Question on spot correction backing plate and pad purchase

[Bill1234]

I got a meguiars g110v2 as a DA. I currently do not have spot correction pads and plate and am looking to get some. I have a lake country 3.5" plate in my cart but was wondering what should I get for pads? I usually use the meguiars microfiber pads but they seem to not have a 4 inch pad for them


Help would be appreciated

 

[AGOatemywallet]

4" pads are fine, but I prefer a 3" pad for the small stuff.


The combination of 5 1/2" and 3" pads should cover 98% of what you polish.

I use a 2 7/8" BP.


I favor the FLEX 3" foam pads for their flared edge, which gives a margin of safety and gets into tight spaces better than a pad with straight sidewalls.

FLEX PE8 Rotary Foam Pads 1, 2, 3 Inch Diameter

The Meguiar's 3" DAMF pads are a defect killer and in my opinion, a must have.

 

[Bill1234]

so what plate and pads should I get?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I use a 2 7/8" BP.


I favor the FLEX 3" foam pads for their flared edge, which gives a margin of safety and gets into tight spaces better than a pad with straight sidewalls.

FLEX PE8 Rotary Foam Pads 1, 2, 3 Inch Diameter

The Meguiar's 3" DAMF pads are a defect killer and in my opinion, a must have.

What machine are you using that stuff on?

 

[AGOatemywallet]

What machine are you using that stuff on?

Old Porter Cable 7424

Pictured here with a 2 7/8" BP, DAMF, M100 and no extension

 

[Bill1234]

Will it fit the meguiars g110v2?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Old Porter Cable 7424

Pictured here with a 2 7/8" BP, DAMF, M100 and no extension

Thanks, I have never gone below 4" on a PC, I use my Meg's MF 3" on a GG 3" since foam is pretty much a waste of time on that machine anyway (good for sanding though).

 

[Bill1234]

Okay so Ill go with the 3.5inch plate, however, what 4 inch pads should I get?

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Okay so Ill go with the 3.5inch plate, however, what 4 inch pads should I get?

You mentioned you like microfiber pads--both Optimum and Lake Country make 4" MF pads. If I had to choose between them I'd go with the LC.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Hey Bill,

Here's an article I wrote recently with the names and links to the various pad and backing plate options available on the AG store.


3 inch and 4 inch buffing pad options at Autogeek


I know I took pictures as that's my normal style of writing but it looks like I must have ran out of time that day and just posted the names/sizes and links.


It's still a good reference for products for buffing thin panels.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Here's an article I wrote 6 years ago and it does have pictures and links - of course being 6 years old it does not show pads that have been introduced since when I wrote it but most if not all the backing plates and pads it does show are still available and there's LOTS of pictures.


3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers

 

[Bill1234]

Update, went with a lake country 4 3.5inch backing plate and lake country 4 inch correction cutting pads. (Orange) If needed ill put m205 or hd adapt on the orange pad for slightly increased cut