Bought a Griot’s G9, a couple simple questions.

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I switched from my trusty 7424XP to the G9.

I had been using 5.5” LC pads with the 7424, and have a sizable collection of pads at this point.

Question 1: A new G9 supplies you with a 6” backing plate. Is it worth the few hundred dollars in investment to immediately switch to 6.5”?

Question 2: Has anyone had any problems pairing Lake Country pads to a Griot’s backing plate?




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I've used several Lake pads on my previous generation GG 6" in. polisher with no issue. Also, I personally think 5.5 is a better size than 6.5. I have 6.5 but wish it would have came with 5.5. if I didn't have such a pad investment in 6.5 I would switch to 5.5.

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I would get the 5” backing plate for the G9... then you can keep your pads. I’ve never liked the 6.5” pads.

I have a GG 6, and with the 5” backing plate, I use all kinda of pads, including LC. No compatibility issues.


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Yeah most used a 5” backing plate on gg6 and are using a 5” on this. Especially if you have all those pads


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I have a g9 I put a 5" plate on it for curvy cars. I left the 6" on the other, since it has tons of power and will work better on flatter panels.
I have not used my 15mm since I got the g9's.
 
rangerbay said:
I have a g9 I put a 5" plate on it for curvy cars. I left the 6" on the other, since it has tons of power and will work better on flatter panels.
I have not used my 15mm since I got the g9's.
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So you have 2 G9?
 
You'll be good to go with the 5 in. plate and pads, Eric.

I would only consider investing in the 6" pads if you were doing very large, flat panels. (Think the sides of vans or large pickups).
 
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