Pad and backer plate

[AboveAllDetailing]

Quick question

I just purchased foam pads for my PC.

The pads are a half an inch smaller than my plate.

Is it okay to use them or will I need the bigger pad?

 

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

I'm pretty sure you're going to need a bigger pad.

 

[AboveAllDetailing]

Okay thanks.

 

[joholste]

or you could get the smaller adapter

 

[D_Nyholm]

What size pads did you buy? What backing plate are you using?

 

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.

 

[Meghan]

Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.

:whs:

 

[Rsurfer]

Your pads should always be at least a half inch bigger than the backing plate. That way you don't have to worry about the pad scratching the paint as you work.

You do mean the plate?

 

[Joshs2013MSAltimaSL]

Yeah sorry...you don't want the backing plate hitting lol...sorry.

 

[DrivingImpressions]

You can buy a smaller backing plate. The just screw on/off. This way you will be able to use different size pads for different areas of the vehicle.

 

[Rsurfer]

You can buy a smaller backing plate. The just screw on/off. This way you will be able to use different size pads for different areas of the vehicle.

True to some degree. You wouldn't want to use a 3.5" backing plate with a 6" pad. Just get the right bp for the right pads.

 

[DrivingImpressions]

Thats what I meant. That way you can change the backing plate and matching pad. Sorry for any confusion.