I used a stiff brush to clean after each pass during use and use 2-4 pads at a time depending on what I'm doing. Afterwards just a thorough clean with an APC.
I have been using mine for little over a year. Really speeds up the process and gets the pads CLEAN! Those that still wash by hand need to check this out!!!
I love using this. It is so efficient, at least to me. I used to use swap pads, and then I'd have to wash just felt so bleh but doing this in between section just makes it so much easier. Don't have to worry re-centering the pad, ripping off pads etc.
I keep a big towel folded up nearby, because even with using the lake country system, I still have a decent amount of moisture left in the pad after "drying it ". I just push my pad into the dry towel a couple times to get rid of the excess moisture.
I use one while cutting and polishing boat and RV gel coat. No need to swap pads, just give it a quick rinse with the washer and keep on working. I believe that's what it's really intended to be used for. So you don't have to swap pads while working. I use pad cleaner in a sink to deep clean my pads.
Great review, Brian. I've been waiting for a review on the LC 400 pad washer. Mine is on the way. BTW it was great meeting you and your son at the SDC in Louisville.
I started out with the grit guard version. It was great, but the lake country version is the next step. It’s nice that it keeps the clean and dirty separate.
Grit guard came up with their own pad washer before lake country. It pumped the water in a similar way. But what the LC 4000 does is keep the clean solution separate from the used solution. That way you are not cleaning pads with contaminated water.
@@johnwalters878Dude, you're cleaning some pads, not doing open heart surgery. Their system is for high volume shops, to just stand around so you can clean your pads as you work the paint. The Detail Guardz system is more for cleaning your pads after you're done working the paint, or if time is not an issue, you could clean as you go too, just more time consuming (which is why LC 4000 exists). The Detail Guardz system works by keeping most large contaminants separate by keeping them captured underneath the Dirt Lock Guard, and tiny contaminants emulsified in the cleaner. Just squeeze your pads dry, and you'll be fine. If you're cleaning a ton of pads, more than 4-6, either rinse them outside the bucket after the wash, and squeeze out the water....Or get a second Detail Guardz sysem for a bucket of clean water and rinse there. Either way, you're still not spending near what the LC 4000 costs, arguably saving money on pads by not wearing them out at high speeds over the abrasive cleaner head, and probably getting cleaner pads cause you pump more crap out of them. Either way works...depends on what's more important, time or money? Also I would not even compare anything from the original Dirt Lock brand, to anytbing Detail Guardz puts out. They might seem similar, but the performance is night and day different. Last point, if we're already talking paint correction. I'd much prefer to work a panel with a clean pad, dump that pad, then grab another clean pad for the next section - to working a panel, running over to the LC 4000 cleaning the pad, running back to do the next section, running back over to the LC 4000, cleaning the pad, running back over for the next section, on and on... I'd rather use 8-10+ pads on a car, then just take 5-10 minutes and clean them thoroughly at the end of the job. By the time I prep another car, they're ready to go. That's just me though, everyone's got their own rhythm. My point is I'm not sure just how much "time" you're saving with the LC 4000, realistically.
These are great tools which make clean up at the end of the day so much easier. I am cheap and resort to a five gallon bucket with two gallons of rinseless wash and a microfiber towel. This way spin off stays in the bucket. I do like the pad washer for deep cleaning pads though. Thank you for an excellent video.
How about testing DETAIL GUARDZ The Dirt Lock Pad Washer System? It's over $100 less and maybe more practical for us weekend detailers. Love the channel and all the honest and unbiased advice and testing you provide.
Yes. This! My exact comment now in a bunch of vids on the LC 4000 system. You can even get 2 of the Detail Guardz pad cleaning systems, one for a bucket with cleaning solution and one for a bucket with clean water to rinse...and still be under what the LC 4000 costs.
I keep my washer on a bucket dollie and drag that around with me. I also have a thin sheet of semi ridgid "vinyl" that I can fit around the washer in the dollie that helps with splatter from the spin dry. (I originally used HD flat cardboard boxes until I lucked into my vinyl shield).
I just picked one up. My garage that I detail out of is small so I can’t have a dedicated pad cleaning area and I risk getting polishing residue all over the vehicle if I don’t walk over to the back door and blow the residue outside every single time. This is going to save me HOURS every correction
Are we sure clean solution doesn t mix with the dirty one? Can you wash the pads during the polishing phase between One pass and another using pads damp and not dry to polish?
