4 inch backing plate for the SUPA Beast

[StevenK]

Does anyone know if the have a 4 inch backing plate for the SUPA Beast yet? and if there is where can I get one? Thank you.

[Mike Phillips]

Just to chime in,


The housing where the factory 5" backing plate attaches IS 5" in diameter. You can see that via this picture





Here's another view...






It would require a major major engineering design to create an adapter that would fit the 5" diameter housing to then hold a smaller, 4" backing plate.

My guess is - never going to happen.


With a gear-driven orbital - pad stall is never an issue. Instead of wishing for a smaller backing plate, learn how to go up on edge.


If you spend enough time behind any tool you can make it dance on paint -Mike Phillips



Edging with the FLEX 3401 at one of our detailing classes


How to use the Flex 3401 to remove swirls & water spots







And edging is even easier with the new RUPES CP yellow and white foam pads. I do it all the time - I would take pictures to show what can be done with these new pads on edge but I'm usually by myself when I take neglected to respected.


Mike Phillips recommended foam pads for the FLEX Family of BEAST 8mm Gear-Driven Orbital Polishers