Need tips on cleaning buffing pads.

[AdamJoe]

Does anybody have any tips on how to properly clean buffing and finishing pads. I have about 2 dozen used cyclo pads that I need to clean, but I don`t want to damage them in the washing machine. Please help!

[imported_Greg]

If you do a search, you will find many people have many different ways of cleaning their pads. I use Dawn, warm water, and a fingernail brush and just scrub them until they are clean and let them air dry.

[imported_Cujo31]

I use warm to hot water and Dawn with a soft toothbrush. Work the Dawn in with your hands and let sit for a minute while working another pad or 2 .... then rinse. Has always worked for me and keeps my pads like new for a looooong time.

[togwt]

Quote: Need tips on cleaning buffing pads.



~One man’s opinion~



Soak in water and then squeeze out wax/polish with your hands and rinse thoroughly twice. Hand wash with any liquid detergent (P21S Total Auto Wash) that will remove wax or polish, do not use bleach (bleach will shorten the life of your pads) air-dry or place in wash bucket and spin pad with PC at medium speed, let pad come to a stop unaided to avoid injury. When pad is dry test with a fingertip.



Clean pads soon after use, if left saturated with chemicals for a long period, foam pads will deteriorate. Extend pad life by periodic cleaning. Remove caked residues by lightly brushing the pad with a nylon brush. Never use sharp tools or metal brushes to clean pads; they destroy the foam. Store pads where they can expand unrestricted. Don’t stack pads or leave them where other objects may deform or crease them. Don`t use the same pad for different products unless they are washed first (i.e. don`t use for wax and then for polish unless you wash it first.



>Hope this helps<









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[AdamJoe]

Thank you all for your suggestions! Seems that the group consensus is very simillar in responses.

[shaf]

Moved to Autopia University.

[spetulla]

i just use dawn, warm water and my hands.