I have been using this new pad washer for a few weeks now. Cleaning the pads with this after each section pass had made me much more efficient than before. It really is an awesome tool.

Thats very effective! I used to just brush my pad and once i started watching the videos i stepped it up and was doing it way more often. Now my go to is using a spray bottle of ONR and brushing and would step it up to a pad washer like that one in a heart beat if i did lots of polishing or even machine waxing. Having the lightly moistened pad i find not only makes it smoother but also more consistent not to mention easier to clean at the end of the job

That cleaner is so cool 😎😎 I just purchased a Rotary to do my 2017 Fifth wheel camper I purchased few months ago. It's all chalky 😔 I have a big job ahead of me, being it's 12.5 feet tall. I have to find that cleaner somewhere, we are in Quartzite AZ for the winter not many places to buy stuff like this. Walmart is over 30 miles away as with any auto parts stores of any significance. Our little Napa is just a small shack in the desert. I'm watching all your videos so I don't mess this up with the camper if this size will cost a small fortune to repaint. Then if I manage the camper I'll do my RAM truck it just needs a little love not much.

Je suis un weekend warior comme ils disent ... et ta video est juste trop bonne jaurais du la voir avant info super pertinente! Merci Yvan

Yvan I have the 3000 model which is fantastic, it came with a filter for that bucket section, any reason to take it out, Thats a missle launcher bus you have .... one of the reasons I will succeed in getting my detailing shop is to pay for storing my Exped 4 x 4 motorhome, it drives me to succeed, again another great video. Your SOP was great and I learnt this one from my son who is 14 and into detailing, he videos every car before touching it, inside and out.

Just ordered one and will test this out. Thank you for the information and love the shop!

Glad to see the shop!

As an enthusiast, this information is invaluable!! Thanks for sharing, appreciate it 👍🏼

I bought one as soon as I saw this video. I clean the pad after every section. Sure I take time to clean it, but my actual polish time has been greatly reduced. Thank you for this helpful video

I remember have this talk with you four years ago and since then I was explaining same to all Detailers for the same aspect

We learn from the masters of all masters Thank you for this amazing video And thanks to Pam the organizer he talks really good about you👏🙏

i always thought pad washers were a scam, i guess i was wrong for a long ass time. thanks yvan for enlightening me.

Three things i learnt that helped my pads in some cases last 50-100 cars. Keep them clean, don't wring the foam as it can crush the cells and third, what you said yvan, no compressed air. I did it for decades, no wonder the pads lost density over time

Using my 4000 washer for the first time today. Very well made!

fantastic...I'm ecstatic that I've found "THE" source for quality detailing and efficiency...Could you do a video discussing what pads YOU prefer to commonly use, and in what applications? (you commented that you don't like MF pads due to heat - so, you prefer wool for cutting on da/rotary? and...foam? ) Could you advise? thank you

Thank you Yvan, very informative from dow under🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

Thank you Sir for Sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. God bless you and your family

Thanks for yet another great video sir! I finally got off the fence and ordered one. Tired of blowing pads out into the driveway. BTW, McKee's 37 is having a killer sale right now.

Ordered my LC 4000 Sunday. Supposed to be delivered Wednesday. Been saving up my pads. Going to give that thing a work out right out of the box!

Great information ill be purchasing my new pad washer soon 👍👍

Invaluable information...subscribed 👍🏻

I just purchased the pad washer the other day, looking forward to using it.

good to know. I commonly blowout micfrofiber pads and dont use foam often, but this is good to know. pad washer will be getting more use.

Another great video Yvan 👍🏼 We are looking forward to getting our stock over at Clean and Shiny for the UK guys. It should be in the next 6-8 weeks depending on how quick the boat comes!

What a cool invention! I'm not a pro detailer, but I've watched quite a few videos where detailers used 8-9 pads per vehicle when polishing, changing pads after every section. That's quite a lot pads/money! Yes, the pad washer might be a bit expensive, but you sure could cut down on the number of pads you had to have on hand. Nice!

