Pad Cleaning

[k3ith]

Do you clean your pads everyday? When your finished with a Pad for the day do you leave them for use the next day (with the same product) or do they need to be cleaned after each and every use?

Thanks

[ziggo99]

Re: Pad Cleaning

Cleaned after each day's use. Or if you're low on pads, even during the detail, clean one pad, use the other while the other one is soaking/drying, then swap out. If you leave the product in the pad, it can harden and be much harder to clean later on. I plan on ordering some Griot's Garage Microfiber and Foam Pad Cleaner. 35oz is $13 shipped everyday at AutoAnything. That's pretty cheap and safer than using Dawn

[k3ith]

Re: Pad Cleaning

My problem is that I may have an hour total to work each night in the garage. I try to get a panel or two done. I may only get 40 minutes of actual work time and spend the rest on cleaning / cleanup. Almost not worth the effort.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Pad Cleaning

If you're only working for an hour or so you shouldn't be loading the pad heavily with product. Try this for a faster clean up between nightly sessions:

Roll the pad in a terry towel, squeezing it firmly to force as much product out of the pad and into the towel. Put the pad into a large plastic bag, but don't seal it. Or just put it face up in a closed cabinet - you just want to keep dust off the face of the pad. When you go to start up the next evening just brush off any dried product that may be on the edge or face of the pad. When doing this it's best to dedicate each pad to a specific product if you can.

For years, until the intro of the Soft Buff 2.0 pads, this is what we did with our own pads here at Meguiar's Garage. And we use a LOT of pads!

[ziggo99]

Re: Pad Cleaning

To clean your pads, spray the cleaner on the pad, let it soak in and then rinse with warm water

That's if you buy the Griot's Cleaner. That goes for most pad cleaners as well.http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...rrivals&page=1
I wonder if Meguiar's will come out with pad cleaner next year.

[William_F]

Re: Pad Cleaning

For years, until the intro of the Soft Buff 2.0 pads, this is what we did with our own pads here at Meguiar's Garage. And we use a LOT of pads!

So what's the preferred method of cleaning after use with the Soft Buff 2.0 pads assuming you've done everything you intended to do?

[Clutch34]

Re: Pad Cleaning

^^ I was just about to post the same thing lol

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Pad Cleaning

So what's the preferred method of cleaning after use with the Soft Buff 2.0 pads assuming you've done everything you intended to do?

With the Soft Buff 2.0 pads cleanup couldn't be easier. Throw 'em in the washer and dryer! Liquid laundry detergent, heavy duty wash cycle with warm water, medium heat for drying, no fabric softener or dryer sheets.

[William_F]

Re: Pad Cleaning

Sounds easy enough!

Should these be washed solo or can the bonnets and other MF items be tossed in with them?

[Clutch34]

Re: Pad Cleaning

^ woah! that's it?!

We should also wash the pads separate from the MF towels, right?

[Clutch34]

Re: Pad Cleaning

William, dude...we're thinkin too much alike right now.. lol Must be a DFW thing! haha :p

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Pad Cleaning

^ woah! that's it?!

We should also wash the pads separate from the MF towels, right?

You can wash microfiber towels and pads together, but if you've got a lot of product in the pad or are washing a lot of pads it's probably best to segregate the two groups of items. Bit of a judgment call, this one. We separate them here at work, but it's not uncommon for use to throw 15 pads in the washer at once.

[Clutch34]

Re: Pad Cleaning

Cool, thanks Mike.

[k3ith]

Re: Pad Cleaning

Roll the pad in a terry towel, squeezing it firmly to force as much product out of the pad and into the towel. Put the pad into a large plastic bag, but don't seal it. Or just put it face up in a closed cabinet - you just want to keep dust off the face of the pad. When you go to start up the next evening just brush off any dried product that may be on the edge or face of the pad. When doing this it's best to dedicate each pad to a specific product if you can.

Ah, this will certainly save time. Thanks

[William_F]

Re: Pad Cleaning

Michael, do you still need to worry about dedicated pads if using the SB2 and tossing them in the washing machine?