It is very important to always
start a waxing or buffing job with a fresh set of pads. This does not mean a
new set, but rather pads that are in clean and good condition.
Dirty pads will work against you
in 2 ways. First, if they are already loaded with wax or compound they will not
work efficiently, greatly increasing the time you will need for buffing.
Second, a dirty pad, one that may have been stored poorly or has grime embedded
in it can really damage your finish by grinding that dirt into the surface.
Proper pad cleaning and storing is
essential.
Here is what you will need:
- 5 Gallon Bucket
- Boat Soap
- Small Stiff Brush
- Zip Top Plastic Bags
- Buffing Pads
Add 1 capful of boat soap to your
bucket and fill the bucket about 3/4 full.
For foam based pads and woven
bonnets hand wash in the bucket, working out the chemicals, then rinse well,
wring out and let air dry face up.
Wool based pads get really gunked
up and matted down. A small stiff brush will be a big help. First off, these
brushes are really useful when you are compounding. As your wool pad gets
matted down it starts to work less efficiently. Turn off you buffer and fluff
the pad briskly with the stiff brush. This will extend the useful life of the
pad as you buff. Once the pad is so loaded that fluffing will no longer work
then it is time to wash the pad. Using the stiff brush again in the soap water
bucket scrub and work the compound out of the pad. Once clean, rinse well and
push all excess water from the pad. Then let it air dry face up.
Once all your pads are dry, make
sure to store them in a plastic bag so they will stay clean for next time.
Until next time, make sure you
keep your boat Clean-N-Simple!
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