Dealt buffer with a smaller backplate???

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I got a dewalt buffer with a 9" backplate I was thinking in getting a smaller backplate for paint correction all tho the dewalt HAS A LOT OF POWER is this a good idea??

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I'm assuming this is a rotary.

In that assumption I personally would get a smaller bp and pads. 1 they are cheaper and two they are easier to control.

I made the move down and haven't looked back since

Jon
 
ExoticAutoDetai said:
I got a dewalt buffer with a 9" backplate I was thinking in getting a smaller backplate for paint correction all tho the dewalt HAS A LOT OF POWER is this a good idea??

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Power on rotary doesn't mean much as you will probably not go over 1800 rpms to polish. The smaller the pad the less heat generated.:buffing:
 
Yes, you will need a smaller BP. The Dewalt has a speed setting, no? :buffing:
 
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Yes, you will need a smaller BP. The Dewalt has a speed setting, no? :buffing:
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Yes it has s speed setting up too 3k rpm Thats why I ask cuz the smaller the pads the more heat it gives u


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PAR Detailing said:
I'm assuming this is a rotary.

In that assumption I personally would get a smaller bp and pads. 1 they are cheaper and two they are easier to control.

I made the move down and haven't looked back since

Jon
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Yes it is a rotary


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Definitely pick up some smaller pads and backing plate. You won't be disappointed!
 
ExoticAutoDetai said:
I got a DeWALT buffer with a 9" backplate I was thinking in getting a smaller backplate for paint correction all tho the DeWALT HAS A LOT OF POWER is this a good idea??

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Actually, if this is your first rotary buffer, I would recommend getting a set of "tools" over time for it such as 3.5" backing plate for using 4" spot repair pads, even a 2 3/4" backing plate for 3" pads, a 5.5" backing plate for 6" and 6"5 pads, etc.

The rotary buffer is a very useful tool for specific types of jobs but you need the right backing plate sizes and pads to take advantage of the tool.

I love these backing plates because of their thick foam interface,

Meguiars Solo Easy Buff W66 Rotary Backing Plate 6 Inch

Heavy Duty 5 Inch Rotary Backing Plate


And you can drive a variety of sizes of pads with them...

Ron aka rsurfer is right about the power/speed topic, when working on clear coats you don't want to generate heat and most procedures can be tackled around the 1500 RPM range. I rarely go over 1500 RPM and if I do it's probably on some old and neglected lacquer finish.


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Actually, if this is your first rotary buffer, I would recommend getting a set of "tools" over time for it such as 3.5" backing plate for using 4" spot repair pads, even a 2 3/4" backing plate for 3" pads, a 5.5" backing plate for 6" and 6"5 pads, etc.

The rotary buffer is a very useful tool for specific types of jobs but you need the right backing plate sizes and pads to take advantage of the tool.

I love these backing plates because of their thick foam interface,

Meguiars Solo Easy Buff W66 Rotary Backing Plate 6 Inch

Heavy Duty 5 Inch Rotary Backing Plate


And you can drive a variety of sizes of pads with them...

Ron aka rsurfer is right about the power/speed topic, when working on clear coats you don't want to generate heat and most procedures can be tackled around the 1500 RPM range. I rarely go over 1500 RPM and if I do it's probably on some old and neglected lacquer finish.


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Ok so smaller pads it is now is time to choose which one I should buy from AG BTW is my first time buying from here is there any Xmas discount yet or new year discount? :) or maybe bday discount left?? Lol my bday is on da 31 :)

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