Latest pad washer hits before X-Mas. the El Padador 1.0

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I love my new El Padador 1.0 Only available at finer detail suppliers. You won't find them on Amazon!

I know I should of shot a before picture. So you'll just have to take my word for it. They were nice and gunked up! Was surprised how well it did. Just filled it 1/4 inch above the pads and plunged. Ran it with barely any pressure on moderate speed. Pulled up off the water while it was closed and gave her a full sped burst for a second. I couldn't squeeze one drop out of either of the pads after I finished.
I just used a little household detergent and sprayed the pads with the Griot's pad washer.

Looks pretty cool, Dana. :props:

I’m not seeing it in the “Geek” store or Google?

So...how does one make one of these?

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Originally Posted by briarpatch

So...how does one make one of these?

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I have a 6.5” drywall bucket I soak my pads in. A hook & loop backing plate with drill adapter….

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Originally Posted by PaulMys

Looks pretty cool, Dana. :props:

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So...how does one make one of these?

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Leave off the interface pad…

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Originally Posted by John U

Leave off the interface pad…

Amazon.com

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I have about 5 of different sizes and would be allot easier to use then making from scratch. But the QD to the shank and drill? How could I incorporate it to the pad. If I wanted a regular steel bar then tighten with chuck style. Buy I didn't want it to be hoakey. If I could some how figure a way to incorporate the Backing pad into what I have would be a home run and way better. Think of something?

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Leave off the interface pad…

Amazon.com

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Your the man! You simplified it and I just figured out how to use a common Backing plate to add to the washer. Much easier!

Can find 2 for $7 or 5 for $10 on Amazon

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Never would of thought I'd find them!

You figured out how to post pictures lol

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You figured out how to post pictures lol

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Nope! Not like DFB and others,,,,BIG! Mine are always small and is what I can't figure out WTH I'm doing wrong?

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Nope! Not like DFB and others,,,,BIG! Mine are always small and is what I can't figure out WTH I'm doing wrong?

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If you upload directly to autogeekonline, you'll be limited on picture dimensions. Other resolution photos are possible if you're using Tapatalk or an image hosting site.

You're far more ambitious than I (building your own backing plate) - I just picked up a cheap "6 inch" HF backing plate for $8. I would like to get a larger one for doing 6.5" pads, but I think ultimately I'm going to make a lexan ring to shield the outer edge of the pad from the velcro (as well as support the larger pads).

Here's my $30 washer:

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($12 Handy Pail roller tray, $10 Griot's backing plate to quick connect bit adapter, $8 HF Backing Plate)

I looked originally I looked for a 5/16 X 24 for my Smaller backing plates. And I found these:
Amazon.com
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You're far more ambitious than I (building your own backing plate) - I just picked up a cheap "6 inch" HF backing plate for $8. I would like to get a larger one for doing 6.5" pads, but I think ultimately I'm going to make a lexan ring to shield the outer edge of the pad from the velcro (as well as support the larger pads).

Here's my $30 washer:

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($12 Handy Pail roller tray, $10 Griot's backing plate to quick connect bit adapter, $8 HF Backing Plate)

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I'm not wrapping my head around why you need to shield the pad from the Velcro?

I like that setup!

If you compress the pad at all for extra cleaning or to help squish the liquid out, you’re pushing the backing plate’s toothed velcro down towards the exposed pad that hangs past the pad’s velcro backing. (5.5” pad with 5” pad velcro).

I’ll try and grab a picture to show what I mean if that doesn’t make sense.

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Attachment 76163Here's a pad I did today.