View Full Version : PC backing plate 18001 or 18002 ?
tarnation
11-05-2002, 03:36 PM
I`m looking at ordering a PC from coastal tool and noticed they bundled the 18002 backing plate, which is flexible. I know griot`s uses the 18001, which is a stiff plate. I spoke with the guy at coastal who said he would substitue the 01 for the 02 if I wanted. Does anyone have an opinion on which is better? :nixweiss
I`m happy with the stiff 18001.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid35/pbbf8404b1a6076e9c483494889b56357/fd2c902b.jpg
How flexible is the 18002? I think I`d rather the pads conform to the car`s surface rather than the backing plate bending.
Somebody care to shed more light? :confused:
mx5gary
11-06-2002, 03:43 PM
I asked this same question on the pc chat a few weeks back. The overwhelming response was the Contour Pad (18002). But I had the feeling that my question was being misunderstood - buffing pads vs. backing pads. I find both backup pads acceptable but lean toward the contour pad - better overall feel.
I would watch which size buffing pads you use though. Personal feelings are that a 6.5 inch buffing pad on a 6 inch backup pad does not provide enough clearance to protect you from touching the backing plate in tight areas.
Sorry, I have no idea, but here`s what they look like if it helps:
18001 (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004Y772.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Just your standard usual orbital sander backing pad, really. With holes for the sander`s vaccum attachment.
18002 (http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00004Y773.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
A wierder looking pad. Never seen or felt one in person before.
CharlesW
11-06-2002, 06:13 PM
The Coastal Tool package is not something I am familiar with at all, but $109 plus tax buys a PC 7336 with a screw-on foam pad at Lowe`s. Another $20.22 plus tax bought a Meguiar`s W64DA hook & loop backing plate at the body supply store. $25 got me 2 polishing pads and 1 finishing pad from Meguiar`s web-site. The plate measures 5" in diameter and works quite well with Meguiar`s 6.5" pads. The 7336 comes with the 6" counterweight. May not be the answer for you, but it is another way to get started.
Charles