Re-use foam buffing pads?

95LT1Z28
02-17-2005, 09:03 PM
I am looking at some Lake Country foam pads for my new porter cable 7224 polisher and was wondering if the pads are a one time use only deal or if you can wash them to re-use them again? If you can re-use the foam pads how long do they usually last? Thanks!

Jeff

ZaneO
02-17-2005, 11:59 PM
You can wash them and reuse them. Wash them in some warm water with Dawn.

They last a good amount of time, depending on how you treat them.

KevinSS
02-18-2005, 04:18 PM
Wash them in a big bucket of soapy water right after you are done using them and let air dry........

95LT1Z28
02-18-2005, 05:41 PM
You guys rock! :metal: Thanks!

Jeff

WhiteboysZ28
02-19-2005, 09:37 AM
I dont wash mine & I reuse them 4-5 times as long as you dont rip them all up.


JOSH

ZaneO
02-19-2005, 11:48 AM
Leaving product in the pad could cause problems. I can use mine 10-15 times if I take proper care of them.

WhiteboysZ28
02-19-2005, 01:06 PM
Ya screw it I get my 3m pads at wholesale & plus when I detal a car I charge for the materials I use included in the price so Ijust buy each week ,LOL not sounding like a prick sorry . I just pitch them after a few details . Expecaly some paints it doesent bother them anyway , Black & dark colors I like to use a new one everytime . Ill try the wash out next time I use one & see how they hold up .


JOSH