Tried a cheap DA sander from Harbor Freight and it nearly ruined a hood

Bought their $30 electric DA to save cash on a weekend job, and the pad flew off at 2000 RPM mid-stroke, gouging the clear coat. That discount cost me 3 extra hours of wet sanding and buffing - anybody else have luck with their stuff or is it all junk?

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the_john1mo ago

Tighten the backing plate bolts before first use. I always do that now.

the_tessa1mo ago

Ugh, @the_john speaking from experience I bet. That's a fun way to learn.