Why are pad washers so expensive?!

I had the universal grit guard one, I kept getting water splashing out during cleaning. And since I am not doing this as a job, I only have so much pads to clean. So I prefer hand clean than the grit guard washer.

But honestly a lot of the detailing supplies are over priced, but still there are many people who is wiling to pay the price tag, it is just how our world is.....
 
I have one of GG ones, but rarely use it. I usually soak my pads for awhile (a few hours to a few days) in water and APC. Since using the Pad Washer, I now use the Grit Guard to scrub the pads on to help get them clean.
 
EvolutionDetail said:
I had the universal grit guard one, I kept getting water splashing out during cleaning. And since I am not doing this as a job, I only have so much pads to clean. So I prefer hand clean than the grit guard washer.
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I ask:
Why wouldn't cutting a Grit Guard Bucket's Gamma-Seal Lid..."sized-to-fit" over the open top-area of these pad-washers (while the polisher/pad is inside the pad-washer)...facilitate in the elimination of any unwanted water splash-out?

Or has this been tried/done before?


Bob
 
trekkeruss said:
I have no doubt they work, but they seem wildly overpriced. I'd buy one if it was $40 or so, but I'd feel like a fool paying $135 for one. I mean, a PC DA costs less, and it requires a hellalot more engineering and manufacturing to make a polisher than a plastic bucket with some other plastic bits and bobbles.
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:iagree:You can get a 5 Gallon bucket at Home Depot or Lowe's for UNDER $4. $135 for a pad cleaner is way overpriced. Using a pad spray cleaner and simple elbow grease will clean the pas just as good.

For detailing a car as a hobby I see no reason to get it
 
I just keep a bunch on hand, that way I have plenty to do a full correction, once done I throw them in the washing machine, they hold up very well.
Pad washer I'm sure works but for me it's easier just to put on a clean pad on my machine and keep going.
 
HateSwirls said:
I just keep a bunch on hand, that way I have plenty to do a full correction, once done I throw them in the washing machine, they hold up very well.
Pad washer I'm sure works but for me it's easier just to put on a clean pad on my machine and keep going.
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How often do you change pads? Once per pannel?

Right now I clean my pad with a microfiber towel every pannel and switch about half way through the job. But I feel that is not enough.

Problem I see with changing pads a lot is you need to prime every pad. I think cleaning is a better way to do it.
 
The simple answer is they're expensive because people will pay asking price
 
Docpeanut said:
The simple answer is they're expensive because people will pay asking price
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Of course some people buy them. I just wonder if they would sell a lot more and actually make more money by dropping the price.
 
My only guess is shipping and production. Buckets you can stack up and ship. These come in their own boxes. In the space you could ship 50 buckets, you might only get in 6-8 pad washers. Also make a bucket on add in the gamma seal, and dolly. How much does that cost?? Now consider the special spring pump thing. Low production, one purpose. It probably costs a lot to make the entire bucket. Not to mention the mark up too.

I will agree though, I have one and never got into it. APC and warm water seems to do a better job. Plus I don't like getting my pads wet during polishing.
 
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