G110v2 backing plate

[FRS]

How big is the plate that comes with this machine?

I've red a lot of info but no mention of the size of the plate.

Thanks

[Mister B]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

How big is the plate that comes with this machine?

I've red a lot of info but no mention of the size of the plate.

Thanks

W68DA backing plate = 6" diameter.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

You have to remember as well that the W68 series backing plates were specifically designed for use with our Soft Buff 2.0 pads. Not only do these backing plates fit perfectly in the recess on the back of these pads (making centering a snap when using a rotary buffer) but the outer edges are designed so as to flex with the pad and offer better support behind the pad when buffing on contoured surfaces.

People often think of the backing plate as merely the disk that allows them to mount the pad to the tool, but they play a much larger role in the buffing process than simply being an attachment point.

[FRS]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Thanks for your replies.

Are there any smaller backing plates available for G110, and what are the pads to go with it?

Any of 2.0 pads available in smaller sizes then 7"?

Cheers

[chris328]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Yes you can get a 3" backing plate along with 4" pads, that's what I got but I've found that in most cases the 7" pads work fine, especially on larger flat panels. I've been using the 3" backing plate lately only cause I ran out of sterile 7" pads.

[Mister B]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Yes, you can also use Meguiars W67DA (5" backing plate) with their 6.5" pads.

W8006 - 6.5" polishing pad

W9006 - 6.5" finishing pad.

You can also use that same 5" backing plate with 5.5" foam pads that are sold by other companies.

[FRS]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Yes you can get a 3" backing plate along with 4" pads, that's what I got but I've found that in most cases the 7" pads work fine, especially on larger flat panels. I've been using the 3" backing plate lately only cause I ran out of sterile 7" pads.

What size/brand of pads do you use with 3" backing plate?!?

Thanks

[FRS]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Yes, you can also use Meguiars W67DA (5" backing plate) with their 6.5" pads.

W8006 - 6.5" polishing pad

W9006 - 6.5" finishing pad.

You can also use that same 5" backing plate with 5.5" foam pads that are sold by other companies.

Thank you for this.

The only trouble is that 6.5" pads are not machine washable.

[Mister B]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

What size/brand of pads do you use with 3" backing plate?!?

Thanks

With a 3" backing plate you should use 4" pads. If you want to stick with the Meguiar's brand, they now sell 4" foam cutting, polishing and finishing pads, and they are machine washable.

Meguiar's 4" pads

[FRS]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Thanks all.

Now, my G220 arrived with 5" backing plate, which I use with the new 2.0 7" pads.

What do you think?

[Driven Auto Detail]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

I personally like to have a backing plate that covers most of the pad. I've found you get more use out of the entire pad. With a 5" plate on a 7" pad (for example), the pressure you're putting on the pad isn't getting "dispersed" to the outer 2" of the pad.

Not sure if that makes sense or not. Basically, I like to use a 6" plate with 6.5" pads. I also like to use a 5" plate with 5.5" pads.

[Batmobile]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

Hello, maybe I share a bit of my exerience with my G 220.. for almost a year I use my DA Polisher with its original BP together with 2.0 polishing and finishing foam pad. The problem is, the pressure is only around the center of the pad, and the rest of the pads which is not pressured by the original BP will be less effective.. I got very easily got gumming product / dried product on the outer area.. And my pads got "shaved" on the outer area.. so its not flat anymore, more like a bowl.

2 months ago I bought the new W 68 DA and use it with my G 220 and the same Polishing and finishing pads. Well, they perform a lot better. The pressure is wider and I can work faster with more speed (5), I used to work with speed 5 with the original BP and the pads seemed ineffective, so only speed 4 I used. And for sure, I think the BP has something to do with the stabilization of the machine.. because my machine has less vibration with he new BP + 2.0 pads compared to the original BP + 2.0 pads

[Driven Auto Detail]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

I might also add that I personally think 7" pads are too big for a DA. I use the W68DA plate with the original 6.5" Meg's pads and they work great. I get even pressure across the ENTIRE pad with this setup.

[chris328]

Re: G110v2 backing plate

well the g110 is geared towards the average/new user, i think the reason for the high pad/plate ratio is to prevent people who might not be as experienced in using it from scraping the paint with the plate itself