Backing Plate Question

[Amplifiedd]

I've never own a DA polisher, but I have used my friend's many times.

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 3rd gen GG 6" Polisher however I have a question.

I heard many people change out the backing plate for these from the 6" included to a 5" backing plate.

How do I know which backing plates fit this polisher? Also for pads, if I change to a 5" backing plate, can I use 5" pads, or do they have to a be a bit bigger then the plate, so for example 5.5" pads?

Thanks!

[Setec Astronomy]

The thread is the same on all the traditional DA polishers (PC, GG, Meguiar's, etc.)

Typically a 5" backing plate is slightly under 5" so you can use 5 or 5.5 or 6" pads.

Any of the plates on the following page will have the right thread:

Dual Action Polisher Backing Plates, DA backing plates, Orbital backing plates

[goldenlight]

I would get the Griots Backing pate with holes in it to help keep your pad cool :-)

[VISITOR]

get this backing plate and 2 - 6pk of pads (the more pads the better). there are several options below, it's a matter of preference. btw, you're gonna love the GG6!


Griots Garage BOSS 5 inch DA Backing Plate


Griots Garage 5.5" BOSS Foam & Microfiber Pads - 6 Pack


Buff & Shine 5.5" Flat Foam Pads - 6 Pack


Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pads

[Inzane]

Another related question, so I thought I'd pose it here rather than start a new thread.

I recently got a GG6. I've had an old PC 7424 for years. Back then when I first got my 5" backing plate, I had to also swap out the counter weight to a different one. I was intending to re-use my old 5" backing plate on the GG6 (along with all my existing pads). Does the Griot require a change in counter-weight as well?

Thanks!

[custmsprty]

get this backing plate and 2 - 6pk of pads (the more pads the better). there are several options below, it's a matter of preference. btw, you're gonna love the GG6!


Griots Garage BOSS 5 inch DA Backing Plate


Griots Garage 5.5" BOSS Foam & Microfiber Pads - 6 Pack


Buff & Shine 5.5" Flat Foam Pads - 6 Pack


Lake Country ThinPro Foam Pads

Don't get that backing plate it won't fit on a GG6.


This is what you want for a GG6

http://www.autogeek.net/buf-500y.html

[VISITOR]

Don't get that backing plate it won't fit on a GG6.


This is what you want for a GG6

Buff and Shine Dual Action 5 Inch Backing Plate

Good catch i meant this backing plate...

Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

[Inzane]

Another related question, so I thought I'd pose it here rather than start a new thread.

I recently got a GG6. I've had an old PC 7424 for years. Back then when I first got my 5" backing plate, I had to also swap out the counter weight to a different one. I was intending to re-use my old 5" backing plate on the GG6 (along with all my existing pads). Does the Griot require a change in counter-weight as well?

Thanks!

Would I be right in assuming there is no need to change the counter-weight on the GG6 at all? Just install my 5" lake country backing plate and I'm good to go?

[ski2]

Would I be right in assuming there is no need to change the counter-weight on the GG6 at all? Just install my 5" lake country backing plate and I'm good to go?

Correct--I use 3.5", 5" and 6" backing plates on my GG6 and all work fine.