguiar's |
Item Weight | 7.2 ounces | 3.6 pounds | 1.32 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.5 x 10.5 x 2 inches | - | - |
Country of Origin | USA | China | USA |
Item model number | DIRTTRAP04 | ACC161 | VBUCKET3.5GAL |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | - | - |
Manufacturer Part Number | DIRTTRAP04 | ACC161 | VBUCKET3.5GAL |
OEM Part Number | DIRTTRAP04 | - | - |
Model | - | Heavy Duty Ultra Clear Detailing Bucket, Smoked Obsidian Black & Bucket Lid | Meguiar's Yellow Bucket, 3.5 gallon capacity |
Package Dimensions | - | 14.25 x 13.5 x 13.25 inches | 12.1 x 10.8 x 9.5 inches |