Cleaning Meg's DA Microfiber pads - Dried M105

[Mike@DistinctImage]

Hi guys

While the Meg's DA microfiber system has worked brilliantly for me, on a recent job I had used M105 and one of my cutting discs for compounding (hard VW paint) and after the job I got sidetracked and didn't soak my pads immediately. Now after cleaning the pad with APC diluted for pad cleaning I cannot get rid of some dried compound in the fibers (looks like tiny grey balls of m105) that I know WILL induce marring on my next job.

Anyone have any experience getting this dried polish out of the microfiber pads?

[5.4 Shelby]

Dont have exp with that, but, iirc, they are machine washable. Throw in some MF/pad cleaner and run a cycle. If that doesnt work, try picking or cutting them out. If not, throw them away and get some more.

[Flash Gordon]

Throw them in a bucket of water for an hour. Then clean as you normally would

[C. Charles Hahn]

Throw them in a bucket of water for an hour. Then clean as you normally would

:iagree:

[dsottum]

You could soak or I prefer putting them in the washing machine and air drying afterwards. Make sure to use a "free and clear" detergent on no more than warm water to help preserve the microfiber (and adhesive).

[Flash Gordon]

:iagree:

:iagree: Place them face down in your water

[Lasthope05]

Soak in dawn power dissolver. Stuff works miracles.

[Mike@DistinctImage]

Thanks guys for the answers, will give it a try asap!

[crxman2010]

Soak in dawn power dissolver. Stuff works miracles.

:iagree:

I haven't used power dissolver but I have had great luck with dawn ultra concentrate cutting stuff that my microfiber cleaner and/or pad rejuvenator was not taking care of. Once I think the pad is clean, then I rinse it good followed by a cycle with pad rejuvenator to help make sure I get the dawn out along with anything else that may be left and then once last rinse.