Rotary Backing Plates....Which brand?

[CleanGene]

Hey guys, I'm looking to replace some old backing plates for my Makita 9227c but can't decide which brand of plates to go with. I need a 3" & 6". For those of you that have multiple brands, tell me which brand you prefer and why.

 

[BobbyG]

I have 3M, Meguiar's, Flex, and Lake Country.

I actually like them all but one thing I prefer is they be somewhat flexible. A backing plate must be rigid enough to properly support the pad but also soft enough to follow the contours of the panel.

While I listed the Flex above I haven't tried it out yet but it does look very promising. I'm intrigued by the flexible foam layer and this could be my new favorite pad.

 

[Harleyguy]

I like the Meguiars line of backing plates . With the extra cushion and support they give pads that is the reason I use them

 

[reality33]

I am a big fan of the 3M backing plate. For the small one I use a Lake Country.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Any of the Lake Country Flexible Backing Plates work real nice,




This one is real nice if you want lots of flex for using 5.5" pads

Flex-Foam HD Rotary Backing Plate

The Meguiar's W66 Solo Backing Plate is real flexible too...

 

[CleanGene]

Thanks guys for the responses. I think I'll order a variety of brands since your recommendations suggest that they're all worthy and capable of getting the job done.

 

[PAR Detailing]

I use the 3m backing like the one in my signature. It is the best in my opinion. The Megs W66 is very good also if you like 6.5" pads

 

[Rsurfer]

The Flex-Foam backing plate is nice for the price, but not as soft like the 3m 09553 Perfect-it plate.

 

[CleanGene]

I use the 3m backing like the one in my signature. It is the best in my opinion. The Megs W66 is very good also if you like 6.5" pads

Yeah, I think I'm going to try one of the W66 because I have a ton of 6.5" pads.

 

[Kaban]

I've heard nothing but the best things about the 3M 09553 5" BP. It's definitely pricey, but real nice.