Cleaning CCS pads?

[94LT1]

I just received my lake country pads.my question is what steps should be taken to clean them?Is there any house hold products i could use?useing a soft bristle tooth brush a good idea to get the bulk of the product off the pads??

[vinnier6]

i just got done soaking mine in hot water and dawn....i squeezed them out a few times in the soapy water and rinsed them clean in fresh water and let them dry out....they are clean, they are just foam pads....

[MadOzodi]

From what I've read, Dawn is a no-no...it'll break down the adhesive keeping the velcro backing bonded to the foam.

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I just use the DP pad cleaner.

[TOGWT]

Foam Pad Care / Washing:
Clean foam pads soon after use, if left saturated for extended periods of time the foam will deteriorate; extend the useful life of the foam pads by periodic cleaning.

Remove pad and place to soak in a bucket of Snappy Clean (properautocare.com) is a citrus pad cleaner in powder form; empty the contents of one packet into a 5-gallon bucket of water. As your foam and/or wool pads become caked with residues, just peel them off your polisher and place them into the bucket to soak. Brush the pad with a soft toothbrush or any soft bristle brush. Rinse, squeeze and repeat until water is clear. Place pad between two towels and press dry.

A word of caution when using foam pads, check the pad face for residue build-up, when loaded with dried product they have an abrasive action that could be detrimental to the paint finish. Clean residue from pads often with a soft horsehair or soft nylon brush as metal may damage the foam, once they become too soiled to clean with a soft brush replace.

Foam Pad (System 2000™ Padwasher ) Cleaning:
Used mainly by professional detailers (due to its initial cost) this patented buffer powered pad washer effectively cleans and conditions both foam and wool pads. Regular cleaning and conditioning improves performance and extends the useful life of the pads. Lake County System 2000™ Padwasher –
Lake County Manufacturing - http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/

The Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer is the first and only pad washer that cleans all types of buffing pads on all types of polishers and buffers. Clean foam pads, wool pads, buffing bonnets, felt pads and polishing balls The unique design accommodates virtually any polishing tool to clean and restore pads in minutes – http//:We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store.

[94LT1]

Originally Posted by TOGWT

Foam Pad Care / Washing:
Clean foam pads soon after use, if left saturated for extended periods of time the foam will deteriorate; extend the useful life of the foam pads by periodic cleaning.

Remove pad and place to soak in a bucket of Snappy Clean (properautocare.com) is a citrus pad cleaner in powder form; empty the contents of one packet into a 5-gallon bucket of water. As your foam and/or wool pads become caked with residues, just peel them off your polisher and place them into the bucket to soak. Brush the pad with a soft toothbrush or any soft bristle brush. Rinse, squeeze and repeat until water is clear. Place pad between two towels and press dry.

A word of caution when using foam pads, check the pad face for residue build-up, when loaded with dried product they have an abrasive action that could be detrimental to the paint finish. Clean residue from pads often with a soft horsehair or soft nylon brush as metal may damage the foam, once they become too soiled to clean with a soft brush replace.

Foam Pad (System 2000™ Padwasher ) Cleaning:
Used mainly by professional detailers (due to its initial cost) this patented buffer powered pad washer effectively cleans and conditions both foam and wool pads. Regular cleaning and conditioning improves performance and extends the useful life of the pads. Lake County System 2000™ Padwasher –
Lake County Manufacturing - http://www.lakecountrymfg.com/

The Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer is the first and only pad washer that cleans all types of buffing pads on all types of polishers and buffers. Clean foam pads, wool pads, buffing bonnets, felt pads and polishing balls The unique design accommodates virtually any polishing tool to clean and restore pads in minutes – http//:We Are Car Care -- Car Wax, Car Polish, Auto Detailing Supplies, Car Buffers & Car Accessories Store.

Thanks for the write up...i quickly tired to search for a thread about this but people just said what they used.they didnt say how they used it.

[ZoranC]

If you have problem getting caked on polish out of the corners and bottom of "dimples" here is a quick way to do it: Put on a pair of microfiber gloves sold by AG while "massaging" (washing) pad and all residue will be gone in an instant.

[dsms]

I bought a bunch of snappy clean pad cleaner packs and I usually just fill up a 4 gal bucket with hot water, throw in 1 pack of snapppy clean and let the CCS pads soak for a while then scrub by hand, while still in the solution and then rinse. So far best method I have tried.

[Mr Dream Machines]

My method is chuck most in the machine and use plant based laundry liquid.
hand wash the worst affected ones with that liquid and my hands to get the excess out (a little fingernail work involved) and then they go in the machine too.

You don't want to use anything on foam that you would on a wool pad
Not even a toothbrush. Will tear the foam up

[94LT1]

i just bought some snappy clean pad cleaner and tossed them in the bucket for like 5-10 minutes.if there was still some polish/wax etc left i would rub the pad with my fingers while in the solution then attach it to the pc and spin dry and set out in the sun to dry....but i just realized i never rinsed them....hmm maybe i should do that tomorrow and then put them out in the sun to dry???