I was typing on my phone when I answered you and since I've been at work I've been working on the Roadshow for 2019 all day.
Here's what I also wanted to share and a RUPES Rep could get
REAL DEEP if you need....
When it comes to the type of velcro hook and loop RUPES uses there's a real science to it, just like all the other engineering that goes into their "system", (not just the tool).
When it comes to velcro there's attachment strength, that's how hard the pad pulls away from the backing plate and then there's sheer strength, that's how hard the pad attaches to withstand the large orbit stroke at high speed.
If you place a RUPES pad onto a RUPES backing plate and try to pull the pad off the backing plate it will tend to pull off easy. This is to avoid wearing out both the hook and the loop plus make removing pads easier.
If you place a RUPES pad onto a RUPES backing plate and try to pull it off from the side it won't budge. This mimics the incredible side to side force created by a large stroke orbital polishers.
So it could be what your experiencing is normal.
That said, backing plates or more specifically
the HOOK does wear out, just like you and me.
We used to have RUPES dudes help out on the forum, now they want everyone to go to them. :laughing: