Replacing backing plate on Rotary

I have a question for rotary users.

I have a Dewalt Rotary an it comes with a backing plate to use 8 inch pads. I pretty much neveer use it but this year I plan to change that.

All my pads are 5.5 inches, so I would like to change the backing plate on the Rotary to use my pads. Not sure how to go about it.

First, do 5 inch plates exist for Rotaries?

Second, is it a good idea to do it?

Third, where can I find replacement plates? Do Autogeek sell them or do I have to go to Dewalt or other companies?

I have backing plates from 1” through to 7” for my Rotary’s. My most common used are 5”. You may use any plate, we use M14 but the US uses 5/8 I think.

The Buff and Shine backing plates work great on my Dewalt and they're offered on the store at a good price too:

Buff and Shine Rotary/Circular Backing Plates

I've got both 5" (normal and soft foam) plates, the 3" ones as well as the plate extension fitting. No issues at all!

Here’s one to consider. It’s threaded for the 5/8” x 11 that the DeWalt uses.

Flex-Foam HD Rotary Backing Plate, circular polisher backing plate, backing pad


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Thanks guys ;)