Those that use Pad Washers

**Boudin** · 01-27-2013, 08:42 AM

I am wanting to hear from you guys that use the Pad washers, such as this one Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer,Dual action orbital pad washer, foam and wool pad washer, rotary pad washer, Cyclo pad washer, Porter Cable pad

I am wondering if after washing and drying it, is it immediately ready to use again or do you have to make sure the pad is 100% dry first?

I've already ordered it and waiting for it to come in. I've watched Mike's video already on how to use it, but still curious about using the pad is it's still damp..

Thanks,
Justin

**master detailer** · 01-27-2013, 08:46 AM

damp is ok just put on the buffer and run for 10 sec. good to go

**Eandras** · 01-27-2013, 08:51 AM

The pad washers are the way to go. A quick dip in the pad washer get them clean. A quick spin on a 4 or 5 help gets the pad dry.

Ed

**BobbyG** · 01-27-2013, 08:59 AM

+3

Pad washers do a phenomenal job at cleaning even some of the dirtiest pads. I use DP's Citrus pad cleaner and achieve outstanding results. To dry my pads I simply spin them for a few seconds at a high RPM then they're ready to use..

A personal tip: Once the pad is clean, I liberally spray the clean pad with clean water as a rinse then spin it. I like to be sure that no citrus cleaners remain that could affect the products I'm using.

If I'm strictly cleaning, I wash them using the pad cleaner as described above then toss the pads into a bucket of clean water to rinse, then spin dry...

**Boudin** · 01-27-2013, 10:03 AM

Thanks fellas

**Boudin** · 01-27-2013, 10:08 AM

Sorry, one more question. Can I use Zeps Citrus Degreaser in the washer to clean pads?

**Boudin** · 01-29-2013, 08:43 AM

Anyone? What OTC products can you use in the washer?

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**gcarloss** · 01-29-2013, 09:42 AM

Hello, I new to this formum. I have a Porter Cable DA and I here that its not good to run your plisher while you are drying or cleaning your microfiber pads. Is this true?

**Boudin** · 01-31-2013, 09:32 PM

Well I used it today with a couple ounces of the Zeps mixed in and also sprayed pad with the Grit Gaurd spray that came with it. Results were good but I did order DP pad rejuvenatator as part of my 3 recent AG orders $500+.

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**Boudin** · 01-31-2013, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by gcarloss

Hello, I new to this formum. I have a Porter Cable DA and I here that its not good to run your plisher while you are drying or cleaning your microfiber pads. Is this true?

It's not advised to run the machine without pressure against the pad. But you are placing pressure on the pad when cleaning.

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