3" backing plateon 6" GG

[GLS0628]

I am interested in the 6" GG. I am planning on ordering the a 5" backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) to be able to use the 5.5" pads. I am interested in knowing if instead of also buying the 3" machine wouldn't it be a little better to get a 3" backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) and the 3.5" pads from griots? I see no reason to buy 2 machines but instead just use the one unit and change backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) when I wanted smaller pads.
Also I am reading mostly that users prefer the Lake Country pads over the Griots. Anyone with an opinion? Since LC does not have a 3.5" should I go up to a 3.5" backing pad to use a LC 4" pad?

I am just a weekend warrior trying to find a better/easier way to take care of 3 or 4 everyday drivers.This is the start up items that I was considering.

6" GG
5" LC backing plate
5.5" LC CCS pads
3" LC backing plate
3.5" Griots pads


How about recommendations on light cutting compounds, polishes, and waxes?

GLS

[fly07sti]

I use the 2 7/8 BP for use with 3" pads on my GG6 and it works great. The housing is a little bigger than the PC so just watch that you don't bump the paint with it when you're in a tight area. I use LC hydro tech pads, Meg's MF pads , tufbuf wool, scholl spider pads with this set up. It's a good idea to have an assortment of pads as to give you options.

[Rsurfer]

That's a good combo. I like the 3.5" backing plate with the 4" Hydro Tech pads.

[Kamakaz1961]

I am interested in the 6" GG. I am planning on ordering the a 5" backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) to be able to use the 5.5" pads. I am interested in knowing if instead of also buying the 3" machine wouldn't it be a little better to get a 3" backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) and the 3.5" pads from griots? I see no reason to buy 2 machines but instead just use the one unit and change backing plate (http://www.autopia-carcare.com/lake-country-pads.html) when I wanted smaller pads.
Also I am reading mostly that users prefer the Lake Country pads over the Griots. Anyone with an opinion? Since LC does not have a 3.5" should I go up to a 3.5" backing pad to use a LC 4" pad?

I am just a weekend warrior trying to find a better/easier way to take care of 3 or 4 everyday drivers.This is the start up items that I was considering.

6" GG
5" LC backing plate
5.5" LC CCS pads
3" LC backing plate
3.5" Griots pads


How about recommendations on light cutting compounds, polishes, and waxes?

GLS

That is the way I would go. Or you can get the 2 7/8 LC backing plate for the 3" Pads. I have that for my PC 7424XP. But based on what you are doing that is the way to go.

I have the GG 3" and ever since I adapted my PC 7424XP that way the GG 3" is now a paperweight. No offense to the GG 3" it is good for applying an LSP...that is pretty much it. You have the right idea!!:props:

[blackasta]

I have a 75mm (that's a a shade less than 3 inches) BP on the GG 6 for using the 4" meg's pads (burgundy/yellow/black). Works without any problems. Best used on narrow panels. Just keep an eye out for the metal housing on the GG.