Backing Plate 9227CX3?

[CelicaLover]

From what I understand the 9227CX3 comes with a velcro backing plate but I would like to replace it. Can I use one from meguiars or should I go with one of the ones from LC?



Could you please list what you use and if it is even possible to replace the original factory backing plate.



TIA

[Eliot Ness]

You can replace the backing plate with any standard 5/8" threaded BP........ all of the rotaries I have seen use the same thread size so replacing the one on your Makita won`t be a problem.



I haven`t used the Meg`s BP on a rotary, but others have. Just match the size of your BP (diameter) to the size pads you plan on using. I personally use a 5" BP so I can also use my ~ 5"-6" PC pads on the rotary.

[CelicaLover]

The closest ones I could find on autogeek were 4 3/4 and 6 and 7. Would six work for the 6.5 in. pads I have coming?

[Eliot Ness]

The closest ones I could find on autogeek were 4 3/4 and 6 and 7. Would six work for the 6.5 in. pads I have coming?Probably, but I don`t know what pads you ordered. The following 6.5" LC pads say they can be used with a 5" or 6" BP:



6.5" Foam Flat Pads by Lake Country (http://www.danase.com/6foflpabylac.html)



If you ordered a different type of pad then check the website where you ordered and see if they have a recommended BP size to use. Some of the older LC pads had a smaller diameter Velcro backing and a 6" BP would extend past the Velcro onto the pad. Most of the newer LC pads increased the size of the Velcro, but w/o knowing what pads you ordered I can only guess that a 6" should work OK.

[CelicaLover]

I got the megs pads

[Eliot Ness]

I got the megs padsThen you might want to get a 5" BP (or close) for those pads. On my 6.5" Meg`s pads the Velcro it is only about 5.25" in diameter, unless they`ve changed it recently.

[BlackElantraGT]

I also just received my Makita and ended up going with the 4 3/4" backing plate from Autogeek since all my pads are 6.5". With the Meg`s pads, the velcro does not go all the way to the edge of the pad so with 6", it`s going to be way too big. I currently have the 5" Meg`s backing plate for my PC and the velcro on the pad is BARELY a tiny bit bigger than the 5" backing plate.



It`s weird how it was hard finding something in the 5" range for a rotary. Hopefully the 4 3/4" LC backing plate will work out for me. I really hated the design of the Meg`s backing plate because it always ended up biting and slicing into my Meg`s pads. I love how the LC pads have velcro on the whole back. That should help it from cutting up my pads a bit.

[Changeling]

I am pretty sure it is "AG" that recommends the 4 3/4 inch rotary backing plate for the 6.5 inch pads.

[kleraudio]

I am pretty sure it is "AG" that recommends the 4 3/4 inch rotary backing plate for the 6.5 inch pads.



Hey Change, is that a good suggestion though, I am getting a rotary very soon and dont know if I should go with the 4 3/4" plate, the 5" megs or LC plate or the 6" megs or LC plate.



I will be using 6.5" pads probably...



Jim