PSA- completely irrelevant to this video, but thought it may help a few people out. If you have an ollie's in your area, they have seal and shine for 5.50 a bottle, meg's hybrid paint coating for $20, meg's ultimate snow foam for $17/gallon and a bunch of chemical guys microfibers, a few car soaps, and some applicators. The meg's hybrid paint coating is a steal. I think that was at one point like 50-60 bucks. Must not be selling any of it. Anyways, just wanted to share...cheers!
5:16 you really shouldn't be doing this 😊. By emptying ,,catch base" your mixing clean solution with dirty water. The pad washer is designed to separate dirty water from clean solution
the only reason system 4000 is the best one out of all the other ones because its capability of keeping the dirty and clean solution from each other but what you did there defeated the whole purpose also you should pump it couple of more time that way your pad gets clean fully at the first try and extra solution keeps the pad washer clean as well
How do you clean your pads?
Dumping in machine washer on delicate setting with extra rinse.
Pad washer
I used a stiff brush to clean after each pass during use and use 2-4 pads at a time depending on what I'm doing. Afterwards just a thorough clean with an APC.
Compressed air while correcting,hand wash
I use the Adams pad and microfiber revitalizer.When I’m around air I use the compressor.
If you have a polisher, you need this.
It’s the best!
Always enjoy when someone tells us how their car is extremely glossy. Thanks Brian
Was awaiting this one!!! Lol mine is on its way to me! 🍿 READY!
You will like it.😁👍🏻
I have been using mine for little over a year. Really speeds up the process and gets the pads CLEAN! Those that still wash by hand need to check this out!!!
I love using this. It is so efficient, at least to me. I used to use swap pads, and then I'd have to wash just felt so bleh but doing this in between section just makes it so much easier. Don't have to worry re-centering the pad, ripping off pads etc.
I wish the inner lip was taller/deeper. Even keeping the polisher as low in the space above the water plate it still sprays out as i spin it out
This has made me more efficient while doing corrections
I keep a big towel folded up nearby, because even with using the lake country system, I still have a decent amount of moisture left in the pad after "drying it ". I just push my pad into the dry towel a couple times to get rid of the excess moisture.
just got one, love it. no more hand washing.
I use one while cutting and polishing boat and RV gel coat. No need to swap pads, just give it a quick rinse with the washer and keep on working. I believe that's what it's really intended to be used for. So you don't have to swap pads while working. I use pad cleaner in a sink to deep clean my pads.
Looks great
Great review, Brian. I've been waiting for a review on the LC 400 pad washer. Mine is on the way. BTW it was great meeting you and your son at the SDC in Louisville.
I started out with the grit guard version. It was great, but the lake country version is the next step. It’s nice that it keeps the clean and dirty separate.
You mean the Detail Guardz pump system? That attaches to their Dirt Lock Guardz?
Grit guard came up with their own pad washer before lake country. It pumped the water in a similar way. But what the LC 4000 does is keep the clean solution separate from the used solution. That way you are not cleaning pads with contaminated water.
@@johnwalters878Dude, you're cleaning some pads, not doing open heart surgery. Their system is for high volume shops, to just stand around so you can clean your pads as you work the paint. The Detail Guardz system is more for cleaning your pads after you're done working the paint, or if time is not an issue, you could clean as you go too, just more time consuming (which is why LC 4000 exists). The Detail Guardz system works by keeping most large contaminants separate by keeping them captured underneath the Dirt Lock Guard, and tiny contaminants emulsified in the cleaner. Just squeeze your pads dry, and you'll be fine. If you're cleaning a ton of pads, more than 4-6, either rinse them outside the bucket after the wash, and squeeze out the water....Or get a second Detail Guardz sysem for a bucket of clean water and rinse there. Either way, you're still not spending near what the LC 4000 costs, arguably saving money on pads by not wearing them out at high speeds over the abrasive cleaner head, and probably getting cleaner pads cause you pump more crap out of them. Either way works...depends on what's more important, time or money?
Also I would not even compare anything from the original Dirt Lock brand, to anytbing Detail Guardz puts out. They might seem similar, but the performance is night and day different.
Last point, if we're already talking paint correction. I'd much prefer to work a panel with a clean pad, dump that pad, then grab another clean pad for the next section - to working a panel, running over to the LC 4000 cleaning the pad, running back to do the next section, running back over to the LC 4000, cleaning the pad, running back over for the next section, on and on... I'd rather use 8-10+ pads on a car, then just take 5-10 minutes and clean them thoroughly at the end of the job. By the time I prep another car, they're ready to go. That's just me though, everyone's got their own rhythm. My point is I'm not sure just how much "time" you're saving with the LC 4000, realistically.