Alright, I'll definitely give that pad washer a try! My lime of thinking is to use two pad washers. One with cleaning solution and one with clean water for a rinse. Use the grit gaurd bucket dollies linked together with the stainless steel plate to keep them together in your work area. From what I understand you should clean your pads before your first section pass this way your doing it the same throughout the whole process. On my pad cleaning solution the directions say "rinses freely" so to me this indicates that the solution needs to be rinsed with clean water and it will easily come out of the pad. Your logic makes sense on everything else I can't wait to give it a try!

Great video explaining the benefits of the pad washer. I like idea of putting the pad away dirty then clean before using for extra moisture for cooling during cutting. How often or after how many pads cleaning would you change out the waste section and the cleaning section area of the washer Yvan? What have you p[painted the whole new bus with Rhino liner or something similar?

I never got to use my pad washer it fell off my truck first day and broke 🙃. Fantastic video as always!

I have the 3000 model pad washer but I have only been using it to rinse pads out after I am finished with a job. Compressed air has been my go to because that is what I have seen everyone use on KZfaq. Thanks for explaining why compressed air should NOT be used on foam due to altering the structure and performance. I am going to start using the pad washer throughout the polishing process now. How much area / how many passes do you recommend before turning to your pad washer? Also, do you use a pad brush at all to lessen rinsing cycles?

Pad washer, LC 4000, I also prep using the washer

Brillant Information again my friend I only met once long time ago when I got certified installer of a certain coating brand 😁🙏 Shame you are all the way over in Canada and I am in Denmark could use someone like you to coach/mentor me 👌😊 I love your approach to detailing but I often find my ego pulling me towards chasing perfection every time with paint correction 🤣 Instead of making the customer happy 😊 Best regards Rune

Thanks for sharing the information! I always wondered why would someone spend so much for a bucket with a fancy lid when I saw the pad washer online (the previous one). Is it usually hard to find or they ran out of stock after you posted this video?

How often should I clean the pad while compounding and polishing ? One time per panel or how is it ?

Mr efficiency strikes again!

Thanks for the information Yvan! Just curious, would it not be a good idea to put the microfiber pads in the washing machine using a good microfiber detergent?

Love my pad washer, only down side is with my flex forced rotation it doesn't quite get enough moisture out like a 15mm or 21mm da would do. So I usually have to dab out the excess with a mf towel

Hey Yvan, two quick questions, I assume ONR would be a good option for cleaning. What ratio would you recommend. I'm thinking maybe 256:1? And how do you like the UDOS? I've heard mixed reviews but most were positive. The idea sounds great but I'm curious how the execution of the machine is. Thanks.

The pad washer looks really cool. However, as a weekend warrior, I can't afford to buy one. How do you suggest I clean the pads between polishing sets?

That is AMAZING. SOLD!! Thank you bro!!! Also, can I shower and bath in ONR?

Hey Yvan, first of all I just want to say you're a legend for replying to nearly every comment, even on old videos! That's dedication. I would love to purchase on of these System 4000 Pad Washers, however, it seems like they are mostly sold out or have long lead times. I came across the "Optimum NEW Pad Washer" and it seems to be quite similar to the 4000, and it's available to order right now. Would you say that product is comparable to the 4000? Thanks for everything you do, you're helping many people.

I've seen on the Meguiar's Day in the Bay videos where he says you can just use a shop vacuum to clean the pads during use. What are your thoughts?

Hi Yvan, my go to is a 15mm da with microfibre pad and meguiars da compound. Typically I would load up with plenty of compound, getting coverage over the whole pad. If I were to wash the pad more often, would I need to load up with product every time? Seems like it would be a waste of product.

Question, Shouldn’t you use a rotary buffer for cutting and Dual Action for lighter finishing work ?

