Matt S.
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- Jan 24, 2007
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Due to some recent posts regarding Lake Country DA backing plates coming apart, I figured I would make this post to clear some things up.
First off, I mainly attribute failure of the "old" design to both the newly designed DA machines (7424XP, Griot's DA, G110v2, etc) and their generous amounts of power, and user techniques. A prime example would be the KBM (Kevin Brown Method). Not bashing the KBM at all, as it's a very effective technique, but the fact of the matter is, it's harder on your tools than more traditional methods.
Here is a picture of the older LC 43-125DA, as seen on our website.
In comparison, this is what the NEW design looks like. You can clearly see why these backing plates are stronger - they have 6 rivets holding them together.
When you order any of the Lake Country backing plates from us, you will receive the newest version!
Another problem people were having was the rotary backing plates coming apart. I've never had one come apart using an actual rotary, but we do sell DA adapters. Before, this wasn't an issue, but once again due to more power and more aggressive techniques, people began running into problems.
This is the LC rotary plate. You can clearly see that in comparison to the DA plate, it is NOT made to hold up to the excess vibrations that a DA polisher will produce. It will be fine for waxing or light polishing, but for compounding, or using the KBM, I would NOT recommend using a rotary plate with a DA adapter on your DA polisher!
Hope this clears a few things up!
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First off, I mainly attribute failure of the "old" design to both the newly designed DA machines (7424XP, Griot's DA, G110v2, etc) and their generous amounts of power, and user techniques. A prime example would be the KBM (Kevin Brown Method). Not bashing the KBM at all, as it's a very effective technique, but the fact of the matter is, it's harder on your tools than more traditional methods.
Here is a picture of the older LC 43-125DA, as seen on our website.
In comparison, this is what the NEW design looks like. You can clearly see why these backing plates are stronger - they have 6 rivets holding them together.
When you order any of the Lake Country backing plates from us, you will receive the newest version!
Another problem people were having was the rotary backing plates coming apart. I've never had one come apart using an actual rotary, but we do sell DA adapters. Before, this wasn't an issue, but once again due to more power and more aggressive techniques, people began running into problems.
This is the LC rotary plate. You can clearly see that in comparison to the DA plate, it is NOT made to hold up to the excess vibrations that a DA polisher will produce. It will be fine for waxing or light polishing, but for compounding, or using the KBM, I would NOT recommend using a rotary plate with a DA adapter on your DA polisher!
Hope this clears a few things up!
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