These are great tools which make clean up at the end of the day so much easier. I am cheap and resort to a five gallon bucket with two gallons of rinseless wash and a microfiber towel. This way spin off stays in the bucket. I do like the pad washer for deep cleaning pads though. Thank you for an excellent video.
It’s a must have works amazing
I just handwash with dish washing soap. Spin it on rotory and use shop air to dry real quick. Works well for me.....
Looking forward to the review of the hercules geardriven polisher Brian.
How about testing DETAIL GUARDZ The Dirt Lock Pad Washer System? It's over $100 less and maybe more practical for us weekend detailers. Love the channel and all the honest and unbiased advice and testing you provide.
Yes. This! My exact comment now in a bunch of vids on the LC 4000 system. You can even get 2 of the Detail Guardz pad cleaning systems, one for a bucket with cleaning solution and one for a bucket with clean water to rinse...and still be under what the LC 4000 costs.
Early! I actually bought that and use it. And it has been a god send saving me tons of time
I use Detail Guardz Dirtlock washer system. Works amazing.
What happened to the Hercules you were going to show more of?
Can clean any type of pad!
Hear that ladies, when it's that time of the month.
I have one of these and I love it. Only issue I have is my rubber grommet comes out of the catch basin when i assemble too quickly
This is a great device. Love mine. Awesome job LC!
Awesome video and product review good friend
I keep my washer on a bucket dollie and drag that around with me. I also have a thin sheet of semi ridgid "vinyl" that I can fit around the washer in the dollie that helps with splatter from the spin dry. (I originally used HD flat cardboard boxes until I lucked into my vinyl shield).
Ahh I need to modify mine like that, at least about 3/4 around. Good idea thanks
Excellent as always Brian 👊🏼
Im definitely getting one this looks great to have thanks for sharing
Ive had mone just over a month now. Works pretty good.
Great video!
I just picked one up. My garage that I detail out of is small so I can’t have a dedicated pad cleaning area and I risk getting polishing residue all over the vehicle if I don’t walk over to the back door and blow the residue outside every single time. This is going to save me HOURS every correction
Ha! I did the same to my 6" 50/50 pads when I swapped to 5"!!
Are we sure clean solution doesn t mix with the dirty one? Can you wash the pads during the polishing phase between One pass and another using pads damp and not dry to polish?
PSA- completely irrelevant to this video, but thought it may help a few people out. If you have an ollie's in your area, they have seal and shine for 5.50 a bottle, meg's hybrid paint coating for $20, meg's ultimate snow foam for $17/gallon and a bunch of chemical guys microfibers, a few car soaps, and some applicators. The meg's hybrid paint coating is a steal. I think that was at one point like 50-60 bucks. Must not be selling any of it. Anyways, just wanted to share...cheers!
My question is, if you're cleaning your pad after each section or panel, do you still need to switch to a new pad and if so, when?
My grommet won’t stay in when I push the tube through after cleaning and reassembling. Have to use a washer to hold it in place while pushing.
Does this work with the new thinner backing plate Rupes polishers? Wonder about height differences…
I have one but I keep getting water all over the bottom of the polisher which is concerning to me.
🤔5:11 i think you just contaminated the separated-bottom-bit (of clean water mixed with cleaning agent)...🤔
since the dirty-mix was dripping in via the hole...
I sacrificed the clean water to show what was in the catch .
I like it👍🏻😎
Hand wash spin dry with air compressor
I’d love to have this system but I just can’t justify it if I’ll only polish once every few years
Get the Detail Guardz pad washing system instead...for around $50-55.
5:16 you really shouldn't be doing this 😊.
By emptying ,,catch base" your mixing clean solution with dirty water.
The pad washer is designed to separate dirty water from clean solution
I sacrificed my clean water to show what was in the catch.😁👍🏻
CG pad wash
Much like a juicer. Super effective, but the learning curve can be discouraging.
I swear the powder smells just like the shit janitors used to clean the floors in school when someone puked
Soap and water then let them air dry
Rags to riches or All Clear with distilled white vinegar
I think it’s the same stuff
Brian its kinda pricey.
brian you use that thing so wrong i tought you were joking for a second. specially dumping the dirty liquid into nice fresh solution :)
the only reason system 4000 is the best one out of all the other ones because its capability of keeping the dirty and clean solution from each other but what you did there defeated the whole purpose also you should pump it couple of more time that way your pad gets clean fully at the first try and extra solution keeps the pad washer clean as well