What kinda rotary backing plate do you use for 6.5" pads?

[Kaban]

Hey guys, what is a good backing plate for a rotary to be used with 6.5" pads?

What size should I be getting?

[Kaban]

Nobody can help?

[Lasthope05]

Megs solo backing plate is very nice for 6.5" pads. I bought two and cut one down to 3.75" to use 4" pads because there isnt a thick foam one on the market.

[93fox]

you might want to get a 6'' backing plate for 6.5 pads. look here, Hook and Loop Backing Plates, Velcro brand hook & loop backing plate, meguiars backing plates, lake country backing plates it dosent have to be a specific brand but ive heard alot of good things about the meguiars ones.

[tuscarora dave]

I use this plate 6 Inch Rotary Backing Plate Use this backing plate with the Lake Country 7.5 inch pads. The 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly into this recess so for 6.5" and larger pads on my rotary. It has been a trouble free backing plate and holds the pads very securely.

[BobbyG]

I use a 6" Lake Country backing plate for my 6 1/2 inch pads. Because the pads and backing plate is close to being the same size I pay particular attention to centering the pad on the plate..

6 Inch Rotary Backing Plate Use this backing plate with the Lake Country 7.5 inch pads. The 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly into this recess so

[SeaJay's]

Originally Posted by BobbyG

I use a 6" Lake Country backing plate for my 6 1/2 inch pads. Because the pads and backing plate is close to being the same size I pay particular attention to centering the pad on the plate..

6 Inch Rotary Backing Plate Use this backing plate with the Lake Country 7.5 inch pads. The 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly into this recess so

Same here.

[Mike.Phillips@Autogeek]

Here's an article I wrote for 5.5" and 6.5" pads and the flexible backing plates you can use with them. If you've never used a flexible backing plate, I can't recommend them enough.


Here you go...


Flexible Backing Plates


Flexible Backing Plates provide,

• An extra level of cushion when using a rotary buffer which helps you when buffing on curved panel and over body lines.

• The flexible foam interface heps to distribute pressure more evenly over the face of the buffing pad.

• They can also make the buffing process less aggressive as compared to using a stiff backing plate which can help to reduce swirls.

Currently we have two flexible backing plates besides the flexible backing plate in the 1-Pad system, which is specific to the 1-Pad buffing pads.

1. The Flex-Foam Heavy Duty Rotary Backing Plate, which has a 5" Diameter
2. The Meguiar's Easy-Buff Solo Backing Plate, which has a 6" Diameter

Below are some pictures to show the size of the backing plates relative to some popular buffing pads to help you get an idea of the fitment of the backing plate to the hook-n-loop interface on the back of the buffing pads.

Flex-Foam HD Rotary Backing Plate





Flex-Foam Backing Plate on a 5.5" CCS White Polishing Pad



Flex-Foam Backing Plate on a 5.5" Cyan Hydro-Tech Pad



Flex-Foam Backing Plate on a 5.5" Blue Finishing Flat Pad



Flex-Foam Backing Plate on a 5.5" on a Super Soft Gold Jewelling 6" Pad







Meguiar's W66 Solo Backing Plate








M66 Flexible Backing Plate on a 7.5" DuroWool 100% Twisted Wool Cutting Pad





M66 Flexible Backing Plate on a 7" Kompressor Orange Light Cutting Pad


M66 Backing Plate on a 6.5" CCS Red Ultrasoft Finishing Pad



Note in this picture and all the above pictures the extra backing and or foam that sticks out past the outer edge of the backing plate. You want this extra material as a safety margin to help prevent running the outer edge of the backing plate into any painted areas, or around trim or other components like side view mirrors, rear wing spoilers, etc.




Both of these flexible backing plates are excellent backing plates to have in your tool chest to go along with your rotary buffer.

All of the above backing plates and pads work great with all the rotary buffers on Autogeek.net

Rotary Buffers

[Kaban]

Thank you all so much my friends!

I got a few good 5" (125mm) backing plates that I will try out with my 6.5" pads. I think I am still going to pick up a LC 6" pad though.

Lasthope05 - Gloss-It actually has a 3" Flexible backing plate (with a really thick foam layer) to use for 4 inch pads. It's gonna be around $40 with shipping though... kinda pricey.

This one:

Gloss-it 3 Evo Rotary Backing Plate

[Lasthope05]

Originally Posted by Kaban

Thank you all so much my friends!

I got a few good 5" (125mm) backing plates that I will try out with my 6.5" pads. I think I am still going to pick up a LC 6" pad though.

Lasthope05 - Gloss-It actually has a 3" Flexible backing plate (with a really thick foam layer) to use for 4 inch pads. It's gonna be around $40 with shipping though... kinda pricey.

This one:

Gloss-it 3 Evo Rotary Backing Plate

I know about the 3" backing plate from gloss-it/rubbish boys UK, but I dont like the over hang. With such a small pad you want the full contact area of the pad as you are concentrating on a small area.

The same with with a 6.5" pad. I dont like using a 5" backing plate because when you apply pressure to the pad it is not evenly distributed and the overhang just mushrooms up.