Dawn power dissolver don't use it!

[Buckskincolt]

I see this stuff recomended all the time for pad cleaning.....DON'T
Over night I did a test on Dawn Power dissolver and here are the results. I sprayed it on a HD Grout Sponge and a CCS White pad that has hook and loop issues. The pictures show the results!

Do Not Use this stuff on your pads!

I'm sure over time, the pads I have used this stuff on will deteriorate to no ones fault but my own.:bash::doh: I just want to give a heads up so no one else uses this on their pads. I see it suggested all the time.

I must give a huge thanks to 08xB and rwright for questioning this practice, thus making me question it and this is the result.:bowdown::bowdown:

I'm sure some will argue that they don't leave it on overnight but I'd say the foam absorbs it and once applied the chemical reaction has started and I doubt it is ever completely rinsed out.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I just want to give a heads up so no one else uses this on their pads.

Thanks for sharing this with the forum... makes me thing of a quote by Elenore Roosevelt...

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"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself"
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At a minimum, stick with products formulated for and recommended for cleaning and removing polish and compound residue from foam pads like DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator which is citrus based.

Citrus Based Pad Cleaning Solution



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[bwalker25]

And on BOGO to boot! Good info to know about the power disolver, never had that problem, but I do think I'll use DP from now on...

 

[bukxanger]

Will the DP rejuvenator work even if i have a dried up pad i havent cleaned in a long time?

 

[Buckskincolt]

Thanks for sharing this with the forum... makes me thing of a quote by Elenore Roosevelt...

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"Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself"
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At a minimum, stick with products formulated for and recommended for cleaning and removing polish and compound residue from foam pads like DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator which is citrus based.


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A couple questions for you Mike?

Can the DP stuff be mixed into a spray bottle and used that way? will it keep in a spray bottle? Sometimes all I do is use a pad or two and I don't want to mix a batch for a little quick clean. The product description says it only keeps for a week? If this can be mixed and sprayed onto a pad after use it would be awesome. Thanks ~~ Yale

 

[Rsurfer]

I see this stuff recomended all the time for pad cleaning.....DON'T
Over night I did a test on Dawn Power dissolver and here are the results. I sprayed it on a HD Grout Sponge and a CCS White pad that has hook and loop issues. The pictures show the results!

Do Not Use this stuff on your pads!

I'm sure over time, the pads I have used this stuff on will deteriorate to no ones fault but my own.:bash::doh: I just want to give a heads up so no one else uses this on their pads. I see it suggested all the time.

I must give a huge thanks to 08xB and rwright for questioning this practice, thus making me question it and this is the result.:bowdown::bowdown:

I'm sure some will argue that they don't leave it on overnight but I'd say the foam absorbs it and once applied the chemical reaction has started and I doubt it is ever completely rinsed out.

Been using DPD for years and never had a problem. I never let it sit overnight, but let it soak for a few hours. You would think if it never completely rinses out I would see some deterioration by now.

 

[Buckskincolt]

Been using DPD for years and never had a problem. I never let it sit overnight, but let it soak for a few hours. You would think if it never completely rinses out I would see some deterioration by now.

I understand your logic but I have to think that this stuff slowly breaks down the rubber. This is a 10 hr application. Granted that I would never leave it on that long but I would think the chemical reaction starts to slowly attack the foam the instant it is applied:dunno: Given the cost of pads, I'm switching to a dedicated pad product.

 

[Jumpingbean]

This stuff is made for cleaning dishes, yes? If it didn't rinse away completely with just water, wouldn't there be a residue left on your dishes? Seeing as it's strong enough to eat away at foam like that, it's safe to say that ingesting it would be very harmful to your health? So wouldn't you think that it would be water soluble and rinse away clean then?
Granted these are all just assumptions, but it's something to think about.....

