Mobile system and method for separating water and paint

A method comprising:

• pouring a water and paint mixture into a first bucket, said first bucket comprising a drain and a drainpipe having an upper opening, said drainpipe slidably engaged with said drain;
• adding aluminum sulfate to said water and paint mixture to causes causing separation of paint from water in said water and paint mixture;
• after said water and said paint separate, positioning said first bucket atop a second bucket having a bucket lid, said bucket lid having an opening aligned with said drain;
• and
• lowering said slidably engaged drainpipe through said drain to allow only said water to escape said first bucket via said upper open end of said drainpipe into said second bucket while said paint remains in said first bucket.

A kit comprising:

• a first bucket, said first bucket comprising a drain and a drainpipe, said drainpipe slidably engaged with said drain;
• a second bucket having a lid, said lid having an opening;
• and
• aluminum sulfate in a quantity sufficient to separate paint from water in a quantity of a paint and water mixture which can be contained in said bucket.