Megs 3" backing plate failed

[Grip]

Hi anyone know why my Meguiars 3" backing plate failed? The mounting threads/hole decided to round itself out today.

I've only used it about 5-6 times to do my bumper and hard to reach areas.

Is this a known problem? Anyone recommend a different brand or possible fix?

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Re: Megs 3" backing plate failed

I had the same thing happen to me with a buff and shine plate.

Next time make double sure that you have it snugged down.

[ChevyNick]

I had this same issue as well. I got another one no charge from detailing.com. if I remember correctly, when I got the new one, I tightened the bolt into the backing plate with a socket wrench. I made it as tight as I could get it. Then I screwed it onto the D/A. I haven't had any issues since nor have I had to retighten the screw into the backing plate.

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Re: Megs 3" backing plate failed

I had this same issue as well. I got another one no charge from detailing.com. if I remember correctly, when I got the new one, I tightened the bolt into the backing plate with a socket wrench. I made it as tight as I could get it. Then I screwed it onto the D/A. I haven't had any issues since nor have I had to retighten the screw into the backing plate.

Thats exactly the same thing I did.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Megs 3" backing plate failed

I had this same issue as well. I got another one no charge from detailing.com. if I remember correctly, when I got the new one, I tightened the bolt into the backing plate with a socket wrench. I made it as tight as I could get it. Then I screwed it onto the D/A. I haven't had any issues since nor have I had to retighten the screw into the backing plate.

Thats exactly the same thing I did.

This is the correct way to mount the backing plate to avoid any issues.


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