Polishing Pads

[imported_capspackle]

i think what i have is a buffer.. its called the Wax Master.. it moves a little off center, not in a perfect circle, but it has no speed control

[shepro]

Hi,still lurking for the most part and learning.Would you please tell me what Pad cleaning products and or conditioning products are popular?
Thanks for any advice.
Regards to all

[bmw5541]

Snappy Clean is a popular choice.
http://www.properautocare.com/snclpadclpo.html

You could also use a good APC and rub it in good with your fingers, and then rinse thoroughly in warm water.

[imported_kakeuter]

I`m sure there`s plenty of threads out there that will help you find what you`re looking for. Everyone has a different way of cleaning their pads.

Here are some different ways of washing:
1. Buy the Bucket Pad Washer (most detailing retailers)
2. Buy a dedicated pad cleaner spray (I think Pinnacle makes one)
3. Spray with APC, knead and rinse
4. Throw in a bucket of warm water with some Dawn, knead and rinse
5. Soak in warm soapy water, spray with APC, brush with soft brush, rinse and repeat as needed.

Drying:
1. Pat dry as best as you can and let set
2. Put on Rotary/DA and turn on to spin dry (careful no to sling water into the motor)

Those are just some quick ideas, hope they help.

-Kody-

[Todd@RUPES]

I`m sure there`s plenty of threads out there that will help you find what you`re looking for. Everyone has a different way of cleaning their pads.

Here are some different ways of washing:
1. Buy the Bucket Pad Washer (most detailing retailers)
2. Buy a dedicated pad cleaner spray (I think Pinnacle makes one)
3. Spray with APC, knead and rinse
4. Throw in a bucket of warm water with some Dawn, knead and rinse
5. Soak in warm soapy water, spray with APC, brush with soft brush, rinse and repeat as needed.

Drying:
1. Pat dry as best as you can and let set
2. Put on Rotary/DA and turn on to spin dry (careful no to sling water into the motor)

Those are just some quick ideas, hope they help.

-Kody-

Pretty much spot on.

I use Meguiar`s Super Degreaser since a gallon is so cheap and dilluted 20:1 for pad cleaning duties gives me 21 gallons of pad cleaning power! Of course I also dilute some 4:1 and 10:1 for actual car detailing duties like engine cleaning and wheel well cleaning.