xlr8rvette Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 What is good for cleaning polish hand applicators? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rkj4243 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 here is an older Adam's video explaining the best way to clean pads and applicators! DREWBUSH and Jason S. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GXPaycheck Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That bald guy looks familiar............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Diluted Microfiber Rejuvenator & Brightner (I've used 3:1 and 16:1...take your pick!). Edited November 26, 2016 by LT1xL82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stripesace Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Diluted Microfiber Rejuvenator & Brightner (I've used 3:1 and 16:1...take your pick!). i do 3:1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 CMDChase Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I found blue Dawn works well dconsmack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Texas Moe Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That bald guy looks familiar............. I believe he was referred to as the "Sparkle Physician" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 stripesace Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I found blue Dawn works well Problem with Dawn is it takes a lot of water to wash away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Microfiber detergent (revitalizer) diluted 1:3 works the best - the APC doesnt touch polishing pads, VRT blocks, or hand applicators in my experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRC Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Microfiber detergent (revitalizer) diluted 1:3 works the best - the APC doesnt touch polishing pads, VRT blocks, or hand applicators in my experience Really? No APC on those applicators for you? That's what I always use. Is that not good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 I do my cars mostly by hand and I use the APC. Spray, rub, scrub, and rinse well, let dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Really? No APC on those applicators for you? That's what I always use. Is that not good? Its fine but its not as strong as what I referenced, doesn't get as much of the gunk and grime out, and uses more product that is already expensive at $30 a gallon - With the diluted 3:1 MFR mix I can literally get all the black tire ooze out of my VRT applicators and besides being discolored they are like new - The ultimate test I did recently was that my toothbrush I use to clean the slides and barrels of my firearms was black from carbon and normal APC didn't really do that much, bristles were still black - a couple squirts of that 3:1 MFR mixture and it was white bristles again - Try it on your fender brush, with the white bristles you'll be amazed at what comes off that brush that the APC wouldn't get - BRC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Try 3:1 MFR as Jason suggests...you'll never go back to APC to clean applicators! BRC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 neontrucks Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 How often should I be cleaning my applicators, or personal preference? And how should I be storing them when they have product on them, been using a labled plastic bag. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRC Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Its fine but its not as strong as what I referenced, doesn't get as much of the gunk and grime out, and uses more product that is already expensive at $30 a gallon - With the diluted 3:1 MFR mix I can literally get all the black tire ooze out of my VRT applicators and besides being discolored they are like new - The ultimate test I did recently was that my toothbrush I use to clean the slides and barrels of my firearms was black from carbon and normal APC didn't really do that much, bristles were still black - a couple squirts of that 3:1 MFR mixture and it was white bristles again - Try it on your fender brush, with the white bristles you'll be amazed at what comes off that brush that the APC wouldn't get - Wow. Good feedback. Thanks for the explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRC Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 How often should I be cleaning my applicators, or personal preference? And how should I be storing them when they have product on them, been using a labled plastic bag. Thanks I clean my after every use, just to be safe. Doesn't take too much time, and as others have suggested, we all spend a lot of money on products and applicators - only makes sense to make sure they're taken care of. I keep mine in labeled plastic bags, as well. Just make sure the applicators is completely dry. You don't want to get mold on your applicators. Same with towels. neontrucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jeverton Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 (edited) Would you use MFR or APC for the wax hex applicators too? I've been rinsing these out under hot water and working the excessive wax out and then hitting the hex applicator pad with APC for a final cleaning. Edited February 20, 2017 by jeverton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LT1xL82 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Both are used...I prefer MFR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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