3.5" or 4" pads for GG Polisher?

[CC268]

Hey guys,

I have already determined (in another thread) that I will be getting some 5.5" pads to be used with a 5" backing plate.

However, I have some brand new (4 white and 4 red) 3.5" LC flat pads that I got for my Pinnacle Polishin Pal. (Lake Country Beveled Edge 3.5 Inch Pad Pack)

I realized that I don't want to do all this buy hand so I am going to purchase a Griot's DA. So...should I get a 3" or 3.5" backing plate so that I can use these pads or would I be better suited to buy 4" pads.

I would hate to waste my 3.5" pads, but if the 4" is the better way to go then I can go that route.

[Kamakaz1961]

3" Backing plate should be fine. The 3.5" Pads should fit the 3" Backing Plates just fine. You can also use 4" Pads with it too.

[custmsprty]

I'd go with the 3.5 backing plate and the 4"pads. I have both and you get a lot of wobble with the 3" combo on the GG6.

[CC268]

Haha two differing opinions...anyone else have any insight?

[custmsprty]

Try them both and you'll see, then you'll see my pov :-) I have three Rupes tools and bought the GG6 for giggles because I got it for $97.00. I tried it for applying wax with the 3" combo, wopa wopa wopa wopa. And that was it. It's too top heavy. Haven't used it since. I had a PC and it was much better with a 3" combo but I still preferred the 3.5" bc and 4" pads. My Rupes 75 with either pads is so smooooooth.

[CC268]

This will be my first DA and I think the Griot's will be the best starter for me. I will look into getting the 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads then.

[custmsprty]

This will be my first DA and I think the Griot's will be the best starter for me. I will look into getting the 3.5" backing plate and 4" pads then.

It's a great choice. In retrospect when I started out I wish I had gotten the GG6 over the PC. That being said, just remember when using the smaller pads it's top heavy and if it tips over it'll waste your paint so maintain control at all times. Also, when you run smaller pads run half the speed for correction you do as compared to larger pads, smaller pads heat up faster and you'll blow out the pads fast. I learned that lesson first hand. Wax sealant application speed 1. And have fun!!

[CC268]

Thanks for the tips!

[custmsprty]

You bet, feel free to pm if you ave any other questions once you get started.

[VISITOR]

I would buy both the 3" and 3.5" DA backing plates. some 4" pads aren't all the same as far as hook & loop. for example, the megs 4" pads have three inches of hook & loop. at some point you may need one more than the other or may alternate between the two...