Hello yvan , what are your thoughts on zen tools DA polishers ? Are they really good as rupes ? Smooth and efficient ?Whats the pick between rupes 21 mm and zentool 21 mm ? Which one should I be going for ?

Interesting, when you mentioned we can use a spray of ACP, I would have thought the APC left over in the pad would cause problems with the polish when you polish the next section. I guess a few pumps of water dilutes the APC so much it is no longer a problem?

Great video. I was wondering how to clean foam pads out. Can you use the Mckee's pad cleaner powder instead of the Snappy clean?

Hi Yvan - does a damp pad not equal a softer pad, resulting in reduced cut, diluting of water based abrasives and increased potential for product sling? Additionally does the rinseless wash as a solution not contain other polymers etc. that again interfere, leave a different kind of residue than say a pure soap? Cheers.

(How) would you use Optimum Carpet & Fabric Clean and Protect on seats with the Nathan Flannal Rotary seat cleaning method?

Hi Yvan. Great video, i m looking forward to get one pad washer like this. I like you to ask, how often i need to change the water from the bucket,like i clean 10 or 20 pads maybe , or after 2-3 days if i don t use only like 3-4 pads for one day ? Thank you! Kind Regards!!

The optimum pad washer and lake co 4000 look nearly identical even on price, any differences you could share?

I really need one

but how do you clean microfiber pads to keep the dust down ? Do you have to use water based compound or can i use something like Menzerana 400?

Use a 3” a lot during the day. How well would that work on it. Both a rotary 3” and the Rupes HLR 75 3”

I asked my question on the wrong video…what size finishing pad would you recommend for the rotary?

Yvan, one question: When Iam using a damped pad for cutting, I always thought/think the pad has less cutting power? The same like when finishing. A damped finish pad has less agression/cutting power in terms of creating holograms or haze. Also, do you see a difference between using warm or cold water in the system 4000 padwasher?

Okay, I’m sold. But what’s the smallest pad that can be cleaned with this machine?

I polish 4-5 cars a year wondering if this is worth it.

If the pad is damp with snappy clean cleaner , how does that affect the polish or compound …I would think negatively since the pad still has detergent in it….

Did I understand correctly? Your shop was able to use a single pad on 10+ cars without ever changing pads, only washing them using the bucket? That would be incredible, as opposed to having 4-6 pads used on each car, then washing all of them at the end. Also, how often do you need to change out the water in the bucket? Does the volume last for at least 1 full car?

I recently just got my LC 4000! Does this work fine for Rupes Yellow Foam/Blue Coarse?

Ivan, I have so much respect for you and greatly appreciate all the information you share and time you take out to better educate us. However, I currently don’t have the funds to “invest” in the Lake Country pad washer nor do I do enough of a volume of polishing cars to warrant it. Also, being a product designer I will say that the Laker Country pad washer is grossly overpriced. It’s shouldn’t cost $200 for a ridged plastic drum with a positive displacement pump. Can you recommend something cheaper and that is more accessible to the normie? The LC pad washer is like the Snap Tools of pad washers, what’s the version that a DIY’er can use?

No Bow Tie ?? Great advice :)

I’m not a professional detailer. I have only two cars to care for. Is there an alternative way to clean pads during the detailing process without the recommended tool from Lake Country?

Will soaking pads in super clean or degreaser liker superb red ruin the pads ?

thanks again. ur selling urself short.humility is a lost art.b well

Nobody sells this in my country... Gonna have to import it 😋

haha reading comments below - Yvan could be yoda or obi wan of detailing galaxy... i'm old so i go with "seasoned"

wow.is there anything u don't know about.ur like the Jedi temple rolled up into 1 person.lol.any hugh difference between uro 50/50 pad over mf polishing pad?great video again.

with due respect sir I would like to know your age

I'm just getting around to commenting but, this 4000 has been out of stock everywhere for at least a month. :) I've been looking. Just sayin' ;)

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