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Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
You CAN get WGDGPS out of a pad if you choose.
You have to clean the pad with regular cleaner, soak it in mineral spirits for a few days - then rinse out the mineral spirits with IPA.
A lot of work - yes.
But it can be done.
No water based "degreaser" or APC is capable of removing sealants like this from pads, just like no car wash soap that is soluble in a bucket of water can strip wax/sealant off a car.
This is how I clean wax out of a pad as well, it's restores the pad to brand new condition if you do it right.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
Just send me a new pad for 6.00 if it's that bad.I understand it still deosnt solve the promblem,but I'm not slaving over a 6.00 pad.I hardly use waxes and sealants anymore.I use mc Kees and Gyeon products virtually on every car.plus creates more money in my pocket for the extra durability and prep.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
Originally Posted by GSKR
If you own a rotary the only way to remove is to put the pad on the rotary.set speed at 1000 and put the rotary on the ground and pad facing up and spinning.next is get a razor blade and a pair of pliers hold the blade with the pliers and etch the top of the pad removing all that crud.you want to apply blade in a clockwise position,just as the rotary spins and lay the razor on a angle.If you feel uncomfortable don't do it .
On the slim assumption that anyone is actually going to try this, at least wear a heavy pair of safety glasses.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
I Don't try to clean wax or sealant out of pads. Instead I dedicate that pad to the product, seal it in a zip lock bag and store it in the refrigerator to retard mold.
Fred R. Elias Jr.
Warren, MI. 48091
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
You can use a screw driver as well.The goal is to take the top layer of the pad off to reveal new foam under all that old sealant.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
I've got a couple polishing pads that are tinted black from having used Megs Black Wax on them.. As far as I can tell it'll never fully come out 100%. But the pads are clean, and IMO there is absolutely no negative effect to them. They can still handle anything I put them to without any difference.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
Originally Posted by feslope
I Don't try to clean wax or sealant out of pads. Instead I dedicate that pad to the product, seal it in a zip lock bag and store it in the refrigerator to retard mold.
Exactly what I do. Try getting Blackfire out of the pads. It's even worse than Wolfgang. It's easier to just dedicate a product to the pad.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
Originally Posted by feslope
I Don't try to clean wax or sealant out of pads. Instead I dedicate that pad to the product, seal it in a zip lock bag and store it in the refrigerator to retard mold.
You store pads in the refrigerator?? Lol. I reserve a spot for half a can of cat food in the fridge.. But there's no way I'd even try sticking pads, even just 1 pad in the fridge. Lol.
Just put em in a zip lock bag but leave a small opening so it's not air tight = mold prevention.
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I didn't know pads could grow mold! lol
Now I need to go check my pads, they're sealed tight.
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Re: Removing Wolfgang Paint sealant from pad
Originally Posted by Swanp Gas
I didn't know pads could grow mold! lol
I didn't get all the water out of a couple of pads that I had cleaned and put them in a Rubbermaid container. Sure 'nough, had some mold on it in a couple of weeks.
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