Cleaning the Applicators

[Mariner]

I have several applicators delegated to specific jobs, Tire Shine applicator, VRT applicator, Buttery Wax applicator, so on and so forth. 

 

How do you guys clean them? APC? 

 

Thanks for any advice!

[BrianT]

I use dawn dish soap. I apply the soap mush it through the applicator and then soak in water for 5 min and then rinse like a crazy person.

[mbzamg32]

I use APC then rinse them until clear water comes through the applicators and just leave them under the sun to dry.

[Texas Moe]

The Shine Doc had a good video about that:

 

http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/28827-ask-the-shine-doc-ep-10-cleaning-accessories/?p=450783

[Mariner]

Awesome, thanks for the help guys.

[Ricky Bobby]

Honestly the APC is pretty weak for cleaning apps and pads. I'd recommend a stronger degreaser like the tire cleaner or my preference, the MFR

 

MFR diluted 3:1 cleans them much better than APC full strength in my testing

Edited September 16, 2016 by Ricky Bobby

[HFX Detailing]

i use APC. My tire applicator I just lightly clean as it is nearly impossible to clean fully when it absorbs VRT.

 

My Americana applicators I soak for several hours. Then let it dry and soak it again if it still has wax (I fine it dust after awhile depending on how deep the wax got).

 

My other applicators clean no problem, glaze, revive, buttery, etc. Some APC and water and then dry.

[Mariner]

I think I'll clean a couple applicators with Dawn and then some with APC just to see what works best for me. Dawn would be great just to save some product, but I have some pretty saturated applicators that need some TLC.

[HFX Detailing]

I think I'll clean a couple applicators with Dawn and then some with APC just to see what works best for me. Dawn would be great just to save some product, but I have some pretty saturated applicators that need some TLC.

If they are saturated, you may need to let them soak. 

[Ricky Bobby]

i use APC. My tire applicator I just lightly clean as it is nearly impossible to clean fully when it absorbs VRT.

 

My Americana applicators I soak for several hours. Then let it dry and soak it again if it still has wax (I fine it dust after awhile depending on how deep the wax got).

 

My other applicators clean no problem, glaze, revive, buttery, etc. Some APC and water and then dry.

Try the MFR dilution I listed. It will get several applications of VRT out of a block sponge that APC won't get. I've had one block in my shelf a year now and besides being stained it keeps cleaning up just fine.

 

You have to "squeeze the goo" out with paper towels after cleaning (if you've cleaned tire applicators you know what I mean) but it will come out great

[07RS4]

I have several applicators delegated to specific jobs, Tire Shine applicator, VRT applicator, Buttery Wax applicator, so on and so forth.

 

How do you guys clean them? APC?

 

Thanks for any advice!

Tire Shine, VRT....don't waste product trying to clean them. One for VRT, One for shine. When finished, I just fold a paper towel over and blot them until the black diseappers on the towel and store them. After all, the product is meant to be somewhat durable, so why fight it.

 

Wax/Polish applicator, a few spritz of any APC or dawn, a terry towel and bucket with clean water. Spray the pad face, work in and rinse in the bucket...use the terry towel to wipe away the polish, works great.

 

2nd what Jerome said, just let them soak for a bit in a bucket of water with a few OZ of APC and they will come clean. If you know your doing a full session, prep the bucket ahead of time and just throw them in as you go.

Edited September 17, 2016 by 07RS4