How to Wash Polishing Microfiber Pads

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11 жыл бұрын

This is a how I maintain my microfiber cutting pads so that they function properly and last as long as possible. Thanks for watching!
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@floridianman Ай бұрын

10 years ago I started detailing mostly watching your videos trying to teach myself. Today I have my own shop and specialize in coatings and polishing. I still find myself coming back to your videos from time to time. Thank you man

@thorsky2754 9 жыл бұрын

Watching this guy has given me a whole new respect for car detailers. So much work.

@Dejan_23Unlimited 4 жыл бұрын

Funny thing what the mind can achieve, he said " I am in this amazing garage" back in 2013 " and than continue " If I have garage like this, don't think my wife will see me again " fast forward 5 years and yes, you have even better - your own garage. So happy for you and others they dream big. Keep pushing and enjoying this beautiful life we have 🙏🏻

@unicorn7337 11 жыл бұрын

And for so many good reasons. When I found AmmoNYC a few days ago I found my favourite detailing channel on the Internet. Larry is awesome!

@elconradical 5 жыл бұрын

My microfiber pad was loaded with shmoo from cleaning up oxidized paint. Tried the method talked about in the video and got somewhat clean, then went ahead and used liquid dish detergent and a nylon bristle brush and scrubbed and repeated and that process removed much more shmoo. I just made sure to thoroughly rinse the pad with cold water several times then gave it the old spin on the machine and left it to air dry. Like new. It amazing how much material the pads hold! Thanks again for the video.

@BananaChipzzz 11 жыл бұрын

another great video Larry. Thank you for filming these.

@jonathannguyen6653 11 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for drive clean season 2! Awesome video, very informative as always Larry

@quinones355 6 жыл бұрын

love your passion larry thanks to you im starting my detailing bussines part time actual we shall see how it goes

@EdvinasPocius 11 жыл бұрын

Larry's such a class act. Hats off to you, sir.

@aconfusedazn 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry for making the video that I requested. You're awesome and a great educator.

@hayksamvelyan 11 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you got picked up for another season. It would be a great opportunity to share your knowledge with a bigger audience.

@Dsaubt 11 жыл бұрын

Great vid Larry as always.

@garvey2510 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Larry I have learned so much from you top of the list is passion for detailing. Peace and love bro

@Sketchy_Vettes 6 жыл бұрын

Maker's Mark right next to the Gojo, nice touch! Great video as always!

@Orihe 11 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the tips larry!

@juffurey 11 жыл бұрын

awesome new intro, really adds to the production value of your videos.

@chris14091975 11 жыл бұрын

great video larry, good stuff

@jaredtoops7650 9 жыл бұрын

Best part of that garage, the bottle of Maker's Mark at 3:42

@MorphModz 11 жыл бұрын

been waiting for this!

@ianbird6997 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips thanks Larry

@RayDetailing 11 жыл бұрын

thank you larry! been waiting for months for this

@TheDrnorton 8 жыл бұрын

What I do is after each panel immediately throw my pads into a bucket of hot water and oxi clean then grab new pads and move on to the next panel. Then when the whole car is done all my pads have been soaking in the bucket awhile then I wash them out in the fashion Larry is showing. I find this to be a little easier because they have been soaking awhile.

@labocosmeticaperu9372 3 жыл бұрын

How many pads my friend for a car?

@vahgarimo9864 3 жыл бұрын

@@labocosmeticaperu9372 like 20 TT

@paologarcia8541 2 жыл бұрын

Wow thats smart! I will do that

@dawantedgangsta 11 жыл бұрын

Larry you the man!!! Thanks for the tips again. Ammo4lyf!!

@mesalazar3303 5 жыл бұрын

as usual. awesome stuff!!!

@dyingangelo 11 жыл бұрын

Good luck for the new season on drive!!

@AnteUp34 11 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the new Drive Clean. Thanks Larry!

@Snakeplisskin440 5 жыл бұрын

I've been hand washing mine. It's a bit of work but they come out fine. I use Lake Country Snappy Boost. Let them soak in a bucket full of really warm water and snappy boost for a bit then start rubbing at the pad. I used a brush too to help loosen it up. A very soft bristled brush. It didn't seem to damage the pads any, I made sure I brushed them while submerged. They came out looking good so it seems to work. I finished by rinsing them out under the sink and squeezing them out really good then drying them by spinning them on the polisher.

