how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

[Hotstartup]

whats the best way to clean the pads between waxing and polishing? thnks!

[Arne]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

The best is to have one pad for each product you are using.

[Hotstartup]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

yea, but i figured by the time i get the whole car with the same pad it will have dirt on it. isnt it recommended to clean the pads in between?

[Djmigs]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

Foam/Wool Pad Cleaning Brush it look like a giant tooth brush it has stiff bristle to clean your pads

[Mowerpan]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

I rinse mine out in the sink with hot water and soap. Let them air dry. I havent had any problems.

[sneek]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

yea, but i figured by the time i get the whole car with the same pad it will have dirt on it. isnt it recommended to clean the pads in between?

Meguiars USA doesn't recommend washing pads, i think Meguiars in Europe has a pad washer that hooks up to a rotary... so if you wash your pads and they come apart, it's your own fault

[imacarnut]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

while using if the pad is getting very saturated, take a clean microfiber towel with one hand and turn on the g100 with the other, and press the pad firmly into the microfiber towel. this will help clean it up some...

when i'm finished with the pad(s), i take a bucket and fill it up with some dishwashing soap and let it soak for about 15 minutes and then massage and squeeze (not wring!) all the water and product out and then let it dry on the grit guard...

[gb387]

Re: how to clean porter cable pads between polishing?

while using if the pad is getting very saturated, take a clean microfiber towel with one hand and turn on the g100 with the other, and press the pad firmly into the microfiber towel. this will help clean it up some...

when i'm finished with the pad(s), i take a bucket and fill it up with some dishwashing soap and let it soak for about 15 minutes and then massage and squeeze (not wring!) all the water and product out and then let it dry on the grit guard...

I use a similar process knowing Meguiars doesn't recommend it so its at my own risk. I have had one pad separate from the backing a few years back but its only been once in the 4 years I have had my PC.

When you have a wide selection of products its hard to keep a dedicated pad for each as the cost gets a little high.