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dennis50401

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I just bought a Griot's 6" DA. It comes with a 6" backing plate. I posted a couple of questions on what pads and backing plates to
use. I talked to Meguiar's about what products to use for my vehicles and situation. They recommended Ultimate Compound, Ultimate Polish and Gold Class Carnauba Plus, which is what I will use. They recommended the W8006 Soft Buff pads. Several people here recommended the LC Hydrotech 5.5" x 7/8" pads, SO, the questions I have are: should I stay with the Meguiars W8006 6' da pads? And if so what size backing plate should I use? Can I use the 6" Griots backing plate? OR should I buy the 5.5" x 7/8" LC pads, and what size backing plate should I buy for this? Advice will certainly be appreciated, as I am about to go crazy! Thanks.
 
If you use Megs pads the stock gg plate is fine. 5.5 in pads require a 5 in plste
 
I have the g110 and I use the soft buff 2.0 pads with a 6.5" backing pad and I have no issues. The GG has more than enough power for the 6" pads.
 
Personally I think the 5.5" pads are big enough for most any car. 6" pads aren't much different and you already have the correct backing plate. I started with a PC and the 5.5" pads were about the largest that buffer could use. I liked that size so much I stayed with it for all my buffers Flex 3401 and rotaries.

You will want to get a smaller backing plate and some smaller pads like 3 to 4" in size. Today's cars have more small areas to get into than huge flat panels.

Try a couple pads to see what you like. My preference is Lake Country and CG.
 
Thanks everyone for the help.. You are right about getting some smaller pads and backing plate. Thanks again!
 
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