@telmolapas 11 жыл бұрын

man you work very well, i would love see you restore my car paint but.. i live in switzerland!!! keep doing your great job

@IcarusTECH 5 жыл бұрын

What about cleaning foam pads? Love your videos :)

@Krys_P 10 жыл бұрын

So glad you said centripetal force, the amount of people that think it's centrifugal is outstanding

@MrSolveMYMaze 9 жыл бұрын

That microfibre towel is now scratch free ;) When I'm cleaning my washmit I usually submerge it for a few hours in the bodywork shampoo (fresh of course and not the left overs from the car). I've found that depending on the time of the year and the poor weather, doing this will remove the dirt from the mit a lot better than it does from using water alone.

@ichibanmikey 11 жыл бұрын

Great video Larry! I always enjoy learning from you! I have a suggestion for those that don't have compressed air. Turn on the polisher inside an empty wash bucket and I imagine it's not gonna make a mess since it's spraying into the bucket? I'd keep the polisher parallel to the bucket. :)

@johnq8135 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome review detailing a car is like science

@AleksandarKospenda 11 жыл бұрын

Larry, I watch all your videos in a week and now I can´t wait for more :) Was wondering if you ever clean motorcycles or have any tips on cleaning them.

@UplandAndOverland 10 жыл бұрын

larry getting some maker's mark while detailing! All jokes aside, great videos.

@shielddetailing 11 жыл бұрын

Like the idea of using air to lift the fibres, may try my metrovac sidekick to dry.

@Buttbstinkn123 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the guide

@abc796 4 жыл бұрын

Thansk for sharing your nice experience

@Djseany 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome job using the correct term of centripetal force instead of centrifugal force!

@carmelom269 4 жыл бұрын

You're right that most DIYers don't have compressors. I know I don't. But, what I do have is a PowerWasher!! So I would presume that a PowerWasher Spray would probably work best as you're getting the best of both worlds: Air and Water in the form of High Pressured Sprayed Water! Ureka! lol

@jc7879 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry. Love the content that you produce. I wanted to ask whether instead of using compressed air, could one use a Metro Vac Air Force blaster to remove residue and dry the pad simultaneously?

@hlynurstefansson9947 11 жыл бұрын

Lovely car. I always use my steamer for the pad (meg. whool pad), to dry it off i turn on my machine spin it up to 2000+ rpm, and allow it to throw off, most of the water. Then i simply take a small area with the moist pad, a bit annoying for the first round and a slight cut, but does the job just fine.

@nastraightsix 11 жыл бұрын

I would love to see Larry tackle canvas convertible tops, & how to possibly get rid of older stains.

@zilverzero 11 жыл бұрын

Larry could you show us a video of all your detailing gear and equipment

@rogerkumar4424 7 жыл бұрын

You are the man. No doubt. Love your stuff. Watching you let the water run like that...for a pad is painful. When you live in California...

@ELEVOPR 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip's. I just use a medium stiff plastic like, bristle brush, Spin the Machine at 5 or 6, touch the pad lightly with brush move brush up and down pad "Lightly". Pad is Clean and ready for next panel. This is my cleaning on the fly method :o) , If i am doing something wrong, please let me know.

@chrisrefaei 10 жыл бұрын

I agree, this video is needed. But What I know is you should throw in a cup of distilled white vinegar along with liquid detergent with the towels in the wash. And of course wash them separately from your clothes the vinegar makes them soft and take off all the wax residue and products and dirt and grim

@Smennyboy 9 жыл бұрын

How do you polish those really hard to reach places? Like on the car in the video, the grooves that goes in front of the headlights, or more relevant, under the mirrors. Do you have a machine with a backplate small enough to really get in there? Or do you do it by hand? Always wondered how people tackle that. I usually try to do my best by hand, but that doesn't always work so well if it's something very visible. Like the groves in front of the headlights on this car

@ww2717 11 жыл бұрын

I use something called a Pad Washer by Grit Guard. Very effective at cleaning pads. Use the grit guard pad cleaning spray. Larry great products but they are expensive for the small amount that you get for that price. You need to reduce prices. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you.

