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WRXINXS
03-25-2013, 10:24 AM
I just got in my Mini-Griots! Do you guys just use the Griot's 3" backing plate that comes with the polisher? Would the Lake Country 3" one be any better or worse?

Drew

swanicyouth
03-25-2013, 10:48 AM
Can't comment on the Griots, but the LC one is bullet proof. The 6" Griots plate is fine. Just use what ya have.

erichaley
06-25-2013, 10:36 AM
Old post, but I'll chime in...

I have both backing plates, and the LC one is definitely thicker and much firmer than the GG one. The only time I really need to use the GG plate is when working on contoured areas with thin pads, such as the 3" CarPro orange peel pads. I can post side by side pictures later if you want.

Becciasm
06-25-2013, 10:57 AM
Old post, but I'll chime in...

I have both backing plates, and the LC one is definitely thicker and much firmer than the GG one. The only time I really need to use the GG plate is when working on contoured areas with thin pads, such as the 3" CarPro orange peel pads. I can post side by side pictures later if you want.

Please do. Thank you! I've got the LC 6" and the GG 6", but not the 3".. how much of a difference does the stiffness of the backing plate make with the thin pads, or any pad for that matter, on a DA?

erichaley
06-25-2013, 12:40 PM
Here you go:

Left: Griot's Garage 3" BP
Right: Lake Country 3" BP
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3536

Top: Griot's Garage 3" BP
Bottom: Lake Country 3" BP
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3535

Griot's Garage 3" BP on a CarPro 3" Denim Orange Peel Removal Pad:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3537

Lake Country 3" BP on a CarPro 3" Denim Orange Peel Removal Pad:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3538

Griot's Garage 3" BP - 11.32 mm:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3540

Lake Country 3" BP - 16.42 mm:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3539

erichaley
06-25-2013, 12:59 PM
how much of a difference does the stiffness of the backing plate make with the thin pads, or any pad for that matter, on a DA?

The 2nd and 3rd pictures are intended to show the stiffness of the GG pad vs the LC pad. First off, I should say that the pads don't differ much in the amount of overall cushion they provide, but they do differ in flexibility. In the 2nd picture, you can see the edge of the pad and BP compressing due to the pressure on the edge. In the 3rd picture, you can see the edge of the pad compressing, but not the BP. This is the difference, and you can really feel it on a curved panel with thin pads like these. Again, not necessarily a bad thing, nor a reason not to buy one.

Rsurfer
06-25-2013, 01:39 PM
The 2nd and 3rd pictures are intended to show the stiffness of the GG pad vs the LC pad. First off, I should say that the pads don't differ much in the amount of overall cushion they provide, but they do differ in flexibility. In the 2nd picture, you can see the edge of the pad and BP compressing due to the pressure on the edge. In the 3rd picture, you can see the edge of the pad compressing, but not the BP. This is the difference, and you can really feel it on a curved panel with thin pads like these. Again, not necessarily a bad thing, nor a reason not to buy one.

Did you cut down the LC plate? Seems a little rough around the edges. The 3.5" LC backing plate looks like the Griot 3" BP..beveled on the edge.

erichaley
06-25-2013, 02:19 PM
Did you cut down the LC plate? Seems a little rough around the edges. The 3.5" LC backing plate looks like the Griot 3" BP..beveled on the edge.

No, that's how it came. The only modification I made was adding a black line with a Sharpie. You're absolutely right about the 3.5" LC. I also took pictures of that and will upload those later.

erichaley
06-25-2013, 02:20 PM
I actually like the 3" LC BP, I'm just pointing out its differences.

MarkD51
06-25-2013, 03:01 PM
Would I be wrong in thinking that the thinner, and perhaps lighter Griots 3" backing plate might actually be better in some ways for this small DA Machine?

I'm thinking smaller, with less weight-mass may offer better performance?

I know many of you have said the baby Griots is not a powerhouse DA.

So far, with the few occasions I've used my baby griots, I've had no issues with the stock Backing Plate.
Mark

erichaley
06-25-2013, 03:19 PM
I'd say there are only a few instances where you'd actually benefit from replacing the stock Griot's 3" BP with a different 3" one, such as the LC. One case where you would want to would be if you were using the Meguiar's MF pads and didn't want to use an interface pad.

As for power, the GG3 has plenty as long as too much (unnecessary) pressure isn't applied.

erichaley
06-25-2013, 05:40 PM
Did you cut down the LC plate? Seems a little rough around the edges. The 3.5" LC backing plate looks like the Griot 3" BP..beveled on the edge.

Here is a picture of the LC 3.5" BP next to the LC and GG 3" BP:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3554

The thickness of the LC 3.5" BP is identical to the LC 3" BP. One could assume that the 3" is simply a ground down 3.5" BP...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3551

Here is a picture of the different 3" BPs I own:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3552
The bottom two are identical except for the hooks on the back. Oh, and the color... :)

One other thing to note, the LC 3" BP has micro hooks. See bottom left:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=614&pictureid=3553

Recon 4th 502nd
06-13-2015, 07:53 PM
Sorry if this is slightly OT but....

I was just researching whether I could use the LC 3" Backing Plate (actually 2 7/8") on the GG 6" and combine with a 3" Pad so I wouldn't need to smoke another $100 on the smaller GG Polisher.

If so, do I need an Adapter or am I good to go as is?

Appreciate any advice.

Ginnova
06-13-2015, 08:16 PM
the bp should fit directly. no adapters needed.

Recon 4th 502nd
06-13-2015, 11:36 PM
the bp should fit directly. no adapters needed.

Thank You