OIF Vet Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 This day really stinks. First reason, I found a scratch on the side of my truck that is about 3 feet long. It starts right at the end of the passenger side rear door and goes to the back of the wheel well. I was so ticked (PC word) off. So I made a call to my friendly detailing guru (thanks Adam) and I followed his advice. I started with the 4" orange pad with SHR and that was doing a great job. Still I could see the scratch so I switched to the Yellow 4" pad. The yellow pad was working great and I started to cheer up. Here is the second reason that day is a crappy one. My 4" backing plate BROKE AGAIN. The treads of the backing plate stripped right out. I was soooooooo ticked (there is that word again) off. Not only did I have a scratch the length of a snake but now I can't finish getting it out becuase my 4" backing plate is down and out. So now I'm in the house feeling like I was just kicked in the you know what. Well thanks for listening to me vent. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred vette Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hey Rob, we all have days like that. Just remeber tomorrow will be better, just hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hey Rob, we all have days like that. Just remeber tomorrow will be better, just hang in there. I hear you... sounds frustrating just reading it. PM me your email if you want -- I have an extra backing plate and I could sent it out to you tonight -- coming from MD it will get to you faster than one for the warehouse. I'm also thinking maybe it would be a good idea to use some threadlock when attaching the shaft to the backing plate -- that might prevent the threads from loosening and stripping. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Or you can just drive up to my house and you can have mine :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Or you can just drive up to my house and you can have mine :thumbsup: Beware! That's clearly a trap -- ever seen "Silence of the Lambs"?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Beware! That's clearly a trap -- ever seen "Silence of the Lambs"?!? He'll put the lotion in the basket when he's told !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11chevz71 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 He'll put the lotion in the basket when he's told !!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIF Vet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'm not falling for that again. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylander Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Rob - The adapter is in the mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIF Vet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 They never fall for it the fifth time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hey Rob, Contact the Ashely or Steve through Orders@AdamsPolishes.com. I had the same problem and Steve fixed me up. I now have the 'new and improved' backing plate and adapters. A different design, much 'beefier'. You can kind of see them in these pics: Adapters and plate on top right of box: And front from above: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIF Vet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Mike, Thanks for the information. I just emailed Steve so we will see what happens. Also, where did you pick up that case? I've been looking for something like that. Thanks again. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sorry to hear Rob....but it's Friday and the weekend is here.... Hope it works out for you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Mike, Also, where did you pick up that case? I've been looking for something like that. Thanks again. Rob At Joanne's (craft and fabric store). It is actually a ribbon holder but works great with the 4" pads. And the attached top unit holds the PC wrench, the backing plate, and attachments. I don't remember which brand it is - I didn't pay attention when I was swapping the sticker on it for the Adam's sticker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIF Vet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks Mike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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