6 Methods For CLEANING Wool Buffing Pads!

Wool pads are round buffing pads made from long fibers (typically lambswool) designed to remove deep scratches, heavy oxidation, severe water spots and sanding marks on automotive paints like single stage paints, basecoat/clearcoat paints and marine boat gelcoats.

While they’re great for quickly removing heavy paint defects, their long fibers easily trap spent product and removed paint material within the pad. All of that grime building up on the pad scours the paint as you compound, scratching the paint and forcing you to spend more time refining the finish during the polishing step.

That’s why it’s so essential to keep wool buffing pads clean. Watch my video and take an in-depth look at how wool buffing pads get dirty and the best practices for cleaning and maintaining your tools of the trade!

— Mike Phillips
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Beasley's
(760) 515-0444 | [email protected]

Written and Hosted by Mike Phillips
Shot by Yancy Martinez
Edited and Produced by Victor Espeland

00:00 Intro
00:22 Why You Need to Clean Wool Pads
01:39 Method #1: Metal Spur
03:42 Method #2: Compressed Air
04:09 Method #3: Utility Sink
06:11 Method #4: Grit Guard Pad Washer
09:14 Method #5: Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer
11:35 Method #6: Pressure Washer
12:45 Single Stage vs. Clear Coat
13:30 Drying and Storage

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