16 years later, backing plate bites dust...

[Bobbykart]

Yea old reliable Porter Cable DA finally crumbled, after overpolishing my cars (is this possible) it split in half. ironically , I was polishing a kitchen table with M 205. Then I discovered I lost my wrench too. Any suggestions for a replacement backing plate?

[dlc95]

I like the Meguiar's plate.

[Mike Phillips]

These are all good brands...


Lake Country 5" Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/lc43125.html)

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-5-inch-vented-plate.html)

Buff and Shine Dual Action 5 Inch Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/buf-500y.html)

Meguiars Soft Buff DBP5 DA Polisher 5 inch Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-w67da-5-inch-backing-plate.html)

3M Hook-It 5 Inch Dual Action Backing Plate - 5775 (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-dual-action-plate.html)


NOTE: These are all 5" backing plates so you can turn and churn 5.5" foam and microfiber buffing pads which are for the most part the best all-around, all-purpose size pads for buffing out modern cars.

[trashmanssd]

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-5-inch-vented-plate.html)

I have this one and I love it works well and 5" is much more versatile.

[Kamakaz1961]

Yea old reliable Porter Cable DA finally crumbled, after overpolishing my cars (is this possible) it split in half. ironically , I was polishing a kitchen table with M 205. Then I discovered I lost my wrench too. Any suggestions for a replacement backing plate?

BLASPHEMY!! Only 16 years?....LOL I only wish my PC will last this long..... But Mike Phillips is right!

[Paul A.]

Ok, sorry to hear that but...

If I had a BP that lasted 16 years I'm gonna buy the EXACT same thing! If they still make them!