Velcro Melted On Backing Plate

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Hello all...been a while since I have posted.

Ran into a problem yesterday when I was compounding my brother's car yesterday. I was using the Meguiar's DA Microfiber system and the velcro melted in the center of my backing plate (about 1.5" in diameter). This is my 4th time using the system. It was a new pad (have had terrible luck with these falling apart). I didn't do anything differently from the other 3 times I used it. Using a Griot's DA set on 5.

Anyone else have this happen before? I will get a pic up as soon as I get a chance (tonight or tomorrow).
 
tommythecat said:
Hello all...been a while since I have posted.

Ran into a problem yesterday when I was compounding my brother's car yesterday. I was using the Meguiar's DA Microfiber system and the velcro melted in the center of my backing plate (about 1.5" in diameter). This is my 4th time using the system. It was a new pad (have had terrible luck with these falling apart). I didn't do anything differently from the other 3 times I used it. Using a Griot's DA set on 5.

Anyone else have this happen before? I will get a pic up as soon as I get a chance (tonight or tomorrow).
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Speed 5 might be too much the GG. I know that with the g110v2 the most is setting 4 or 4800 opms. I know the GG is more powerful that most DA polishers so maybe in between 3-4 is the better side.

I know that the older disc had issues with the glue but those have been fixed. Do your say made in the USA on the back if so those are the new ones and failure was caused by the speed at which you used these.

How are you cleaning the discs and how often?

Air is the best way to clean these and cleaning should be done nearly every section pass
 
Thoryamaha919 said:
Speed 5 might be too much the GG. I know that with the g110v2 the most is setting 4 or 4800 opms. I know the GG is more powerful that most DA polishers so maybe in between 3-4 is the better side.

I know that the older disc had issues with the glue but those have been fixed. Do your say made in the USA on the back if so those are the new ones and failure was caused by the speed at which you used these.

How are you cleaning the discs and how often?

Air is the best way to clean these and cleaning should be done nearly every section pass
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I usually run at 4.5 but my brother's car was in bad shape!!!

My pads are from close to when the system first came out. Not sure if they say made in USA or not...will have to check.

I clean after every section pass...with air if I have it, brush if not. If it is the brush I kick it down to 1-2 to clean the pad and never let it run without contact on the pad.

Also, does anyone know if Meguiar's is still exchanging failed pads for new ones? I will contact them myself, but figured I would ask.
 
tommythecat said:
I usually run at 4.5 but my brother's car was in bad shape!!!

My pads are from close to when the system first came out. Not sure if they say made in USA or not...will have to check.

I clean after every section pass...with air if I have it, brush if not. If it is the brush I kick it down to 1-2 to clean the pad and never let it run without contact on the pad.

Also, does anyone know if Meguiar's is still exchanging failed pads for new ones? I will contact them myself, but figured I would ask.
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Where did you get them from?

I wouldn't go over 4800 opms ill look to see if I can find out what that is on GG. I am thinking it's going to be in 3-4 speed.
 
Thoryamaha919 said:
Call customer service tomorrow they will take care of it for you they are the best around :dblthumb2:
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I tried customer service after my first pad failed. They told me to contact Meguiar's back then. I figured that would be the best way to get it resolved. Not AG's fault. :xyxthumbs:
 
Sorry it took so long but here is a pic of the melted velcro on the backing plate...anyone else ever have this happen?
 
Thoryamaha919 said:
Speed 5 might be too much the GG. I know that with the g110v2 the most is setting 4 or 4800 opms. I know the GG is more powerful that most DA polishers so maybe in between 3-4 is the better side.

I know that the older disc had issues with the glue but those have been fixed. Do your say made in the USA on the back if so those are the new ones and failure was caused by the speed at which you used these.

How are you cleaning the discs and how often?

Air is the best way to clean these and cleaning should be done nearly every section pass
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They are made in Thailand.
 
I am newer to this game than most, but I was having the same heat issue you are describing. My fix: When I polish and/or wax, I use 3 of the same pad in a rotation. Do a section, clean the pad, swap to the next pad, repeat. This gives the pads and backing plate a chance to cool. Seems to work great. Hope this helps.
 
The key with MF pads they will heat up so you have to be careful with them and you have to keep them clean. If your going to use MF pads you need to have a few on hand cause they do not last as long as foam pads. I always have at lease 6-8 pads on hand at all times. Speed 4-4.5 is good you don't need as much speed as a foam pad. They have not perfected the bonding between the pad and velcro yet.
 
Your heating up to much. I've never had this problem with the old ones or new ones or any pad doing this.
Technique is very important in detailing and I don't think you have the right technique.
Maybe to much pressure, that will create a lot of heat. Although I did a full size Silverado with maximum pressure and mine never fell apart.
 
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