Which Brand 3" Backing Plate?

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I was going to order a 3" backing plate on Amazon, but they all have sub-par reviews. A couple people said the Chemical Guys plate immediately stripped its threads or fell apart, and others just didn't get what they ordered because of shady sellers.
Either way, I have no way of knowing which is going to do the job. I just want one that won't break and that will hold my hook & loop pads in place. What do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance for the help!

By the way, I'm buying it for a Meg's G110V2, my first DA :)
 
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I like to go a step further and match the same bp manufacturer to the same pads...

So LC plate to LC pads and Meguiar's plate to Meguiars pads.
 
smack said:
I like to go a step further and match the same bp manufacturer to the same pads...

So LC plate to LC pads and Meguiar's plate to Meguiars pads.
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100% agree. Many BP's hook & loop systems are designed to go hand in hand with the back of a pad that it was designed for. Not that you cant use other brand pads, but you will get better performance & longetivity of your pads if using the same brand & pad it was designed for. Contrary to popular belief, not all velcros are the same.
 
CM8 6MT said:
100% agree. Many BP's hook & loop systems are designed to go hand in hand with the back of a pad that it was designed for. Not that you cant use other brand pads, but you will get better performance & longetivity of your pads if using the same brand & pad it was designed for. Contrary to popular belief, not all velcros are the same.
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Yes Sir!
 
Just an FYI. I've used Meg's, BnS, & LC on the LC 3" plate and they all work fine. No pads flying across the room.
 
CM8 6MT said:
100% agree. Many BP's hook & loop systems are designed to go hand in hand with the back of a pad that it was designed for. Not that you cant use other brand pads, but you will get better performance & longetivity of your pads if using the same brand & pad it was designed for. Contrary to popular belief, not all velcros are the same.
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Yes Sir!
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^^^I, too, agree.^^^

As soon as the inventor's patent expired:
There was a World-wide rush to counterfeit the hook&loop-system.
Many of the these fakes still fail today...And: In more than one way.

Editorial:
Probably the same fate awaits the now 'un-patented' auto-clays.


Sometimes...(it appears):
"Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery"!!

Bob
 
swanicyouth said:
Just an FYI. I've used Meg's, BnS, & LC on the LC 3" plate and they all work fine. No pads flying across the room.
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Its not so much that the BP doesnt hold on the pad, its more of a HEAT transfer issue. Some cheaper BP brands will overheat the foam pads backing far easier than other brands due to the style and material used in the hook & loop system.
 
CM8 6MT said:
Its not so much that the BP doesnt hold on the pad, its more of a HEAT transfer issue. Some cheaper BP brands will overheat the foam pads backing far easier than other brands due to the style and material used in the hook & loop system.
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Theoretically it makes sense. But, I still feel when people are cooking pads and melting BPs it's user error. I have BnS, LC, Griots, & Rupes plates on various machines and have used most brands of pads made made interchangeably and have never cooked a single pad or plate.
 
That's a lot of good info. Thanks everyone!

I think for now I'll order the pads I want to try out, and just get 1 backing plate for each size I need. If the hook & loop becomes an issue then I'll try matching brands. I don't want to spend the extra cash up front if I don't have to.
 
I would highly recommend Buff and Shine backing plates and pads. There's been numerous complaints about Lake Country and their lack of customer support.
 
anonymoususer said:
I would highly recommend Buff and Shine backing plates and pads. There's been numerous complaints about Lake Country and their lack of customer support.
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I agree with you on the pads, but the BPs have been good for me & AG stocks them.
 
anonymoususer said:
I would highly recommend Buff and Shine backing plates and pads. There's been numerous complaints about Lake Country and their lack of customer support.
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I had a 3 inch BnS plate come apart on my with my G110v2 running a Meg's 3" mf pad.

They are not without fault either.
 
anonymoususer said:
I would highly recommend Buff and Shine backing plates and pads. There's been numerous complaints about Lake Country and their lack of customer support.
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I am unaware of these circumstances. We try our best and bend over backwards to provide the best customer support possible.

If you ever have a problem with our product - please contact us here at Lake Country.
 
The Pad Man said:
I am unaware of these circumstances. We try our best and bend over backwards to provide the best customer support possible.

If you ever have a problem with our product - please contact us here at Lake Country.
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You can start by following up with the other threads on negative experiences with Lake Country. Just do a search.

I've actually had an overall a positive experience with Lake Country though i feel my Flat Foam pads may have failed a little prematurely. However in this day and age of customer service and online reviews, i'm very concerned with what i've read so far and thats why i already started to switch to Buff and Shine.
 
swanicyouth said:
Theoretically it makes sense. But, I still feel when people are cooking pads and melting BPs it's user error. I have BnS, LC, Griots, & Rupes plates on various machines and have used most brands of pads made made interchangeably and have never cooked a single pad or plate.
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:iagree: with that statement.
smack said:
I had a 3 inch BnS plate come apart on my with my G110v2 running a Meg's 3" mf pad.

They are not without fault either.
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Every company has had a failure before. We correct any problems that may arise and take criticism very seriously.

If you do ever have a problem with a Lake Country product, PLEASE take a picture with your email address and date visible in the photo and contact us.
 
Sorry if this is veering a bit off topic, but who makes-sells the PC Guard for the Porter Cable Shroud?
TIA, Mark
 
MarkD51 said:
Sorry if this is veering a bit off topic, but who makes-sells the PC Guard for the Porter Cable Shroud?
TIA, Mark
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Never mind folks, I found it, a company called show car supplies. Just ordered the PC Guard.
 
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