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    Help! My Backing Plate Just Flew Apart!

    The clear coat on C5 vettes is very hard. I have even heard some say it is the worst on the 2001 - 2004 models (mine is an 02). I don't think it is as problematic on the C6. I used the 3M line but was not really happy with it. It had a lot of dusting and I found out the line I bought contains...
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    Help! My Backing Plate Just Flew Apart!

    Just an update. Had a great trip and got back on Sunday. Called Jason this morning and he had a new backing plate order in the system in about 2 minutes. Great service! I just wish more businesses had this kind of customer service.
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    Help! My Backing Plate Just Flew Apart!

    Well, a little J-B Weld bailed me out. I managed to finish the car with it epoxied back together no problem. I didn't go any higher than speed 5 but once I was done I cranked it up to 6 and it seemed to be doing okay. The car looks good but man the clear coat on a vette is tough. I still have...
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    Help! My Backing Plate Just Flew Apart!

    Well, I spent 2 hours trying to find one in town with no luck so I got desperate and used some epoxy to glue it back on. If that doesn't work I will try to use the crappy white pad that comes with the PC. Although I dont have a pic I did a search and found someone had a similar problem. Although...
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    Help! My Backing Plate Just Flew Apart!

    I just got my PC last weekend and as I was using it today the backing plate tore apart and sent my pad flying across the garage! Now I was running the PC on 5.5 and using a bit of pressure but I would not think this would hurt it. It was kind of warm so I guess the heat just got to it. Has...
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