how to dry polishing pads

jksgoh · 07-25-2010, 07:39 AM

I've just used some Lake country CCS pads and gave them a wash, but am struggling to get one of the denser/more abrasive pads dry.
I've washed them with cold water and ringed them out and put them on the random orbital for a bit to get as much water as i could out. I've been trying to air dry them on a towel rack for 2 days, but i can still feel moisture in it. So what should i do? does it usually take quite a few days to air dry them???

BlackjackMulligan · 07-25-2010, 09:00 AM

I know it's not recommended but I've put mine in the clothes dryer a few times and never had any issue with the velcro seperating. YMMV.......

BTW, don't use them wet. I did one time, I thought it was dry and it was still a bit damp. It left a weird film on my paint from the heat and moisture that I had to then polish back off again.

jksgoh · 07-26-2010, 02:45 AM

bit reluctant to chuck mine in a clothes drier. i washed one of mine in warm water (not hot) and it seems to have warped a little bit!
btw how do you wash them, and what product do you use?

AussieRacer · 07-26-2010, 04:32 AM

I hand wash my pads. Let them air dry in warmish places - usually take a few days to dry, which is okay cause I only use them every couple of months.

HPFREAK · 08-03-2010, 02:31 PM

I know some pro detailers that just put them in the washer and dryer on a gentle cycle low heat.

jksgoh · 08-03-2010, 04:39 PM

thanks for the replies. i eventually did get mine dry, took quite a few days tho!

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jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	bit reluctant to chuck mine in a clothes drier. i washed one of mine in warm water (not hot) and it seems to have warped a little bit! btw how do you wash them, and what product do you use?
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AussieRacer Major 24 Rep 1,058 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aust iTrader: (0)	I hand wash my pads. Let them air dry in warmish places - usually take a few days to dry, which is okay cause I only use them every couple of months. __________________ Current: 135i Auto, Le Mans Blue - w/ Bridgestone RE-11 rears, GP Thunder 7500k angels, & "golf tee" mod plus a few M3 suspension bits and pieces...
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HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	I know some pro detailers that just put them in the washer and dryer on a gentle cycle low heat.
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jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	thanks for the replies. i eventually did get mine dry, took quite a few days tho!
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