soaking pads....question about personal prefrences

[KS_Detailing]

I just let my pads soak in a bucket of warm water then put them in the washing machine with MF detergent. I used to use ONR but haven't seen much of a difference in cleaning ability.


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[mikejames]

I clean my pads as I go with a DIY built pad cleaning bucket that I made and use spray APC cleaner on the pad and water in DIY pad cleaning bucket. Then stick them on the side of my detailing cart with velcro to dry.

[Jeremy1976]

Grit Guard pad washer or washing machine with Micro Restore. If I cannot get at them for a couple days or am lazy after a detail, I will give them a couple sprays with Meguiars D101 APC 5:1.

[ct18]

I know you did not want a dedicated pad cleaner but I am going to recommend either one of these

McKee's 37 Polishing Pad Rejuvenator was created to provide detailers with a fast and effective way to clean pads without soapy residue or foamy

Poorboy’s World Tornado Pad Cleaner

Poorboys is top notch. One of my top pad cleaners at the moment.

Poorboys is awesome

[The Guz]

This is why I like Poorboys. Cleaned up these pads after soaking them for a couple minutes. Simply worked it in and then rinsed them out after soaking them.

These pads were used to polish the barrels of two of my wheels.

[mwoywod]

Thanks for all of the responses guys. It seems like most of you really prefer a dedicated pad cleaner/solution. MikeJames I would love to see a photo of your cart. Velcro on the sides for drying pads is genius and I'm jealous I didn't think of it first. Do you just have small individual velcro pieces or is it like a strop of velcro.

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[TTQ B4U]

I use a dedicated pad cleaner. I soak them in hot water and cleaner for 1-2 days depending on when I can actually get to them. I wash them in a wash tub in the laundry room. Small medium bristle brush and a strong stream of water from the hose gets them clean without issue.

I then spin them in the washer to squeeze out nearly all the water. Lastly, 15 minutes in the dryer on delicate which is very very mild heat drys them completely and insures that any remaining product is gone and wont come out in the form of dust when I go to use them the first time.

Works perfectly.

[KirkH]

I spray them with Chemical Guys Pad Cleaner and let them sit a few minutes, then rinse. The CG pad cleaner breaks down the polish very well. Rinse, squeeze, spin and dry on a screen.


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[AZpolisher15]

Hey guys. The WG Pad Revitalizer is on sale for 15.99. With the additional 20% off and free shipping it's a heck of a deal. An hour to go. I'm gonna try it out. Anyone know if it's the same as the McKee's powdered cleaner? Not that it matters, as the WG price is too good to pass up right now.

Wolfgang Pad Werks Polishing Pad Revitalizer is a strong citrus cleaner that penetrates foam or wool to release thick polishes, waxes, and compounds.

McKee's 37 Polishing Pad Rejuvenator was created to provide detailers with a fast and effective way to clean pads without soapy residue or foamy