Bauer Long Throw Random Orbital Polisher - Unboxing, Grease Upgrade, and 5” Backing Plate Swap

Harbor Freight has been long known for the Porter Cable clone DA Polisher but the new Long Throw version has some differences and in this video I will show you how to upgrade your Bauer 1918E-B with better quality grease and switch to a 5” Backing Plate as well as a General Unboxing so you know what you get.
The method shown to swap the grease will save you time as others show you removing the counterweight which is an unnecessary step. Jump to 1:10 Minutes to see the disassembly process.
Grease: amzn.to/3xwJpZa
Grease Gun (Not Required): amzn.to/2TUOPi0
Upon reassembly I will show you the installation of a 5” Backing Plate - This is a must watch to get the correct backing Plate. Jump right there are 5:30
Torq 5” Backing Plate: amzn.to/3yJIqoF
Chemical Guys Pad Sampler Kit: amzn.to/3hynTO0
Thanks for Watching and be sure to Like, Comment and Subscribe

[@Champ54]

Feels like I’m in a flight and about to take off while captain speaking

[@GearGuy2001]

This is your captain speaking. 😂

[@digitalroadz]

Thanks for this info...excellent video and audio directions for removing and replacing grease and 5" backing plate

[@maryhoffman2547]

Great video for this polisher. To get started, I did get the Bauer pads. But I really like the idea of using chemical guys' backing plate. I have red grease, too. Looking forward to spring! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@kevin_ramirez2529]

This is a great video, clear and to the point!

[@GearGuy2001]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@Matticus404]

Thank you! Very easy to follow along

[@blopacr]

I didn't know than this polisher Is compatible with Torq bakinplate, very nice 😍👌🏾

[@brandongary7649]

When you take the plastic screws off and the plastic cover, there is a button you can press down when you rotate the weight into a detent and you can lock it down to remove or replace a backing plate

[@GearGuy2001]

If you can grip the backing plate with your other hand that worked for me when the unit was brand new. I would imagine over time and use this button becomes more handy though. Lol

[@mowomedia4801]

Thanks for the video. I used Mystik JT-6 Hi-Temp grease and the Torq 5" backing plate. I found using pliers not needed when you can get the screws out and back in with a magnetized screwdriver.

[@siamak1]

Thanks very informative. Does anyone know where to get the replacement carbon brushes?

[@HeadsUP253]

When you put a 5” backing plate you must adjust the counter weight

[@connieshine7030]

Does that void warrenty?

[@carbonite1983]

Good video, do you know the process of dialing in the counter weight? I feel like there's room for improvement going to the 5 inch.

[@GearGuy2001]

Hmm I don't know that process yet. I'll have to fiddle around and see if I can come up with something. Guessing you might be able to drill it to reduce the weight but would be interesting to test!

[@carbonite1983]

@@GearGuy2001 well, there's a hole in the front where you can line up the counter weight and there's a screw you can adjust with the included allen wrench. There's just no procedure mentioned in the manual .

[@brandongary7649]

@@carbonite1983 any more information on the counter weight adjustment? I can’t get that socket cap bolt to budge - I haven’t put a cheater bar on it yet

[@EvilX5M]

Can I ask why I’d go to a 5” backing plate?

[@johnjunker9597]

WHERE does one find the links for the pads you suggest the grease and the 5 inch plate?

[@GearGuy2001]

Hey there - the links are in the video description and take you to Amazon. Unfortunately the grease isnt Prime anymore but you might be able to source that locally

[@90638]

Great video ! do you think I could throw a 3 inch pad ?

[@GearGuy2001]

3" Pad might be kinda small - I suppose you could in a pinch but this is definitely a bigger buffer. If you do it be sure to post how it worked out!

[@90638]

@@GearGuy2001 will do thanks

[@TechCrazy]

What I found with these in general or even laptops is you might get all the screws but the last one is always tough. I think they put thread lock on it. You could put some nail polish remover on that one tough screw for a few minutes and try again if you don't want to destroy the screw that is. And after all that work you never showed how the polisher works with the new grease? Less vibration or noise etc?

