Pad cleaning sys

[Mach1USMC]

Are any worth the $? I've been washing my pads by hand with no issues other than it taking a LONG time. This is the one I'm looking at.

http://www.autogeek.net/system-3000-pad-washer.html

 

[spitin venom]

I use Chemical Guys pad cleaner. I put a capful in a bowl of hot water and let the pad sit it for a little while. Very easy and works great!

 

[Mach1USMC]

I use Chemical Guys pad cleaner. I put a capful in a bowl of hot water and let the pad sit it for a little while. Very easy and works great!

I use CG pad cleaner too - I'm talking about an actual system, not just the liquid.

 

[spitin venom]

I get that. If you detail all the time then it might be worth it but if you only do your own car here and there I do not think it is worth it. You can buy a lot of new pads and pad cleaner for the price of the pad cleaner system.

 

[NastyGT500]

dI have one. Not that exact one though. Got mine a few years ago. I barely use it bro. I usually just spray mine down with pad cleaner/apc and then soak them in a 5 gallon bucket with some DP pad rejuvinator powder. Agitate them, let them sit a day to two, agitate a little more, then rise out and dry.

These systems can be a little 'messy'. I will have water shoot out of it at times, but it's not a huge deal. Just make sure the polisher you are using is plugged into a GFI outlet!

Now, what you mentioned before, the pad cleaner is much faster...you are done cleaning your pads, depending how many, in like 15 minutes or so. Just need to let them dry...

(now that I post this, I will have to break out the pad cleaner again! LOL)

 

[oldmodman]

I use a similar pad cleaner too. I find that is a very convenient and fast way to clean the pad. Plus I can clean them during use and that way I never run out.

Just be sure to clean out the bucket After a weekend of cleaning. You would be amazed at how much goo and crud you are cleaning out of those pads after you have finished cleaning a car.