MarkII backing plate not coming off

[Edi25]

I just received rupes MarkII yesterday and I wanted to remove the backing plate
I wasn't going post this because I though it was just me but I came conclusion that the bolt in the middle just doesn't turn I used a lot force even had someone help me as I hold the backing plate and it still didn't budge.
Has anyone had this issue ?
I don't want have to send the machine back for something so simple

-Edi

[SonOfOC]

It is very tight from factory. Make sure allen key is all the way in, use a hammer to gently tap it loose. Or if you have a allen socket, use it with a long ratchet for more leverage.

[Eldorado2k]

I wouldn't bother trying any harder than you already have... Just slap a pad on it and be thankful it's on and not the other way around

[custmsprty]

Why do you want to remove the backing plate on a brand new polisher? It most likley has loc tite on it.

[Eldorado2k]

Why do you want to remove the backing plate on a brand new polisher? It most likley has loc tite on it.

They wouldn't put loc tite on it, would they?

But I agree, why remove it? To put it right back on?

[Edi25]

I wanted to test the washer mod I made for it
I also purchased g21,rupes mini and the bolts on two machines came right off so it just made me more suspicious on why my rupes15 is lock so tight


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[custmsprty]

I personally wouldn't put a washer mod on a MK II, just my opinion. I never did it to my 1st gen. Have you polished a vehicle yet w/o the mod to see how powerful it is?

[Rsurfer]

If you really want to get it off, do what SonOfOC recommended.

[Eldorado2k]

So you got your new toy and can't get the darn backing plate plate off eh?

I feel your pain... I've got a much anticipated package on the way. Been waiting about a week and the dang tracking says it's finally about 20min. away at it's destination center, but from there it usually takes another day to wind up at the local post office and in my mailbox which means I have to wait till Monday but today's the perfect day and I want my stuff! Lol.

I'm willing to drive to that post office if it's possible for my to show them ID and simply get my package... But I don't know if that's possible.

[Edi25]

I personally wouldn't put a washer mod on a MK II, just my opinion. I never did it to my 1st gen. Have you polished a vehicle yet w/o the mod to see how powerful it is?

I haven't yet I think I'm just going wait it out
And see how it works without it
I just though it was weird that the backing plate didn't want come off or budge one bit


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