Lake Country Hydro Tech 2x1/2" pads

Perfect for the "Hernandez Polisher", if you don't have pneumatic


I don't see the DA backing plates for these on Buff Daddy

Does anyone know what price he is selling them for?


I know Art cut down a Lake Country 2 7/8" DA BP and is using it with a GG3
 
allenk4 said:
Perfect for the "Hernandez Polisher", if you don't have pneumatic


I don't see the DA backing plates for these on Buff Daddy

Does anyone know what price he is selling them for?


I know Art cut down a Lake Country 2 7/8" DA BP and is using it with a GG3
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The Rupes 9P01.046 2" Backing Plate $22.14
 
Kidoo said:
The Rupes 9P01.046 2" Backing Plate $22.14
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I understand what the appropriate BP is for the Rupes.

"I don't see the DA backing plates for these on Buff Daddy

Does anyone know what price he is selling them for?"

I am looking for a 2" BP for a DA
 
As seen in action here,


Rupes Polishers - Extreme Makeover - 1965 Chevy Streetrod


***New***


2" Foam Pads


Nick gave me some new pads from Lake Country to test out, these are production units, not prototypes.


Here's Mr. Robert DiTerrlizzi buffing the swirls and scratches out of the spear on the hood. The small diameter 2" pads were perfect for getting into this tight, thin panel.

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Here's Robert CAREFULLY removing the swirls and scratches off of the top of the raised body line. Normally you don't want to buff on a raised body line but the swirls were so obvious on what is actually a large, rounded body line that in order to make the paint match the rest of the hood it had to be machine buffed.

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The small footprint and the lightweight, compact size of the Rupes TA50 Sander makes holding the tool with one hand while buffing a cinch.

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Here's Robert getting the panel just in front of the windshield...

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John, from FloridaSportsman.com gave the new pads a test drive....

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I have the Harbor Freight 2" random orbital sander. It works great and cost 24 dollars WITHOUT the 20% discount ! Dont waste your money on the 300$+ Rupes, especially considering that you will be using the tool outside of its designed limits with foam pads instead of sanding papers.

Considering you will be overloading the tool, I would suggest you add an in line lubricator to your air supply.
 
allenk4 said:
Perfect for the "Hernandez Polisher", if you don't have pneumatic


I don't see the DA backing plates for these on Buff Daddy

Does anyone know what price he is selling them for?


I know Art cut down a Lake Country 2 7/8" DA BP and is using it with a GG3
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again, there are MANY options for true backing plates designed for 2" random orbital sanders in the automotive and construction market. just do a google search. if the thread size isn't right add a bushing or reducer.
 
mg6045 said:
again, there are MANY options for true backing plates designed for 2" random orbital sanders in the automotive and construction market. just do a google search. if the thread size isn't right add a bushing or reducer.
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Please post a link to the "MANY options" with 5/16" x 24 that will fit popular DA polishers

Since AGO does not sell one, it should not be an issue

There are many who are interested and finding a BP that works has proven elusive
 
Check the Auto Body Toolmart website. They have nearly every sized backing plate would could want and good prices on 3M sanding discs.
 
DBAILEY said:
Check the Auto Body Toolmart website. They have nearly every sized backing plate would could want and good prices on 3M sanding discs.
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Please link to the specific BP you are referencing that will fit the thread diameter and pitch on a standard DA polisher

If an adapter is required, please post the details

Since AGO does not carry 2" BP's it is not against Forum Rules

Thanks
 
I "think" this might be the correct adapter your looking for to go from 1/4" thread to 5/16" thread.

Dorman - Pik-a-Nut Brake Line Adapter-Long Brake-1/4 In. x 5/16 In. 327841.1: Shop the best at Advance Auto Parts

What else can I help you with ?

I'm having a hard time understanding why someone would want to use a 2" pad on a regular sized DA polisher... The harbor freight DA is 24 dollars retail price. not including the sale...

I would imagine it would be VERY easy to make a mistake using a full size DA with a 2" pad. It would be incredibly top heavy. I dont even feel comfortable using 3" pads with a full size DA. If anything the Griots Garage mini would be a better option. but doesnt that use a 1/4 thread anyway ?
 
mg6045 said:
I "think" this might be the correct adapter your looking for to go from 1/4" thread to 5/16" thread.

Dorman - Pik-a-Nut Brake Line Adapter-Long Brake-1/4 In. x 5/16 In. 327841.1: Shop the best at Advance Auto Parts

What else can I help you with ?

I'm having a hard time understanding why someone would want to use a 2" pad on a regular sized DA polisher... The harbor freight DA is 24 dollars retail price. not including the sale...

I would imagine it would be VERY easy to make a mistake using a full size DA with a 2" pad. It would be incredibly top heavy. I dont even feel comfortable using 3" pads with a full size DA. If anything the Griots Garage mini would be a better option. but doesnt that use a 1/4 thread anyway ?
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The reason is simple....90psi/5CFM

The requirement for a large air compressor makes a pneumatic a bad option for mobile guys, hobbyists without a garage and hobbyists without room in the garage or wallet for a big compressor
 
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