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The Cyclone Dirt Trap's unique construction features a series of cyclone funnels that create a swirling effect, guiding dirt particles away from your wash mitt or sponge. This ensures that your vehicle's delicate paintwork remains safe from swirl marks and scratches. Its superior performance guarantees a clean and safe wash every time.
james d.
September 5, 2025
Chemical Guys DIRTTRAP02 Cyclone Dirt Trap Review I recently bought a couple of the Chemical Guys DIRTTRAP02 Cyclone Dirt Traps along with their buckets, and they’ve been a great addition to my car wash routine. The traps are designed to keep dirt and debris at the bottom of the bucket, and they do their job well. This helps prevent any grime from getting back onto my wash mitt, which is important for avoiding scratches on the paint.The design is simple but effective. It fits securely at the bottom of the bucket and does a good job of keeping the wash water cleaner for longer. After each wash, I’ve noticed how much dirt gets trapped below the insert, which gives me peace of mind knowing that I’m taking better care of my car’s finish.One thing to note is that these inserts work best with the Chemical Guys buckets or similarly sized ones—if your bucket is smaller, it might not fit properly. That wasn’t an issue for me since I picked up their buckets at the same time, but it’s worth keeping in mind.Overall, it’s a practical product for anyone who wants to step up their car washing setup without overcomplicating things.
The discerning shopper
August 10, 2025
Work great and help keep water cleaner from debris
Steve techman
July 29, 2025
After reading the other reviews, consider the complaints of others. Filter doesn't fit normal 5 gal bucket. Try the 5 gal Home Depot transparent mixing bucket from the paint department for $6. The filter disk is not supposed to sit on the bottom unless you wish to limit the dirt to the bottom 2 inches of the bucket. It fits perfectly in the bucket I ref. I found a pro tip to use a zip tie to aid in removal. I used the 2 short center opposing holes, as it's easy to pull from there. When I used the dirt traps the first time, I was amazed that the water under the trap was noticeably black dirty in the transparent bucket. In addition, the wash water bucket grid was filthy underneath, I used a wheel brush with a tiny bit of soap to clean after use. As far as the whole size, mine were fine, not sure if some batches were different, but mine are consistent. Finally, I picked up "Fasmov 3 Pcs Plant Pallet Caddy" from Amazon to put the buckets on to roll around my washing area. They are made very sturdy, wheels are not perfect, but they are a fraction of the price for the bucket dollies.
PAUL M.
July 26, 2025
OK, I am a two bucket hand car wash method Jag owner. This novel dirt trap insert interested me since it supposedly is a one-way trap to keep all the washed off grit below the trap so your rinsed/soaped microfiber mitt is rid of grit that could scratch your paint.Three things to note:(1) These are custom diameter inserts that are specifically made for the Chemical Guy clear wash bucket (which is slightly less than 5 gallons)(2) They can be used in a traditional 5 gallon wash bucket BUT the trap won't go all the way down to the bottom of the 5 gal bucket which is slightly smaller in diameter than the insert. This means while it stays in place with friction once pushed into the 5 gal bucket, it is a PIA to remove by hand since there is nothing to firmly grip on to pull up and out. You have to wait until your done with your car hand wash and then dump the 5 gal bucket upside down and bang it on the ground to have the friction fit insert grate fall out of the bucket.(3) When using with the Chemical Guy clear companion bucket, the insert fits and goes all the way to the bottom of the bucket. It can spin in place at the bottom of the bucket. If you push down on one end of the submerged perimeter of the insert, it tilts up on the opposite side so you can easily pull out BUT this also means it can float if air bubbles get underneath the grate when filling the bucket with a hose or partially refilling when your content of liquid to suds ratio lack liquid after partially washing your car. If it floats, the grit can then rise and remix in the bucket water defeating the purpose of having the grit under the insert and clean water/suds atop the grate.There are other bucket wash grates that can sit at the bottom of a 5 gallon bucket but those usually have more open grates so they are not a one-way type grate yet they will not float up either.I guess I am OK with the Chemical Guy customer bottom one-way grit grate and custom less-than-5-gallon companion bucket but I can't give them 5 stars for the above reasons.If their grit grate fit more tightly in the bottom of the bucket so it won't float AND the bucket were a true 5 gallon, they'd get 5 out of 5.Oh, and buy two different grit grate colors so you know which bucket is the clean car wash water and which is the dirty rinse water. Suggest the latter one be black like I purchased.
Customer
July 22, 2025
good product
Sadie Sarkissian
July 12, 2025
This is great! Keeps all the dirt under this top so no scratches! Water is continuously clean. Lightweight and easy to use! Perfect size with bucket I bought(Chemical Guys). Great value for the money. Durable.
Eric M. Hoesing
June 13, 2025
Great product for the right bucket. Measure you bucket first. The 12 inches mentioned in the title is a generic reference for bucket size. These traps measure 10 3/8 diameter.- It will not lay flat on a typical cheap Lowes (Leaktite brand) bucket that measures 10 1/4 outside diameter at the base. It still works but you have to wedge it in place (which does force it to stay in place).- It fits fine in an Ace (Ropak brand) bucket that measures 10 3/8 dia at the base.
Moon M.
June 10, 2025
Does a decent job rinsing the dirt off the wash mitt.
nbray67
June 7, 2025
I'd searched the answers for the fitment in the good old Meg's yellow buckets and couldn't get clarity on the fitment as lots of reviews say they don't fit all wash buckets.Received mine and it was unscathed, no damage, all holes punched out correctly, basically, it's perfect and to top it off, it fits like a glove in the Meg's buckets sitting approx 1.5'' from the bottom and fits snuggly where I have to tap the bottom of the bucket to dislodge it so I doubt it'll float upwards when filled with water/shampoo.
Vincent Henrotte
June 4, 2025
Correspond à la description et s'intègre dans les deux seaux achetés.
Tobias P.
April 13, 2025
Ich bin mit dem Ergebnis super zufrieden! Der komplette Schmutz bleibt auf dem Boden des Eimers und verwirbelt sich nicht im frischen Wasser!Das Material ist ebenso super und scheint super Stabil.Ich kaufe hievon definitiv noch ein weiteres!
Billie
February 19, 2025
Works as intended, helps trap the grit at the bottom of your wash bucket
Charles Breton
January 17, 2025
does what its supposed to do.
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