Griots 6" DA polisher

[Cwin921]

I have a griots 6" DA polisher. Can I use 3"inch pads on it? Can I just put the 3" pad on or do I have to change the backing plate?

[Kengo123]

You have to change the backing plate so you can see what the pad is doing

[Cwin921]

Thanks so much, that's what I thought but I wasn't sure.

[wdmaccord]

While you are at it, get a 5" backing plate too so you can use 5.5" pads. You'll like it a lot better than the 6.5" pads.

For the 3" pads get the 3" backing plate. It is actually about 2 7/8, so you have a little room on the edges still. You have to be careful with the backing plate that much closer to the edge of the pad though, so pay attention.

[KBsToy]

On the smaller backing plates. One thing I learned here on AG is to mark your backing plate with a black felt marker to make sure its rotating when your applying pressure on DA...

[wdmaccord]

On the smaller backing plates. One thing I learned here on AG is to mark your backing plate with a black felt marker to make sure its rotating when your applying pressure on DA...

Agreed. On the 3" backing plate on the GG6 it is a little hard to see the mark because of the shroud, so I also like to mark the side of the pad.

[jarred767]

I've got one of the first version GG6's that you can't change the backing plate on, rather annoying and it gets very little use as I really only use for applying waxes and sealants. I kinda wish the thing would break and I could take them up on their offer of a lifetime warranty.

[DaHen]

I kinda wish the thing would break and I could take them up on their offer of a lifetime warranty.

Isn't there a hammer out in your garage!!!!!

No one's watching.... lol

[jarred767]

Isn't there a hammer out in your garage!!!!!

No one's watching.... lol

Haha it works perfectly fine though, I just rarely use 6" pads any more. Maybe I could think if something a little less obvious than a hammer though....