Air compressor and pad cleaning question...

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I've read about mostly using compressed air to clean surbuf and microfiber pads. What about foam pads? Will it damage them? Also, what PSI do you use to clean pads? Generally speaking...
 
Hey Mark,

I use compressed air on my foam pads without damage. :props:
 
I have never used compressed air to clean my pads. I already have a descent size compressor and just bought the right attachment for it so I am looking forward to trying it out. Alot of people really like it. Good question Mark
 
I use compressed air to "assist" my foam pads during their drying....
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Yeah, I can see it in your work! :eek:








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Ouch! :laughing: seriously though, I will be cleaning them when I get the mf pads in...even though I'm ordering 12 pads :)


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07 z-oh-6 said:
Thanks, bud.

I;m wondering if this compressor would be sufficient for cleaning pads as far as SCFM?

2 HP, 4 Gallon, 115 PSI Pancake Compressor
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Not sure. I fill my 10 gal portable tank and that doesn't last too long, but it would be enough to clean a pad between sections. You only need about 5 seconds of air to clean it out. It would probably be running a lot though!

I'm sure you can return it if it doesn't work right?
 
RaskyR1 said:
Not sure. I fill my 10 gal portable tank and that doesn't last too long, but it would be enough to clean a pad between sections. You only need about 5 seconds of air to clean it out. It would probably be running a lot though!

I'm sure you can return it if it doesn't work right?
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If a 10 gallon barely cuts it,
I'm sure a 4 gallon wouldn't be up to the task.

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07 z-oh-6 said:
If a 10 gallon barely cuts it,
I'm sure a 4 gallon wouldn't be up to the task.

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That's just a portable tank, no compressor...but yeah, I would still try and get a comp with a larger tank.

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RaskyR1 said:
That's just a portable tank, no compressor...but yeah, I would still try and get a comp with a larger tank.

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Ahhhh, no compressor. I'm going to try the 4 gallon, if it doesn't work, I'll exchange it for a bigger tank.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Ahhhh, no compressor. I'm going to try the 4 gallon, if it doesn't work, I'll exchange it for a bigger tank.
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For cleaning the pads after each panel , I think you will be happy with the results from this set-up.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Ahhhh, no compressor. I'm going to try the 4 gallon, if it doesn't work, I'll exchange it for a bigger tank.
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Mark please do us all a favor before you buy another tool please make sure that you investigate all the air compressors out there .Also I'm said since I know you will buy at least 3 or 4 different types of air compressors before you decide which one you will keep the reason I'm said for two reasons .
# 1 I all ready have 2 air compressors
# 2 The shipping from you two me will cost to much so I won't be able to buy the ones you don't keep .Im the MANIm the MAN
 
Harleyguy said:
Mark please do us all a favor before you buy another tool please make sure that you investigate all the air compressors out there .Also I'm said since I know you will buy at least 3 or 4 different types of air compressors before you decide which one you will keep the reason I'm said for two reasons .
# 1 I all ready have 2 air compressors
# 2 The shipping from you two me will cost to much so I won't be able to buy the ones you don't keep .Im the MANIm the MAN
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:laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

I'm thoroughly investigating!


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