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I think you will find it a little difficult to clean because the polymers used in the NXT formula are water and detergent resistant. Not that it cannot be done, but compare washing out a pad that you have used NXT Tech Wax with to a pad you have used a paint cleaner with and decide for yourself, which one resists cleaning best.
Post back here what you experience.
Mike
Mike Phillips 760-515-0444 showcargarage@gmail.com "Find something you like and use it often"
IMHO the applicator pads are inexpensive enough to replace, rather than spending the time trying to clean them. I think Wal-Mart sells them for something like $1.67/pair. Plus, you get one free with your next bottle of NXT.
I've run them through the washing machine with my other towels used to clean off polishes and waxes (not the towels I use for engine, wheel well and tire/wheel detailing!) They come out clean and looking great!
I just picked up a couple of 2-packs of the applicator pads at wallyworld today! They can be used to apply products to vinyl, leather, trim, tires, etc.
(Spin off the OJ commercial)
Foam applicator pads. They're not just for wax anymore!
I can relate to Mike's comments regarding NXT being detergent resistant! Even Dawn does not remove NXT from the applicator pads that easliy. I usually have to wash them 2-3 times!
I washed mine in the washing machine last week and while they cleaned up a little bit, they still have a significant amount of product left on them. They are still a bit oily to the touch.
Ok, I have found that the best way to wash them is to first squeeze out all of the extra product by folding up the pad as small as possible and then squeezing/kneading the pad to force the extra wax out. When this is completed, I soak the pad in hot water and dishsoap for a few minutes, then it actually rinses fairly clean.
Squeeze out as much excess product as you can by hand. A variation of this is to wrap the applicator in a paper towel after the first squeeze and use th paper towel to help trap the excess after you have squeezed it out so it doesn't escape back into the pad.
Then use warm water and detergent soap to do your best to loosen and flush any remaining product from the foam pad.
Then air dry, or through them in with your microfibers and wash in hot water. Tumble dry or air dry.
Mike
Mike Phillips 760-515-0444 showcargarage@gmail.com "Find something you like and use it often"
Ever heard of NAFTA? Goods originating in the U.S. and imported for personal use are considered casual goods and therefore are duty-free.
If you're being charged duty, somebody's screwing up, or screwing with you. Check whoever is the shipper, if they're the ones taking the duty charge, or complain to the Canadian Border Services Agency if they're the ones assessing the duty.
BTW, Canadian Tire carries a pretty good selection of foam and microfibre applicators Check their website.
Good luck
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