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    Quick pad question

    So I recently used several pads polishing and waxing my new car and realized when I placed my big newby order, I forgot one important item.....pad and microfiber cleaner. So I jumped online just to order that and $300 later checked out. Received it today and am wondering a few things. It’s been about a week or two since using the pads. What process do I need to use to clean pads that have set up? Also on towels, I have some i use on wheels, rocker panels, engine, exhaust, etc then others I use on glass, paint and what not. Do I need to wash them separate or no? Machine dry or hang dry? Foam pads by the way. The cleaner I bought is 3D towelkleen. Thanks in advance!! If it wasn’t for this community i would be lost as a goose!


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    Re: Quick pad question

    I use/like PoorBoys Tornado cleaner (have one or two others 'waiting' like the LC powder) but this is cheap and easy since I only use pads a couple of times a year.

    I do wash 'utility' towels separately from the super plush one I use on paint. I will often pre-treat them w/a spritz of Opti PowerClean 1:3 which really gets all the junk out. And, as Mr. Phillips says, any towel that touches paint gets checked for embedded particles before hitting the paint.

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    Re: Quick pad question

    For pads, just follow the instructions. Spray with cleaner, let dwell, brush, rinse thoroughly. I've let pads sit over a month and they clean up fine with the right cleaner.

    For towels, I would wash the severe duty ones separately, or prewash. Sometimes I just throw them out if they're bad enough, but I'm using cheapo Costco towels for the really dirty work.

    Wash with Tide Free or equivalent, add 4 oz of white vinegar to the second rinse, and dry on low or no heat. The low heat on my dryer is pretty hot, so I get them heated up for 5 mins and then put it on no heat.

    All my opinion. I'm not a pro but above works for me.


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    Re: Quick pad question

    Just reread your post. You might want to consider a dedicated pad cleaner. And do you have a pad brush? I use both. Not sure if Towelkleen is as aggressive as a pad cleaner. I have Blackfire and it's pretty strong stuff.


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    Re: Quick pad question

    Quote Originally Posted by jdgamble View Post
    Just reread your post. You might want to consider a dedicated pad cleaner. And do you have a pad brush? I use both. Not sure if Towelkleen is as aggressive as a pad cleaner. I have Blackfire and it's pretty strong stuff.


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    Awesome man. Thanks for the advice!!


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    Re: Quick pad question

    I recently picked up some Poor Boys Tornado Pad Cleaner and used it on previously used pads that hadn't come out as clean as I would like. The Poor Boys cleaned them right up...great product, and priced cheaper than many of the others.

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