Can't clean AIO from pads?!?

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Is there any way to clean AIO (and LSP) pads after use? I've been soaking the pads in McKee's 37 Pad Rejuvenator, but that only works to a point. Because products like McKee's 370 360 and Blackfire One Step have a sealant in them, the M37 PR solution doesn't seem to get the sealant out very well. Is there another method or chemical you all use to clean those pads? Dawn dishwashing soap maybe? Thanks for suggestions!
 
McKees 360, while it's an awesome product, stained every pad I used it with. I finally gave up trying to get them completely clean, and now those pads are dedicated for 360.
 
briarpatch said:
McKees 360, while it's an awesome product, stained every pad I used it with. I finally gave up trying to get them completely clean, and now those pads are dedicated for 360.
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I do the same. I had the same issue with HD Speed and pads staining. Clean them until you can’t see any product coming out, then dedicate those pads to AIO use. I hate that I probably have 50-60 pads, but that is just the price of being prepared:)
 
briarpatch said:
McKees 360, while it's an awesome product, stained every pad I used it with. I finally gave up trying to get them completely clean, and now those pads are dedicated for 360.
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same. but the stains don't bother me or lead me to believe they're no longer good. I still clean them with xmt pad cleaner and brush.
 
After soaking them in APC I clean them with LA Awesome Orange Degreaser from the Dollar Store. Doesn't get all the stain out, but gets the LSP and AIO out of the pad.
 
Mckee's Polishing Pad Cleaner works wonders.

It even got out some older stains from HD Speed on my LC flats & ThinPros.
 
PaulMys said:
Mckee's Polishing Pad Cleaner works wonders.

It even got out some older stains from HD Speed on my LC flats & ThinPros.
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I'm curious how you use it. Do you let the gunk dry into the pads and then just use M37 Polishing Pad Cleaner on the surface and then scrub?

I'm thinking about mixing up a bucket of M37 Pad Rejuvenator and tossing each spent pad into the solution right after using them (while still wet with AIO product). Then spray them with M37 Pad Cleaner as I take them (soaked) out of the solution and scrub them with a brush to clean. Does that sound like a good plan?
 
I do not let the product dry into the pads.

I'm sure your idea would work.

I'm just a hobbyist, so when I am done with a pad, (still wet with product) I spray the McKee's PPC liberally onto the pad, then scrub it pretty good with my pad cleaning brush. (I have the Griot's brush) I'll let it sit a couple minutes, then go wash it out in the sink.

I am very impressed with how well it cleans my pads.
 
I have testing to spray some 50% ipa on the pad so it's just get a little saturated. Massage it in the pad and wait a couple of minutes and then in the bucket with the pad cleaner solution. The AIO I used was a carnuaba wax based one. And think I got it to be clean. It looked and feeled clean when rinsed out in the sink. Will see how the pads works next time I use them.
 
HD Speed stains like hell but it doesn't ruin the pad. The pad works just as good the next time you use it. We use a 4 gallon bucket filled with warm water and a packet of Snappy Clean and let them soak at the job sight and overnight.
 
The only thing I have found to work with AIO's is a two step (unless you consider keeping the pad from drying - then three. But, this step is as simple as putting the pads in a wet bucket or a baggie.).

First step, get the bulk of the AIO out. Dawn has worked for me. I will shortly try detergent (Tide or Persil) and I think I'm going to try Shout.

Second, the best cleaner you have. McKees pad cleaner maybe. I don't have it. What I've used that has worked is limonene (pure orange extract). Citri solv and Citrol are two of these. I use a small amount undiluted on the wet pad and work in by hand.

It's a lot of work. I just don't know a quicker, reasonably priced alternative.
 
ducksfan said:
The only thing I have found to work with AIO's is a two step (unless you consider keeping the pad from drying - then three. But, this step is as simple as putting the pads in a wet bucket or a baggie.).

First step, get the bulk of the AIO out. Dawn has worked for me. I will shortly try detergent (Tide or Persil) and I think I'm going to try Shout.

Second, the best cleaner you have. McKees pad cleaner maybe. I don't have it. What I've used that has worked is limonene (pure orange extract). Citri solv and Citrol are two of these. I use a small amount undiluted on the wet pad and work in by hand.

It's a lot of work. I just don't know a quicker, reasonably priced alternative.
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I do.

It's called McKee's Polishing Pad Cleaner.

Thank me later..........:xyxthumbs:
 
I soak them down with Megs Super Degreaser for 15 min or so after use and rinse them out with a hose with a jet nozzle or carefully with my elect PW....them wash in a APC solution in the tumble washer. Comes out looking new everytime. I think key is not oversaturating with product. I go 1 pad per 4 or 5 panels max blowing them out after every section.

Mike
 
The only thing that seems to remove protective products is:

1. Getting sprayed with ONR, or Megs D101 All Purpose Cleaner immediately after use, and soak with pad cleaner when I get home / done with the job.

2. Spray with Meguiar's Wheel Cleaner, agitate, and rinse.

Meguiar's M21, and M66 are a real pain to remove from pads. The wheel cleaner works best.

When I first tried the pad cleaner I use, it came as a concentrate, in a trigger bottle. Of course I didn't read the directions, and sprayed the pads with the concentrate.

Best pad cleaner ever!

However, I was supposed to use 1oz in the bottle, and fill the rest with water - which is what I do now.

Works great diluted, but nothing gets those sealants.

I also have to make sure to brush out my compounding, polishing, and cleaner wax pads before use because there is always dust in them
 
I spray mine with window cleaner then let them soak in soapy water until I can get to them. Then I just squish them under warm water till the soap is gone. Some staining doesn't bother me.
 
In the same boat - dedicated some pads to use with 360. I found Dawn Platinum foam takes the AIO out very well but not quite 100%. That is my only complaint about 360. The old Pinnacle (red) pad cleaner is somewhat effective but not 100% either. Will have to try McKees pad cleaner next time

ScottH
 
I saturate with La awesome from the dollar store let soak for a few minutes than brush while running water over them rinse good and wring out than blow them out with compressed air and let air dry. Pads come out like new. And I use speed and 360
 
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