Hey Bindi

Thanks for not including "soft" like this buttpad!

Seriously, thanks to WNO's suggestion, rubbing/scrubbing with white vinegar and an old toothbrush actually did remove almost all the whitish sheen. The pad is not quite "as new" black, but almost, so I'm well satisfied with the process. Took about 10 minutes total for two scrubbings with drying in between to check for progress. I might do it one more time, but maybe not as it's quite good already.

Thanks WNO!