Mold on a pad

**whiteford** · 10-02-2009, 07:22 PM

Hi guys,

I was organizing my detailing supplies today and I found that one of my white LC pads had black spots all over it. I`m sure that I must have put it in the baggie before it was completely dry and it got some mold on it. I tried to clean it with some APC 10:1 but it didn`t seem to touch it. Is there any way to clean it or is the pad ruined?

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-02-2009, 08:28 PM

Try Bleach, if not chunk it, thats 1 thing I don`t play with(mold)

**whiteford** · 10-02-2009, 08:39 PM

Thanks. I`ll give that a try. I`m not real hip with mold either. That`ll teach me to make sure the pads are completely dry.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-02-2009, 09:13 PM

The other day I was eating my daily PB sandwhich. I happened to look closer at the crust and I noticed a green speck on the crust....I was already 1/2 way thru it, so I pinch offed the mold and woofed it on down

**imported_Luster** · 10-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

The other day I was eating my daily PB sandwhich. I happened to look closer at the crust and I noticed a green speck on the crust....I was already 1/2 way thru it, so I pinch offed the mold and woofed it on down

Love it.:drool5::drool5::drool5:

**Paul Sparks** · 10-03-2009, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

The other day I was eating my daily PB sandwhich. I happened to look closer at the crust and I noticed a green speck on the crust....I was already 1/2 way thru it, so I pinch offed the mold and woofed it on down

Have you now started to take second looks in the mirror for dark spots ?

Paul S

**Old Pirate** · 10-03-2009, 12:18 PM

Yes, they need to be clean again very good and rinse off too.

**Todd@RUPES** · 10-05-2009, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

The other day I was eating my daily PB sandwhich. I happened to look closer at the crust and I noticed a green speck on the crust....I was already 1/2 way thru it, so I pinch offed the mold and woofed it on down

Hahaha, I`ve done it also... I mean, I`m not gonna take the time to make another sandwhich because of a little mold... :Innocent:

**imported_Luster** · 10-07-2009, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by th0001

Hahaha, I`ve done it also... I mean, I`m not gonna take the time to make another sandwhich because of a little mold... :Innocent:

I also wouldn`t throw a pad away because of a little mold!:w00t:

**whiteford** · 10-07-2009, 07:24 AM

I wound up pitching the pad. Now I know to make sure the pads are completely dry before I put them away. Now when it comes to a sandwich, I guess that just depends on how hungry I am and how many beers are washing down the sandwich!

**Todd@RUPES** · 10-07-2009, 08:48 AM

Some foams (particularly those with closed cell structure) hold water more then other foams. Make sure that Meguiar`s new Softbuff 2.0 cutting pads and Lake Country White, Cyan, and Tangerine pads are completely dry before stowing. These foams will hold more water and are subject to molding.

**imported_gewb** · 10-07-2009, 07:26 PM

Interesting thread and it got me to thinking...has anyone tried nuking the almost dry pad in a microwave?

Just thinking out loud.

Regards,
GEWB

**imported_Luster** · 10-07-2009, 11:35 PM

I`m not sure why many detailers put their pads in zip lock bags. It must be to keep contamination off them. I have a 5 gallon bucket (with a tight lid). I keep all my pads in there with the lid closed. Would there be any other reason to keep pads in a baggie?

**imported_gewb** · 10-08-2009, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Luster

I`m not sure why many detailers put their pads in zip lock bags. It must be to keep contamination off them. I have a 5 gallon bucket (with a tight lid). I keep all my pads in there with the lid closed. Would there be any other reason to keep pads in a baggie?

For me it`s a space issue - easier for me to store in zip locking plastic bags then in detailer/polisher bags or plastic bins that fit on my shelving. My garage space / layout would make it awkware to add another 5 gallon bucket (I need a bigger cave!).

Then again, I only have a dozen pads.

Regards,
GEWB

**imported_Luster** · 10-08-2009, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by gewb

For me it`s a space issue - easier for me to store in zip locking plastic bags then in detailer/polisher bags or plastic bins that fit on my shelving. My garage space / layout would make it awkware to add another 5 gallon bucket (I need a bigger cave!).

Then again, I only have a dozen pads.

Regards,
GEWB

There`s the difference... I have close to 100 pads... and it`s really 2 5-gallon buckets! (I collect them!!! Haha):wink: