Hook & Loop Back Plate...Need Help

CleaningFreak · 04-12-03, 12:00

I just purchased a 7424 Porter Cable polisher and need to find were I can get a 6" hook and loop back plate in Onatrio Canada?

Any help would be great....

Thanks..

MSOsr · 04-12-03, 12:45

Check the Porter Cable website :http://www.portercable.com/index.asp?e=248 for local dealers. You might also check the service centers.

Nagchampa · 04-12-03, 01:02

Canadian Tire sells them. You can always find them at your local auto body and paint supply shop.

4DSC · 04-12-03, 01:18

Since you have a 7424 (I assume, with the factory 5" counterweight) I would buy a lighter backing plate like a 5" diameter one or preferably the Meguiar's 5" plate. A 6" backing plate with a 5" weight would probably vibrate horribly, especially once you actually put a pad onto it.

Check my thread below for some info and the thread type of the pad you'll need.

BTW574 · 04-12-03, 02:57

Any wodworking store that carries Porter Cable should carry them. I bought mine at the local contractors supply store. I do not think there is a better one than the Porter Cable one.

CleaningFreak · 04-12-03, 11:35

Nagchampa,

Where can I find the 6" counterweight ?

Great info guys...

CleaningFreak · 04-13-03, 10:53

Why do alot of websites offer the 6" back plate when some of the 7424 polishers came with the 5 counterweight?

paco · 04-13-03, 11:00

Cmax sells the 3M version. I can get you the Meguiars W64DA at a decent price if you would like and have it shipped. As I am at it, I can get you the 6" Counterweight for a couple of bucks as well. I need to pick up some materials so getting the stuff for you isn't a problem.

Don't bother ordering from the states for something that is available in Canada as the shipping and duties will make it much more expensive >90% of the time.

Paco

4DSC · 04-13-03, 11:58

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Originally posted by CleaningFreak
Why do alot of websites offer the 6" back plate when some of the 7424 polishers came with the 5 counterweight?

Who knows?

Such a setup would balance horribly, which is why there are tons of archived posts about people struggling to get 6" counterweights for their 7424 to match their CMA pad kits.

I think the "best" setup is likely to be the 6" weight with the Meguiar's plate Paco mentioned, since it's one of the lightest. Though I haven't tried this particular setup myself (yet), I'd like to sometime.

CleaningFreak · 04-13-03, 09:42

Paco,

I'm really not that far from you (Hamilton)...Where can I get them ?...How much to ship to here?...

Nagchampa · 04-14-03, 05:32

Quote:

Originally posted by CleaningFreak
Paco,

I'm really not that far from you (Hamilton)...Where can I get them ?...How much to ship to here?...

I believe there is a UAP/NAPA store on Upper Ottawa and Hwy 53. There are a few autobody supply stores around that area as well.

CleaningFreak · 04-14-03, 08:26

That's funny...I just live off Upper Ottawa...

Thanks guys.....