New hydrotech pads dirty?

[CEE DOG]

I received a 3 pack of 4" Hydro-Tech Foam Pads from AG a couple days ago as part of a larger order. They were in a brown bag without any plastic wrap. I didn't think much of it but today I took them out to look at them and noticed some dirt, hairs, and/or particles on them. Has anybody else had this situation? Do you know what these are? I don't want to scratch up my paint when I go to polish it later this year. See attached pictures.

[ScottB]

maybe they picked up something from the bag ?? I would wash them before use for safety and if a big issue contact Meghan and sure something can be done.

[agpatel]

Give them a good cleaning and they will be fine. I have had pads come like that, not from AG, and they just collect fibers from bags and other places, a good cleaning will rid the pad of contamination and you are good to go.

[Mister B]

They were in a brown bag without any plastic wrap.

I'm surprised. I would have thought they would have came individually factory packaged, like other Lake Country and Meguiar's pads that I have bought in the past.

[agpatel]

I know the normal LC CCS 4" pads do not come wrapped, only ones that I have got that were wrapped were 5.5"+ pads.

[loudog2]

I hope someone didn't wipe their behind with itWhat kind of hairs are we talking about.

[VR8]

What kind of hairs are we talking about.

Dude! I'm pretty sure we don't want to go there.

[CEE DOG]

I know the normal LC CCS 4" pads do not come wrapped, only ones that I have got that were wrapped were 5.5"+ pads.

Yes, I got some of the 6.5" HT pads as well and they were all wrapped. I just went and looked at them and allthough they are wrapped they ALSO have the particles!! Not sure if they were wrapped by AG or LC...

I hope someone didn't wipe their behind with itWhat kind of hairs are we talking about.

Dude! I'm pretty sure we don't want to go there.

Actually that's funny... they are extremely short hairs...

[loudog2]

Dude! I'm pretty sure we don't want to go there.

Relax man!! He knows I'm playing around with him. Just trying to get a smile on his face.

[Harleyguy]

Relax man!! He knows I'm playing around with him. Just trying to get a smile on his face.

Sorry no smiling allowed here and don't let it happen again