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HotRodJoe
09-14-2011, 08:48 AM
Just used my new Griot's DA last night for the first time...part of the Wolfgang kit I got during the secret sale. Very pleased with the results...in fact, the car has never looked better...and it was easy!

But on the '57 Chevy, there are some areas where the standard size DA doesn't fit real well. I know I could just buy the matching Griot's 3" polisher, but is there a better / cheaper option?

Thanks in advance for the advice,

HRJ
alko
09-14-2011, 09:25 AM
you could try a smaller backing plate and smaller pads. Thats what I do.
HotRodJoe
09-14-2011, 09:31 AM
you could try a smaller backing plate and smaller pads. Thats what I do.

Are those Griot's products (the backing plate and pads) or something else?
alko
09-14-2011, 09:33 AM
I'm sure you can use different backing plates and pads on the Griots, atleast I know you can use different ones on the PC 7424XP.
Belair
09-14-2011, 09:39 AM
Right, I use Meg's BP & MF pads on my Griots.
alko
09-14-2011, 09:41 AM
Yes I just took a look at the Griots DA and you can change the backing plate. You should hit up Nick and ask him what backing plates he recommends and which pads to go with those backing plates.
05xrunner
09-14-2011, 09:42 AM
you can use any backing plate made for DA's they all use the same thread..lake Country, Megs, griots..I use lake Country BP on my griots
HotRodJoe
09-14-2011, 11:34 AM
Just ordered LC 3.5 plate and a 6 pack of 4" spot buffs...that'll do the trick, I think! :)
alko
09-14-2011, 11:35 AM
indeed it should....good luck. Don't forget to post a pic of your upcoming project
Mike Phillips
09-14-2011, 11:44 AM
Just ordered LC 3.5 plate and a 6 pack of 4" spot buffs...that'll do the trick, I think! :)

There you go...

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HotRodJoe
09-14-2011, 04:45 PM
Thank you, Mr. Phillips! ;)
Mike Phillips
09-14-2011, 05:00 PM
Thank you, Mr. Phillips! ;)


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dchristo
09-14-2011, 05:55 PM
Always trying to go by this...

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