Pad Cleaning

Everything you need to know about cleaning products and general car care
Post Reply
User avatar
ChrisRS6
3rd Gear
Posts: 338
Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:03 pm
Location: Gloucestershire

Pad Cleaning

Post by ChrisRS6 » Thu Aug 25, 2011 1:12 pm

I've just got a Megs G220 DA polisher, but what's the best way of cleaning the pads after use?

Do you just bung them in the washing machine on a cool wash?
*SOLD* - currently looking for a replacement
03 Missano Red Avant
Silver Leather, H&Rs, Dension iPod Connection kit
85k miles

andre3k
5th Gear
Posts: 1167
Joined: Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:33 pm

Re: Pad Cleaning

Post by andre3k » Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:42 pm

Even on a cool wash you're likely to damage the adhesive between pad and velcro backing if you chuck 'em in the washing machine.

Don't bother buying this product, but check out the how-to-use on this link (http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog ... cat10.html) then swap the cleaner in the link for some APC you prob have in your arsenal. Job done
Gone: Audi RS4 Avant, Alpina XD3, Smart Brabus, McLaren 12C,

User avatar
ChrisRS6
3rd Gear
Posts: 338
Joined: Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:03 pm
Location: Gloucestershire

Re: Pad Cleaning

Post by ChrisRS6 » Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:26 pm

Thanks for that. Will try the technique, but as you say, can probably save myself £1.50 on the packet of cleaning powder!
*SOLD* - currently looking for a replacement
03 Missano Red Avant
Silver Leather, H&Rs, Dension iPod Connection kit
85k miles

P_G
Cruising
Posts: 8249
Joined: Sun Jul 09, 2006 1:25 pm
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Re: Pad Cleaning

Post by P_G » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:54 am

Personally I use Chemical Guys Pad Cleaner. Used to use the washing machine method but didn't always get the oils / residue out of the pad.

Get a bowl, dilute the CG cleaner fluid with water, put your pads in, leave 15 mins, scrub the pads (I use a toothbrush) and then rinse thoroughly with water and leave to dry. Job's a good 'un.

Post Reply

Return to “Cleaning & Car Care”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 25 guests