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Old 09-15-2009, 06:46 PM   #2565 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by skinsfn36 View Post
Is it necessary to clean and condition the pads between each use, even if you are only using one product on the pad?
To answer this question:
Yes, you always need to rinse and wash your pads after you are done using them that day, or else the chemicals dry up and become embedded into the pad, which negatively affects the pad's and chemical's ability to do its job the next time around...because you have old, stained-in chemical in the pad.

Also, you can do minor physical damage to your working surface when old, dry chemicals are rubbed against the surface...mainly talking about our soft Clearcoat here.
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