Foam Pad Cleaning Tool

opass · 03-23-05, 09:00

Is it worth to buy this Duo-Spur Wool & Foam Pad Cleaning tool from Pinnacle?

http://pinnaclewax.com/spur100.html

http://www.pinnaclewax.com/padtool.html

I only have foam pads from Sonux and Lake Country. Which tool should I get?

Does this tool work well?

Should I use it to clean the pad rather than replace with other pads?

Will this tool wear down the pads sooner? Means shorter life

Thanks.

bufferman71 · 03-23-05, 09:13

The tool will not wear down the pads. It will "spur" the excess compound out of them. Also, if there is a gouge in the pad, you can shape it out, or shave off extra foam.

Spilchy · 03-23-05, 09:17

i use a large toothbrush that i bought in CVS for a couple bucks.

opass · 03-23-05, 09:18

Quote:

Originally posted by bufferman71
The tool will not wear down the pads. It will "spur" the excess compound out of them. Also, if there is a gouge in the pad, you can shape it out, or shave off extra foam.

I see. I only have foam pads. Which tool should I get, the yellow plastic or metal one?

bufferman71 · 03-23-05, 09:27

In my opinion, not to be biased, I would purchase the duospur. Its very versatile, works on all types of pads.

Bill D · 03-23-05, 09:28

I have it, it's very useful especially during rotary usage but I also keep a tooth brush like brush handy as well.

opass · 03-23-05, 10:06

Thank You Very Much.

Mark McGuire · 03-23-05, 10:40

I also have the duo-spur and it works very well. I use it for PC and Rotary. It keeps the pads very clean and is good for reshaping old pads.
Mark

xfire · 03-23-05, 11:24

How can I keep my (Sonus) pads in good condition without buying additional products? I heard tooth brushes will clean the pad, but what about between uses? Should I wash them with soap?

TOGWT · 03-23-05, 04:12

Foam Pad Care / Washing:
Snappy Clean is a citrus pad cleaner in powder form; empty the contents of one packet into a 5-gallon bucket of water. As your foam and/or wool pads become caked with residues, just peel them off your polisher and place them into the bucket to soak. Put a clean pad on your polisher and continue polishing.

A word of caution when using foam pads, check the pad face for residue build-up, when loaded with dried product they have an abrasive action that could be detrimental to the paint finish. Clean residue from pads often with a soft horsehair or soft nylon brush as metal may damage the foam
JonM