Optimum Compound / Polish - picture and question

[Neo62381]

Others may chime in with diffrent opinions, and I definately could be wrong. But if it were me, Id wash them IF they were going to sit around long enough to dry up....It really just depends on how much product is "in" the pad. Me, I never wash my cutting pads all that much, just because its going to leave a nast finish in the first place. My finishing pads on the other hand, I wash every chance I get.

[Bence]

Originally Posted by needoptic

Can I keep them like that...?

Well, the answer is NO. Wash them as the dried out dust of the polish itself can cause marring. Use some APC and/or Dawn or simply a regular soap bar. Rinse them very well and air dry.

Well built pads won't delaminate and tolerate even the more aggressive wringing too.

[Reflections]

Originally Posted by Bence

So, a few steps as guidelines:

GREAT POST BENCE !!! KUDOS!!

[Bence]

Thanks Jed!

[VwGti]

Clean them.

[Scottwax]

Originally Posted by ritchic

But I have noticed VW paint is a pain to correct.

Agreed, seems almost as hard as Audi paint.

[needoptic]

Thanks guys! I'll clean them tonight.

And like you said - those steps are awsome. I can't wait till the next weekend to try it all on the other side of the truck.

[needoptic]

You guys suck. Even though the job is slow and tedious, now I can't wait till the next weekend to finish the car!!!!! *rant*