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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
Do the smaller plates and pads throw the PC7424xp out of balance and make it vibrate more? Also, are there regular low profile/flat pads available in 4"?
Brian Fowler, Hernando, FL
2008 Mustang Pony Package
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by BobbyG
Because it's a mechanically driven backup plate the gear size plays a major role in its design...
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If no one makes one I'm just gonna buy up some extra factory replacement backing plates for the Flex and just custom trim it or something so that I am retaining the mechanical end of it. I'm sure you can figure something out and test it on some junkyard panels. I am shocked at the low support for this awesome machine. If I had the resources there are lots of different design ideas that could be easily manufactured.
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
how does the meguiars 3 inch backplate compare to the lake country 4 inch?
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by qaz393
how does the meguiars 3 inch backplate compare to the lake country 4 inch?
I've been using megs 3" BP with megs 4" pads.
IMO this is perfect combo, and its really good for machines such as G110/G220, GG and the like.
I found that 6" BP with 7" pad is an overkill for the DA. The lack of power is then more then obvious.
Flex 3401 & PE14
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
Thanks Mike for info,
Will this pad work with rotary polisher? I am asking because they will be very handy on bikes.
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by surajprasade
Thanks Mike for info,
Will this pad work with rotary polisher? I am asking because they will be very handy on bikes.
Yes, I use 4" pads on rotary buffers all the time.
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Mustang81
Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.
Yes, most of the tight areas can be handled using a 4" pad. If not then there's always these,
Surgical Buffing
Working on thin panels or intricate areas is what I call surgical buffing. In order to do surgical buffing you need the right tools.
We have these new 3" pads and together with a 3" backing plate and an adapter for using double side pads but I use them as an extension.
![](http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/722/SurgicalBuffing01.jpg)
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Mustang81
Are the four inch pads small enough to take care of most tight areas on a 2011 Mustang? I'm thinking "yes", but would like to see if anybody else has used them before buying.
I purchased the 4" LC pads with a 3.5" backing plate for small areas on my 90 mustang GT.Areas like around the antenna,5.0 emblem and anywhere tight.The pads are should be here by Tuesday or Wednesday next week.I'll post some pics of the new pads and area to be buffed along with the results.
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Re: 3.5" Backing Plates and 4" Spot Repair Pads on DA Polishers
Thanx for sharing , might be handy one day !
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