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    pad spinning off

    I was detailing my mother in laws neglected Rav 4. After I clayed the car, I started in with the ultimate compound. Then the pad started to spin off...speeds on the dual action polisher were between 3-5. I switched out the pad to a new 7inch red "cut" pad for a few tough spots on the car...and again, it was spinning off. I eventually went to the black finishing pad. The pad wanted to spin off but it was not as bad as the speed was slower. The car came out ok but what is the deal with the pads spinning off? First time it happened.
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    Re: pad spinning off

    Hmm... sounds like there might be a problem with your backing plate.
    Originally posted by Blueline
    I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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    • #3
      Re: pad spinning off

      Velcro back of another pad fell off and stick to the backing plate!?
      2010 Subaru Legacy GT - Graphite Gray Metallic

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      • #4
        The pads are still together...old or new. They just won't stick to the backing plate. I think it is the plate. I can't believe, after taking care of the unit, that the plate is done. I have used it 4x. What is the life of the plate typically?

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        • #5
          Re: pad spinning off

          Just to clarify....you are not running the machine before placing the pad on the car....are you?
          Barry

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          • #6
            Re: pad spinning off

            No, I am starting the machine on the car. I guess I will call the company and see what they have to say.

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            • #7
              Re: pad spinning off

              Did you let the BP get too hot at any time? ...Just thinking out loud... that may have damaged the little hooks.
              Originally posted by Blueline
              I own a silver vehicle and a black vehicle owns me. The black one demands attention, washing, detailing, waxing and an occasional dinner out at a nice restaurant. The silver one demands nothing and it looks just fine. I think the black vehicle is taking advantage of me, and the silver car is more my style. We can go out for a drive without her makeup and she looks fine. If I want to take the black one out, it is three or four hours in the "bathroom" to get ready.

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              • #8
                Re: pad spinning off

                Just asking...Do you know who the manufacturer is? What size BP do you have? Where did you purchase it/them from?

                Bill

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                • #9
                  Re: pad spinning off

                  Originally posted by BillE View Post
                  Just asking...Do you know who the manufacturer is? What size BP do you have? Where did you purchase it/them from?

                  Bill
                  We'd like to know this too. Matching the right backing plate to the pads is important as not all hook & loop material is created equal, and mismatching them can lead to all sorts of problems, including improper pad mounting.
                  Michael Stoops
                  Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

                  Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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                  • #10
                    Re: pad spinning off

                    Originally posted by Michael Stoops View Post
                    We'd like to know this too. Matching the right backing plate to the pads is important as not all hook & loop material is created equal, and mismatching them can lead to all sorts of problems, including improper pad mounting.
                    I have the W6DA backing plate and am using the 7inch 2.0 cutting and finishing pads. It is all Meguiar's stuff. I store the backing plate in the meguiars bag it came in. Is there any special way I should store the plate? What could cause this? Bad plate?

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                    • #11
                      Re: pad spinning off

                      The plate is a w68DA backing plate

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                      • #12
                        Re: pad spinning off

                        Originally posted by jazzpants View Post
                        I have the W6DA backing plate and am using the 7inch 2.0 cutting and finishing pads. It is all Meguiar's stuff. I store the backing plate in the meguiars bag it came in. Is there any special way I should store the plate? What could cause this? Bad plate?
                        Missing a digit, I can't tell it is W67DA or W68DA. If you are using W67DA, then it might explain your problem. 2.0 7" pads should use W68DA. I think W67DA is too small for 2.0 pads.
                        2010 Subaru Legacy GT - Graphite Gray Metallic

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                        • #13
                          Re: pad spinning off

                          Originally posted by jazzpants View Post
                          The plate is a w68DA backing plate
                          Sorry! Miss you latest post. Then it is right backing plate.
                          2010 Subaru Legacy GT - Graphite Gray Metallic

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                          • #14
                            Re: pad spinning off

                            In fact, nothing sticks to the plate including my polishing cloth or anything else.

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                            • #15
                              Re: pad spinning off

                              Given that it is all Meg's products, give customer care a call on this one.

                              Please let us know what the outcome is...this (to me) is REALLY strange.

                              Bill

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