Any downside to using 3"/3.5" backing plate & pads on 6" DA
I'm a hobbyist and use a Groits 6" DA. I'm wondering if 3"-3.5" backing plates and pads will work on the 6" DA. AG site doesn't talk about this as an option. Just wondering.
Re: Any downside to using 3"/3.5" backing plate & pads on 6" DA
It does allow you to get in some tight areas, however the machine is so bulky that it will prevent you from getting some areas you would like to. I would have to say go for it, the less you have to hand polish the more time and manual labor your going to save. Works great for headlights too!!!
Re: Any downside to using 3"/3.5" backing plate & pads on 6" DA
I believe the GG 6" shares the same backing plates and 5/16 thread as the PC7424XP. If that is the case, then Art is correct...you will love the 3" backing plate for your GG 6. I have the GG 3" polisher and rarely use it anymore. It runs hotter, is louder and IMO weaker than the bigger DA's.
The reason is that I set up my PC7424 XP for a 3" pad. The backing plate is 2 7/8" to accept the 3" pads. GG sells the 3" pads, however, I would go Lake Country Hydro tech pads. They are thicker and IMO better overall.
Art Hernandez is right, you will like the set-up and he also has a thread to show you how to do an extension for the backing plate...real cool.
Here is a pic of my PC7424 XP set up with a 3" pad.
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Re: Any downside to using 3"/3.5" backing plate & pads on 6" DA
Originally Posted by Kamakaz1961
I believe the GG 6" shares the same backing plates and 5/16 thread as the PC7424XP. If that is the case, then Art is correct...you will love the 3" backing plate for your GG 6. I have the GG 3" polisher and rarely use it anymore. It runs hotter, is louder and IMO weaker than the bigger DA's.
The reason is that I set up my PC7424 XP for a 3" pad. The backing plate is 2 7/8" to accept the 3" pads. GG sells the 3" pads, however, I would go Lake Country Hydro tech pads. They are thicker and IMO better overall.
Art Hernandez is right, you will like the set-up and he also has a thread to show you how to do an extension for the backing plate...real cool.
Here is a pic of my PC7424 XP set up with a 3" pad.
Do you have the link for the extension? That would help with the bulky problem.
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