Problems with pc pads

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HD_Eddie

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This problem just started a few weeks ago. None of my pads will stay centered on my pc. I have 2 LC and 3 Meg pads and none of them will stay on the pc on speeds above 3. I've never had any issues before with any of the pads. What could be causing the problem? I was thinking maybe the counterbalancer or the backing plate but nothing has changed with anything. Any ideas??? :dunno
 
Sounds like the "hooks" on your backing plate might be worn or damaged. Can you try the pads on someone else's backing plate? Hate to see you pop for $15+ and find out that isn't the problem.

Charles
 
How old are the pads? Some of my Meg's pads don't stick very well, but I think it's the actual velcro on the back of the pad.
 
jason@autogeek.net said:
What size pads are you using?
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The Megs are 6.5" and the LC's are the 7.5' vc pads.


Charles,

I can't think of anyone the has a backing plate that I could try. If Lowe's carries them, I could pick one up and try it though. If that's not the problem, could always return it.
 
JaredPointer said:
How old are the pads? Some of my Meg's pads don't stick very well, but I think it's the actual velcro on the back of the pad.
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The finishing pad has only seen limited use and the cutting pad was used for the first time on Monday. My go to pad from Meg's has always been the polishing pad.

On a side note, you wouldn't happen to be the same JaredPointer from TS?
 
jason@autogeek.net said:
Most likely is the backing plate.
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Since I'm starting to believe it is the backing plate, what's the difference between the regular and the flexible one on your website Jason? Is one prefered over the other. The plate on my pc is the original that came with it.
 
HD_Eddie said:
On a side note, you wouldn't happen to be the same JaredPointer from TS?
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Yeah, that's me. FWIW, I like a flexible backing plate. Seems like it give a little room for error, so to speak.
 
The Flexible Backing Plates are the best ones, made from polyurethane. Polyurethane helps to dampen vibrations to prevent the polisher from bouncing and is flexible enough to bend when using the edge of the pads.
They 6 inch backing plate works great on the 7.5" and 6.5" pads.

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Backing plates don't last forever but the Edge 2000 adapter does :D Sounds like the prefect time to change over to Edge 2000 pads .
 
rollman said:
Backing plates don't last forever but the Edge 2000 adapter does :D Sounds like the prefect time to change over to Edge 2000 pads .
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Good idea!
Don't wait until you have a couple of Velcro backing plates and 8 Velcro pads that you don't want to get rid of. (Who me?)

Charles
 
With Edge2000 there is no Velcro and no front and back of the pad. The pads has foam or wool on both sides and attaches from the center for auto centering and plate protection. We drive the pad from the center with a flexible plastic disc instead of a thin piece of velcro which is prone to tearing off and loosing its grip.
 
rollman said:
Backing plates don't last forever but the Edge 2000 adapter does :D
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I beg to differ with that statement. :nono I have had 2 adapters fail where one of the balls fell out. I must be the only one....I'm trying my luck with velcro again.
 
Please tell us the circumstances regarding your problem with the adatpers, and if anyone else is having this problem. Also please note to all our devoted Edge2000 customers we offer support and warrenty the adapter against defects. If anyone has a problem with the adapter simply return it and we will replace it.
 
The Edge said:
Please tell us the circumstances regarding your problem with the adatpers, and if anyone else is having this problem. Also please note to all our devoted Edge2000 customers we offer support and warrenty the adapter against defects. If anyone has a problem with the adapter simply return it and we will replace it.
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Hello Aaron. I have already been speaking with Saul about the issue, not sure if he mentioned it to you. I had one break, he sent me another and then that broke. The customer service is great but I cannot be replacing adapters every 10 times I use my PC. I recently returned my entire Edge pad system to 4* for a refund. I was told by Saul I was the first to complain of this issue.
 
You are the first and only to complain about this issue on the pc, and I beleive that Saul mentioned to you that we make an adapter out of stainless steel also for industrial applications. While the PC is not considered an industrial application and the stainless steel adapter is more expensive, we did offer to replace your second adapter with the industrial one for free. I believe that you were not interested in this fix and only wanted a refund. Sorry we could not help you.
 
Everything you said is correct Aaron. Yep, I am going to try velco again for now. If I get fed up with that, I may give the stainless one a try. After 2 times though, I was getting nervous the next time it might happen while I'm polishing a customer car :eek My reasoning was that, if my last brass adapter lasted 10 times on the PC, even if the stainless was 2x as strong, would it then only last me 20 times on the PC? I still really like the quick disconnect system but I hate it when my balls fall out on my adapter so often :rofl :lol (had to say it)

PS - What is an industrial application example?
 
Its a shame you feel that way. The stainless is more than 10 times as strong and should never have a problem no matter how long you use it but its your choice ( it was a free offer) Industrial applications include buffing granite and marble, tombstones, and aluminum parts on a high speed buffer at more than 3000 RPM.
 
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