G21 backing plate swap

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

B&S will be releasing their new pads designed for long throw polishers at SEMA!

Sounds interesting what did you hear about them do you have a link or something ? Thanks

[Heisenberg]

I love Buff and Shine pads a lot... might have to put off ordering some more pads until I hear more about those. Thanks for the heads up.

[ski2]

Sounds interesting what did you hear about them do you have a link or something ? Thanks

Nothing I can talk about at this point. I'll be trying them out in the next week, but so far they look to be excellent--which I would expect coming from B&S.

Been using their 5.5" flat pads for 5 years now and never had a pad fail, never had velcro separate, never any type of problem even at speed 6 on my GG 8mm. Used them with my G15 also and had no problems, but the new ones are designed just for long throw polishers.

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Nothing I can talk about at this point. I'll be trying them out in the next week, but so far they look to be excellent--which I would expect coming from B&S.

Been using their 5.5" flat pads for 5 years now and never had a pad fail, never had velcro separate, never any type of problem even at speed 6 on my GG 8mm. Used them with my G15 also and had no problems, but the new ones are designed just for long throw polishers.

Sounds exciting thanks for the info I'll check them out

[Brownie]

I went to change out the backing plate on my G21 today and I was having trouble aligning the backing plate "shroud" and the actual polishers bolt part...they are both recessed on either side. I thought it lined up since it felt like it did, but im concerned its not completely flush.

Is there a trick to lining it up?

A little trick... place a couple light dabs of the grease included in the THE BOSS on the hub of the backing plate. Drop the washer in... The washer will stick to the grease and make it easier to align the hub and plate. I always lay THE BOSS on its back and visually identify where the hub is relative to the backing plate. Then kind of wiggle the plate gently. You should feel it drop in and align. If you torque the bolt down without alignment, you'll likely damage the aluminum hub on the backing plate and/or experience a wobble and subsequent vibration.

It's important to maintain a light coat of grease on the backing plate. This will increase rotation and mange heat. I apply a light application after 20-25 hours of polishing.

The grease is the trick.

[ski2]

Jeff--great idea to use a small amount of grease--will come in handy when using two washers also. BTW the two washers makes a world of difference.