What's the difference between these backing plates?

[Daytona 1553]

What is the difference between the W64DA 5 inch backing plate and the W67DA 5 inch backing plate?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

The W67DA backing plate replaced the W64DA a couple of years ago - it's a difference construction process so it's more durable and lower in profile.

If you're using our Soft Buff 2.0 then you really want our W68DA backing plate. It not only drops perfectly into the recess on the back of these pads, but the flexibility at the edge provides excellent support as the pad matches body contours, providing a more uniform and consistent cut in these areas.

[ClearlyCoated]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

The W64 (not W64DA) is a 4.75" backing plate for a rotary polisher. The W67DA is a 4.75" backing plate for a dual action polisher.

Oops! Just saw Mike's post

What Mike said...

[Murr1525]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

Would the W68DA have any benefit with the G100 and Soft Buff 1.0 pads?

I still have older stuff to use up....

[Michael Stoops]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

Murr, you may find the W68DA to be a bit too large in diameter for use on our earlier pads, or on our competitors 5.5" or 6.5" pads. If the velcro backing on the pad is smaller in diameter than the backing plate, and it likely will be in those cases, you run the risk of damaging the back of the foam or worse, bumping the edge of the backing plate against trim or a body panel.

And ClearyCoated was correct in stating the actual diameter of the W67DA (and W64DA as well) as 4.75". Good eye, John!!

[Daytona 1553]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

The W67DA backing plate replaced the W64DA a couple of years ago - it's a difference construction process so it's more durable and lower in profile.

If you're using our Soft Buff 2.0 then you really want our W68DA backing plate. It not only drops perfectly into the recess on the back of these pads, but the flexibility at the edge provides excellent support as the pad matches body contours, providing a more uniform and consistent cut in these areas.

Ok Thanks for clearing that up for me I couldn't see the difference between the 2 pads So the W67DA backing plate would be a good fit for Lake Country 6.5 inch pads,correct? And the W68DA backing plate are good for the 7 inch soft buff 2.0 pads?

[Murr1525]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

Thats ok then, one less thing to buy. I'll have to figure out if I have the W64DA or W67DA I guess.

Thanks,
Mat

[Michael Stoops]

Re: What's the difference between these backing plates?

Ok Thanks for clearing that up for me I couldn't see the difference between the 2 pads So the W67DA backing plate would be a good fit for Lake Country 6.5 inch pads,correct? And the W68DA backing plate are good for the 7 inch soft buff 2.0 pads?

Correct.