Am I ruining my foam pads?

[BrianMcLeod]

I am starting to see little pieces out of my lc foam pads could I be washing them wrong? This is how I was them

Rinse them with warm water
24762s

Spray the foam pad cleaner on the pad
24763

Hit it with water once again
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Agitate the pad with a toothbrush
24765

This is what I see in some if my pads
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Products used
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Could this also make the pad not work as good?

[CowboyTruckn]

I think that is just normal wear. That's what I call it on mine

[Just02896]

Maybe your using the wrong toothbrush? Lol!
Looks like regular wear and tear to me as well. Maybe a sharp edge or an emblem took a little bite?

[BrianMcLeod]

Yea probably so now that you mention it is this how y'all wash your pads?

[Just02896]

I clean mine with diluted OPC.
Optimum Power Clean™ All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill (http://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html)

[swanicyouth]

Those look like 2 soft pads, so they will show a little more wear faster. However, I do not believe little tiny pits and pockets in the pad due to wear affect performance much - if at all. Remember, the CCS pads have dimples and some other pads have various surface cuts and patterns and they work fine. Pads are wear items, and are generally good for me if they are clean and the Velcro is solid.

[parttimer]

I spray mine with APC or pad cleaner, get a little damp and massage them with my fingers, rinse, massage rinse until clear.

[VP Mark]

You are fine. That is normal wear and tear.

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[BrianMcLeod]

Ok thanks One more question because I dont want to start another thread the pads I use for correction is

orange with m105

and Gold with m205 I see alot of people use other pads then the gold what would be a better pad then the gold?

And I see uber compound is on sell should I try it?

[parttimer]

Isn't gold a jewelling pad? That is not what you would want to use with 205. I would say white/blue or black with 205.

[BrianMcLeod]

What is the difference between the white blue and black and when do you use the gold pad

[CowboyTruckn]

I mix up a bucket of pad cleaner, submerge and let sit until ready to rinse out. Turn foam side down to dry

[Legumes]

Another vote for "normal wear and tear." I wash mine similarly with great results. I've noticed no difference in lightly worn pads vs. those that still look like-new.

[KMG]

You should be using the white a majority of the time, and on occasion use the black with M205. It will depend on the hardness of the paint which you will use basically. I mainly use the black for glazes and the blue for sealants/waxes. The white pad provides a minor cut, while the black and blue don't.

[BrianMcLeod]

You should be using the white a majority of the time, and on occasion use the black with M205. It will depend on the hardness of the paint which you will use basically. I mainly use the black for glazes and the blue for sealants/waxes. The white pad provides a minor cut, while the black and blue don't.

Thanks for you help with what pad to choose

And thank you to everyone that helped me know it was just normal wear and tear!!