Question about cleaning Urofiber pads

**Don M** · 09-05-2023, 12:56 AM

I recently (finally) got a Urofiber 50/50 pad for my orbital polisher and used it yesterday (that thing is AWESOME BTW) to finally get rid of some of the deeper imperfections on the Camaro. I used my air compressor to blow it out after every few panels and when I was finished with it, I took several minutes and blew it out really well (my compressor is set at ~75 - 80 psi output). Is that good enough to "clean" the pad after use? Because I really don't want to clean it like I do my foam pads - with a laundry detergent/distilled white vinegar soak and a heavy spray from the garden hose.

All I'm ever going to use with it is the 1&Done Compound.

**Danube** · 09-05-2023, 02:32 AM

I wash my Urofiber pads the same way as the foam pads, no difference (machine wash +30C gentle cycle, laundry detergent).

Did you only used 1 pad for the whole car or I misunderstood your post ?!

**Don M** · 09-05-2023, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by Danube

I wash my Urofiber pads the same way as the foam pads, no difference (machine wash +30C gentle cycle, laundry detergent).

Did you only used 1 pad for the whole car or I misunderstood your post ?!

Yes, you heard right. I only have one urofiber pad - never having used one before, I didn't want to get several and decide they weren't for me. PLUS, since I'm now on a fixed income, I can only buy things "I" want/need with money I make from detailing, and I needed a few other things from Turtle Wax as well, so I could only afford one.

In my defense, the paint is in relatively excellent shape and only had a few deeper defects - so it's not like I was loading up the pad with contaminates. And I DID blow it out after each pass. So I will end up cleaning the urofiber with a laundry detergent/white vinegar mix that I keep in a spray bottle for cleaning buffer pads.

**Optimus Grime** · 09-06-2023, 08:08 AM

I use Rags to Riches and a rinseless wash. I soak in ONR and then spray with Rags to Riches and use a pad brush to clean off the residue and thoroughly rinse.

**opie** · 09-06-2023, 09:05 AM

When i used to use mf pads, i would use compressed air when available, or mf towel or pad brush against the pad when air was not available.
When cleaning any pads, wool/foam/mf, i use poor boys world tornado pad cleaner.

If hand wash: mist poorboys onto pad, work into pad loosening up debris, rinse thoroughly. Ring out, lay out to dry.

Machine wash:add poorboys to washer, add pads. When washer is complete, lay out to dry.

If i need dryed in fast time period, i will flip box fan over onto 5gallon bucket and lay pads on backside of fan so air flow is pulled through the pad. Works well

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**Optimus Grime** · 09-06-2023, 10:52 AM

I see that you're on a fixed income but if you ever have the money the Lake Country Pad Washer 4000 works really well. My only regret with that purchase is that I didn't buy it sooner. It's easy to use and for me personally, works better than any other method I've used to clean pads.

**Coatingsarecrack** · 09-07-2023, 03:53 AM

People seem to like the detail Gaurdz pad washer you use with your own bucket. Priced well.

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**opie** · 09-07-2023, 04:18 AM

I have a lc pad washer 4000, it works well. I had gotten it on sale. Honestly i dont use it that much if at all anymore.

Ive thought before that i should sell it.

I just use the washing machine. Hopefully the washing machine is not causing premature wear on the pads.

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**Prange** · 09-07-2023, 06:21 AM

For pads, I'll spray them with some APC, brush them and soak them for a few days with a little Rags to Riches in a half-gallon bucket filled with water. For towels, I'll splash some into a 2 gallon bucket, fill with water, throw the towels in and let them soak for a few days before laundering.