 

[rwright]

Told you so! Just goes to show you how important it is to rinse this stuff out completely. I have since stopped using it. I'm not a chemist or anything but I'm with you, it would have to start breaking down the foam within a short time frame. I just don't trust it. Power dissolver does work wonders though.

 

[dublifecrisis]

I haven't been able to find DPD lately on the shelf. When I used to use it, I only let it sit for about 15 minutes. Stuff is harsh though no doubt.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

A couple questions for you Mike?

Can the DP stuff be mixed into a spray bottle and used that way? will it keep in a spray bottle?

Great questions but don't have an answer as I've never this product this way, I have always used it with pad washers and it works very well...

How to clean your pad with a Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer​

[video=youtube_share;TulZhDuDbqE]- How To clean your Buffing Pads[/video]

You can watch the in-depth Extended Version of the above segment here,​

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[Buckskincolt]

This stuff is made for cleaning dishes, yes? If it didn't rinse away completely with just water, wouldn't there be a residue left on your dishes? Seeing as it's strong enough to eat away at foam like that, it's safe to say that ingesting it would be very harmful to your health? So wouldn't you think that it would be water soluble and rinse away clean then?
Granted these are all just assumptions, but it's something to think about.....

And I would also say that it's a heck of a lot easier to rinse something off a dish that to rinse it out of a foam pad.

I'm not trying to bash anyone for using it, I just wanted to inform those that do and those who may in the future as to my finding of it's effect on foam. From there everyone can make their own choice....mine is to not use it for cleaning pads.

The label says "Dawn Power Dissolver is not intended for use on copper pots, varnished or painted wood, appliance lettering, scratched nonstick surfaces, oven hoods, and dishwasher doors." It is basically a mild oven cleaner as I understand it.

 

[Rsurfer]

And I would also say that it's a heck of a lot easier to rinse something off a dish that to rinse it out of a foam pad.

I'm not trying to bash anyone for using it, I just wanted to inform those that do and those who may in the future as to my finding of it's effect on foam. From there everyone can make their own choice....mine is to not use it for cleaning pads.

The label says "Dawn Power Dissolver is not intended for use on copper pots, varnished or painted wood, appliance lettering, scratched nonstick surfaces, oven hoods, and dishwasher doors." It is basically a mild oven cleaner as I understand it.

Agree or disagree, I still use it as I still use Meg's wheel brightner which can cause damage if not used properly. If you presoak a pad with DPD for a couple of hours or less, it will not damage the foam.

 

[Deep Gloss Auto Salon]

I have also had this happen to me.

It literally ate away and dissolved isolated areas of the pads surface.

I posted this on AG and many said they used it for years without issue but, like you I stopped using it and have not looked back since.

 

[lyzing]

Thanks for sharing :xyxthumbs: I considered picking some of this stuff up for stubborn sealants, but I will continue to soldier on with normal soap and hot water as buffing pads are too expensive to risk ruining, for me at least (a poor college student).

 

[RaskyR1]

Thanks for the heads up! rops:

I've used it a few times but never let it sit on the pads for more than a few minutes. After seeing this I definitely won't be buying anymore of it for cleaning pads.

 

[rwright]

Thanks for sharing :xyxthumbs: I considered picking some of this stuff up for stubborn sealants, but I will continue to soldier on with normal soap and hot water as buffing pads are too expensive to risk ruining, for me at least (a poor college student).

DP Polishing pad rejuvenator is BOGO right now.

 

[lyzing]

DP Polishing pad rejuvenator is BOGO right now.

Still too expensive for me, I get by just fine with normal dish soap, I can't justify the cost to save 5 extra minutes(maybe) during cleanup.

 

[VISITOR]

been using this stuff for years with no problems. i only let it sit for around 10 minutes or so, and massage the pad under running water to make sure it's thoroughly cleaned...

 

[AeroCleanse]

Why would I even want to use this stuff when there are much better ways of cleaning pads. I use APC and a Grit Guard Pad cleaner. Clean and dry pads in a couple mins.