I haven't been here in a long time, but I'm hoping to get some info. While I eon't remember doing it, i apparently dropped my GG Pro 3" polisher and bent the counter weight (I think that's what it's called). I'm just wondering if it is replaceable of if I have to replace the entire unit. You can see where it's touching the housing on the upper left side. I found this out when I was getting ready to use it and noticed it starting to smoke.
Hopefully someone knows where I can get this part at.
Well, I'm not sure if you "bent" the counterweight, but any parts or a replacement should be covered by the Griot's lifetime warranty on that unit, so contact them directly.
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That isn't what he said. He said he doesn't remember dropping it but he must have because the counterweight is bent (actually a piece of the counterweight is missing). So what makes you think that piece of the counterweight didn't just break off due to a manufacturing defect, causing the out-of-balance situation which caused it to rub the housing and overheat it?
I surely don't know what happened, but if it were me I would be making a warranty claim. I mean the guy didn't say he used it as a hammer and then this happened.
That isn't what he said. He said he doesn't remember dropping it but he must have because the counterweight is bent (actually a piece of the counterweight is missing). So what makes you think that piece of the counterweight didn't just break off due to a manufacturing defect, causing the out-of-balance situation which caused it to rub the housing and overheat it?
I surely don't know what happened, but if it were me I would be making a warranty claim. I mean the guy didn't say he used it as a hammer and then this happened.
To one and all - thank you for all the comments, and the reminder of the warranty that they (GG) have. I searched their website and (finally) found a contact email address for them. I sent them a copy of the photo. Until it had been mentioned in here, I did not even know that a piece was missing. As I told GG, I never had the occasion to remove the backing plate before and, when I saw it the first time, I thought it was made that way. All that I had noticed was the way it was bent and rubbing against the housing and smoking.
I also had to praise the quality of the unit. When I started to use it, the vibration felt the same as it always did - nothing felt off balance or excessive.
Once I get a reply from them, I'll post it here of all to see.
Thanks again for y'all's help.
BTW - I was going to use it to remove some paint transfer from my wife's car - ended up using my Flex 3401 for the job. did a real good job of it to. Just wish I had thought to get a before photo of it, LOL.
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