Any downside to using 3"/3.5" backing plate & pads on 6" DA

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dennis hiip

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I'm a hobbyist and use a Groits 6" DA. I'm wondering if 3"-3.5" backing plates and pads will work on the 6" DA. AG site doesn't talk about this as an option. Just wondering.
 
If it's similar to the PC with a 3" backing plate. Then I think you'll love it.

I know I do. :props:

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It does allow you to get in some tight areas, however the machine is so bulky that it will prevent you from getting some areas you would like to. I would have to say go for it, the less you have to hand polish the more time and manual labor your going to save. Works great for headlights too!!!
 
Just remember to run at lower speeds or you'll burn up the pads like crazy.
 
custmsprty said:
Just remember to run at lower speeds or you'll burn up the pads like crazy.
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Lol yes true, but I'd be more concerned on burning the paint with this combo.

It can heat up the paint pretty quickly with the right combination.
 
I believe the GG 6" shares the same backing plates and 5/16 thread as the PC7424XP. If that is the case, then Art is correct...you will love the 3" backing plate for your GG 6. I have the GG 3" polisher and rarely use it anymore. It runs hotter, is louder and IMO weaker than the bigger DA's.

The reason is that I set up my PC7424 XP for a 3" pad. The backing plate is 2 7/8" to accept the 3" pads. GG sells the 3" pads, however, I would go Lake Country Hydro tech pads. They are thicker and IMO better overall.

Art Hernandez is right, you will like the set-up and he also has a thread to show you how to do an extension for the backing plate...real cool.

Here is a pic of my PC7424 XP set up with a 3" pad.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
I believe the GG 6" shares the same backing plates and 5/16 thread as the PC7424XP. If that is the case, then Art is correct...you will love the 3" backing plate for your GG 6. I have the GG 3" polisher and rarely use it anymore. It runs hotter, is louder and IMO weaker than the bigger DA's.

The reason is that I set up my PC7424 XP for a 3" pad. The backing plate is 2 7/8" to accept the 3" pads. GG sells the 3" pads, however, I would go Lake Country Hydro tech pads. They are thicker and IMO better overall.

Art Hernandez is right, you will like the set-up and he also has a thread to show you how to do an extension for the backing plate...real cool.

Here is a pic of my PC7424 XP set up with a 3" pad.
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Do you have the link for the extension? That would help with the bulky problem.
 
I shaved a 6" bp down to 3", and it seems to work great on my cheap harbor freight da.
 
Not sure what happened, but can't pull up the link that shows how I made it. :dunno:

Here is a video I made and shows how it works.

[ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTOp3KviYGo[/video]
 
and another video, which shows Mike Stoops using it over at Meguiar's Headquarters.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9m52UITCAE]The Hernandez Polisher @ Meguiar's Headquarters - YouTube[/video]
 
and another video, which shows Mike Stoops using it over at the Meguiar's Headquarters.


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9m52UITCAE]The Hernandez Polisher @ Meguiar's Headquarters - YouTube[/video]

oops sorry double post, my apologies.
 
I run a 3.5" on my GG6. I was contemplating the GG3 but didn't want it to be underpowered as some reviewers stated. I love it.
 
drbll said:
Take a look at Dr. Pain's show n shine post, he has a picture of the GG6 with 3" bp. http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/84980-show-n-shine-porsche-panamera-part-1-how-clean-protect-wheels-like-boss.html I find the the black "shroud" gets in the way as others have stated, it gets kind of clunky. I pull out the GG3 for the real tight spots or motorcycles.
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Thanks for the mention. I also have an example here

Show 'N Shine 2003 50th Anniversary Corvette Z06
 
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