Cleaning pads

[skipper1]

It's a piece of cake cleaning pads that have been used with UC or D151, but how do you clean a 9207 that's been used to apply NXT? I tried to clean one in the sink last week and that was a nightmare. Does anyone have a solution?

[greg0303]

Re: Cleaning pads

Wax suppose to resist water therefore it's so hard to remove it from finishing pad. I just soak it in a bucket with a mix of warm water and dishwashing liquid for 2-3 hours and then wash it.

[skipper1]

Re: Cleaning pads

Wax suppose to resist water therefore it's so hard to remove it from finishing pad. I just soak it in a bucket with a mix of warm water and dishwashing liquid for 2-3 hours and then wash it.

So after soaking in warm water with say Dawn for a few hours, do they clean up pretty easy? After trying to clean them last week, I just gave up, what a mess.

[eyezack87]

Re: Cleaning pads

Dawn Power Dissolve chews through NXT 2.0 with 2-3 applications. I spray, let it sit for about 10 min, then rinse with hot water. If it doesn't come out, I do more applications

[skipper1]

Re: Cleaning pads

Dawn Power Dissolve chews through NXT 2.0 with 2-3 applications. I spray, let it sit for about 10 min, then rinse with hot water. If it doesn't come out, I do more applications

I have Dawn ultra concentrated, I wonder if that would be OK to use? You said you spray, what do you spray them with?

[skipper1]

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Well, so much for soaking pads with NXT in a bucket of warm water with Dawn. It'll get oil off a bird so it can fly again but it won't get NXT out of a foam pad. At least not my pads.

[eyezack87]

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At least take a look on google at my suggestion before posting...This picture will answer your questions to me. BTW, this is stronger than any Dawn I've used. Wear gloves when you work it into the pad.

[skipper1]

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At least take a look on google at my suggestion before posting...This picture will answer your questions to me. BTW, this is stronger than any Dawn I've used. Wear gloves when you work it into the pad.

eyezack87,
That was not a slanderous remark toward you. It was a remark in frustration. I've used Dawn dish washing for years and seen it take oil off birds.
I will do a Google on Dawn Power Resolver. Thanks for all your help.
Skip

[Michael Stoops]

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If you're having that much trouble, and making such a mess, trying to wash NXT out of your foam pads that tells us you're using way too much wax. Way too much.

When we throw ours in the washing machine here at work they come out looking almost like they've never been used.

Have a read through this thread for some info on how little wax you actually need to cover an entire car.

[skipper1]

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If you're having that much trouble, and making such a mess, trying to wash NXT out of your foam pads that tells us you're using way too much wax. Way too much.

When we throw ours in the washing machine here at work they come out looking almost like they've never been used.

Have a read through this thread for some info on how little wax you actually need to cover an entire car.

Yep, I read that thread when it first came out. Maybe I am using to much NXT. It sure doesn't feel like it when you're putting it on. I even used your trick of pressing the DA on to the car to squeeze out some of the wax. Maybe I have enough wax still in the pad to do another car.
Thanks for your help.

[eyezack87]

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eyezack87,
That was not a slanderous remark toward you. It was a remark in frustration. I've used Dawn dish washing for years and seen it take oil off birds.
I will do a Google on Dawn Power Resolver. Thanks for all your help.
Skip

Ahh, my bad sir. Misread it. You know how reading stuff on forums are. Have you tried out the Power Dissolver yet? I tested a small bit on straight NXT and it ate it up pretty well

[skipper1]

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Ahh, my bad sir. Misread it. You know how reading stuff on forums are. Have you tried out the Power Dissolver yet? I tested a small bit on straight NXT and it ate it up pretty well

Not a problem at all.
Actually, I have not had a chance to do much of anything. I have a regular job during the week, radio, and believe it or not, I've been getting programming ready for Christmas. I only get to have fun just on the weekends. The only thing I have had a chance to do is check Amazon for the Power Disolver. I'm going to try and get some this next week, or lose a pad. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks again for your help. I love learning from others.

[eyezack87]

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Sure thing. If they have Walmart in your area, they carry it. Targets around me don't for some strange reason...

Another tip, if you leave it on the pad too long (1+ hour), it'll start dissolving the pad. Hence why I recommended gloves since you'll be working it into the pad by hand

[J. A. Michaels]

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I am another one, who machine washes and dries there pads. Never had any problems.

[skipper1]

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I am another one, who machine washes and dries there pads. Never had any problems.

I am curious, do you wash yours in the washing machine using hot water and liquid detergent or do you have a secret formula. I just want to get my pads NXT pads cleaned up, they cost too much to be careless.