Griots BOSS G10 and BOSS BP

[mjlinane]

When I received my BOSS G10 a week or so ago, it came with a BOSS Backing Plate. It certainly didn't look like the 2 went together and, when I tried, the mounting bolt was too short to properly engage the threads. So a quick trip to Home Depot and a 5/16-24x1" bolt + split washer later, the problem was solved.

Then, a couple of days ago, I saw this post on AGO: Just received my BOSS G10 (wrong BP?) - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum. Had me worried a bit. PM'ed Bill and Ray. While waiting for a reply, I looked at the backing plate some more and realized the center feature for mounting on a G21 or G15 is a separate piece. Pliers and a sharp yank and out it came. (It is just lightly press-fit into place and the process is completely reversible.) This makes the plate is suitable for most DA Polishers or, with the insert, the G21 & G15. Very clever.

And it's a really nice backing plate, too.

So, if you go this route, don't panic... all is well.

Griots Garage BOSS G10 Air, 10mm Pneumatic Polisher
Griots Garage BOSS 6" Backing Plate
Griots Garage BOSS 5" Backing Plate

 

[RaysWay]

Just don't forget to add a compression washer to the backing plate if you use it on the G10.

 

[mjlinane]

Good point, Ray. Good thing I have a bag of them. And a bin of backing plates.

Thought a pic might help.