3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers


Here's what the 3.5" backing plates look like mounted to DA Polishers with 4" pads, including CCS, Hydro-Tech and Surbuf and also I've included what the 3" Griot's Polishing Pad looks like for size comparison using the adapter and the rotary buffer backing plate to attach to a DA Polisher.



Pictured are the PC, GG and Megs DA style polishers... (Love this new cart)

Here you can see how these backing plates are a safer option...

With pads attached...

What it would look like in action...

What it would look like in action...

What it would look like in action...

Here's the 3" Griot's Polishing Pad inside the groove of a 1964 Ford Falcon

4" pad and 3" pad

Backing plates on the above pads for reference...

From an elevated point of view...

I have not used the small pad like you see above on a DA extensively, so I fired up one of the polishers with with the backing plate and pad you see above on the left and buzzed the polisher up to the 6.0 Speed Setting and it works fine but because the pad is so small the polisher is "tippy" so be sure to hold it carefully.

 

[HighEndDetail]

Thank's Mike, for taking the time to show us. The difference's in the machines..

 

[cnfowler]

I've got the black backing plate you show, 2.75", and use it with the 3.5" red and white pads AG sells. I, too, noticed the DA was tippy when using. It takes a little more attention when using, but once you get use to it, they're great. I used the smaller pads the other day to buff out a tinted bug deflector on the front of a SUV. It was the perfect size and the deflector came out looking new.

Colin

 

[rohnramirez]

Is there a thinner version of these pads? They still appear to be too thick, but that's just my opinion.

Thanks for sharing Mike.

 

[rohnramirez]

I tried looking for the spot buff kit, but they were listed as on back order. If i do get this kit once it's available, can i switch them out to the 4" HTs instead?

 

[Kaban]

I am soooo patiently waiting for someone to make and start selling these smaller BPs for the Flex 3401...

 

[mikem0424]

This may be a stupid question but I just purchased the GG DA polisher and was wondering which of the smaller BP's would fit it? Are the BP's universal to all DA polishers? I haven't used it yet still toooo cold here in the north east.

 

[PAR Detailing]

This may be a stupid question but I just purchased the GG DA polisher and was wondering which of the smaller BP's would fit it? Are the BP's universal to all DA polishers? I haven't used it yet still toooo cold here in the north east.

Yes you can use any backing plate on a PC, Griots, or Megs. All of the DA backing plates will fit any of these three machines.

 

[BobbyG]

I am soooo patiently waiting for someone to make and start selling these smaller BPs for the Flex 3401...

Because it's a mechanically driven backup plate the gear size plays a major role in its design...

 

[mikem0424]

Thanks for the info.... keep hearing about everyone going with the smaller pads.... figured i would give the 6.5 ones a try first to get used to and then give the smaller ones a try.

 

[MonoPed]

Do the smaller plates and pads throw the PC7424xp out of balance and make it vibrate more? Also, are there regular low profile/flat pads available in 4"?

 

[Kaban]

Because it's a mechanically driven backup plate the gear size plays a major role in its design...

If no one makes one I'm just gonna buy up some extra factory replacement backing plates for the Flex and just custom trim it or something so that I am retaining the mechanical end of it. I'm sure you can figure something out and test it on some junkyard panels. I am shocked at the low support for this awesome machine. If I had the resources there are lots of different design ideas that could be easily manufactured.

 

[qaz393]

how does the meguiars 3 inch backplate compare to the lake country 4 inch?

 

[Danube]

how does the meguiars 3 inch backplate compare to the lake country 4 inch?

I've been using megs 3" BP with megs 4" pads.

IMO this is perfect combo, and its really good for machines such as G110/G220, GG and the like.

I found that 6" BP with 7" pad is an overkill for the DA. The lack of power is then more then obvious.



:cruisin:

 

[surajprasade]

Thanks Mike for info,
Will this pad work with rotary polisher? I am asking because they will be very handy on bikes.

 

[Mustang81]

Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Thanks Mike for info,
Will this pad work with rotary polisher? I am asking because they will be very handy on bikes.

Yes, I use 4" pads on rotary buffers all the time.

Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.

Yes, most of the tight areas can be handled using a 4" pad. If not then there's always these,


Surgical Buffing


Working on thin panels or intricate areas is what I call surgical buffing. In order to do surgical buffing you need the right tools.

We have these new 3" pads and together with a 3" backing plate and an adapter for using double side pads but I use them as an extension.

:xyxthumbs:

 

[Jeepster19]

Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.

I purchased the 4" LC pads with a 3.5" backing plate for small areas on my 90 mustang GT.Areas like around the antenna,5.0 emblem and anywhere tight.The pads are should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday next week.I'll post some pics of the new pads and area to be buffed along with the results.:xyxthumbs:

 

[Jeepster19]

Here are a few pictures of the pads I got from auto geek.The pads are 4" lake country ccs pads with a 3.5" backing plate.I used Meg's 105 with a yellow 4"ccs pad.I used a PC 7424xp to do the work.I made 6 section passes,the wiped it off to see what the results were.The scratch was still there,but barely.I made another 6 section pass and it removed the entire scratch.Next I followed it with Meg's 205 and a white 4" ccs pad.The results were awesome!:awesome:

 

[sproketser]

Thanx for sharing , might be handy one day !