Pad Included with PC7424 Question.

**1Clean3** · 07-01-2012, 03:27 PM

So I was poking around the original box of my PC7424, and found the big white polishing pad that came with it. Upon further inspection, I noticed that there is no washer on the pad. I also noticed that the backing of the pad is entirely plastic (where it would mate the the mounting nut). So, I'm trying to figure out if the pad came with a washer and I lost it, or it never came with one at all. Once again, this is the PC7424, not the Xp.

**mhphoto** · 07-12-2012, 01:22 AM

I'll let you know if mine has a washer when it gets here tomorrow.

Mike Phillips · 07-12-2012, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by 1Clean3

So I was poking around the original box of my PC7424, and found the big white polishing pad that came with it.

Upon further inspection, I noticed that there is no washer on the pad. I also noticed that the backing of the pad is entirely plastic (where it would mate the the mounting nut).

So, I'm trying to figure out if the pad came with a washer and I lost it, or it never came with one at all. Once again, this is the PC7424, not the Xp.

I have an article on the white pad that comes with the new XP version. It's been so long since I opened a "new" 7424 or 7336 version that I don't remember if it came with a compression washer or not.

Big picture is you want to get a regular backing plate anyways you can use a variety of different pads. To be on the safe side, go to a hardware store and get a compression washer to use with the factory plastic backing plate as it certainly can't hurt and will probably help.

See these two articles,

5 inch Backing Plates on Meguiar's, Griot's and Porter Cable DA Polishers

From left to right...

Factory Griot's 6" BP, Lake Country 5" BP, Meguiar's 5" BP and 5" Black Heavy Duty BP

The white foam pad that comes with a Porter Cable Polisher

Make sure the compression washer is installed on the threaded stud before attaching to the spindle of the Porter Cable DA Polisher