Would painting new backing plates help them last much longer?
Or powder coat?
I wouldn't apply paint to critical areas.
Eg at raised portion on plate where side of shoe makes contact.
Or paint exterior side only?

On Thursday, May 5, 2016, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

Backing plates very important. Bent twisted, weak, etc. The shoe do not
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