Backing plate for spot correction

[physerv24]

Can anyone suggest a good 3 or 3.5 inch backing plate for the G110v2 DA? Have the 5 inch on order but would like a smaller one for spot correction.

[Jughead]

Hi physerv24

I'm still a "newbie" so hopefully a pro will recommend some as well.

I think most manufacturer's recommend their pads to be used with their own backing plates. (But most detailers don't really follow this rule, just match the size of the backing plate to the size of the pad safely)

Also, most DA backing plates fit most DA Polishers
(besides the Flex which has it's own range of backing plates)

Found these Autogeek links that could help as well ...

Mike's article:
3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/25473-3-5-backing-plates-4-spot-repair-pads-da-polishers.html


Hook And Loop Backing Plates (links per Polisher listed)
Hook and Loop Backing Plates, Velcro brand hook & loop backing plate, meguiars backing plates, lake country backing plates (http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html)


Lake Country
LC-43-073DA Dual Action 3 Inch Flexible Backing Plate
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate, da backing plate, random orbital backing plate (http://www.autogeek.net/3inch-dual-action-backing-plate.html)
The 3 Inch DA Backing Plate is designed to offer perfect balance and support for 3 inch foam pads.
The actual diameter is 2 7/8 inches, so the plate is recessed back from the edge of the pad slightly for safety.
Use this backing plate with your Griot's Garage Professional Random Orbital 3 Inch Polisher.

LC-43-085DA Dual Action 3.5 Inch Flexible Backing Plate
3.5" Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate- porter cable 7424XP hook and loop backing plate 3.5 inch. (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-43085da.html)
A smaller version of our 5 and 6 inch plates, this 3.5 inch backing plate is designed for our Spot Buffs 4 inch pads.
The 3.5 inch plate has a 5/16” threaded post that screws directly into the Porter Cable 7424.
Use any of the Spot Buffs pads, Lake Country 4 inch pads, or Cyclo 4 inch pads to correct small areas of paint or to polish particular spots.

Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit
Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit, backing plate with adapters, meguiars backup pad (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-unigrit-backing-plate.html)
Use a Meguiars DA Microfiber Cutting Disc with a Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit on a dual action polisher, like the Meguiars G110 DA Polisher.
Meguiars DMC3 DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, 3 inches DMC3
Meguiars DMF3 DA Microfiber Finishing Discs, 3 Inches

Hope this helps

Regards

AJ
(Cape Town, South Africa) :dblthumb2:

[physerv24]

Hi physerv24

I'm still a "newbie" so hopefully a pro will recommend some as well.

I think most manufacturer's recommend their pads to be used with their own backing plates. (But most detailers don't really follow this rule, just match the size of the backing plate to the size of the pad safely)

Also, most DA backing plates fit most DA Polishers
(besides the Flex which has it's own range of backing plates)

Found these Autogeek links that could help as well ...

Mike's article:
3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wool-foam-buffing-pads/25473-3-5-backing-plates-4-spot-repair-pads-da-polishers.html


Hook And Loop Backing Plates (links per Polisher listed)
Hook and Loop Backing Plates, Velcro brand hook & loop backing plate, meguiars backing plates, lake country backing plates (http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html)


Lake Country
LC-43-073DA Dual Action 3 Inch Flexible Backing Plate
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate, da backing plate, random orbital backing plate (http://www.autogeek.net/3inch-dual-action-backing-plate.html)
The 3 Inch DA Backing Plate is designed to offer perfect balance and support for 3 inch foam pads.
The actual diameter is 2 7/8 inches, so the plate is recessed back from the edge of the pad slightly for safety.
Use this backing plate with your Griot's Garage Professional Random Orbital 3 Inch Polisher.

LC-43-085DA Dual Action 3.5 Inch Flexible Backing Plate
3.5" Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate- porter cable 7424XP hook and loop backing plate 3.5 inch. (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-43085da.html)
A smaller version of our 5 and 6 inch plates, this 3.5 inch backing plate is designed for our Spot Buffs 4 inch pads.
The 3.5 inch plate has a 5/16” threaded post that screws directly into the Porter Cable 7424.
Use any of the Spot Buffs pads, Lake Country 4 inch pads, or Cyclo 4 inch pads to correct small areas of paint or to polish particular spots.

Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit
Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit, backing plate with adapters, meguiars backup pad (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-unigrit-backing-plate.html)
Use a Meguiars DA Microfiber Cutting Disc with a Meguiars Unigrit 3 Inch Professional Backing Plate and Adaptor Kit on a dual action polisher, like the Meguiars G110 DA Polisher.
Meguiars DMC3 DA Microfiber Cutting Discs, 3 inches DMC3
Meguiars DMF3 DA Microfiber Finishing Discs, 3 Inches

Hope this helps

Regards

AJ
(Cape Town, South Africa) :dblthumb2:
Wow thank you very much. You've just made me feel quite lazy!