How do you clean your applicator pads?

[AnthonyCorbo]

After you are finished with your applicator pad how do you clean it off the left over product?

Thanks in advance,
Anthony

[ColonelCash]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Some members use APC or APC+ and then wash them out in the sink. I have about 6 I need to clean tonight myself.

[AnthonyCorbo]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Some members use APC or APC+ and then wash them out in the sink. I have about 6 I need to clean tonight myself.

This is going to sound completely noob but i've been wondering for so long what is APC? i've heard many terms on the forum that i understand but i dont no what Apc is ?

Thanks though, and good luck with yours

[Honda Fit]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I'm a noob too, but APC is Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner?

[wyseilmykkar]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

After you are finished with your applicator pad how do you clean it off the left over product?

Anthony, an even better method to use would be to clean your pad(s) "on the fly" rather than waiting until you've finished. Obviously you're going to have to clean your pad when you're done, but by removing residue as you go you'll reduce the final cleaning necessary. There's a thread here somewhere:

"Cleaning Your Pad on the Fly"

[AnthonyCorbo]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Anthony, an even better method to use would be to clean your pad(s) "on the fly" rather than waiting until you've finished. Obviously you're going to have to clean your pad when you're done, but by removing residue as you go you'll reduce the final cleaning necessary. There's a thread here somewhere:

"Cleaning Your Pad on the Fly"

I think that could help me out in the long run. And i guess i'll just clean them off at the end with soap and water.
Oh and Btw wyseilmykkar it's nice to see a fellow ontarien! im from Brampton. ( just thought i'd share that with you ).

[Tuck91]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I actually just run them under the sink with hot water and squeeze out the polish/wax and then throw them in the washig machine.

[Murr1525]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I toss them in a bucket of Dawn for a few hours, then rinse.

[AnthonyCorbo]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I toss them in a bucket of Dawn for a few hours, then rinse.

Sounds GoodThanks

[eyezack87]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Dawn Power Dissolve works great as well. I use that for my apps since the wax sometimes laugh at whatever I throw on it

[Nappers]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Dawn, hot water, soak, squish around, rinse and throw in dryer with microfiber cloths.

[Don]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I just cleaned mine (including a couple that I missed cleaning back in Oct) with Tide laundry detergent, then after working the soap through the pads by hand and a heavy stream of water from a garden hose...they came completely clean.

[Jokeman]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Super Degreaser cleans them up like they are new.

[Andy's Pro Detailing]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

I just throw them in the washer with some tide, then I put them in the dryer. The come out %100 clean. They are certainly very convenient.

[10degreesbtdc]

Re: How do you clean your applicator pads?

Thought I'd share another tip an experienced detailer told me about cleaning pads. I've used a brush up to this point and just read the link about using a cloth and plan to try that. I've found that brushes can damage the pad if used with too much pressure and/or too often. It's only foam, right?

The tip is, if available, use compressed air. I tried it and it really does get dried residue out of the pad better than using a brush. I guess with a cloth it would help if the pad or cloth is damp?