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aceshigh73
08-17-2006, 03:47 PM
Whats the best way to clean...

- Foam applicator with Sealant on it?

- MF applicator with Carnuba (or a sealant)...


With my terry aplicators, I usually let them soak in a Blue Dawn solution and then let dry...
Would that be ok for the Foam and MF applicator?
Or should I make a solution with my Pinn Rejuv for the MF?


Thanks

Mike
FloridaNative
08-17-2006, 04:25 PM
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-pad-rejuvenator.html
http://www.autogeek.net/snappytool.html

These work on polishing pads I don't see why they wouldn't work on foam apps. The WG can be used on MF's too. :)
abrcrombe
08-17-2006, 05:04 PM
I throw them in with my MF's. Mine usually don't get very dirty and I have dedicated pads for each product.
ScottB
08-17-2006, 05:13 PM
toss 'em in the trash and start fresh. There are like 1.00 each in bulk.
aceshigh73
08-17-2006, 05:15 PM
Yeah.. I actually saw an old post by Neo that said he doesnt even clean his.. just puts them in baggies and uses them for 1 product...

So, I did that... except I cleaned out my EX-P foam applicator just by rubbing some Dawn and some hot water on it... almost like new....
The MF applicator, I just used some warm water... rubbed the wax out as much as possible, and I'll just keep it as my Max Wax applicator.... even though Im sure the MF isnt as efficient as a foam applicator....
My Tire Gel applicator is beyond hope... :-) I'll just use it until I start using that dedicated tire applicator that I just received... Then I'll wash that one out....
aceshigh73
08-17-2006, 05:22 PM
toss 'em in the trash and start fresh. There are like 1.00 each in bulk.

Agreed... but when you dont have many to begin with, and arent going to place an order in the next week, paying for shipping for foam applicators alone, plus not getting them for 3 days via UPS doesnt always work out....
supercharged
08-17-2006, 06:07 PM
I wash mine with MFs. After a few times though they get soiled and I throw them away.
Driven Auto Detail
08-17-2006, 06:33 PM
Just like supercharged, I throw mine in the wash with my microfibers. They come out looking like new. I've used the same 4-5 applicators all summer long. Only one of them has the littlest sines of tearing.