cleaning wool pads...

wannafbody · 08-21-07, 06:13

I'm not sure how others clean their wools pads but after rinsing them a couple times with a hose and letting them drip dry I've changed my method. I mostly use ZPC and HTEC and mist the wool pad thoroughly with an ISO/water spray, I simply take a clean MF towel and work it over the face of the pad. It breaks down the polish and leaves the pad clean. I suspect that Menzerna would respond similarly. If using oily polishes and compounds this method might not get them clean enough.

kapinnn · 08-21-07, 06:56

I dont think you are supposed to rinse them... I just spur mine.

Tronix · 08-21-07, 07:22

i invested in a system 2000 and it was worth every penny!

Bence · 08-21-07, 07:23

I always mines. I don't clean them with a MF (unless dedicated to this use) because the threads contaminate the MF. I just rub them with a normal bar soap, then use the "CENTRE" setting on my multi-pattern garden sprayer which produces very strong, thin needle like water jets, then spin them dry on the rotary @ 3000 RPM, and let them dry. They are drying in no time and they are still like brand new. I use this setting to clean my foam pads too. Quick, convenient and this pattern pushes even the most stubborn polishes out of my pads.

SpoiledMan · 08-21-07, 07:24

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Originally Posted by Tronix

i invested in a system 2000 and it was worth every penny!

Yes it is worth every penny!

kapinnn · 08-21-07, 07:36

oh nice... I haven't washed mine yet afraid it would harden the wool like some have said. I'm contemplating getting the system 2000.

wannafbody · 08-21-07, 08:09

I didn't think about the fibers messing up the MF. I assumed the MF would wash clean.

gmblack3a · 08-21-07, 09:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tronix

i invested in a system 2000 and it was worth every penny!

Oh hell yes!!!

Reflectionz · 08-21-07, 09:56

i throw my lc purple wools in the washer on low and nuke warm water.. air dry. they come out nice and fluffy.

noooorb · 08-21-07, 10:15

I spray woolite on them while rinsing in hot water, spin dry on a rotary, and then immediately use a hair dryer to dry them completely.

SpoiledMan · 08-21-07, 10:22

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Originally Posted by noooorb

I spray woolite on them while rinsing in hot water, spin dry on a rotary, and then immediately use a hair dryer to dry them completely.

Man I hope you don't do that where a neighbor can see you.

JuneBug · 08-22-07, 05:44

I soak mine in a bucket with warm water and a little Dawn - then rinse and spin dry on the rotary.