How do you care for non-washable pads?

[mb911]

I've never used non-2.0 pads before. However, today I used an old 6.5 inch Meguiar's polishing pad, brand new, to see if it would be more aggressive, with a smaller pad for the G110 to move. Well, it did seem to be faster, or more intense, but my defects are still there.

However, point of thread: now I'm curious, if I should just throw the pad away, or keep it?

I used M105 DA on it. It is very clean looking. Just the crusty/dried M105 on it. Thanks!!

[miahjohn]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

you could try some spurs on it or a use a pressure washer to blast it using low pressure

[Megafast13]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

Are you referring to the Soft Buff 1.0 Pads?

Those can be washed.

[PorscheGuy997]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

Not quite. The Soft Buff 6.5in pads should not be placed in a washing machine. The new Soft Buff 2.0 pads have a special laminate that is not affected by any form of washing.


One recommended method is to take a stiff nylon brush and brush the surface.


Or...

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21413

[mb911]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

I did clean on the fly many times. Sounds like this might just be for the trash.

The washable pads sure were a great invention, weren't they?

[Murr1525]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

A lot of blotting and squeezing is good.

[Mikejl]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

I stick mine under the faucet with warm water running at a pretty good pressure. I spray it heavily with APC 4:1 and just keep kneading the foam until the pad is clean. When it's clean and the APC is rinsed out of it, I just squeeze as much water out as I can and place it on a Grit Guard with the Velcro side up to dry.

I can get my 1.0 pads just as clean that way as I can my 2.0 pads in the washing machine.

Mike

[rwisejr]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

If you use a lot of pads the the universal pad washer is a good investment.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

If the residue is all dried, take a stiff nylon brush to it and brush the dried residue off.

[Fischer]

Re: How do you care for non-washable pads?

Hot or warm water and APC+ works wonders for me.
After im done with a pad I put them in a bucket with soap and hot water so they dont dry up while i'm still working. Sure saves time for me.