Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer

**Finicky Steve** · 03-28-2009, 04:00 PM

Does anyone have any information or comments on this product?

I'm thinking about buying one? Is it worth the money?

Your thoughts or comments?

**dsms** · 03-28-2009, 04:34 PM

I have one and use it all the time. Honestly its not a revolutionary product as you should always deep clean your pads after every few cars using something like dawn power dissolver but I do think the GG PW is excellent for quick pad cleaning during polishing. I often find I will use the same 1 or 2 pads for an entire car because I just keep re-washing them in the GG after 2 or 3 panels of polishing. I dont buy as many pads as I used too simply because I have this unit.

It seems pricey at first but if your saving time on details and $$ on pads eventually it will pay for itself. Also if you have pads which are difficult to center than this is a must, that way you do not have to keep pulling off and re-applying your pads to the backing plate.

**Finicky Steve** · 03-28-2009, 04:48 PM

dsms - Thanks for the input. Cleaning the pads has always been a high priority for me too. Product did seem pricey to me too, but the pads are not cheap either.

**ScottB** · 03-29-2009, 09:03 AM

I have always watched the demos at each DF and amazed at what this can do. I sure would like one also , but always find something else new at Autogeek to spend the money on. Maybe Meghan will send me a tester (smiles).

**AeroCleanse** · 03-29-2009, 09:33 AM

I have one and use it a lot, well worth the shock of the price. And you get a grit guard you can take out and use in your wash bucket.

**oski83** · 05-07-2009, 10:13 PM

Would you guys recommend using it to do the innitial pad cleaning (before 1st use) or after its been washed by hand and used 1 time?

**trlblazer3** · 05-08-2009, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by oski83

Would you guys recommend using it to do the innitial pad cleaning (before 1st use) or after its been washed by hand and used 1 time?

For initial pad cleaning, foam pads you should be fine, but wool is another story due to the amount of loose fibers that come out initially. In this case I would recommend washing the wool by hand first, then in the GG as needed when they become caked with product.