Backing plate destroyed

How old and used is the backing plate? I recently replaced my original backing plate because the velcro was starting to peel up, but it was old and served it's time.
 
backing plates are a wear & tear item and they eventually need to be replaced, looks like now is the time...
 
Good to know that they do wear out...knock on wood...my Flex Backing Plate looks ok.....been going strong for about 3 years. But I leaned something here today! My microscopic brain has had enough of a new brain cell today from this post!....LOL
 
I have 4 polishers, none of my backplates have worn out yet. Are there signs before they do? This way I can order replacements before they die on me.
 
Calendyr said:
I have 4 polishers, none of my backplates have worn out yet. Are there signs before they do? This way I can order replacements before they die on me.
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Where the Velcro backing is glued to the foam/urethane plate is where most plates fail.

Ripping the pad off the bp doesn't help with the durability.

When removing your pad, check to see that the Velcro on the plate side is not separating.
 
Rsurfer said:
Where the Velcro backing is glued to the foam/urethane plate is where most plates fail.

Ripping the pad off the bp doesn't help with the durability.

When removing your pad, check to see that the Velcro on the plate side is not separating.
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Way cool to know about that. I usually stick my fingers in between the BP and velcro and I am careful to removing the Pad. I had some bad quality pads before and learned not to go rough on them when removing. I learned quickly the pad will be removed from the glued side real quick.
 
Lol! Well anyway thanks for the info everyone, glad to know (and even helped) others that backing plates do wear and tear. I thought I just abused my polisher that bad.

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