Rupes 15 blue backing plate killing pads?

[Matt@Revive]

i've been noticing that the velcro on my Rupes pads as well as my Meguiar's MF pads have been failing quickly. the velcro backing seems to be opening up and loosing it's ability to stick to the backing plate. i might get 2 vehicles polished before the pads start walking arounf on the backing plate and every once in a while they will fling off of the machineat times.

doe's the blue "extra grip" backing plate cause the velcro to degrade quickly?

 

[Rsurfer]

How many pads are you using on a typical one step?

 

[tpr1634]

I have the Lake country HD orbital pads 6" I don't have much time with my 15 yet but I am interested.

 

[Zubair]

Odd you should mention this, by blue backing plate I assume you referring to the OEM std one yes? I have only done two panels with my Green pad, it used to grip very hard against the bp, but now I notice it doesn't take much pressure to remove. I thought this was normal as it was abnormally hard to remove pads and it just needed to wear in to remove easier. I really hope this is not a case of premature velcro failure as I haven't even done a full car yet and have ordered more pads.

 

[Zubair]

i've been noticing that the velcro on my Rupes pads as well as my Meguiar's MF pads have been failing quickly. the velcro backing seems to be opening up and loosing it's ability to stick to the backing plate. i might get 2 vehicles polished before the pads start walking arounf on the backing plate and every once in a while they will fling off of the machineat times.

doe's the blue "extra grip" backing plate cause the velcro to degrade quickly?

Was this by any chance more on the green pad? Reason being is if you have a look at the white velcro backing on the green its thinner and less dense than on the yellow. I would love to get a response from Rupes concerning this.

 

[Matt@Revive]

How many pads are you using on a typical one step?

I usually use 2 pads, but I only detail for about 3 hours a day.

Each pad gets about 10 hours before I notice the backing starts to look "fluffy" probably due to the hook of the velcro opening up.

 

[ski2]

I usually use 2 pads, but I only detail for about 3 hours a day.

Each pad gets about 10 hours before I notice the backing starts to look "fluffy" probably due to the hook of the velcro opening up.

That could be your problem. In just a couple of panels you can build up enough heat to damage the pad. I typically use 3 sets of 2 pads and alternate between the two to allowing them to cool. Then when one set gets full of product that can't be removed with cleaning on the fly switch to a fresh set.

Here's an article by Mike Phillips: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-how-many-pads-do-i-need-buff-out-my-car.html

From the article:

"Switching to a fresh clean, dry pad OFTEN means less wear-n-tear on pads in general and you'll get more use or extended life out of each pad overall. Pushing a pad to the point that it's completely saturated with product wears out the foam, the Velcro and the adhesive faster than stopping the use of the pad after a panel or two.

Buffing with wet pads increases the heat retention inside the pad and to the backing plate and heat is never a good thing in any buffing process."

Correction step = 6 pads
1 for the hood
1 for the roof and trunk lid
2 for driver's side
2 for passenger side


Polishing step = 4 pads (You could probably get away with 3 if you use 1 for hood, roof and trunk lid)

1 for the hood
1 for the roof and trunk lid
1 for driver's side
1 for passenger side

 

[Rsurfer]

That could be your problem. In just a couple of panels you can build up enough heat to damage the pad. I typically use 3 sets of 2 pads and alternate between the two to allowing them to cool. Then when one set gets full of product that can't be removed with cleaning on the fly switch to a fresh set.

Here's an article by Mike Phillips: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-how-many-pads-do-i-need-buff-out-my-car.html

From the article:

"Switching to a fresh clean, dry pad OFTEN means less wear-n-tear on pads in general and you'll get more use or extended life out of each pad overall. Pushing a pad to the point that it's completely saturated with product wears out the foam, the Velcro and the adhesive faster than stopping the use of the pad after a panel or two.

Buffing with wet pads increases the heat retention inside the pad and to the backing plate and heat is never a good thing in any buffing process."

Correction step = 6 pads
1 for the hood
1 for the roof and trunk lid
2 for driver's side
2 for passenger side


Polishing step = 4 pads (You could probably get away with 3 if you use 1 for hood, roof and trunk lid)

1 for the hood
1 for the roof and trunk lid
1 for driver's side
1 for passenger side

:goodpost:

 

[ww2717]

I did a car over the weekend. I went through 6 pads on the front section alone. Hood,front bumper cover and both fenders. I tend to have a panel then switch to a new pad. I use sometime up 20 pads on 1 vehicle or even more doing a multi step buff.