Newb ? Cleaning the polishing pads.

[thehaggis]

Ok! Now that I`ve used all of your wonderful information to make my car GLEAM and BLiND, how should I clean the Meguirs PC polishing pads? I tried just rinsing them in the sink with some warm water and detergent but they still feel waxy. Are the Dishwasher or Clothes washer an option?

[CharlesW]

A Dawn and warm water wash in the sink seems to work pretty well for me. I do let them soak in a solution of soapy water for several minutes before actually kneading them to remove most of the residue. You should use a different pad for each product. If you do this, I don`t think the little bit that may be left is going to be a problem. I have heard that the machine wash can cause damage to the velcro on the pad. After several hand Dawn washes, I see no damage to the pad or backing.



Charles

[thehaggis]

Thanks I`ll try that.

[C. Charles Hahn]

did you try searching on this topic before posting a thread?? :nono



Welcome to Autopia :wavey

[thehaggis]

Yep "cleaning polishing pads", "washing polishing pads" didnt pull up anything.



Cheers!



ps: I thought this was where all the newbie/stoopid/repeat questions went! ;)

[C. Charles Hahn]

I just did a search of my own, "cleaning pads" and pulled 116 results out, including one I myself posted back in May of this year. Link to one good thread:



http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10351&highlight=cleaning+pads



and as for this being where the "repeat" questions go, not necissarilly- this is where questions regarding basic detailing get answered when results don`t come up durring a search. Or aren`t covered by DavidB`s eBook (have you downloaded/read and/or bought it yet?) :wavey

[thehaggis]

I never knew that Dawn would be such a needed tool of auto detailing.



I like the spin cycle idea, I should make my dog sit next to me when i do it, to see if HE likes it!



cheers.

[thehaggis]

Thanks "Shiny Lil Detlr",



I bow to your search prowess. and thanks for the link. sorry to waste kb.

[shaf]

Originally posted by thehaggis

I never knew that Dawn would be such a needed tool of auto detailing. It`s NOT! :nono Just useful for cleaning supplies. ;)



I posted this a couple times earlier, but be careful about how much you "knead" the pad as it can harm the velcro. I wash mine in the sink (with Dawn) by squeezing it in between a sink mat and a dinner plate. It actually worked and was gentler on the velcro.



Sometimes you just gotta get creative with the searching, and look for the non-obvious or words that might be associated with things.

[thehaggis]

:D I think you guys need a key for all the anacronyms you guys use :D

[chris0626]

Originally posted by thehaggis

:D I think you guys need a key for all the anacronyms you guys use :D

We have: http://www.autopia.org/acronyms.php

It`s cleverly called The Acronyms List, available in the upper left of the home page.

Clever, huh? ;)

[thehaggis]

DOPE!



I guess I should become more familiar with the site, not to mention, the difference between anacronym and acronym. I think it is time i put down the keyboard before my "ignantcy" becomes to apparent.



Thanks for the help!

[chris0626]

Not to worry! There are still tons of features I`m trying to figure out. Like: what the heck the "Autopia Pad" is on the User Control Panel. (Oops! Never mind that question. I know it belongs on Forum Feedback.)

I`m just happy to see an Atlantan on the board. Lived there for 15 years, and still (gone for 6 years now) haven`t gotten over being homesick for it. :(

[thehaggis]

Be glad you moved because Atlanta supposedly has some of the worst acid rain in the south east.

[atldave]

Howdy, other Atlanta newb!



I just got a PC polisher and used it for the first time last night.



I didn`t want to wait for the pads from properautocare, so I bought a turtle wax foam pad at Pep Boys for $5.



It worked fine, but it has already ripped.



$60 for a few pads from properautocare seems a bit steep for me.



Where did you get the Meguiars pads and how much?