4 inch backing plate for the SUPA Beast

[StevenK]

Does anyone know if the have a 4 inch backing plate for the SUPA Beast yet? and if there is where can I get one? Thank you.

[Mike Phillips]

Just to chime in,


The housing where the factory 5" backing plate attaches IS 5" in diameter. You can see that via this picture

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3819/NewFLEXXC_007.JPG



Here's another view...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/3819/NewFLEXXC_009.JPG




It would require a major major engineering design to create an adapter that would fit the 5" diameter housing to then hold a smaller, 4" backing plate.

My guess is - never going to happen.


With a gear-driven orbital - pad stall is never an issue. Instead of wishing for a smaller backing plate, learn how to go up on edge.


If you spend enough time behind any tool you can make it dance on paint -Mike Phillips (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-to-articles-by-mike-phillips/126348-if-you-spend-enough-time-behind-any-tool-you-can-make-dance-paint-mike-phillips.html)



Edging with the FLEX 3401 at one of our detailing classes


How to use the Flex 3401 to remove swirls & water spots (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-comments-competition-ready-3-day-detailing-classes-mike-phillips/92325-how-use-flex-3401-remove-swirls-water-spots.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=94813

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/watermark.php?file=94814



And edging is even easier with the new RUPES CP yellow and white foam pads. I do it all the time - I would take pictures to show what can be done with these new pads on edge but I'm usually by myself when I take neglected to respected.


Mike Phillips recommended foam pads for the FLEX Family of BEAST 8mm Gear-Driven Orbital Polishers (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews-by-mike-phillips/128526-mike-phillips-recommended-foam-pads-flex-family-beast-8mm-gear-driven-orbital-polishers.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/4197/Mike_Phillips_Preffered_BEAST_pads_003.JPG



:)