Hook & Loop Back Plate...Need Help

[CleanFreak]

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]

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

[Nagchampa]

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

[shaf]

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]

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.

[CleanFreak]

Nagchampa,



Where can I find the 6" counterweight ?



Great info guys...

[CleanFreak]

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

[paco]

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

[shaf]

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? :nixweiss 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.

[CleanFreak]

Paco,



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

[Nagchampa]

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.

[CleanFreak]

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



Thanks guys.....

[CodyB36]

Freak:



Couple of options for you:



Homedepot (Meadowlands) has a 6" psa pad for 9.00.



Saw a 6" velcro pad at the Ancaster swap meet last month for 25.00. There is another meet a week from Sunday.



I picked up a 5" velcro pad at the Hamilton Wood Show back in January for 10.00.I have the phone # for the vendor if you want to call them.



BTW, I`m over by Upper Gage.



Bill M.

[CleanFreak]

Thanks for all the help....I tried UAP/NAPA and they had nothing....But, I did find a 5" generic brand at Dura Chemicals for $21.00....They had the Meg`s W64DA for $32.00....I`ll see how long this will last and next time I`ll pick up the Meg`s brand....



Bill M,



You work off Upper Gage or live?

[CodyB36]

Live just south of the Linc.



Did Dura Chemicals have a complete line of Meguiar`s products? I haven`t been in there for a while, just wondering if they have the pads. I`m also looking for #20.



Bill M.