when is it time for new pads?

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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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when is it time for new pads?

i have a white pad and a yellow pad and im wondering how to clean them by hand/what to use. ive already ordered new ones form excel but i want to know if i should dispose of these. ive used them on about 8 details
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 12:55 PM
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i would say when they start falling apart....you can throw them in the washing machine to clean them.....
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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The white and Orange pad float, lending to an inefficient cleaning in the washer. Your best off washing by hand. As far as durability, it really depends on exposure and techniques used. I have pads Ive been using for over a year now......
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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and what should i use to clean them? dish soap? hand soap? detergent? vinegar? battery acid?
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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Blue dawn or Snappy clean pad cleaner works great.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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thanks guys
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by phee
and what should i use to clean them? dish soap? hand soap? detergent? vinegar? battery acid?
I use either Charliesoap or Laundry Soap......
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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what about that greased lightning stuff? it doesnt have any bleaches or anything in it, i sprayed it lightly on the stains on my white pad, agitated with my hands in warm water for a min or so, then washed out with clean water and the pad looks just like new. before, i would just wash in bucket of warm water with some detergent and couldnt get it as clean. actually, now that i think, i washed the orange pad too, and completely got the opt cmpd brown stains out
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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I use a Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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what about that greased lightning stuff? it doesnt have any bleaches or anything in it, i sprayed it lightly on the stains on my white pad, agitated with my hands in warm water for a min or so, then washed out with clean water and the pad looks just like new. before, i would just wash in bucket of warm water with some detergent and couldnt get it as clean. actually, now that i think, i washed the orange pad too, and completely got the opt cmpd brown stains out
Ive heard great things about this APC as well. Ive never used it, but have looked at the stuff. Reminds me of Castrols Super Clean which was phenominal......

I use a Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer
Wish I had your money Denzil!!
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Wish I had your money Denzil!!
It's a great investment and the product works amazing!
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