Compressed air to clean pads?

[Bobbykart]

Just reading some info on the Kevin Brown method of polishing and he uses compressed air to clean the pad on the job. I have only used the towel method. Anyone else do this?

[allenk4]

It is very effective with all pads and may even be considered as required for MF pads

Even a small pancake unit from Harbor Freight will work well enough

[HUMP DIESEL]

Yes, I use the compressed air on all pads, and as allenk4 stated, its basically a must on the microfiber pads to fluff them back up. If you do it, make sure you don't go breathing the dust back in.

HUMP

[Matt@Revive]

i use compressed air with my MF pads, it fluffs the pad and removeds some spent product. it's faster and easier than a pad brush.

[DeviousDetail]

I just recently started to do this as a way to clean my pads on the fly. I will still always use my pad washer after every session. But to be able to keep the pad clean on the fly compressed air works great!

[Fast Eddie]

I have been using compressed air to clean all my pads for years, it's way more efficient than trying to brush or towel my pads clean.

[JSou]

IMO/E, it's the best way to clean the pad while working.

[java]

How many gallons are adequate?

[VISITOR]

It is very effective with all pads and may even be considered as required for MF pads

Even a small pancake unit from Harbor Freight will work well enough

:iagree:

[DetailKitty]

Yeah, I need me some compressed air.... Next on my list. Maybe the new detail project in the spring :dblthumb2:

[SameGuy]

I always used to clean my MF discs with air after every section or two. Then I started using the DIY LED lights this fall, and when it got too cold to blow them out on the driveway with the garage door open I moved indoors... and the lights revealed just how much compound/polish mist got atomized and hung in the air. I quickly realized why I was coughing so much during a correction. Now I towel on the fly every section, and change discs or pads more often (every panel).

Needless to say, a pad washer is on the way.

[pikiki]

IMO/E, it's the best way to clean the pad while working.

:iagree::iagree:

I always used compressed air to clean all my pads regardless of material made of, foam, wool, MF all`em

[FUNX650]

Sure...
The face of a buffing pad must be cleaned,
and there are several methods to do so.

But there's not much discussion regarding:
Where does all the expelled product/paint particulates go to...even accumulate in/at?
(The lungs would be the most undesirable location, IMHO)

Does anyone utilze a "system"...that'll safely vacuum away these particulates...while cleaning the pads?


Bob

[allenk4]

I wonder if the Tornador Vacuum system would work?

[Bobbykart]

Thanks all, time to turn on the compressor, and the DA.