Looking for new backing plates - What are the best out there??

SVR

SVR

Dream Machines
Okay. Have been reading Kev Brown's articles on his website and after doing so, I am very interested in getting some new backing plates for rotary, DA and RO's



What are the better ones on the market?

I know that Rich at Gloss it has some great looking items on his site but not sure how good they are



Any suggestions people???



main use - Makita BO6030 with surbuf

Makita BO6040 with surbuf and malaysian denim/velvet pads

Rotary with wool, foam, denim/velvet and silk pads
 
The gloss it pads are very good - I use both the 5 and 3" versions (rotary) There is 3M's (USED to have) or meg's solo plate - which is also nice and thick but 6"
 
So Gloss-It does actually have some decent products? I would never buy anything from that company, but good to know it isn't all bad.
 
Flexible backing plates –



Polish / Compound application - 5.5-inch pads (LC Moulded Urethane 5-inch baking plate) and 4-inch pads (LC Moulded Urethane 3.5-inch backing plate).



Lake County (LC) high strength moulded urethane grip-easy edge for fast, easy pad changes, durable moulded polyurethane construction, flexible centrehub ideal for surface contours, plated steel threaded insert (5/8 -inch 11pi female thread or a metric size 14mm) and steel reinforced inner construction



3M 125 mm (4-inch) Perfect-it III Rotary Backing Plates are made from an impact resistant synthetic nylon plate bonded to a 25 mm thick layer of dense cellular foam, and are ideal for use with threaded rotary machine polishers such as the Makita 9227CB The highly flexible design allows for very easy transitioning from flat to contoured surfaces, and the hook and loop backing material enables quick and easy pad changes (M14 metric & 5/8th – inch US)



Adam's Premium PC Backing Plate - by reducing the weight and increasing the flexibility this backing plate is slimmer and far more flexible than its predecessor. The new, lower profile design and improved flexibility allows the backing plate to hug those awkward curves and body lines better than ever before. The reduced weight also equals a reduction in vibration making extended use of the Porter Cable a little easier on your hands and wrist. Still perfectly balanced and constructed of high quality, durable, materials
 
If you want the 3m backing plate you will actually get the best price from companies over in europe. I got one shipped to the states from there for $40 and they are selling for $70+ before shipping here in the states.



Can you take a picture of the malaysian denim/velvet/silk pads? I would love to see them. I cant even guess what they look like.
 
will do Jon. will take photos of denim and velvets on saturday (gotta work tomorrow)
 
SVR said:
Okay. Have been reading Kev Brown's articles on his website and after doing so, I am very interested in getting some new backing plates for rotary, DA and RO's



What are the better ones on the market?

I know that Rich at Gloss it has some great looking items on his site but not sure how good they are



Any suggestions people???



main use - Makita BO6030 with surbuf

Makita BO6040 with surbuf and malaysian denim/velvet pads

Rotary with wool, foam, denim/velvet and silk pads
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Matt-



Looks like your Makita BO6030 and BO6040 use a metric bolt (M8x14 thread), whereas all the DA plates I deal with are either 1/4"-20, or 5/16"-24. You can order plates through Ferro here in the U.S. with a metric thread size. In fact, any plate they offer with a 516"-24 thread, they also offer in M8-1.25 thread. Not sure that's the same (1.25 vs 14mm doesn't seem the same, but you can always e-mail them. 5/16" = .3125" = 7.9375mm). Ferro



I'll bet you could have an internal/external thread adapter made without much difficulty.

I would hope you've got some company in your country that has an ability to get you a plate.



As for your rotary, you must have an ideal plate for you specialized pads, right? I suspect you've got a rigid plate for leveling, and a soft & pliable plate for contour work (or you can use an interface pad with the rigid plate).



Personally, I try to find a plate that matches the plate's hook to the pad's loop, so I don't shred or "plastic weld" the plate to the pad (anyone that has used a Surbuf pad to any degree must have had an issue removing the pad once or twice). Next, I do as listed above, which is find a closely matched (in diameter) plate that is rigid, middle of the road, or pliable. After that, I try it out, make sure it's in balance (or not bent), and get to work.



Oh yeah... the lighter the better for the DA, , specifically if its a random orbital.

Lightweight = more rotation, and more responsive to speed-dial adjustments, all other things being equal.



Of course, since I use and sell a lot of Meguiar's and Mirka goods, I try to use those brands if at all possible.



So really, I'm not the type of guy to recommend super-specifically in terms of saying product "X" is the "best" for a rotary....
 
Thanks Kevin.



For the rotary I have a Makita 8 inch cushioned plate that is great for big buff and shine 8.5 inch wools (seldom use them but they are there if needed)

a buff and shine super flexible yellow 6 inch plate (some of theirs have a wobble in them from factory), a 2.5 inch FLEXIPADS brand cushioned plate for my 3 and 4 inch pads and also a CSI (clearcoat solutions inc) IE tom horvaths new venture) 6.5 inch plate that I like



the buff and shine 6 inch yellow is perfect for their 7.5 inch hex logic pads with the black outer plastic ring.

I imagine that a cushioned flexible plate for a rotary would be better than a stiff one for all polishing requirements from using wool to light cut foam, surbufs and the new denim and velvet pads. never liked stiff plates,
 
Thank you David, thats awesome if they can do that.

Might just check them out in the flesh on my USA 3 month tour next year.
 
Send them an e-mail with your parameters and they should be able to build you something to your specs. Years ago I had them try to copy the UK 3M backing plate for me.
 
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