Need help getting my pads clean

[trippinbillies4]

So I detailed my first car without a clearcoat today. My pad's are now bright red. I'm trying to wash them out and not having much luck getting rid of all the red, even though I have got to the point where I can flood it with water and it will wring out clear. Is this sufficient, or are the pads toast??

[Legacy99]

If its clean it should be ok. Try using Dawn Power Dissolver.

[trippinbillies4]

Thanks! I used whatever dawn dish soap I had layin around... I'll be sure to test in a very inconspicuous spot next time I begin work on a car

[qwertydude]

If greased lightning can't do it then you probably don't have to worry about it.

[salty]

It's normal for pads to take on single stage paint color. Wash them and your ready to go again.