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Big Jake

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yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« on: November 09, 2006, 12:38:24 PM »
Hey Gang
 Ok, a few Q's on our beloved ABRALON-PADS:

1) after using a pad, what is the best way to clean them?
   I have been just putting them under cold running tap water as I didn't know if
    soap and water would kill the pad.

2) Should one use a ball-cleaner first on the ball and then use the pad or use the  
   pad first and then a ball-cleaner?

Also, please add your comments on what your best methods are, thanks group

TIA


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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2006, 08:51:37 PM »
ttt, i'm also interested to hear opinions
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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2006, 08:55:00 PM »
you supposed to use abralon pads WITH water so i dont think it would kill it, but abralon pads DO wear out after a while.
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Big Jake

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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2006, 09:06:42 PM »
Yes, I do ALWAYS use water with them....but a good point to bring up.
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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #4 on: November 10, 2006, 04:18:58 AM »
When I'm done with the pads, I place them under tap water, use an old polish brush, shoe type...round soft hairs, to clean off the left over material.  I have a plastic box I them pit them in to stand up and dry. After drying, I use another old shoe brush to brush off anything that might still be there, usually isn't but who knows.

For me, I use the pad then the cleaner. That's just how I do it, others may disagree.

I have found that the foam backing makes a great polish applicator. After the pads have lost the grit, I'll turn them over and use the foam for polish. A bit harsh on the hand, but nothing I can't stand , besides, why waste it if it works.
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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2006, 01:58:57 PM »
quote:
Ok, a few Q's on our beloved ABRALON-PADS:

1) after using a pad, what is the best way to clean them?
I have been just putting them under cold running tap water as I didn't know if
soap and water would kill the pad.

2) Should one use a ball-cleaner first on the ball and then use the pad or use the
pad first and then a ball-cleaner?

Also, please add your comments on what your best methods are, thanks group


I forgot to add this 'Q' in the original post.

3) after you use a rag/cloth for polishing or cleaning a ball do you put the rag/cloth in the washer at your home to clean them.
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Edited on 11/10/2006 5:11 PM
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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2006, 12:43:09 AM »
azguy - I like the idea of using the foam back to apply polish. I'l be sure to try that out.

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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2006, 05:13:44 AM »
I'll use every part of them before I toss them away, I'm cheap ! lol
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Re: yet another ABRALON question PART TWO...
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2006, 12:53:18 PM »
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I use an old ball box, when it gets packed full, then yes I run them through the washer and dryer. Nothing else is added to the load.



I tried that, but my wife didn't approve.  Something about residue left inside the washing machine... so once I get a good sized pile of "used" rags, I make a trip the the laundry mat...  

I too sand first, then use ball cleaner second.  It seems to me that in addition to removing a small amount of the ball's surface, the abralon pad would remove and dirt/deposits/belt marks/etc that would be left on the surface as well.  Once done sanding, I always clean the surface as there seems to be some residue left over from the sanding process.  Once cleaned, I will apply polish (if needed) and then clean again with water and a dry cloth.

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