How do you know.....

Doing some detailing work on the Tundra. The truck had scratches and imperfections, so I used my Orange Foam Correcting Pads Item# 10617. I also have black pads and red pads.

My question is how do you know when it is time to throw the old foam pads out and get new ones? They are a bit stained but still seem to work.

 

What did you mean by "Revitalizer"? I usually use some Tide and since the pads say they are machine washable....I wash them.

 

I throw mine away when I start to see the foam residue left on the truck, think little pieces of foam, and the edges start to look rough like they have lost some material.

I use Lake Country pads and I've been happy with the quality and life of the pad.

I also hand wash my pads with Dawn dishwashing soap after each use. I think heat is what kills pads the quickest so I give each pad a squirt of Griot's Garage Speed Shine on the pad with correction agent I'm using.

 

I assume they are good on buffing pads too?