Are my foam pads toast?

[Impressions]

This pad will work fine on a scratched up old dump truck.

A little 60 or 80 grit sandpaper will make that pad look like new...... Ok, well almost

[umi000]

Yeah, a tri-axle that was used for hauling asphalt. I'll use nothing but mineral spirits and Q-tips. Think I'll have time for photos?

Sounds like a plan! I look forward to the showroom thread - sometime next year, I suppose?

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

They'll cut less but they aren't done. Use on.

The pads will still cut paint and do so effectively. He doesn't need to go out and buy new ones at this point. I have 9006's that I've had for five or more years now that still work and look worse.

It's a matter of *experience* good man. That pad will polish on for a long time.

I Agree with the above 3

[SpoiledMan]

For those of you that think that pads are toast, how long have you been detailing and are you detailing as a business? Just curious.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

For those of you that think that pads are toast, how long have you been detailing and are you detailing as a business? Just curious.

I've been detailing for a few years. Sure, they're probably not toast, but they're not gonna work nearly to their full potential. Unless you're broke, why not spend a few bucks on some new pads that will last a good while longer and perform better? If you think about it, it makes plenty of sense.

[Marc08EX]

I've been detailing for a few years. Sure, they're probably not toast, but they're not gonna work nearly to their full potential. Unless you're broke, why not spend a few bucks on some new pads that will last a good while longer and perform better? If you think about it, it makes plenty of sense.

Sure, Mark it makes total sense and I agree with you. I have a ton of brand new pads and I can use them without a problem. I'm just asking everyone here what they think before I throw them away. Why throw away something that can still work right? If everyone says that the pad is shot then I'll throw it away no problems. Just wanted to hear it from the more experienced detailers. This is a forum, isn't it?

[tuscarora dave]

When your pads get to looking like that, toss them in a box. When the box is full send me a PM and I,ll give s 25on cents on the dollar for them and use them for another season.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Sure, Mark it makes total sense and I agree with you. I have a ton of brand new pads and I can use them without a problem. I'm just asking everyone here what they think before I throw them away. Why throw away something that can still work right? If everyone says that the pad is shot then I'll throw it away no problems. Just wanted to hear it from the more experienced detailers. This is a forum, isn't it?

Marc, I sincerely apologize if I offended you. I just thought you may not have anymore new pads or you don't want to spend money on new pads. I wouldn't use the pad you posted on paint, but that's just me, and I was offering my opinion. You're one of my favorite forum members.

[SpoiledMan]

When your pads get to looking like that, toss them in a box. When the box is full send me a PM and I,ll give s 25on cents on the dollar for them and use them for another season.

I was going to offer a flat $1! Who should I PM my address to?

[Marc08EX]

Marc, I sincerely apologize if I offended you. I just thought you may not have anymore new pads or you don't want to spend money on new pads. I wouldn't use the pad you posted on paint, but that's just me, and I was offering my opinion. You're one of my favorite forum members.

Mark, you didn't offend me at all. I took your comments as very constructive and helpful. I value and highly regard your opinion.

Thank you for your input on this subject, Mark! Thanks also to everyone who helped out with what they think! I really appreciate it.