Is this pad done?

[tw33k2514]

I usually use 3-4 pads per polish per car. You can easily get by with 2 though.

[tuscarora dave]

Until it looks like this one it's still useable.

[ShaunD]

First off, what pad is this? White or yellow? And what type or correction are you doing with it? Polish or compounding?
When you say that you have to clean the pad after every pass, what constitutes cleaning for you? When you use a brush you should not dwell at the center of the pad as that is where a DA is spinning most and will degrade the pad quickest. You really should have a few pads to be doing whatever you are doing so you can properly wash a pad and let it dry while working with another. Or something like that.

[TheGuyWho]

Until it looks like this one it's still useable.

Hahaha, Dammmn!!

[TheGuyWho]

First off, what pad is this? White or yellow? And what type or correction are you doing with it? Polish or compounding?
When you say that you have to clean the pad after every pass, what constitutes cleaning for you? When you use a brush you should not dwell at the center of the pad as that is where a DA is spinning most and will degrade the pad quickest. You really should have a few pads to be doing whatever you are doing so you can properly wash a pad and let it dry while working with another. Or something like that.

This pad is/was a yellow Meguiars pad… Im applying Meg's #105 cutting compound. I will be going to Meg's #205 next. Honestly Im not sure if I should go with a yellow pad again or a white pad. Ive also got a black, burgundy, and a few orange pads as well.

[fishbonezken]

My pad looks like that and flakes off if I soak them in degreaser/soap for too long. How do you wash yours?