How do you guys/gals clean the PC pads after use?

Sous 04 S4 · 07-08-2006, 12:31 PM

I got my PC and Menzerna in the mail yesterday when I came home from work. Spent 6+ hours detailing my truck and am very happy with the results. I should have bought this stuff years ago.

Anyway, do you all hand clean the PC pads, or use a washing machine and what method of drying do you all use?

SouthboroAudiGuy · 07-08-2006, 01:12 PM

...it is not good to use Dawn. Can lead to separation of the velcro from the foam. They suggested using car wash. So... That's what I'll be using in the future. I've also seen special stuff you can use, but at some point, I get a little tired of having 5000 special purpose products.

Mateoloco · 07-08-2006, 02:34 PM

SouthboroAudiGuy · 07-08-2006, 02:40 PM

Hand wash only. They're not durable enough to handle the washer (backings can separate from pad).

SLVR6 · 07-08-2006, 04:50 PM

Mateoloco · 07-08-2006, 06:43 PM

pac1085 · 07-08-2006, 07:06 PM

wolfgang polishing pad cleaner. its like snappy clean

it works awesome compared to dawn

i also have a foam pad cleaning brush (stiff bristles)

got both from autogeek.

07-08-2006, 01:12 PM	#2
SouthboroAudiGuy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	I was using Dawn, but I just read on one of the detail supply sites that... ...it is not good to use Dawn. Can lead to separation of the velcro from the foam. They suggested using car wash. So... That's what I'll be using in the future. I've also seen special stuff you can use, but at some point, I get a little tired of having 5000 special purpose products. __________________ MODS/UPGRADES: 17x8" BBS RKs (great AW story about how I got them...) \| H-sport anti-sway bars \| ToyGuy short shifter \| IceLink/iPod integration \| Escort 8500 hardwire \| fog/running light rewire \| HomeLink home lighting control \| fold-down bag hooks in the trunk \| aux power socket under the armrest \| hidden Symphony EQ settings \| remote locking control recode \| debadged SUGGESTED READING FOR C5 A6 OWNERS: 2001 A6 info from AudiWorld \| 2001 A6 info from Edmunds.com \| Audi 2001 maintenance schedule \| Stoney's links (the ultimate A6 links page) \| the nOOb's guide to everything \| how to make your car shine The other ride: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero (typically with a kayak on top)

07-08-2006, 02:34 PM	#3
Mateoloco Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,427	hand wash first to get out most of the polish/wax etc. then throw them in the washer with woolite __________________

07-08-2006, 02:40 PM	#4
SouthboroAudiGuy AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,341	Glad if it works for you, but NOT recommended by the manufacturers. Hand wash only. They're not durable enough to handle the washer (backings can separate from pad). __________________ MODS/UPGRADES: 17x8" BBS RKs (great AW story about how I got them...) \| H-sport anti-sway bars \| ToyGuy short shifter \| IceLink/iPod integration \| Escort 8500 hardwire \| fog/running light rewire \| HomeLink home lighting control \| fold-down bag hooks in the trunk \| aux power socket under the armrest \| hidden Symphony EQ settings \| remote locking control recode \| debadged SUGGESTED READING FOR C5 A6 OWNERS: 2001 A6 info from AudiWorld \| 2001 A6 info from Edmunds.com \| Audi 2001 maintenance schedule \| Stoney's links (the ultimate A6 links page) \| the nOOb's guide to everything \| how to make your car shine The other ride: 1998 Mitsubishi Montero (typically with a kayak on top)

07-08-2006, 04:50 PM	#5
SLVR6 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,961	2nd that... I have not had any pads fail on me in 5 years

07-08-2006, 06:43 PM	#6
Mateoloco Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,427	umm, i've washed them hundreds of times...no problems __________________

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07-08-2006, 07:06 PM	#7
pac1085 AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,044	i use: wolfgang polishing pad cleaner. its like snappy clean it works awesome compared to dawn i also have a foam pad cleaning brush (stiff bristles) got both from autogeek. __________________ 1997 A4 2.0TQM 2000 A4 2.8QMS

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