PVC sponges

[ACE]

Love those PVC sponges, but after I used one and washed it out it dried hard as a rock. It came right back to new after wetting it, but that means I can't use it for UPP, which requires a dry applicator. It that right? Do they lose their softness when dry once they're washed? I think that after it's washed and softened up, you could probably remove enough water with a MF cloth to virtually dry it, but is that the only way? Thanks.

 

[awd330]

The PVA applicators will harden when left to dry. The only way to soften them is to moisten them with water. I have not tried using a PVA with UPP, so I'm not sure if they are compatible. I've only used the regular round yellow foam applicators (dry) with UPP.

 

[Poorboy]

I would just wring it out thoroughly, if want check with Dwayne about how damp an applicator can be to spread the UPP

 

[CharlesW]

While I don't remember the specifics, I'm pretty sure Don used a damp applicator to apply UPP with no problems.

I have used the small yellow applicators lightly sprayed with UGE with good results. Seemed to make the UPP v.2 spread a little easier.
:dunno

Charles

 

[Beemerboy]

I have about 6 of them, and have used the for UPP all the time. In fact that is what I thnk they do best. I wash them out the same way I clean a pad, then lay them on a terry towel and press hard to get the water out. I store them in a zip lock plastic bag. They stay moist in the bag and when ready to use just squezze them between my hand hard and they are ready to go.

I love the way you can get a thin application UPP with them