proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

[JuddGA]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Like others, I have used M95 on a DA with great success. Though, I bought it mainly for use with the rotary and wool.

which he has yet to use because he just ordered the rotary !!!


Am I right??

[the_invisible]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Invisible,

You have me a little confused here .

If you do not have a rotary what are you using with M95. a D.A? Have you used the wool pad or have you not?

Seems like some of your posts are not very clear and inaccurate.

Best thing for you to do is listen to Tim, He definitly knows what he is talking about, he has been doing this for over two decades now.

and you have me even more confused...

Yeah, I tried it on my cutting foam pads, but not yet on the wool pad as I am waiting for the rotary to arrive.

Please read my post again. I eloquently stated that I have used M95 with my foam pads, but not with my wool pads. I simply mentioned the words "wool pad" in my previous post just to emphasize my experience with cleaning foam pads that are contaminated by M95.


Like others, I have used M95 on a DA with great success. Though, I bought it mainly for use with the rotary and wool.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

the last couple times I let my small yellow Soft Foam hand applicator pads run through the dryer...well, their next stop was the garbage can .

Really? What happened to them? Here at work we've got pads that have been machine washed and dried numerous times and they're fine. At home I do the same thing and have never once had a problem. How hot are you drying them, and for how long?

[cardriver]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

I really must try that dish-drying-rack pad scrubber setup. The results look amazing .

I'm also pleased to know that the SB2 DA pads can be run through the dryer as well (I've been washer machining & air drying mine). I assumed that it was unwise to run them through the dryer because the last couple times I let my small yellow Soft Foam hand applicator pads run through the dryer...well, their next stop was the garbage can .

[Tim Lingor]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Thank goodness cause thats about what I did

I washed mine with my MF towels and used cold water. Now I have more dirty pads and will simply switch to warm, and wash the pads seperately from the MF. I also used a dryer.

After cleaning a large truck for 2 days, I dont want to spend more time cleaning pads

No worries. Here, check out page 2 of my review of the pads....

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25376&page=2

Tim

[JuddGA]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Here in the Meguiar's Garage we wash our pads (Soft Buff 2.0 and the small Soft Foam Applicators) separate from our microfiber towels, but they are simply tossed into the washing machine on the heavy duty setting, warm water, with a liquid laundry detergent. We even have a pretty high tech, High Efficiency machine that uses less water than a typical top load washer and the pads come out great. They are then dried in a conventional dryer, again on the heavy duty cycle.

We go through an awful lot of pads around here, with a wide variety of products, so our pads get washed quite frequently.

Thank goodness cause thats about what I did

I washed mine with my MF towels and used cold water. Now I have more dirty pads and will simply switch to warm, and wash the pads seperately from the MF. I also used a dryer.

After cleaning a large truck for 2 days, I dont want to spend more time cleaning pads

[Michael Stoops]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Here in the Meguiar's Garage we wash our pads (Soft Buff 2.0 and the small Soft Foam Applicators) separate from our microfiber towels, but they are simply tossed into the washing machine on the heavy duty setting, warm water, with a liquid laundry detergent. We even have a pretty high tech, High Efficiency machine that uses less water than a typical top load washer and the pads come out great. They are then dried in a conventional dryer, again on the heavy duty cycle.

We go through an awful lot of pads around here, with a wide variety of products, so our pads get washed quite frequently.

[Tuck91]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Invisible,

You have me a little confused here .

If you do not have a rotary what are you using with M95. a D.A? Have you used the wool pad or have you not?

Seems like some of your posts are not very clear and inaccurate.

Best thing for you to do is listen to Tim, He definitly knows what he is talking about, he has been doing this for over two decades now.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

To wash my pads, I use liquid all for the detergent, and pretreat them with Shout. Then I put them in the dryer on low heat. Works good for me.

[Ganesa]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Sorry for asking Is the white thing used as a grit or for squeezing the pad...

I heard a few friends use APC at a dilluted level to clean their pads

[the_invisible]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

I haven't touched the wool pad at all. I just picked up a few on my last order to save on shipping.

