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Polishing pads - what to do after use?

peterg1955

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OK I know this is probably going to sound really stupid but I've never done more than a good wash and a bit of some generic 'polish' on cars previously so....

Now I've finally got a 911 (only been driving 44 years...) and acquired a DAS from a friend who no longer needs it I have started to used the proper products (Basalt Black car so I have all the Blackfire stuff that was recommended on here).

The stupid bit is I'm wondering whether the foam pads (Lake Country Mfg) should be washed/rinsed after use so the product doesn't dry out and possibly go hard making them too abrasive next time or are they OK to just reuse?

Obviously I will always use the same product on each pad regardless.

I currently only have orange and red pads (moderate and light cutting) and don't really have many scratches/swirls to deal with so these seem sufficient for now.
 
peterg1955 said:
OK I know this is probably going to sound really stupid but I've never done more than a good wash and a bit of some generic 'polish' on cars previously so....

Now I've finally got a 911 (only been driving 44 years...) and acquired a DAS from a friend who no longer needs it I have started to used the proper products (Basalt Black car so I have all the Blackfire stuff that was recommended on here).

The stupid bit is I'm wondering whether the foam pads (Lake Country Mfg) should be washed/rinsed after use so the product doesn't dry out and possibly go hard making them too abrasive next time or are they OK to just reuse?

Obviously I will always use the same product on each pad regardless.

I currently only have orange and red pads (moderate and light cutting) and don't really have many scratches/swirls to deal with so these seem sufficient for now.

I have used the waffle pads with the farecla cutting compound , after use I put them in separate ziplock bags after damping them with a spritz of water.all have been fine when they are brought back out. Usable and just like new ..
 
911TEL said:
I have used the waffle pads with the farecla cutting compound , after use I put them in separate ziplock bags after damping them with a spritz of water.all have been fine when they are brought back out. Usable and just like new ..

That sounds like a good idea, I've done similar with paintbrushes in the past but not had to decorate a house for over 10 years so forgot about that tip, thank you.
 
TonyC911 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTSIf6fqVLI&t=347s

Check out the legendary Junkman for all things car detailing related! 8)

I most certainly wouldn`t leave my polishing pads out in the back garden to dry and become contaminated with grit and dust and God only knows what else :nooo:

I pop them in a pillow case and wash them, then pop said pillow case containing them in the airing cupboard to dry out over the next few days :thumb:

Using liquid detergent of course, don`t want any of the eggshell and talcum grit that is used in washing powder to destroy my paintwork :nooo:
 
I agree. Junkman is an excellent source of info. I use APC to get the worst off my pads first and then finish off by hand.
 
I always wash my pads with a detergent, allow them to dry and store them in a clear zip tie food bag.
 
As KJD above, Fairy Liquid is great at getting polish off the pad but rinse very well.
 

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