Dru Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 :help:As said I cannot free up this on my PCxp. So I finished the whole **** truck with it. Any ideas on how to break this loose? I appreaciate any input-I have only used it twice so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Captain Slow Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Let it cool off and try again, if that doesn't do the trick try WD40 or some type of penetrating oil. I won't insult you with left loosey, righty tighty either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 The nut won't loosen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dru Posted June 25, 2011 Author Share Posted June 25, 2011 No, I can hold the weight and the adapter can spin and wise versa. Yes seems odd shouldn't I be able to grab the wrench and break it free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I use adjustable pliers and the PC wrench to remove mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 I havent removed my full size plate yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Take a 3/8 wrench. It will get it off. That is what I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Pliers will ruin it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Did you over torque it when you changed the adapter? Whatever means you used to get it on should just as easily take it off... it wouldn't have tightened itself. Worst case go the route Paul suggested, let it cool, hit it with WD40 and give it another go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dru Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 It appears as though it has tightened itself. It still spins freely with or without holding the weigh spun or not.Make sense? Hope I don't have to take this apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mike690001 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 use the pc wrench to hold the base. Unscrew the 4" backing plate with your hands Then get some good pliers to hold the edge of the 4" pad adapter (with the pc wrench still holding the base) twist the pliers hard and it will come loose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 goheels Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 worse case scenario you have a dedicated PC for the 4" pads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 It appears as though it has tightened itself. Thats really strange when you consider theres no forced rotation to the machine... not sure how it would tq itself down to the point of being stuck on. Like suggested, hold the spindle with the flat PC wrench that was included in the box. Unscrew the backing plate from the adapter, then use a set of pliers to grab the adapter and unscrew it. The base of the threads has 2 flat spots on opposite sides of the collar. You should be able to get a good grip on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 musclejunkie Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 When you get the 4" focus pad off the PC, don't put it back on. The PC isn't meant to use that small of a pad. Use a variable speed drill ONLY! The PC is too heavy a tool for the tiny 4" pad application. It's just overkill in my opinion. The drill works fine. Just don't lean on one spot for a long time. I recently did a paint correction on my brothers car and I ran the drill at full speed with -0- issues using SHR and FMP polishes. It took out some pretty severe scratches too. The 4" focus pads are exactly just that - to focus on a scratch or small area. Not for doing an entire vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 When you get the 4" focus pad off the PC, don't put it back on. The PC isn't meant to use that small of a pad. Use a variable speed drill ONLY! The PC is too heavy a tool for the tiny 4" pad application. It's just overkill in my opinion. The drill works fine. Just don't lean on one spot for a long time. I recently did a paint correction on my brothers car and I ran the drill at full speed with -0- issues using SHR and FMP polishes. It took out some pretty severe scratches too. The 4" focus pads are exactly just that - to focus on a scratch or small area. Not for doing an entire vehicle. I'm sorry but this is simply incorrect. The 4" pads can be used on the PC without any issues so long as the speed is kept at 4 or lower and its far safer/more effective to polish in tight areas with that versus the drill... not to mention the issues with buffer trials/holograms when only the drill is used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chewy Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I've used the 4" pads on my PC a LOT and had NO issues... I try to stay below 4 as well. Works just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I leave my PC setup for 4 inch pads all the time, I use the Flex for bigger panels and grab the PC for tight areas, it works out great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dru Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thanks guys, I will give it another go this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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:help:As said I cannot free up this on my PCxp. So I finished the whole **** truck with it. Any ideas on how to break this loose? I appreaciate any input-I have only used it twice so far.
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