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ride5150
06-06-2011, 09:18 PM
ive been spraying folex on my pads after use, then rinsing well with water to clean them. i think that the ones ive been using are softer than the new ones i have. i really havent used them much, just a few times, but ive cleaned with folex everytime. should they be wearing out this quick? or is it normal for them to wear a little bit after their first few uses?

or maybe the folex is softening them?
Perfections
06-06-2011, 09:41 PM
Folex is great for fabrics but I'm unsure about foam, just hit it with a mild apc instead :)
richy
06-06-2011, 10:14 PM
Zep Citrus does great on pads.
maximus20895
06-06-2011, 10:16 PM
Folex seems too expensive to clean pads with.
ride5150
06-08-2011, 12:36 AM
folex is like $15 a gallon, not too bad.

ive tried megs apc+ at 10:1 on pads and it didnt really do anything, maybe i should try again because it really didnt even budge the wax stuck in the pad.
maximus20895
06-08-2011, 12:46 AM
I've used APC+ and it works for me. I've also used Dawn as well.
john b
06-08-2011, 02:54 AM
i have used both megs at 4 to 1 and zep 4 to 1-never had any problems-makes for a cheap pad cleaner imo
BobbyG
06-08-2011, 07:07 AM
Zep Citrus does great on pads.

Hey Richy,

Is this the same Zep products I've seen at either Lowe's or Home Depot?
StoneRaizer
06-08-2011, 08:35 AM
I use Detailer's Pro Series Polishing Pad Rejuvenator (http://www.autogeek.net/dp730.html) with a Foam Pad Conditioning Brush (http://www.autogeek.net/padtool.html). The combo works very well and the cleaner smells like lemonade, but was disappointed when I read on the label not to drink the stuff. :(
2old2change
06-08-2011, 07:43 PM
I've used APC+ and it works for me. I've also used Dawn as well.


:iagree:I save my folex for interior work.
bigaizsosexy
08-17-2011, 06:49 PM
I use Dawn Power Dissolver. It is cheap and works well.
embolism
08-17-2011, 06:54 PM
It is one and the same Bobby!
Ted S.
08-17-2011, 07:13 PM
+1 for Dawn. But it's the only thing I've used to clean pads so far...
IOMCAMARO
08-17-2011, 07:45 PM
Hey Richy,

Is this the same Zep products I've seen at either Lowe's or Home Depot?

Yep that's it. They have a citrus (orange) and a purple degreaser. They also have a glass cleaner there. I've never seen it at Lowe's only at HD.
DaGonz
08-17-2011, 07:57 PM
Zep Citrus does great on pads.

+1! :iagree: