Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer

Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer

Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer

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Lake Country continue to innovate & improve their product range with the latest technology. The 4000 Pad Washer is an all-in-one system that cleans foam, microfibre and wool pads.

  • Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer
  • Washes polishing pads on the machine
  • Cleans foam, wool and microfibre pads
  • Keeps dirty water apart
  • Saves time between panels
  • Designed for machine polishing
  • Easy to carry
  • A staple of any detailing studio
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Lake Country continue to innovate & improve their product range with the latest technology. The 4000 Pad Washer is an all-in-one system that cleans foam, microfibre and wool pads.

Pure Flo Technology keeps cleaning solution and contaminated water in separate basins to ensure the purest water is being used in the pad cleaning process.

Not only does the Lake Country System 4000 work with wool and foam pads, ranging from 3" to 7", but it also works with Random Orbital, DA and Rotary Polishers. It can also work with accessories such as bonnets, applicators and wash mitts.

The System 4000 features a number of improvements compared to previous models. These include an improved carrying handle to enhance handling and to balance the unit more effectively.

The Pad Washer includes a redesigned wash plate for increased durability combined with brand-new sealing technology. The pump design has also been improved to eliminate pressure loss while reducing clogging and obstructions.

Directions:

  • Lift the cleaning assembly and catch basin out of the pail by pulling straight up on the blue bump out grips
  • Empty one packet of Snappy Clean Boost cleaning powder into the pail and fill with 6 Litres of water
  • Place the catch basin back into the pail until it sits snuggly
  • Attach pad to polisher and insert into pad washer
  • Before operating the polisher, push down on the wash plate several times until the pump pulls the cleaning solution up from the pail onto the wash plate
  • Run the polisher at a low speed setting and move the pad back and forth over the ridges on the wash plate with light pressure
  • Inspect the pad after 15 to 30 seconds and continue if necessary until the pad is cleaned sufficiently
  • Remember to pump the wash plate as needed to keep the pad wet with cleaning solution

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Key features

  • Pad Washer
  • Easy To Use
  • Machine Polishing
  • UK Delivery

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Expert Notes

The Lake Country System 4000 Pad Washer is made for washing polishing pads. Fill it with water and pad cleaner as directed, run the pad on the wash plate at a low speed and check it until clean. Keep hands clear of spinning pads and keep it out of reach of children. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Lake Country car care products. Empty and rinse the washer after use, and let the pads dry fully.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Foam pads
  • Wool pads
  • Microfibre pads
  • Bonnets
  • Applicators
  • Wash mitts

Caution: Run the polisher at a low speed in the washer and keep your hands clear of the spinning pad. Keep it out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Pad Washer
Brand
Lake Country
Product
System 4000 Pad Washer
Use
Washing Polishing Pads
Use With
Pad Cleaner
Storage
Clean And Dry
Cleans
Foam, Wool And Microfibre Pads

How To Use

Washing

  1. Fill it with water and pad cleaner, as the washer directs.
  2. Pump the wash plate to wet it.
  3. Run the pad on the plate at a low speed.
  4. Check the pad and repeat until clean.

Afterwards

  1. Empty and rinse the washer.
  2. Let the pads dry fully.
  3. Store it clean and dry.
  4. Refill it with fresh solution next time.

Top Tip: Pumping the wash plate as you go keeps the pad wet with clean solution.

Performance Benefits

  • Cleans foam, wool and microfibre pads
  • Keeps dirty water apart
  • Saves time between panels
  • Easy to carry
  • A staple of any detailing studio
  • Extends pad life

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Lake Country pad washer for washing polishing pads.

What goes in it?

Lake Country says to empty one packet of Snappy Clean Boost into the pail and fill it with 6 litres of water.

How long does a pad take?

Lake Country says to inspect the pad after 15 to 30 seconds and carry on until it is clean.

Which pads can it clean?

Lake Country says it cleans foam, microfibre and wool pads from 3 to 7 inches.

How do I look after it?

Empty and rinse it after use and let it dry.

Who makes it?

It is made by Lake Country and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

A pad cleaning powder and water.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Fill it as directed.
  2. Pump the wash plate.
  3. Use a low speed.
  4. Check the pad often.
  5. Empty it after use.
  6. Rinse it out.
  7. Let pads dry fully.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Lake Country

Lake Country Manufacturing is a privately owned American maker of buffing and polishing pads, based in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Its roots go back to Milwaukee Tanning, which made sheepskin buffing pads, and in 1977 Jim Schneider bought that business and renamed it Lake Country. It went on to develop the first foam pads offered in the US market, and today it works from an 82,000-square-foot building and holds around 170 US and international patents, including its CCS foam technology and its pad washers.

Every Lake Country pad design goes through more than 200 hours of lab and field testing before it reaches detailers. In 2015 Lake Country expanded its international presence, particularly in the United Kingdom, and opened a global training centre to teach buffing and polishing.

We stock the Lake Country pads our customers use most, led by the SDO-CCS Orange polishing pad, the HDO-CCS Orange polishing pad, the HDO One Step microfibre pad and the Low Lint Lambswool pad.

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Lake Country HDO-CCS black and orange, SDO-CCS blue and microfibre 5.5 inch polishing pads on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Which Lake Country pad do you need?

Lake Country sorts its pads by the machine they suit and by how hard they cut.

HDO (Heavy Duty Orbital). Made for long-throw orbital polishers, ideally 15mm or 21mm. A high-density foam layer in the middle transfers more of the machine's movement to the pad face and keeps heat down, and the tapered edge stops the pad rolling on curved panels. Choose Blue heavy polishing, Orange polishing or Black finishing.

SDO (Standard Duty Orbital). The same foams as HDO without the dual layer, for any random orbital DA polisher with a centre-vented backing plate. The centre hole lets heat escape so the paint runs cooler. Choose Blue heavy polishing, Orange polishing or Black finishing.

CCS foam. CCS pads have a pattern of pockets that hold polish and feed it back to the surface instead of letting the foam soak it up, and the pockets cut down friction heat. Both the HDO and SDO pads above are CCS pads.

Microfibre. Lake Country also makes the Microfibre Cutting Pad and Microfibre Polishing Pads. The One Step (OSP) microfibre pads and the HDO One Step pad are for dual action polishers and remove moderate defects, swirl marks, light oxidation and holograms while leaving a high-gloss finish.

Wool. Lake Country's knitted Low Lint Lambswool pad cuts quickly and sheds far less lint than traditional tufted wool, and the purple Foamed Wool pad and thin Foamed Wool pad sit close to a one-step pad, with similar cut and finish. There is also an 8-inch double-sided wool cutting pad.

Pad colours are not universal across brands, so an orange Lake Country pad will not cut the same as an orange pad from another maker. Match the pad to the job, then the polish to the pad.

Shop Lake Country by type: heavy cut foam pads, medium cut foam pads, finishing foam pads, microfibre pads, wool pads and pad cleaning.

Lake Country HDO-CCS orange polishing pad held above a gloss black Audi A5 bonnet, with the black HDO-CCS, blue SDO-CCS and microfibre pads on a towel

Looking after your polishing pads

A dirty pad on clean paint can put in more marks than it takes out, so pad care is part of the job. Lake Country's care advice:

  • Clean pads as you work. The System 4000 Pad Washer lets you clean a pad and carry on without leaving the job.
  • Never clean foam pads with a pressure washer or high-pressure air, as it damages the foam.
  • Machine wash no more than 10 pads at a time with Snappy Clean Boost powder, in cold or warm water only, because hot water can shrink the hook-and-loop backing. Take the pads out as soon as the cycle ends and let them air dry.
  • Microfibre pads can be cleaned with compressed air, but wear a dust mask and eye protection.
  • Wool pads can be brushed clean. If you wash them, use cold or warm water, as hot water shrinks wool.

How many pads? For a family saloon, Lake Country suggests more than five cutting pads and at least two finishing pads, so you always have a fresh, cool pad ready.

Not sure which pad suits your machine and paint? Ask us in our Ilkeston shop or on WhatsApp. We deliver Lake Country pads across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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