Any truth to this backing plate myth??

[Evenflow]

"Is it alright to use a backing plate the same dia. as the pad?? I thought it was safer for the backing plate to be smaller?"



Anyone?

 

[toolfanatic]

There's a much greater risk of the plate coming in contact with the paint. You can do it. But it ain't recommended!

 

[Scottwax]

I have been using 6" PBs with 6.5" pads for quite some time now. No problems at all and the larger BP spreads pressure more evenly over the pad.

 

[Mad iX]

I think it's personal preference. I like a bigger backing plate that can spread the pressure more evenly especially when working with an orbital. As long as the backing plate doesn't come in contact with any paint then you've got nothing to worry about.

 

[a.k.a. Patrick]

I have been using 6" PBs with 6.5" pads for quite some time now. No problems at all and the larger BP spreads pressure more evenly over the pad.

:werd:

Ive always used a 6" with any pad, except the 4" pads, then I obviously use a 3.5".

 

[Beason]

6" plate with 7.5" pads, the plate fits perfectly inside the notice and is almost centered everytime.