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    foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

    so briefly, im a weekend warrior detailer. A few yrs ago i purchased a PC7336 and taught my self how to detail from the various forums out there..

    ive been pretty satisfied with simple products like mothers clay and meguiars nxt 2.0. I have also used there Meg 80

    anyways,so the last time i used my pads was maybe 3 years ago, I had a 9006 and 8006 meg 6 inch pads, and used the nxt and meg 80 on them respectively

    when i was done detailing i washed the pads, dried them and stored them in ziploc bags

    well today decided to use them again, and i noticed the 9006 pads is pretty crumbly....why is that

    the 8006 is ok

    i know alot of people just use MF pads now instead, and im wondering if i should just buy those instead

    again..i dont do full details often, just when i have 3-4 days to do a car...

    anyways, what do u guys think , thanks
    1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue
    1998 S500 Brilliant Silver
    2001 S500 Almadine Black
    2005 C320wz Granite Grey
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    Re: foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

    Hmm.. that's strange. Sounds like you did all the right things.

    What do you mean by "pretty crumbly"? It's not just old dried up product falling out is it? I've had that before.

    Were the pads completely dry before you put them in the ziplocs?

    Any pics?
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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      Re: foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

      Don't give up on foam pads. They have their place, especially when little to no cut is involved.

      I think Davey hit on it, I would wash the "crumbly" pad real good, let it dry and reassess. NXT 2.0 and other full synthetics can be a bear to clean out of pads.
      2018 Acura RLX Tech - Majestic Black Pearl

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        Re: foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

        Crumbly like the edges were falling apart. What's weird was the 8006 was ok. Just the 9006 . Remember I hadn't used the pads for 3 yrs or so.

        I had a six inch mf bonnet that I put over the 9006 and just used it with the 7336 and nxt 2.0

        These are just generic bonnets I received back then when I ordered the pads. Not sure if I should use them in that manner

        Luckily I do have a few extra 8 and 9006 pads so worse case ill just use a new one.

        On a different note what other product do u recommend adding to my line up

        I think I need a bettercutting product. I don't think my #80 does much. And it's not easiest to get off. Thanks.
        1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue
        1998 S500 Brilliant Silver
        2001 S500 Almadine Black
        2005 C320wz Granite Grey

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          Re: foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

          Depending on what you're working on and what you're trying to achieve, I'd recommend Ultimate Compound.
          Originally posted by Blueline
          I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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            Re: foam pad disintergrating please help and advise

            well ive noticed that the 80 doesnt do much for i guess more stubbord scratches

            they must be too deep for the 80. I probably bought that back then because i didnt want anything to strong. i think the stronger compound will just be for certain spots....

            any thoughts on that new product i say the guys do a video with mike phillips...seems interesting
            1985 500SEL Euro Nautic Blue
            1998 S500 Brilliant Silver
            2001 S500 Almadine Black
            2005 C320wz Granite Grey

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