GG 6 bp options

[2011 302]

Would like to add a gg6 to my arsenal but I run 5" pads on my flex on a 4" bp.
Are there any options to run a 4" bp on a gg6?
Thanks

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[WaxMaster1]

Sure, you can run this backing plate with 4" pads.

3.5" Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate- porter cable 7424XP hook and loop backing plate 3.5 inch.

 

[briarpatch]

Griots offers a 5" backing plate and a 3" backing plate for the GG6.....the 5" would at least allow you to run 5.5" pads....like their BOSS thin pads...which are awesome

 

[2011 302]

Well I ordered the GG 6 and the 3 1/2 bp and we will see how that goes,my flex bp is a little under 4" that I use with my 5" pads.
Thanks


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[VISITOR]

i would just purchase the 5" GG vented DA backing plate (and 3" HD backing plate) and buy 5.5" (and 3.5") pads. while the 3.5" backing plate will work with the 5" pads (with the 4 inches of hook & loop), there will be even more of a gap to the outer edge of the pad (pad is also thicker too) which isn't ideal. fyi, those (discontinued) 5" lake country hybrid pads are the same foam as the thinpro pads...

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate

 

[2011 302]

I have about 40 of the 5 inch pads so I really need to get some use out of them,I may look at turning down the the gg6 bp that comes with the polisher.

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[2011 302]

I actually have some of the thin 3 1/2 pads I use on my gg3.
I started polishing about 4 years ago as a weekend warrior.


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[briarpatch]

I actually have some of the thin 3 1/2 pads I use on my gg3.
I started polishing about 4 years ago as a weekend warrior.


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now I have a question for you.....I've heard that the GG3 does not have enough power to handle tougher correction jobs.....how has your experience been with it?

 

[2011 302]

I have the 2nd gen. And it's ok with the thin pads,works good for the front and rear bumper covers and other small areas.
I usually go with a more aggressive pad and/or polish to get the same cut as my flex.

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[briarpatch]

I have the 2nd gen. And it's ok with the thin pads,works good for the front and rear bumper covers and other small areas.
I usually go with a more aggressive pad and/or polish to get the same cut as my flex.

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thank you

 

[2011 302]

It needs to run on 5/6 to keep the pad from stalling,and lighter pressure

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[2011 302]

The flex is a beast and corrects quickly but I wanted something tamer to polish my brother in law's black jack,that's why I ordered a GG 6 black Ford paint can be soft and I'm no pro.
Just a stock blackjack photo

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[briarpatch]

The flex is a beast and corrects quickly but I wanted something tamer to polish my brother in law's black jack,that's why I ordered a GG 6 black Ford paint can be soft and I'm no pro.
Just a stock blackjack photo

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bitchin ride...that matte black?

 

[2011 302]

bitchin ride...that matte black?

No just matte strips
He just pick up a new black rousch jackhammer over the winter
Baller


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[2011 302]

i would just purchase the 5" GG vented DA backing plate (and 3" HD backing plate) and buy 5.5" (and 3.5") pads. while the 3.5" backing plate will work with the 5" pads (with the 4 inches of hook & loop), there will be even more of a gap to the outer edge of the pad (pad is also thicker too) which isn't ideal. fyi, those (discontinued) 5" lake country hybrid pads are the same foam as the thinpro pads...

Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pad System

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate

Well I ordered the 5" vented bp and 12 pads just to be safe
Thanks

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[2011 302]

Needs some love

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[briarpatch]

can not wait to see the 'after' pics

 

[2011 302]

It's far from perfect I would say 80% ,neither him nor I wanted to get aggressive on the clear

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[2011 302]

R s3

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