Boiling pads?

If it's ok to boil microfibers, is it ok to boil pads as well? I have a little wax buildup on a white pad that I can't get off with Dawn.

 

I think boiling the pads would soften the adhesive holding the backing on the pad, causing failure.

I use DP rejuvinating pad cleaner. I get it from Autogeek.

 

I've found that using hot water when rinsing my pads really helps with getting all the gunk off.

 

Did you try Dawn Power Dissolve? That stuff ate through NXT 2.0 that was stuck in my pads like no other. Gave me dry hands too lol

 

Can't say I have ever boiled my pads, usually I rinse them in hot water and it removes just about all polish residue...I'd be cautious with boiling the foam pads just my :2cents: though.

 

I use dish soap with hot water as well. Almost impossible to get Colli 476 off applicator pads otherwise.

 

ever tried micro-restore on the pads? i tried it and it removed all polishes and wax.. left my pads squeaky clean too.. anyone else tried this?

 

What about just hovering the face of the pad in the water?

 

Probably not safe, might ruin the pads.

 

Got to try that one. Like Fanatic I've got some Collinite in a red pad that's never come out.

 

Boiling microfibre towels OK Foam pads NO (you'll delaminate the Velcro )


Cleaning foam pads - mix a scoop of 'DP Polishing Pad Rejuvinator' in 3-4 gallons of water before you begin polishing. When you've finished with each pad, place it in the mixture and allow to soak,mild agitation wil release the ingrained polish residue. To obtain thebest results, rinse the pads and allow them to dry by placing them foam side down, thus allowing the water to drain out of the foam.



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I soak my pads in Micro-Restore For a few minutes maybe longer If needed. Works great for me...:thumb:

 

Does Micro-Restore work a lot better than just dish soap and hot water?

 

Yes,IMHO and it saves a ton a dish soap too...I do my soaking in a 5 gallon bucket and I let soak for the time I think it needs or I just let it soak untill I have time to get back to it. Just don't put to much in. You will have suds for days. As fars as rinsing goes I never for what ever reason put my pads in the washer or dryer. I have a utility sink in my basement that I do my rinsing in. Hope this helps you...:thumb:

 

I used some APC on my LC pads and it worked a treat...(not neat APC, was a 1:4 solution) just a few squirts and worked it in by hand before rinsing thoroughly

 

I'm pads with Velcro glued on the back would come apart if boiled.