cleaning pads after using Sonax EX 04-06

[cleantechwa]

Hello,

Once i have am done using, same night i soak the pads or clean them with dawn soap most of the times and they come out as new. Sometimes i clean next day after soaking in water/soap. I have done this with Chemical guys/Turtle wax compounds. I did the same thing with Sonax and it's kind turned into like a facial cream, a layer on top and all of it embedded into the pads..spent about 60 min trying to clean them. Used to take me 20 mins top to clean 5-6 pads.

How do you clean pads after using Sonax?

[Icarus]

I found the same with the Sonax, its harder to clean up then some other things I've tried.

I'll use a pad brush or air gun to get out extra material, then I used Chemical Guys microfiber/pad cleaner in a spray bottle and soak the face down when I'm done using a pad, let it soak in a bucket filled with warm water+splash of Dawn+some CG cleaner too, and let it sit for a day or two...

Then I'll wash them under warm water by hand and knead and squish it all out then, usually takes 2-5min pad, so not to bad then. I have a cool fan setup on its side to dry them in a few hours...

[cleantechwa]

I found the same with the Sonax, its harder to clean up then some other things I've tried.

I'll use a pad brush or air gun to get out extra material, then I used Chemical Guys microfiber/pad cleaner in a spray bottle and soak the face down when I'm done using a pad, let it soak in a bucket filled with warm water+splash of Dawn+some CG cleaner too, and let it sit for a day or two...

Then I'll wash them under warm water by hand and knead and squish it all out then, usually takes 2-5min pad, so not to bad then. I have a cool fan setup on its side to dry them in a few hours...

Yikes, i ended up throwing away two pads didnt have the patience!

[oneheadlite]

If you wanted to mechanize your cleaning process without breaking the bank, I made a cheap DIY pad cleaning station because I was having trouble getting Blackfire One Step out of my pads. Worked awesome. (I used Rags to Riches as a detergent, but I'm sure any pad cleaner would work).

I posted it here:

What did you do today, in regards to detailing? (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/121238-what-did-you-do-today-regards-detailing-post1748542.html#post1748542)

Blitzed through a stack of like 15-18 pads in less time than it felt like it would take to do a few by hand.

[luckydawg]

To help them dry quicker I spin them on high speed on my rotary- slings everything out- guess you could do the same on a RO

[The Guz]

Never had a problem cleaning it out of my pads.

[Icarus]

Never had a problem cleaning it out of my pads.

Whys that? What process/products do you use that makes this so?!

[Coatingsarecrack]

I haven’t used the Sonax but Snappy clean get’s all my pads clean. Over night soak and a good rinse and done.

I currently use Mckee’s version I bought I bought when AG discontinued them.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220702/25a7a2a848416d41c0247554862ce20d.jpg

This from BlackFire Probably same product.

BLACKFIRE Advanced Pad Cleaner & Restorer (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-pad-cleaner.html)

Also use this to soak Coating towels.


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[The Guz]

Whys that? What process/products do you use that makes this so?!


I haven’t used the Sonax but Snappy clean get’s all my pads clean. Over night soak and a good rinse and done.

I currently use Mckee’s version I bought I bought when AG discontinued them.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220702/25a7a2a848416d41c0247554862ce20d.jpg

This from BlackFire Probably same product.

BLACKFIRE Advanced Pad Cleaner & Restorer (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-pad-cleaner.html)

Also use this to soak Coating towels.


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This as posted and this as well if needed

Poorboy's World Tornado Pad Cleaner (https://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-pad-cleaner.html)

[MisterSnoop]

I currently use Mckee’s version I bought I bought when AG discontinued them.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220702/25a7a2a848416d41c0247554862ce20d.jpg

This from BlackFire Probably same product.

BLACKFIRE Advanced Pad Cleaner & Restorer (https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-pad-cleaner.html)

Also use this to soak Coating towels.


https://s.yimg.com/aah/autogeek/mckee-polishing-pad-rejuvenator-23.gif

or this. The file name of the image is actually "mckee-polishing-pad-rejuvenator-23.gif"

[Coatingsarecrack]

Mckee’s has their pad rejuvenator on sale for $15 for July 4th sale. Awesome price


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[The Guz]

Mckee’s has their pad rejuvenator on sale for $15 for July 4th sale. Awesome price


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Stuff is toxic with how bad it smells.

[Icarus]

Never had a problem cleaning it out of my pads.


Stuff is toxic with how bad it smells.

Yet you still haven't offered what you use or methods that makes it so easy?! Please share!

[The Guz]

Yet you still haven't offered what you use or methods that makes it so easy?! Please share!

See my previous posts on what I use.

[627PCFan]

To help them dry quicker I spin them on high speed on my rotary- slings everything out- guess you could do the same on a RO

I do the same. Grab an empty bucket and rest the rotary on the lip. Most sling stays inside the bucket.

Word of caution I think the high rpms' stretch the pad = reduced lifespan.