Advices on Pads

[C32 AMG]

Okay,

Last time I took the advices from this forum not letting the polishing and waxing pads to be ziploc after used. That is, all the pads will be air-dried before ziploc.

Now, what is the proper preparation works would be required for re-using them? Should I moisture the pads with some "Quick-detailer" before using them? Should I use a tooth brush to wipe off the dried wax and etc. How could I clean off some of dirt which embedded in the pads?

Thanks for sharing the advices and suggestions.

[Marc08EX]

I don't think there's any way to remove the dried residue of the pads.. I tried brushing them off but no luck.. I also tried to attach them to the PC and turn it on on its highest setting but it just shaked the dried product off.. I don't think there's anything you can do to remove the dried residue/dirt unless you wash them with dawn and water but that's not recommended by Meguiar's.. So, maybe you can just prep them by spraying little QD.. I just go ahead and put on the product on the pad.. hahhaa! Maybe the experts could chime in?

[Mark McGuire]

Hey 32 AMG,
This is what I do. I have a nylon bristle brush that I use for carpet cleaning. I take the pad and put it on a hard surfice, (the kitchen table when the wife is not around) and starting at the center brush towards the outer edge. I turn the pad so that it is going from NW to SE because I am right handed. This seams to work very good to get the old product off. Just don't let the little woman catch you.

[the newbie]

yep,that's the way i do it too.
i never wash them with dawm soap,but i remember putting one in a bucket with warm water and then brushed it,but there was not really a big difference than brush them in a dry condition,so i'm settled for that

Rick


btw: meguiars offers a special bucket tool to clean your pads in,it's a sort of washing machine,operated by your rotary buffer.i saw one once,but overhere it was to expensive for me.

[Mike Phillips]

There's a number of threads on different ways to clean the foam pad, I used the Search Button and came up with this,


Search Results for "Foam Pad Clean"

Mike

[C32 AMG]

This is what I do. I have a nylon bristle brush that I use for carpet cleaning. I take the pad and put it on a hard surfice, (the kitchen table when the wife is not around) and starting at the center brush towards the outer edge. I turn the pad so that it is going from NW to SE because I am right handed. This seams to work very good to get the old product off. Just don't let the little woman catch you.

Man, you are so funny Do most of us scared of our wives?

Anyway, thanks for the advices.