I did an old black Mazda that has SS paint a few weeks ago. Both the SS paint stain and gum up was really hard to remove using regular detergent or the dedicated pad cleaner. Spray & Wash seems to work best, and cleans the pads without changing either the suppleness or firmness of the pads. Though, I must admit, some scrubbing was involved using the strainer/basket/Kitty litter thing.

For some reason, the stain doesn't look as bad in the picture as it really was.




The shades in the pads above are water spots. When dried, the pads looked absolutely spotless.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Yeah, I tried it on my cutting foam pads, but not yet on the wool pad as I am waiting for the rotary to arrive. When used with foam pads, the M95 residue doesn't feel oily at all compared to Utlimate Compound. I still use a very light soap such as Spray & Wash to clean my pads after M95 and M105 usage, just not the stronger Tide or Purex liquid detergent.

I have successfully removed single stage paint gum-up from my foam pads using Spray & Wash alone. Just thought I'd share.

So you have used M95 then? Since you do not have a rotary polisher, what did you use the wool pads with? Just curious, how did you wash a wool pad?

Single Stage paint stains the pads, not just gums them up. While you can remove some of the staining, usually a red single stage leaves you a nice red permanent stain; same for all colours. Which of your cars is a single stage paint?



Tim

[the_invisible]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

Yeah, I tried it on my cutting foam pads, but not yet on the wool pad as I am waiting for the rotary to arrive. When used with foam pads, the M95 residue doesn't feel oily at all compared to Utlimate Compound. I still use a very light soap such as Spray & Wash to clean my pads after M95 and M105 usage, just not the stronger Tide or Purex liquid detergent.

I have successfully removed single stage paint gum-up from my foam pads using Spray & Wash alone. Just thought I'd share.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

- Compounds that contain no oily residue such as M105 and M95, rinsing with pure water, squeezing, and agitating with a brush repeatedly should suffice. The compounding dust is the only thing contaminating the pads.

- Compounds and polishes that contain oily, like Ultimate Compound, I rinse off as much compound dust as possible possible while squeezing them it in the process. Then I spray some detergent on the pads and rub the detergent INTO the pads and agitate with brush. Let it sit for 30min, and then keep rinsing them with water until all soap is washed off.

I find that my devised methods are better than simply soaking them with dedicated pad cleaner.

I am afraid that is not accurate. Have you even tried M95 which is a rotary only product??

Many compounds do contain lubricating oils so that they can be used with a rotary polisher. So while it may not contain oils intended as a filling material, it will still have lubrication oils.

Moreover, it is not just compound dust in the pads but rather a combination of leftover compound combined with paint that you have just removed. On CC paint, you will not see it. But on single stage paints your pad will turn the colour of the paint being polished. This colour change is often permanent.

To wash out all 2.0 pads, I use a combination of Liquid Tide and Dawn soap which has worked very well for me for many years. With the 2.0 versions, I wash them in the washing machine as they are machine washable unlike the previous pads. Also, make sure to fold over the pad like a taco in order to squeeze out as much water as possible rather than twisting the pad. I usually allow the pads to air dry. Hence the reason a serious detailer should have 12 or so pads of each type so a clean one can be rotated in while the others are drying.

For the non-2.0 pads, Meguiar's suggests allowing the product to dry in the pad and then use a stiff brush to brush away as much compound/paint build-up as possible. Use M34 Final Inspection to prime the pads which will also help to loosen any build-up.

Tim

[the_invisible]

Re: proper way to wash 2.0 foam pads, foam applicators.

- Compounds that contain no oily residue such as M105 and M95, rinsing with pure water, squeezing, and agitating with a brush repeatedly should suffice. The compounding dust is the only thing contaminating the pads.

- Compounds and polishes that contain oily, like Ultimate Compound, I rinse off as much compound dust as possible possible while squeezing them it in the process. Then I spray some detergent on the pads and rub the detergent INTO the pads and agitate with brush. Let it sit for 30min, and then keep rinsing them with water until all soap is washed off.

I find that my devised methods are better than simply soaking them with dedicated pad cleaner.