Did I ruin my pads?

[tenblade2001]

So, I was using OPT Hyperpolish to correct some light paint defects (Orange and blue hybrid/hydrotech pads). I did some cleaning on the fly. I was called away before I got a chance to really clean pads so I put some pad cleaner on them, then put into a bucket with dawn. I didn't plan to let them sit long, but it was two days before I got to clean them. Are they ruined? Will soaking in water destroy the pad?

[dlc95]

I did that once a couple years ago. It was the end of the season (mid october), and I left a couple white ccs pad to soak. I had forgotten about them, and by that time, the water had evaporated. Finally, that spring I re-created them, and they were just fine.

[fly07sti]

I would say no. I've let pads sit in a bucket of solution for many days (because life sometimes pulls us away) and simply rinsed them with no issues. FWIW, I typically use LC hybrids.

[ski2]

I've left my pads (B&S) soaking in Dawn for a couple of days on numerous occasions with no ill effects.

[tenblade2001]

Thanks for replies!

[Paul A.]

Looks like you already got your answer but i have done the same thing and have never lost a pad on my watch! Clean them out, let them dry and they will be good to go!

[dlc95]

*re-cleaned* not re-created....

Stinkin' spellcheck..

[tenblade2001]

*re-cleaned* not re-created....

Stinkin' spellcheck..

Dude...Rick Rude doesn't clarify, and Rick Rude doesn't explain. What Rick Rude says..goes. Period. lol

[Eldorado2k]

I smile every time I see that picture of Ravishing Rude:)

[dlc95]

Ha!!! That mullet and mustache...

"Stop the music. Now it's time to take off my robe, and show the pads how you really clean them..... Hit the music."

[SameGuy]

Been there and done that. No harm.

However, I did manage to ruin a couple last year after I cleaned them. I didn't realize there was some moisture deep within them when I sealed them in their ziplocs, and two weeks later when I pulled them out they were all mouldy and fuzzy. Yech.

Then I called Nick for a deal on a Flex and bought a swack of Hybrids, so I still win. :)