GG6 backing plate

[RobThom]

I am getting a GG6 for Christmas. I currently have PC with a 3.5" & 5" lake country baking plate. I am thinking of using just the 3.5" on the PC and the 5" on the new GG6. So, my question is. Would a weekend warrior notice difference between the LC 5" backing plate and the GG vented backing plate? Is it worth upgrading to the GG vented plate?

Thanks for your comments.

[JHL88]

No. More than likely you won't notice a difference. At least I didn't. Its supposed to dissipate heat and if you don't polish very often and switch out pads continuously it won't hurt to stick with your LC backing plates.

[Belair]

^^ Agreed.

[JustJesus]

Can't say I felt a difference between backing plates. My GG6 does wear the vented one sometimes.

Bigger difference is felt using the newer thin pads. At least in my experience

[brettS4]

Yes. You will almost certainly destroy your pads if you apply moderate to high pressure with the LC backing plate. It happened to me consistently until I bought the vented plate. Then the problem disappeared immediately.

[Cruzscarwash]

ive only used the stock 6 inch and then the 5 inch vented. ive never had overheating issues with the pads. I also switch out on every panel but with panels that need a little more love they never get hot.

[mwoywod]

I personally can tell a massive difference between the Griot's 5" vented backing plate and the 5" Buff & Shine & LC backing plates. I've tried all 3 and IMO the griot's 5" BP keeps pads 5-10% cooler. No matter which BP you use make sure you are rotating pads after every 1-2 panels to allow them to cool and used compressed air to blow out both foam and microfiber after every pass.

A word of caution, if you are using closed cell foam pads don't use compressed air as it will destroy the cell structure of the foam.