Team Adam's Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Welcome to our 10th episode of Ask The Shine Doc and a question that I'm sure has been asked more than any other: "How do I clean my wash pads/buffing pads/applicator pads/etc". Proper maintenance of your detailing accessories ensures maximum performance and longevity of your investment. The good news is that all thats usually required is a hose and All Purpose Clenaer to keep your accessories looking their best. Don't forget to submit your detailing questions to shinedoc@adamspolishes.com If we choose to answer your question in our weekly video series you'll get a $25 gift card to AdamsPolishes.com IN THIS VIDEO: All Purpose Cleaner | 32oz Dilution Bottle Gen5 Polishing Pads | Block Sponge | Hex Grip Applicator Professional Wash Pad | Grit Guard Insert | Wash Wedge Chris@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schell21 Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 What's the downside of drying in the sun? I find that's about the only way to get the microfiber pads and wash pads to dry without waiting about 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledger64 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Buy more pads so you can cycle them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquez93 Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 It's still a good question. I hang my wash pad over the edge of a bucket and lay the wash wedge on it for at least an hour in the sun sometimes because the wedge especially seems to take like almost a week to dry otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 18, 2015 Author Share Posted July 18, 2015 Sun exposure for prolonged periods can cause foam to fade or become brittle. mathews31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFX Detailing Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Sun exposure for prolonged periods can cause foam to fade or become brittle. In the video you mention using a hair brush while the wash pad is still wet. Any reason why to do it wet vs. dry? I have always done this when dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 I find it easier to do when its wet, but dry is fine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HFX Detailing Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I find it easier to do when its wet, but dry is fine as well. Sounds good - I will try it wet next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLKoupe Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great video, Dylan. Answers many of my questions. Here's how I dry wash pads: I use a clip-style hanger, attach one clip in the middle of the pad, separate the layers to make a sort of "diamond" shape, and hang over a bucket to catch the drips. Separating the layers seems to be the key - I find the pads dry in a day or less, depending on the air temp. Team Adam's, Ricky Bobby, scoe141 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 To allow the APC to do its job, I spray each pad while working in APC and set each one aside, then I grab the first one and rinse. I find by letting them soak for a minute or two it really makes rinsing go faster. My .05 adjusted for inflation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT3 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Does everyone clean their tire shine applicators? I have to admit... I purchase another brands tire shine foam apps. From a bald bird that comes before two. I get two half moon apps for $3 at Pep Boys. So I just use them until they are nasty and then just toss. And while i do have some Adams foam blocks I haven't yet used them but would have thought to wash them if I used them in tires. Am I totally crazy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wely324 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 my tire shine foam block has really dark goo in its pores that I cleaned multiple times and its been impossible to get out. I may go the route of just throwing them away after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Bobby Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I like the Blocks since they are cheap enough to be disposable. And I don't like half moon apps since I'm always working on low profile tires, and with the 2 different sides they double on larger tires. I give mine a spray down with APC or my diluted MFR 3:1, hot water rinse and squeeze a couple times to get 90% water out, then, take about 4-5 paper towels, and actually SQUEEZE it tightly against the towels, and it will get most of the remaining "black goo" out of the app. Do it a couple times until you get most of the black out. Then the apps are ready to reuse (although they will be stained) I clean the Blocks after every 2nd use just so they don't get too gummed up, do it with Red interior Leather Conditioner apps as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccommodari Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Haven't seen a ask the shine doc video in two weeks. It Adams going to stop doing this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemer Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Haven't seen a ask the shine doc video in two weeks. It Adams going to stop doing this? It's car-show season. Feets31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fogle Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 It's car-show season. Yea that's it...... Will!, DirtyBlackHoe, matts88yj and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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