Round 1 ....83 vs me

[RamAirV1]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
When using M83, there are three things you can do to reduce the potential for having the product become gummy.

* Don't overuse the product

* Wipe off any previously applied residue before applying more

* Clean you foam pad often with either a nylon brush like a tooth brush, or hold a terry cloth towel into the foam as you bring up the RPM's

Does this method apply to the DA too, or should we just use a nylon brush?

RamAirV1

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by RamAirV1
Does this method apply to the DA too, or should we just use a nylon brush?

RamAirV1

My partial mistake, I was thinking rotary buffer, not dual action polisher. Actually all three methods will work, the last one I'll need to take a picture to show what I'm talking about and how it applies to both types of tools.

[RamAirV1]

Originally posted by Mike Phillips
My partial mistake, I was thinking rotary buffer, not dual action polisher. Actually all three methods will work, the last one I'll need to take a picture to show what I'm talking about and how it applies to both types of tools.

Not really a mistake. I figured you were referring to a rotary. What I am really looking for is a secret to quickly clean the pad while on a G100. I have used a toothbrush, and it works, but it takes a long time. A much bigger toothbrush would be helpful.

I do wash them sometimes in Dawn, rinse then dry, but that takes a long time too, especially the drying part! As a result I procrastinate on cleaning them and often just use a new pad.

RamAirV1

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by RamAirV1
What I am really looking for is a secret to quickly clean the pad while on a G100. I have used a toothbrush, and it works, but it takes a long time. A much bigger toothbrush would be helpful.

I do wash them sometimes in Dawn, rinse then dry, but that takes a long time too, especially the drying part! As a result I procrastinate on cleaning them and often just use a new pad.

RamAirV1

I use a toothbrush like tool, but it has larger nylon bristles than a regular toothbrush does. It does a good job of removing product residue buildup (DACP, etc.) from my pads. I then set the PC at about 2 1/2 for a final spin while holding the brush against it.

Not the fastest way to clean a pad, but it works.

Here's what the brush looks like....

[RamAirV1]

Looks like a variation on a detailing brush. I'll have to try that. Thanks for posting the pic!

RamAirV1

[rusty bumper]

Originally posted by RamAirV1
Looks like a variation on a detailing brush. I'll have to try that. Thanks for posting the pic!

RamAirV1

You're Welcome!

That brush came with my G-100 kit/combo (Concours Collection I believe) from Meguiars, but I also found another one at a janitorial supply store close by.

I've seen them from time to time at other stores too.

[rusty bumper]

I left out one other note.

I scrub the pad with the machine off. The final spin just helps to remove loose dust.....Or you can pull the pad off and tap out the loose dust too.

This is very effective with Meg's cleaners and cleaner/polishes, but the lower dusting products leave little dust to remove (i.e. pure polishes & waxes).