Simple Question: PBL Applicator Related

[LarryM]

The PBL applicator that comes in the kit, is it one time use? If yes, what about the glass and wheel coatings?
For reference Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Elite Kit

If yes to the above, what are some alternatives? $5 a pop adds up quickly

 

[Buster906]

The PBL applicator that comes in the kit, is it one time use? If yes, what about the glass and wheel coatings?
For reference Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating Elite Kit

If yes to the above, what are some alternatives? $5 a pop adds up quickly

Multiple use. To protect from debris, put the applicator in a zip lock bag

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[Ronkh]

I use at least 3+ per vehicle.

Throw out after use.

If the stuff dries on the applicator, it will crystalize and can scratch the paint.

Not worth the chance to me.

 

[512detail]

I`ve reused them IF not used for more than one hour during the process and immediately cleaned, BUT I stopped doing that recently and just added their cost into the the price of my package.

 

[LarryM]

How do you clean them?

Foam pad cleaning tool? Some type of solution?

 

[Swanicyouth]

I`ve found a rather good way to clean them. I just use IPA (no soap).

PBL coating reeks of IPA - so whatever is in it, is soluble in IPA.

May cost ¢50 worth of IPA to save a $5 applicator.

 

[Paul@Autopia]

I`ve found a rather good way to clean them. I just use IPA (no soap).

PBL coating reeks of IPA - so whatever is in it, is soluble in IPA.

May cost ¢50 worth of IPA to save a $5 applicator.

^
What he suggested works great

 

[LarryM]

As always, thanks all!!!

 

[The Old Dude]

Yeah, you scratch that vette, and you`d die.

I use at least 3+ per vehicle.

Throw out after use.

If the stuff dries on the applicator, it will crystalize and can scratch the paint.

Not worth the chance to me.