Backing plate question

[stryderlis]

Is the backing plate supposed to be screwed on or does it just go into the pc? The backing plate I order wasn't able to get screwed on so if I flip it upside as if I were to work on a car it would fall off. I know this is probably a super newb question but I figured it'll screw on just like pad that came with the pc.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

mine screwed onto the spindle, and was tightened with the included wrench.


see nipple (spindle) that juts out, that tightens into PC.

[Strokin04]

It should screw on at least the 5 in. flexible plate that I have does. Mike...

[stryderlis]

Well that means the one I have is broken. It won't screw onto my pc like the white pad that came with the PC. The part that screws on isn't big enough. I guess i'll call customer service.

[Al-53]

you may have gotten a rotary plate which has a female thread on the plate where the screws into the thread....where as a PC has a male thread which screws into the PC.....
if your plate has a hole on top with threads inside it..then it is a rotary plate....

if it has a screw type thread on top like the PC original white pad has it should work then...

look on AG at the plates..look at a rotary one and a PC one..see which one you have

Al

[stryderlis]

I've got item number LC-43-125D which is a 5" DA hook and loop flexible backing plate. It said it should work for the PC in the description.

[stryderlis]

This is the one I got.

Dual-Action Hook & Loop Flexible Backing Plate 5"

By the way some of my stuff was kinda frozen when it got here. I bought xmt 3, xmt 1 and the xmt pad conditioner and cleaner. They were kinda frozen so I hope they are still good.

[Al-53]

well if that is the plate you ordered...and it does not have a male thread on top..then you indeed got a bad plate.....

as for your frozen products..warm them and shake them...shake often till they feel room temp...do not try to heat them...let them warm normaly...but shake every 10 minutes..till they feel room temp...after they thaw and they look creamy..they should be ok ..if like cottage cheese...call AG..

Al

[bambo2888]

ditto, mine screwed into my PC

[stryderlis]

Here's some pictures that I just took and let me know if it looks normal.