cleaning micromesh...

[lockyer18]

i recently started getting dark streaks in some of the lighter wood i turn when sanding progressively with the micrmesh product.....any tip or hints to whats happening and how to correctly clean them?

[gwilki]

I put them in the pockets of my jeans and throw them on the wash.

[penmanship]

Much the same, except I use a mesh bag and toss them in with the towels. Lay them flat to dry after the load is done................brand new ! :)

[Lilian]

I throw them in with whatever laundry I happen to be doing - usually in a mesh bag to keep them together. Then lay them flat to dry. They get all curly in the dryer - I learned that one the hard way. Bill was not impressed.

[Mike in Nanaimo]

Lockyer18, I never thought about it but I've had the same problem and just thought it was from the bushings. I have used this batch for a couple years and only washed it once. I think it is time to retire them and use one of my new sets.

[Colin Gregg]

hi lockyer18, if you are refering to the mm pads its because you are staying in one spot too long, and its melting the the pad. if this is the case then what i do is go back to a rougher grade untill its gone. the important thing with miccro mesh pads is tokeep them movein gwith light pressure;)