Foam Applicator Pads: Do you reuse them?

MDCTFTW · 05-23-2008, 01:59 PM

Just wondering if you reuse your foam applicator pads for sealants etc. If so, do you clean them after you've used them once? Waxy pads don't seem to like water too much.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 05-23-2008, 02:17 PM

Let them soak in dish detergent or APC, then throw them into the washer.

agentm · 05-23-2008, 06:28 PM

Ha ha , good one. I thought you meant dishwasher. LOL. Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought dishwashing detergent weaken the glue on the hook and loop backing material?

BayerischeMW · 05-23-2008, 06:56 PM

i think they're speaking about foam applicators for hand usage here agentm.

05-23-2008, 07:14 PM

I do.... After every detail/use - rewash and good as new!

GAM3OVR85 · 05-23-2008, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAMEOVR

I do.... After every detail/use - rewash and good as new!

How do u wash them

?...i mean the process, do u let the soak first? Do u just put them in the washer machine?
Thank you in advance

L~R~G nor cal · 05-23-2008, 07:53 PM

I get then for free so I just throw them out

agentm · 05-23-2008, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BayerischeMW

i think they're speaking about foam applicators for hand usage here agentm.

I knew I shouldn't drink when I'M DETAILING.

thanks for correction.

JOYRIIDE1113 · 05-24-2008, 12:29 AM

I pressure wash my buffing pads. Nothing leaves them cleaner BTW, softer, or newer looking.

BK · 05-24-2008, 12:59 AM

I've been tossing mine. After reading the replies I might try to wash them next time, though. I didn't realize I could clean them up enough to use them again.

05-24-2008, 01:02 AM

I use chemical guys wash, it leaves em smooth and extra fiberish...... I machine wash em.... So far, so good.

orionredwing · 05-24-2008, 10:41 PM

I rinse them in the sink first and hand squeeze all the excess product out. I then toss it in the washer. I was surprised at how well it's been cleaning out. I used to think I'd be going through foam pads like crazy.

328i · 05-24-2008, 10:51 PM

The only one's I've had trouble washing have been ones covered in collinite. I found dawn power dissolver to work excellent on them though.

TRICKE90 · 05-25-2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L~R~G nor cal

I get then for free so I just throw them out

GEEZ Jared, must be nice, I have to reuse mine so I just use Dawn dishwashing soap w/hot water and they usually come out like new. The microfiber pads are a little harder to clean. Hey, are you no longer living in Folsom?

arabbmw · 05-25-2008, 03:05 PM

i wash them with my high quality microfibers ( i was my high quality ones and low quality ones seperate) with liquid washing machine fluid. come out clean and soft.

L~R~G nor cal · 05-25-2008, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRICKE90

GEEZ Jared, must be nice, I have to reuse mine so I just use Dawn dishwashing soap w/hot water and they usually come out like new. The microfiber pads are a little harder to clean. Hey, are you no longer living in Folsom?

Ya I stopped with the MF ones due to it was $$$adding up.

I actually live in a small gated community called Rancho Murieta. I just put sac because more people know where that is.

MDCTFTW · 05-28-2008, 01:17 PM

Sorta brings up another question. Do you guys apply with foam or MF applicators?

TRICKE90 · 05-30-2008, 12:04 AM

Both I usually apply an AIO or a sealant with a mf applicator. For waxing I always use a foam applicator.

BK · 05-30-2008, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRICKE90

Both I usually apply an AIO or a sealant with a mf applicator. For waxing I always use a foam applicator.

+1 I never really thought about it, but I've always picked a terry applicator for sealant, a foam applicator for wax. It just seems right.

TwinPowerF30 · 06-10-2008, 12:30 AM

will there be wax residue stuck in the washer?

SpecC · 06-10-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weiweiwei

will there be wax residue stuck in the washer?

no, laundry detergent is pretty strong soap so it'd pretty much wipe out all the wax off the applicator and separate the wax particles enough that they will be really separated in the soapy water

05-23-2008, 01:59 PM	#1
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,972 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Foam Applicator Pads: Do you reuse them? Just wondering if you reuse your foam applicator pads for sealants etc. If so, do you clean them after you've used them once? Waxy pads don't seem to like water too much. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-23-2008, 06:28 PM	#3
agentm Private 0 Rep 97 Posts Drives: M3, X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (0)	Ha ha , good one. I thought you meant dishwasher. LOL. Correct me if I'm wrong. I thought dishwashing detergent weaken the glue on the hook and loop backing material?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2008, 06:56 PM	#4
BayerischeMW Man with No Name 22 Rep 441 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	i think they're speaking about foam applicators for hand usage here agentm. __________________ *E92 335i coupe March 2007*
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2008, 07:14 PM	#5
amazzzin Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I do.... After every detail/use - rewash and good as new!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-23-2008, 07:53 PM	#7
L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details 70 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I get then for free so I just throw them out __________________ 2006 E90 SG-Dinan Ram Air Intake-Dinan Throttle Body-Dinan Exhaust-19' Hyperblack CSL's-15/5 tint-Matte Black Grills-M3 Spoiler Lip-Amber Delete-Smoke Side Signals
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-24-2008, 12:59 AM	#10
BK Smiling politely 179 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I've been tossing mine. After reading the replies I might try to wash them next time, though. I didn't realize I could clean them up enough to use them again. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-24-2008, 01:02 AM	#11
amazzzin Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I use chemical guys wash, it leaves em smooth and extra fiberish...... I machine wash em.... So far, so good.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-24-2008, 10:41 PM	#12
orionredwing Captain 111 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan, 135i Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [10.00]	I rinse them in the sink first and hand squeeze all the excess product out. I then toss it in the washer. I was surprised at how well it's been cleaning out. I used to think I'd be going through foam pads like crazy. __________________ PROcede \| AMS FMIC \| AR Catless DPs \| AR Oil Cooler \| BMS DCI Wavetrac LSD \| KW V3 w/ Swift Springs \| M3 Front Suspension
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-24-2008, 10:51 PM	#13
328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	The only one's I've had trouble washing have been ones covered in collinite. I found dawn power dissolver to work excellent on them though. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-25-2008, 03:05 PM	#15
arabbmw Lieutenant 17 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: G hills iTrader: (2)	i wash them with my high quality microfibers ( i was my high quality ones and low quality ones seperate) with liquid washing machine fluid. come out clean and soft.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-28-2008, 01:17 PM	#17
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,972 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Sorta brings up another question. Do you guys apply with foam or MF applicators? __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-30-2008, 12:04 AM	#18
TRICKE90 Private First Class 3 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe, montego blue, Join Date: May 2006 Location: carson city,nv iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i coupe [0.00] 2008 335i coupe [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Both I usually apply an AIO or a sealant with a mf applicator. For waxing I always use a foam applicator.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-10-2008, 12:30 AM	#20
TwinPowerF30 Captain 39 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	will there be wax residue stuck in the washer?
	Appreciate 0 Quote