@jonbravo9278 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy how much things change in 9 years

@nissan300bhp 11 жыл бұрын

i put mine in the washing machine! i dont own any microfiber pads but my foam pads are machine washed and they come out great

@chrisrefaei 10 жыл бұрын

Deff need a how to clean microfiber towels video.

@Bobby-wo4ub Жыл бұрын

Thank you very useful. the only issue is that after washing my pad for two times, the top part that attach my pad to the polisher got detachaed, I mean the glue was washed off by water. Any suggestion?

@22Webstar 4 жыл бұрын

That is a great demonstration, way better than just telling us, this is a video so we should see you act out instead of telling us! Haha

@ec6933 11 жыл бұрын

Larry, I love these videos! I just went and bought some of that Stoner Glass Cleaner for my car and just finished at 2 a.m.! (I know cleaning at night is for crazy people, I have to ask finally, I have SEEN that AMMO Hoodie you wear in SO many episodes and I LOVE it! It looks SO awesome, I thought about making my own with a blank hoodie and some paint, is there any way you can send me one!? Thanks! - Matt, in Ohio.

@RobertLonsdale 11 жыл бұрын

Larry, it's centrifugal force that throws the water out not centripetal. Great video again. Can we get your products in the UK?

@vokuhila31 11 жыл бұрын

I hope they paid you very very well. Excellent work.

@feld3d 11 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. Question how do you wash your bag of towels correctly in the washing machine. What type of detergent is the best?

@greencivicej1 6 жыл бұрын

Can you use the grit guard pad washer, to clean up the microfiber cutting pads to cut time faster to clean them up?

@Everspy 11 жыл бұрын

How do you clean in between small spaces in logos and other things on cars? For example, my car's Audi logo has some build up of dirt between all the rings.

@Patrick94GSR 9 жыл бұрын

I've seen some detailers use a small tool that spins and has sort of "teeth" on it, and they run it across the pads with the machine on a low speed, moving the tool in and out from center to edge. Any thoughts on those? I'm not sure if those are more for foam pads or what.

@MegaHeavylifter 11 жыл бұрын

@AMMONYCdotcom serious question. my buddys hood has a shit ton of oxidation. its a 2 stage but clear coat is almost off. if i compound it will it turn to 1 stage? can you do a vid on a super oxidized car and what to do with it?

@jacalba632 6 жыл бұрын

Gratings from Venezuela country. I got two questions. How many pads can i use on a completly correction compounding of a car and by the way wich is durability on moderate condition of them when i use them on several cars?

@phordguy 11 жыл бұрын

Could you use the gross groody rubber filled pad from the race car to buff crap off tires? Just a thought...

@qwika6 11 жыл бұрын

You can either use a product specifically made for washing MF (CG, AG, and DD all carry these products) OR if you wash them with regular detergent make sure it is colorless, odorless and free of any fabric softeners and free of bleach. When I wash mine I use ALL and half a cup of vinegar as a natural softener. Make sure you do a load of just MF with no other articles of clothing, towels etc. And when you dry, again no fabric softeners and use low heat.

@FalenAnjel2 10 жыл бұрын

I think he means one of them jet spry machines (aka Pressure Washer) that you would use on/ in most car washing scenarios at home. If he means something else then I wouldn't know what else it could be.

@masterpartha 11 жыл бұрын

I burnt my finger last month doing the pad cleaning with hand method. I forgot the polisher was at 5 setting. So better to be careful on that. do you use your Rupes with the washer mod? Or have you kept it as stock? Also, how many cars can you do with the Rupes before the machine needs to be sent in for service? Im contemplating buying the Rupes 21 just because I fancy it. Not a professional, but I like to collect haha.

@aazaabazza 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry, what gloves do you use? Just ordinary disposable ones? Would it be a good idea to use one pair of gloves for washing the car and then another pair for the waxing and interior?

@ChristiannTyler 8 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to use a oil lubed compressor without a dryer/filter on your pads ?

@ichibanmikey 11 жыл бұрын

He's using Nitrile gloves which you can find on amazon. I don't think it matters if you're using separate pairs of gloves, but I suppose you can if you want considering these are disposable. :)

@raulchavez2010 11 жыл бұрын

Hey Larry, Any thoughts on whether plasti-dip would harm the paint?

