Pour Chemical Guys soap into the bucket with water , not into a dry container, and add it slowly so it mixes evenly. For a basic wash setup, Chemical Guys shows using about 2 ounces of soap in the wash bucket, while a foam or bucket product guide suggests 1 to 3 ounces depending on the product and dirt level.

Simple bucket method

  1. Fill the bucket with clean water first.
  2. Add the recommended amount of soap.
  3. Swirl the water with the hose stream or a wash mitt to build suds.
  4. Use a second bucket of plain water for rinsing your mitt if you are doing the two-bucket method.

If you meant a storage container

If you are transferring soap from a gallon jug into a smaller container, a funnel or pump is the cleanest approach. Chemical Guys recommends a funnel for thinner liquids and a gallon pump for thicker soaps, and says the pump can also dispense soap directly into a wash bucket.

Quick caution

Do not pour soap into an empty bucket and then blast it with a strong water stream, because that can splash and waste product. A calm fill-first approach is easier to control and is the safer, less messy method described in the product guidance.

TL;DR: Fill the bucket with water first, then add Chemical Guys soap, usually around 2 ounces for a standard wash bucket, and mix gently.