[@GearGuy2001]

I didn't really use it before but it seems very quiet with no crazy vibrations afterwards. I knew upon buying it I wanted to do this day 1. However yes you are right I should have done before and after footage!

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

I too like the chemical guys hexlogic pads. I'm not big on anything else they make, their compounds suck, clay bars suck, I do like their clay luber though it's not bad. But I've tried lots of different top brand pads and the hexlogic seem to last about three times longer than the rest in my experience

[@CaseyGray58]

Their wipe out surface cleaner is decent if you’re in a pinch

[@user-un5my5bw4j]

@@CaseyGray58 I have never tried it before, thanks though I will take your word for it figuring you have experience with different stuff as I do. I use a lot of 3D brand everything but there pads kind of suck which I had high hopes for going off how well there compounds, polishes, and ceramic coatings work

[@matthewg6183]

I plan to do this soon but before I order the backing plate, I’ve heard some people prefer the Rupes backing plate instead of Torqs, any comment on this or should I stick to the cheaper Torqs?

[@GearGuy2001]

Sorry I can't say one way or the other. I've only used the Torqs one.

[@matthewg6183]

@@GearGuy2001 Thanks for the quick reply. How is the polisher so far and is it preforming nicely? I’m mainly worried about the vibration on this model.

[@GearGuy2001]

@@matthewg6183 I certainly don't do as much polishing as I originally anticipated but it's been good for an average home user. I think if this is your first random orbital you would be fine starting here to try it and upgrading if you get more serious in your usage.

[@mikecooley3361]

Some people are using the maxshine plate as well.

[@gotta56forme]

Did yours include the yellow buffing/polishing pad? I just bought one this weekend and it came with no pad. I didn't notice until I got mine home that the box was opened from the bottom.

[@GearGuy2001]

Gosh it's been so long I'm not sure.

[@gotta56forme]

@@GearGuy2001 - no worries and thanks for the quick reply. If someone watching this vid just bought one, please reply if you received a buffing pad with the machine (not asking about the back plate) Thank you in advance

[@keiths5727]

Just bought one and no buffing pad included

[@gotta56forme]

thank you!

[@Steve0885]

Isn't that a button to lock the head under the cover?

[@GearGuy2001]

There is and I just found it easier to grip onto the pad but yes if you remove the cover you have a locking button as well. Ill have to check on your RPM question - try to do that today but what you are describing seems odd.

[@BadRonald1]

What's the reason for swapping out the 6" for a 5" ???

[@GearGuy2001]

Its a little easier to work into different shapes and areas of the cars panels. Also with larger pads its easier to burn your paint (Typically larger then 6")

[@BadRonald1]

@@GearGuy2001 Ok thats preference. Yeah You gotta be careful not to burn the paint with these new machines.

[@willthehitman]

What does the grease do?

[@GearGuy2001]

Their is factory grease inside the unit but its not as good as what we can put in. A higher quality grease is going to help quiet it down and extend the life of the unit. Not required but its a fairly common upgrade so I wanted to explain the steps to do it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@michaelmorgan9601]

Idk what I’m doing wrong I cannot get the thing off to save my life

[@GearGuy2001]

Where are you struggling at?

[@michaelmorgan9601]

@@GearGuy2001 I’ve got the silver screws out, and seemingly everything else holding it together, but it will not wiggle off!!

[@GearGuy2001]

@@michaelmorgan9601 hmmm well those 4 screws are the only thing holding it on. Make sure you grab the metal inside to wiggle. The plastic guard is just free floating and wont really help you get it loose.

[@michaelmorgan9601]

@@GearGuy2001 I GOT IT!!!!! holy shit that had me so mad lol . Thank you

[@GearGuy2001]

@@michaelmorgan9601 Awesome! Glad you got it loose.