LC White Pad Done after 3 vehicles

[shuddleston]

Well I realized the velcro backing was starting to peal off when I was hand washing the pads. I went ahead and spun the white pad on the PC to get the extra water off and the pad ripped and went flying across the room. What these cost I just expected they'd hold up a little better. Has anyone else had any experiences like this? Is there a more durable pad I could purchase?

[Ronkh]

How long were they in water for? As well as the other times you washed them?

THat may be your problem.

[shuddleston]

I let them soak in the sink for maybe 1/2 each time. Should I just throw them in the washing machine?

[Poorboy]

were they flat pads?

[shuddleston]

Yes I believe so they came along with the PC Poorboys kit I received - Orange, White and Black. Actually my orange pad is already falling apart as well I must be using too much presure or doing something wrong.

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[black bart]

I had one that a small portion of the Velcro pulled louse and I super glued it on and 3 years later it is still fine.

[shuddleston]

wow 3 years nice - lol. I haven't had mine for 3 weeks probably. How do you clean your pads?

[Mr. Clean]

I've left pads soaking for days in various cleaning solutions including APC, dish soap, Murphy's Oil Soap, and DP's pad cleaner w/o a problem. I've used hot water, warm water, and outside tap water. I doubt that is a contributor to your specific problem.

Originally Posted by shuddleston

wow 3 years nice - lol. I haven't had mine for 3 weeks probably. How do you clean your pads?

Soap them up kneading/brushing.
Rinse and inspect.
If necessary soap them again or proceed to rinsing until water runs clear. I stand them on edge and allow to drip dry.

[Poorboy]

never a fan of the flat pads

[astglenn]

If anyone wants to give up the method of pad cleaning that works best, Im all ears!! Microfiber goods are another item that I need to get squarred away on in terms of how to clean correctly.

Thank's!!!

Glenn

[Tom N]

I use DP polishing pad rejuvenator DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator 16oz - Makita Polishers and Accessories
It works great and I have left pads soaking over night before and have never had a backing come off any of my pads.

[Mr. Clean]

Originally Posted by Poorboy

never a fan of the flat pads

Definitely a YMMV moment as my favorite pads are flat.

Originally Posted by Tom N

DP Polishing Pad Rejuvenator 16oz - Makita Polishers and Accessories
It works great and I have left pads soaking over night before and have never had a backing come off any of my pads.

Yeah, that's the DP product I referenced above. And as I also mentioned, I've left some soaking for days w/o issue.