GG backing plate swap question (washers)

[topspin2006]

I received my shiny new GG polisher last week. I still did not receive my pads though.



I changed the backing plates and tried installing both the 3.5" and 5" plates. There is one glitch though: When I went to install the other plates, I could not remove the wrench from the nut after tightening. And I`m not over-tightening.



I found a solution though: I removed the washer from the 6" plate (the one that comes with the unit) and place it over the washer that is on the other plates. This provides just a bit more room for the wrench to slide out from the nut after tightening. So I just want to know if it`s ok to have 2 washers on the plate.

[Autogeek]

As long as the backing plate is tightened sufficiently, I can`t see it being a problem.

[Legacy]

I received my shiny new GG polisher last week. I still did not receive my pads though.



I changed the backing plates and tried installing both the 3.5" and 5" plates. There is one glitch though: When I went to install the other plates, I could not remove the wrench from the nut after tightening. And I`m not over-tightening.



I found a solution though: I removed the washer from the 6" plate (the one that comes with the unit) and place it over the washer that is on the other plates. This provides just a bit more room for the wrench to slide out from the nut after tightening. So I just want to know if it`s ok to have 2 washers on the plate.

You can`t remove the wrench because you are over tightening the plate. It should just be snug and not tight.

[topspin2006]

Well that`s the thing, there is no way I`m over tightening the plate. If I loosen it enough to remove the wrench, then it`s completely loose. But if it`s fine with 2 washers, I`ll use it that way. Better to have it secured safely. I`d be scared to run it too loose.

[ThrillHo]

hey Topspin, I`m just about to purchase some new backing plates for the GG, which ones (brand) did you go with?

[Legacy]

Well that`s the thing, there is no way I`m over tightening the plate. If I loosen it enough to remove the wrench, then it`s completely loose. But if it`s fine with 2 washers, I`ll use it that way. Better to have it secured safely. I`d be scared to run it too loose.Just doesn`t sound right...what brand bp are you using?

[topspin2006]

I got the polisher & backing plates all from Autogeek.

[topspin2006]

I forgot to mention that I can stick to 1 washer if I use the 6" backing plate that came with the unit. So it`s likely just a difference in back plate design. Not a big deal.