STex Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 If you do not finish polishing in one day, can you carry over the pads to the next day without cleaning? Or do you need to clean them and have a second set for the second day?? Thanks for the reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If only we were testing something that would help you clean pads quicker, but in some cases, also on the fly while detailing. If only... That's not even fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 spare pads, clay, microfiber are all good ideas. Dropped a pad polish side down in the middle of a polishing session, just shrugged and got out one of the spares. Same with clay - "whoops, dropped that one - ah well, get out the other jar of clay". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganSRT8 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 having a few extra is always nice, for example i dropped one pad in the middle of my last detail, landed face flat on the ground of my garage. Had another set aside and picked it up and used that to finish the detail as the other soaked, and cleaned both out when i finished up. Like that toilet paper ad ive seen lately goes, gotta back up your back-up haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 The Adam's All Purpose Cleaner is kind of 'tuned' to deal with Adam's stuff, so it works better than Simple Green. There IS a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 ^^^ Get the Adam's APC though...great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Definitely don't use 409, but simple green can be used in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragweed Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you guys want the most bang for your buck.... 2 oz of APC in a bucket of hot water, soak for 15 minutes and hose off with a strong stream of water until the water runs clear. Would 409 or Simple Green work as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If you guys want the most bang for your buck.... 2 oz of APC in a bucket of hot water, soak for 15 minutes and hose off with a strong stream of water until the water runs clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipolley Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 If only we were testing something that would help you clean pads quicker, but in some cases, also on the fly while detailing. If only... hmmmmm, I wonder what you could possibly be talking about. I shall have to ponder this a moment. The sooner you spray a pad with APC the easier it is to clean. Also, if you only use the proper amount of polish (3 drops) it is easier to clean. and if you rince it out as soon as you can it is easier to clean. The longer you wait to clean the pads the harder it is and the longer it takes. I try to wash mine as soon as I am done with each job. Ok I pondered, I have no idea what Mook is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Actually I already have one to clean my pads on the fly. I use the handle of a Craftsman screwdriver against the pad while slowly spinning. Outside the garage of course. Probably not as good as Adams but it gets the job done and Craftsman does carry a lifetime warranty. When I was doing my car I didn't have a round handled driver around. The bottom of an Adams bottle works pretty well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GothamEMS Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Just did my first DA detail yesterday, I washed each pad with a spritz of Simple Green, and some warm water. Rang out any additional water and dried them overnight....they looked as good as new in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InDepthAutoDetailing Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Actually I already have one to clean my pads on the fly. I use the handle of a Craftsman screwdriver against the pad while slowly spinning. Outside the garage of course. Probably not as good as Adams but it gets the job done and Craftsman does carry a lifetime warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 I could take a picture of it inside of a brown paper bag. THAT wouldn't be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If only we were testing something that would help you clean pads quicker, but in some cases, also on the fly while detailing. If only... You tease! Lol Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 If only we were testing something that would help you clean pads quicker, but in some cases, also on the fly while detailing. If only... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the1inblue Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Or buy multiple sets and wash one set while you work with the other set. I have three sets of PC pads and two sets of Flex. You never know you may also accidentally drop a pad and need to finish without the wait. Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Think about it, does your food dry out in the fridge in an air tight container? I spritz them with some DS, place them in the Zip-Loc bag, zip them shut and place them in the hydrator drawer. They're just as damp when I pulkl them out as they were when I put them in: as much as a week later. I've got a bunch of pads, even so I hate washing them every day I use them if I'm not finished. The fridge works just fine. Good tip Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragweed Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Think about it, does your food dry out in the fridge in an air tight container? I spritz them with some DS, place them in the Zip-Loc bag, zip them shut and place them in the hydrator drawer. They're just as damp when I pulkl them out as they were when I put them in: as much as a week later. I've got a bunch of pads, even so I hate washing them every day I use them if I'm not finished. The fridge works just fine. Certainly makes sense to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 And that keeps them from drying out?? Think about it, does your food dry out in the fridge in an air tight container? I spritz them with some DS, place them in the Zip-Loc bag, zip them shut and place them in the hydrator drawer. They're just as damp when I pulkl them out as they were when I put them in: as much as a week later. I've got a bunch of pads, even so I hate washing them every day I use them if I'm not finished. The fridge works just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STex Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 For multipule day jobs I place the pads in large zip-loc bags and put them in the refrigerator in the garage. I know you can put paint brushes in the freezer and reuse. Not sure about the freezer and what it would do to a pad and product...? So far sounds like an extra set is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 For multipule day jobs I place the pads in large zip-loc bags and put them in the refrigerator in the garage. I've often thought of doing this but I end up washing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Its always best to wash the pads after your done polishing for the day. If you buy the pad washer and wash your pads as instructed, your pads will dry very quickly. By washing them by hand and rinseing them, it normally takes a lot longer for them to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragweed Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 For multipule day jobs I place the pads in large zip-loc bags and put them in the refrigerator in the garage. And that keeps them from drying out?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 For multipule day jobs I place the pads in large zip-loc bags and put them in the refrigerator in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 If you do not finish polishing in one day, can you carry over the pads to the next day without cleaning? Or do you need to clean them and have a second set for the second day?? Thanks for the reply. You better clean them, or they will dry out and cause some serious dusting.Thats why its nice to have more than one of each pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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