Pad cleaning with spur only?

[gbackus]

Does anyone clean their pads with spurs/nylon brush only? Say you have a dedicated pad for one produt only, can you just say spur the pad, let what's left dry, and then spur again before next use?

[FlaresideLariat]

You're supposed to use a spur on wool pads during use, and a nylon brush on waxing/polishing pads during use, and after use I would imagine.

[gbackus]

I guess my question was a little confusing. What I mean is, is it necessary to wash the pad, or can I just spur it clean as best as possible, and then when I am going to use it again(next day, next week, etc.) just spur off any left over dried residue?

[FlaresideLariat]

You should wash your pads anyway as standard. If the product sits and doesn't get thoroughly washed out, your pad might be useless. I would make sure to wash all my pads.

[gbackus]

Originally posted by FlaresideLariat
You should wash your pads anyway as standard. If the product sits and doesn't get thoroughly washed out, your pad might be useless. I would make sure to wash all my pads.

Any reason why?

[SpoiledMan]

Firsthand and by a true professional, I have seen pad cleaning to consist of starting up the rotary on its slowest setting and using the nylon brush to remove product from said pad.

[gbackus]

Originally posted by SpoiledMan
Firsthand and by a true professional, I have seen pad cleaning to consist of starting up the rotary on its slowest setting and using the nylon brush to remove product from said pad.

Are you refering to Mike P.?

[SpoiledMan]

:D

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

When cleaning a wool pad with a rotary, you do use a spurring tool. It will remove caked-on product and also fluff up the pad again. Just be sure to not use too high of speed as the spurring tool starts to really scream if it gets going too fast!

For cleaning a foam pad with a rotary, use a mild bristled brush with an angled head and a medium length handle. Turn on the buffer, and hold the brush against the pad. I like to move the brush from the center out to the edge of the pad. It is surprising how well this will clean it. Make sure you have a good grip on the buffer and no lose clothing that may get caught by the spinning pad.

When using either wool or foam, I like to clean the them as mentioned above after buffing every 2 panels.

Cheers! :)

Tim

[gb387]

Not sure if you are suppose to but we also wash the wool pads in the washing machine and let them air dry. Seems to work well.

[FlaresideLariat]

Originally posted by gbackus
Any reason why?

well, just to make me feel better about them being fresh and clean every time I start something new, after I'm all done one detailing session.