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Re: Backing Plate Swap - 5 inch backing plate for the Griot's Garage G9
Just received my 5 inch vented plate and pads on my last Autogeek order
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Re: Backing Plate Swap - 5 inch backing plate for the Griot's Garage G9
Oneheadlite thanks for those pictures!!!!
Obviously you just confimed the reason why Griots dont recommend it.
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Re: Backing Plate Swap - 5 inch backing plate for the Griot's Garage G9
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oneheadlite
Ok, here’s what I got:
(Please don’t judge the polish residue on the machine!)
3” plate stolen from my GG3, 3” BOSS pad:
3” plate, Griot’s 3” “regular” pad:
Great pictures showing what tiny backing plates and pads look like on full size tools.
And for those reading this into the FUTURE...
If you use a set-up like pictured above - it's safe when buffing out vertical panels like the door because YOU are doing 2 things,
1: Holding the tool up.
2: Pressing the tool against the panel.
That's 2 things. And in order to do these 2 things you have to actively ENGAGE YOUR BRAIN to control your muscles to control the tool.
BUT - when it comes to horizontal panels, like the hood or trunk lid - it's ALL TOO EASY to relax the brain because you don't have to hold the tool up. It can basically rest or buff/move around under it's own weight and all you have to do is steer it.
This is where if you're not careful that is actively engaging your brain - the tool can and will tip over. I've seen it. I think I've done it. It's because this set-up is TIPPY.
See my article here,
Tippy - Using small pads on comparatively large tools
Hard to believe I wrote that over 8 years ago....
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Re: Backing Plate Swap - 5 inch backing plate for the Griot's Garage G9
My friend got a Black and Decker WP900. It comes with a 6" backing plate. Do you know if this 5" plate will work in its place? I can't find any info about it in the docs for the buffer that I can find online, but I told him that he should get the smaller pads with a smaller backing plate to start, and I assume the CCS lake country orange and white pads should work okay?
Thank you!
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Re: Backing Plate Swap - 5 inch backing plate for the Griot's Garage G9
Just did quick google to find out what a WP900 is - that kind of machine is really just more of a wax spreader. If you're looking to do paint correction, I'd consider making the investment and going with a G9, or at the very least a Porter Cable or Harbor Freight machine if the budget is really tight.
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