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I second. And I am using Menzerna mostly. Pick up a plastic bin organizing cabinet. Usually, while rubbing the pad under the water, I will be left with the pad in one hand and backing in the other! I can see your theory on the rotary ruining the backing, but at the same time I always had the pad come apart before it touched the rotary, so the rotary was never a deciding factor. Wesley: I have tried the washing machine method before, and it worked fine but a couple pads did get damaged.
The machine heat and speed may also be variables that account for the damage caused to my pads but not yours. Adam: I have no idea whether or not the MF detergent will be to rough on the foam. Hopefully someone with experience can chime in. Keep doing what works but also always keep checking the pads and see if it might be damaging them.
I will usually use double that on a regular sized sedan, which is why it seems a bit too low. Best way to find out when you need a new pad is to test a freshly washed pad against one that has been used on a couple panels already. This way you can easily see the difference between the used and new pad and whether you should switch now or after a couple more sections. As for BFWD, I use the same method as above, but I do it a couple times and also wring out the pad while holding it in a yellow mf towel.
Pad actually ends up being much cleaner after the wringing as opposed to just washing then drying. Let us know how it goes if you do try it out. I sometimes use micro restore, apc or ALL detergent machine washing when I have too many. Works just fine with the rest of the steps Ivan outlined! I have tried everything for cleaning pads. To be quite honest, snappy pad cleaner is the worst of all. Good article…thanks!
I just want to thank all of you for your comments about detailing ones car. This method of washing the pad in dawn was great even tho i waited a week before i decided that i had to do something. My pads came out great and look new. I let them soak for about 10 min.
Thanks for the advise. I used the Dawn dish washing liquid method and it worked fast. Thanks again. Not my first plan of action but when your peaked out you do what you have too. This goes for machine foam pads and microfiber hand applicator pads.
Now I only apply by hand and discard the microfiber applicators because they are less expensive than the machine pads. Any ideas on how to get the sealant out of the pads? My solution was to simply clean it up as much as possible and get a new pad every now and then when I feel there may be hardened stuff in the pad that can hurt the finish. Another thing you may try is running the pad against a microfiber towel and pressing hard may not be possible on a random orbital polisher to get as much out as possible.
Cold water and washing machine with a little detergent works fine. Meguiars even says that you can dry their pads on a low heat in the dryer and I have done this and they come out great. I think im going to go with the pad washer. I leave the pads soaking in the sink in pad cleaner but a lot of times I procrastinate on cleaning them by hand.
Cleaning your pad is an important step in polishing. There are a few things you need to know before cleaning it. Use water for light dirt and soap for heavy dirt.
Rinse the pad thoroughly after washing it with soap. Air-dry the pads but not in direct sunlight because this can cause cracking or shrinkage. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Ask-a-Pro Blog. JavaScript is turned off in your web browser.
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How to avoid this? Do not use high pressure with the brush as you might damage the foam on the pad. Simply press it lightly against the surface and let the brush and polisher do the work for you. Each of these pads can be used on either Dual Action Orbital or Rotary Polisher as long as the pad is the same, or slightly larger, diameter as the backing plate on your chosen polisher.
Soak used pads for up to 15 minutes and use a brush to agitate if needed. The usual method of cleaning with a polishing cloth is not recommended, as it can eventually wear the texture away. To remove tarnish, scrub it gently with a toothbrush dipped in a little baking soda and water, rinse, and blot dry with a soft towel or cloth. Pads must be cleaned after every use. Do not soak pads in cleaning or stripping solution as this will break down binder over time.
Use a hose with a garden nozzle with hot water to remove soils and finish from the pad.
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