Removing Wax from pads?

Discussion in 'Tools - Machine Polishers, Pressure Washers, Detai' started by FMINUS, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    I use a red pad with a polishing pal to apply wax. But its starting to cake. Its hard to wash the wax off.

    Any ideas?
     
  2. ggk

    ggk Jedi Nuba

    dawn? or something you know kills wax on a car maybe
     
  3. marlcoke

    marlcoke Birth of a Detailer

    Dawn Power Dissolver
     
  4. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    thats what im using now, doesnt work
     
  5. Obsessive Detail

    Obsessive Detail Pro Detailer - Lifetime Member

    I just use an all purpose cleaner with a brush to clean my pads, this works great for me.
     
  6. marlcoke

    marlcoke Birth of a Detailer

    hmm..that's weird since I took some nasty caked stuff...i do let it sit overnight though.
     
  7. OrngeZ

    OrngeZ Birth of a Detailer

    try the cg total interior cleaner :)
     
  8. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    Can you let it sit in a CG MF wash?
     
  9. togwt

    togwt Nuba Guru

    Wash Directions (Applicators): Pre-soak in a liquid detergent (Dawn Power Dissolver)/ water and then squeeze out wax/polish with your hands and rinse thoroughly. As a pre-spotter: dilute 1 part concentrates with 3 parts water, apply to stain and launder as usual.

    Use hot (120oF) water and add 1-2 ounces to a standard size (8 gallon) load, for larger loads or heavily soiled laundry, add 3-6 ounces. Add a teaspoon per applicator distilled white vinegar in the final rinse cycle, the vinegar works to eliminate detergent residue and the acid counteracts any alkaline minerals in the water supply
     
  10. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    Ill try this

    Ill try this
    Ill try this
    I think its too weak
    tried this one already :(
     
  11. Dust2Glory

    Dust2Glory Nuba Guru

    I get the DP pad cleaner... 2 scoops in a 5 gallon bucket... let pads soak for a couple days, then off to the laundry mat!!! Super $4 wash!! i add dawn when go to the laundry mat
     
  12. Scott's Mobile Detailing

    Scott's Mobile Detailing Welcome to Detailing

    jeez dust sounds like a big process there lol
     
  13. Duratys

    Duratys Welcome to Detailing

    Toss it and grab a new one... :D
     
  14. reefer_bob

    reefer_bob Obsessive Detailer

    I've tried washing pads in the machine and they just end up floating and bouncing around not doing very much.

    I always tend to hand wash my pads...
     
  15. ggk

    ggk Jedi Nuba

    duratys you are probably on the right track. fminus is probably thinking the same thing!
     
  16. Sparkie

    Sparkie Wax on..Wax off

  17. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    Its WAX that im having trouble getting off. Everything else Im good with the Dawn PD
     
  18. ggk

    ggk Jedi Nuba

    fminus you are really thinking that this is not worth your time and a new pad is cheap enough you should just buy new. you know it, i make around $10 an hour and i would be considering just buying an new pad after trying to wash it a couple times.

    but if you are still trying to figure out a way to remove the wax try a strong mix of cg grime reaper and water or maybe some iso just leave them in it for like 10 min
     
  19. FMINUS

    FMINUS DB Pro Supporter

    The pads are about $5 each :(
     
  20. Sparkie

    Sparkie Wax on..Wax off

    FMINUS have you tried Amazing Roll off?
     

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