autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 15
  1. #1
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    New model g21 backing plate failure

    2nd vehicle with it, speed 3.75.New model g21 backing plate failure-20200728_170138_copy_1209x1612-jpg

  2. #2
    Super Member oneheadlite's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2015
    Location
    Andover, MN
    Posts
    1,715
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Unfortunate, no doubt, but it sounds like they know about the issue. I believe someone posted that's why the wide release has been pushed back.

    I'm sure they'll take care of you.

  3. Likes Duy, John U liked this post
  4. #3
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    I don't have experience with other brands. This and the old model worked pretty good for me. The new backing plate is made just different enough that the old style backing plate will not work. To bad, I have 2 of those.

  5. #4
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    PGH, PA
    Posts
    1,482
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Quote Originally Posted by Stlchucky View Post
    I don't have experience with other brands. This and the old model worked pretty good for me. The new backing plate is made just different enough that the old style backing plate will not work. To bad, I have 2 of those.
    It uses the newer Rupes style plate oblong vs round
    I'll check again and see if Makita plate is newer style or old

  6. #5
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Thanks, it would be nice to have a backing plate for this one.
    I am thinking about a flex 3401 though.

  7. #6
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Apr 2015
    Location
    PGH, PA
    Posts
    1,482
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Makita PO5000C is the old style, do won't work
    Rupes mark 2 and mark 3 plate will work

    Also Makita PO over the 3401
    3401 over the xce

  8. #7
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Ok, got back from vacation today and my new backing plate was here.

    Looks like they added metal where the bolt passes thru the plate and maybe the harder grey plastic is a little thicker.

  9. #8
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Pasadena, CA
    Posts
    12,615
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    I still found the polisher to have a lot of vibration. I wonder if the updated BP fixed this?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    '03 Corvette Z06

  10. #9
    Super Member Bruno Soares's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2017
    Location
    Southeastern PA
    Posts
    2,480
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    Quote Originally Posted by WRAPT C5Z06 View Post
    I still found the polisher to have a lot of vibration. I wonder if the updated BP fixed this?


    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    Did you use the right spindle to match the weight of your pad? I saw on their YT channel people aren’t following the instructions and using the right one to make the counter weight work with the desired pad and then they notice excessive vibration.
    Bruno Soares


  11. #10
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2020
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: New model g21 backing plate failure

    I never got back to ask you about the makita, why do you prefer it over flex?

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. G21 Backing Plate Failure
    By Mantis in forum Griot’s Garage Polishers - BOSS - 6" DA - 3" DA
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 07-16-2020, 11:31 PM
  2. What causes backing plate failure
    By Caymandave in forum Autogeek's DetailFest Info
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-07-2019, 08:36 AM
  3. Rupes backing plate velcro failure?!?
    By Dr_Pain in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 07-28-2014, 03:34 PM
  4. Megs 3" backing plate failure
    By Danube in forum Auto Detailing Tools and Accessories
    Replies: 26
    Last Post: 01-31-2012, 07:20 PM
  5. Backing plate hook/loop failure.
    By WestEnd in forum Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Orbital Polisher
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-17-2010, 02:08 AM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456