To avoid bending your DuraGRIT 5" Carbide Sanding Disc when removing it from your sander, follow these two easy steps:
- Slide a wide blade spatula or putty knife between the black hook and white loop pads.
- Slide the spatula across the face of the sander and ease the disc off.
IMPORTANT: Do Not twist the spatula blade or attempt to pull the disc by its edge.
Below are links to some other helpful articles & videos regarding the heavy duty hook & loop system:
Why You Should Upgrade to the Heavy Duty Hook & Loop system that came with your DuraGRIT 5" Carbide Sanding Disc, and How To Install it:
https://help.duragrit.com/article/13-why-and-how-to-upgrade-to-the-heavy-duty-hook-loop-system-that-came-with-your-carbide-sanding-disc
How to Replace the Heavy Duty White LOOP pad on your DuraGRIT 5" Carbide Sanding Disc (DB-DS5)
https://help.duragrit.com/article/15-how-to-replace-the-heavy-duty-white-loop-pad-on-your-duragrit-5-carbide-sanding-disc-db-ds5
(Please note the vacuum hole pattern is compatible with most 5" diameter sanders with a 5 or 8 vacuum hole pattern, but not Festool® orbital sanders)