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wantboost
04-20-2017, 09:51 AM
how should I clean my foam pads and what shall I use?

do I need to use a conditioner while polishing or is that overkill?
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should I be using a condition brush while polishing etc?
Cruzscarwash
04-20-2017, 09:54 AM
You want to brush off, clean on the fly or at least air blast each time you lift the polisher from the paint

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wantboost
04-20-2017, 09:56 AM
You want to brush off, clean on the fly or at least air blast each time you lift the polisher from the paint

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how to clean and what to use when done?
should I use conditioner?
Cruzscarwash
04-20-2017, 10:09 AM
I have a bucket I mix some d114 in, and toss each pad in once I'm done. When I'm finished with the job I pull them out one by one and scrub with my pad brush and then press the hose to the pad and rinse until the water running out stays clear. Then I spin dry and hang upside-down until next use

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wantboost
04-20-2017, 10:18 AM
how about conditioner?
Cruzscarwash
04-20-2017, 10:19 AM
I've never used it in that way so I'm not sure.

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Belair
04-20-2017, 06:21 PM
I don't see any reason to use conditioner; it'd be just one more product on the pad and I prefer to have clean pads. I save conditioners for my hair. hehe.
VISITOR
04-20-2017, 09:06 PM
how should I clean my foam pads and what shall I use?

do I need to use a conditioner while polishing or is that overkill?
?
should I be using a condition brush while polishing etc?

i use one of these by carrand/autospa to brush of any spent polish/compound...
https://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4900/f4083/products/116369/images/119963/11449195-d23c-4c2c-818a-6f049a2b233a__06921.1433423841.1280.1280.jpg?c=2

after you're done use something like these below to clean them...

McKee's 37 Polishing Pad Cleaner for your Buffing Pads (http://www.autogeek.net/xmt-pad-cleaner.html)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wl9c0EVjHw

Griots Garage Micro Fiber & Foam Pad Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-microfiber-foam-cleaner-32.html)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWOcs488kh8

Poorboys World Tornado Pad Cleaner (http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-pad-cleaner.html)