@vitogio9578 Жыл бұрын

did you make that brush for cleaning the pads if not where can you buy that thanks

@zachsimsphoto5344 8 жыл бұрын

I think the best thing in that garage is the Maker's mark next to the sink. Ferraris and bourbon. A good day.

@pheapk7875 Жыл бұрын

9/30/22 So that is how you clean it. I use the used one to clean my glass top stove and throw it away. Can't reuse it with the grease. I will try your method before I do the stove.

@lovesautodetail 10 жыл бұрын

Larry is your van a fully equipped with a power washer and water?

@qwika6 11 жыл бұрын

I would say that shouldn't be a problem. I've made the switch to strictly washing and drying with MF and the single bucket multiple towel method so I don't have to worry about washing a mitt. IMHO it's the best way to ensure you don't introduce dirty media to your paint. The 2 bucket wash method doesn't guarantee it- IMHO.

@PanaMaJwaaRd 9 жыл бұрын

I was looking at that Makers Mark bottle in the background hah

@VQ37VR38 11 жыл бұрын

You're killing me Larrryyyyy!!!!!! [by your excellency of your profession]

@skyway1512 6 жыл бұрын

What about the foam pad?

@clintcristobal4248 7 жыл бұрын

it is ok to use diswashing soap to wash the pad? thanks

@conver1000 11 жыл бұрын

where does he buy his microfiber towels?

@joecogz1217 10 жыл бұрын

If all the water dosent get off the pad would it eventually air dry?

@scottferrell8260 9 жыл бұрын

Hello my name is Scott,I been detailing cars part time and I owned a body shop for 14 years so I know how to wet sand clear coat etc ,I want to thank you for your videos,I have a few questions,I use to have air tools because I had a shop compressor now I'm going electric,can you recommend a good 6inch DA that's not to pricey and the type of polishing materials you use ,like compounds,glaze,etc I'm just now starting to get my tools togeather now I need a good vac/steamer as well .I appreciate any help / info you could send my way Thank you Scott

@mosomos89 9 жыл бұрын

Scott Ferrell you have probably already gotten the answers you were looking for, but in Larry's other videos he recommends the garoit's garage DA for the weekend warriors (like me) he says it's the best bang for your buck. I just found the AMMO NYC youtube channel a week or two ago and have been watching non-stop. SO MUCH valuable info! I'm making my list of questions, and then checking them off as I watch more videos - once I've seen them all, i'll send the rest of my list to larry@ammonyc.com where he says we can send questions. I don't want to bother him until i've watched everything though! I would rather he spend his time making more videos than answering redundant emails! Sorry for rambling... i'm going to bed now :)

@scottferrell8260 9 жыл бұрын

Kyle McDonald thank you Kyle.

@dal8232 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard mixed views about Pad Washer Machines, I’ve seen them on eBay from £50 to over £100: seems to me providing the grit guard is inspected regularly it’s a good way to wash pads saving a lot of time, is it worth investing in a pad washer ? Note I am not a professional, just someone who is enthusiastic about cars.

@someday3873 8 жыл бұрын

so washing the pads just plain water?...Seen some other videos people using some sort of cleaner.

@dianafernandez3998 3 жыл бұрын

What about taking care of foam pads.

@JavaRacingCo 11 жыл бұрын

Larry, There is paint transfer on my cutting pad when I use it on my clear coated paint... Does this mean the clear coat is almsot or completely gone?

@feld3d 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for replying. Question can you wash your wash mits with the mf towels or should those stay away from each other?

@MetikalMan 11 жыл бұрын

My favorite car. Do want.

@johnwayne8 11 жыл бұрын

Can u recommend good polisher? Thanks

@csiautodetail 11 жыл бұрын

I have a question not related with this video, I have a Meguiar's G110 DA and every time I plug it to a generator that is not a Inverted generator the G110 does not change the speed even if you change it on the machine itself, this does not happen when I plug it to an outlet wall or a inverted generator, has this happened to you before, I also want to buy the Rupes, does this happen to the rupes as well?

@OverlandTT 5 жыл бұрын

Does anybody know how to clean real wool polishing pads? It's don't an excellent job buffing the Meguiars Carnuba to a gloss but it's gone darker now.