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Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Hi I was wondering if a 3 inch backplate fits in a gg6. I only work on 2 cars so I didn't want to spend more money for a gg3.
Thanks!
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
This one will work with any DA, be it a GG, PC or Megs polishers.
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate, da backing plate, random orbital backing plate
Any backing plate that has a 5/16" 24 thread will work with your GG6.
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Yes the GG DA will take a 3" backing plate. Griots sells one for I believe $5.00--it's not in the catalog, but if you call customer service they will give you the part number etc. However, with a 3" BP I think the machine gets very "tippy" and the size of the machine can prevent you from getting into tight spaces. I went with a 3.5" bp and use 4" pads and it's worked well.
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Originally Posted by tuscarora dave
Correct, that's the one I have attached to the Griot's Meguiar's and PC DA Polishers in the picture above.
Originally Posted by ski2
Yes the GG DA will take a 3" backing plate. Griots sells one for I believe $5.00--it's not in the catalog, but if you call customer service they will give you the part number etc.
And the above is a true 3" DA Backing Plate that comes on their 3" Mini Polisher. We currently don't stock the GG 3" backing plate, the one Dave and I reference is 3.5"
Originally Posted by ski2
However, with a 3" BP I think the machine gets very "tippy" and the size of the machine can prevent you from getting into tight spaces.
This is also correct. When using a small pad on a larger tool and working on "horizontal" panels, the tool can be tippy if you're not focusing on the task at hand. You have all this weight and the tool is under power over a very tiny footprint.
It's not a problem when working vertical panels however as for vertical panels you're already supporting the weight of the machine.
On horizontal panels, if you're not paying attention, the pad is compressing as it is supporting the weight of the machine.
Subtle difference in what's taking place, the opportunity for a whoops if you're not careful.
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Thanks for the help! Might grab both to try out
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
Correct, that's the one I have attached to the Griot's Meguiar's and PC DA Polishers in the picture above.
And the above is a true 3" DA Backing Plate that comes on their 3" Mini Polisher. We currently don't stock the GG 3" backing plate, the one Dave and I reference is 3.5"
This is also correct. When using a small pad on a larger tool and working on "horizontal" panels, the tool can be tippy if you're not focusing on the task at hand. You have all this weight and the tool is under power over a very tiny footprint.
It's not a problem when working vertical panels however as for vertical panels you're already supporting the weight of the machine.
On horizontal panels, if you're not paying attention, the pad is compressing as it is supporting the weight of the machine.
Subtle difference in what's taking place, the opportunity for a whoops if you're not careful.
Can you buy a different counter-weight to make it less tippy?
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Originally Posted by itsinthedetails
Can you buy a different counter-weight to make it less tippy?
That's not what makes it tippy.
It's having a comparatively large polisher sitting over the top of a comparatively small buffing pad.
This is where a picture tells a thousand words...
Good question though...
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
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Re: Can a gg6 fit a 3 inch backplate
Rotary Buffers can be tippy too on horizontal surfaces when you're using small pads and especially small pads with extensions...
Surgical Buffing
The solution to the potential problem is simple...
Focus on the task at hand...
(Which you should be doing anyways)
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