Size of backing plate and pad

[shagnat]

After 2 hours of searching I give up on finding the answer although I know it's in here somewhere!!! :)

Can I use a 3" backing plate with a 3.5" or 4" pad? I need to clean the A pillars and a few other small areas where a 5.5" or 6" pad are just too big.

Oh, I have the PC 7424xp

HELP!!

[Just02896]

After 2 hours of searching I give up on finding the answer although I know it's in here somewhere!!! :)

Can I use a 3" backing plate with a 3.5" or 4" pad? I need to clean the A pillars and a few other small areas where a 5.5" or 6" pad are just too big.

HELP!!

Your safest bet would be a 4" pad on a 3" backingplate.

[allenk4]

Maybe this will help you out:

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

[shagnat]

Maybe this will help you out:

Hook and Loop Backing Plates, Velcro brand hook & loop backing plate, meguiars backing plates, lake country backing plates (http://www.autogeek.net/backingplates.html)
Now that's exactly what I needed. I'm glad the 3" and 3.5" plates and pads will work as I really don't want to buy a 3" DA polisher in addition to my 7424xp.
Thanks!! :xyxthumbs:

[spiralout462]

I believe a 3" backing plate is more versatile than a 3.5". A 3" bp will enable you to use all sizes of pad, in contrast a 3.5" bp will limit you to 4" and above.

You're on the right track.:xyxthumbs: The Porter Cable machine works great with smaller pads.