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Originally Posted by frostydog I think the real risk is what happened to you…hitting something with the backing plate. If you’re using 6.5” pads there isn’t much pad “overhang” from the BP for a buffer (hardly none). And the backing plate on this thing is hard, unlike the PC flexible type BP’s. |
Unfortunately, I have "proved" to myself and to the paint that edge of "flexible" bp on PC is just as dangerous.
I don't know what I would be rather repairing, narrow clean nick from thin firm plate or wide spread paint rub from flexible bp.
So, I would say it is a risk of any tool of this kind and that we shouldn't be taking it against any tool in particular. 7.5+" pads for rotary are available with recessed design that shields paint from bp. Unfortunately I don't see that available in 6.5" ones.
What concerns me more is that thin non-flexible bp is more prone to risk of shattering when it contacts something. It raises importance of wearing eye protection and having spare bp or two.
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Originally Posted by frostydog Also, regarding the Velcro backing on the Flex BP…you mentioned you see this being a problem. I have to say after hearing about the new Velcro I went home and took a pretty close look at mine. I tried lightly “picking” at it to see if I had any issues…and thus far it seems pretty secure to me. |
I haven't had Velcro separation of the extent DJ had, I had just surface becoming slightly "wavey" that went away when plate cooled down (I guess glue getting soft), but on the other hand I was not making anything as hot as DJ was, while surface was very warm I did not need to pull hand away like he did.
DJ, based on your descriptions (full speed, Power Gloss, metal so hot you have to pull hand away) you might be too aggressive with your paint. I am concerned about thickness of clear left behind.