My choices for Rotary BP`s (Chime in plz)

**Rhino** · 05-01-2009, 08:15 PM

I`ll have my new Makita 9227 on Monday and I`m looking into some backing plates and pads. If I`m not mistaken, the 9227 comes with a 7" BP, so I`d like to add a small backing plate to my arsenal for spot correction, bumpers, and so on. These are the ones I was considering. I`d appreciate some feedback on the following products that I`m interested in picking up.

The flexible 2.75" BP

Rotary 2 7/8 inch Flexible Backing Plate, backing plates, back plate, lake country backing pad

3M Perfect-it (5.5" ???)

3M 09553 Perfect-it Rotary Backing Plate

* I`d like to know what size the 3M Perfect-it BP comes in.

* I`d also like some opinions on what brand pads (and size) work best for the two above mentioned backing plates.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Ryan

**uzj100** · 05-01-2009, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rhino

3M Perfect-it (5.5" ???)

* I`d like to know what size the 3M Perfect-it BP comes in.

* I`d also like some opinions on what brand pads (and size) work best for the two above mentioned backing plates.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Ryan

I have and like very much this BP. There`s also a softer version which is gray in color. Both BPs have a god amount of flex in them, which helps conform to various body panels. I like the 3M (6") pads with this BP

HTH

**DinoV** · 05-01-2009, 09:13 PM

The 3m backing plate is 5", good for using pads 5.5 to 6.5. another option is the Meguiars w66 backing plate 5.75", works well with 6.5 - 7" pads.

**honkeybizkit** · 05-01-2009, 09:48 PM

I just ordered the 2-7/8" and 4-3/4" flexible Lake Country Backing plates for my Hitachi rotary.

I use the 3.5" orange pads on the 2-7/8" and 6"/6.5" on the 4-3/4". I also have some older (3m) 7.5" pads that I use a generic 6.5" hard backing plate on. All my pads are LC, some old 3m`s too.

They Lake Country backing plates are very good quality, especially for the money. the 3m is just too much money for me to spend.

**jam** · 05-01-2009, 11:29 PM

Gloss It also makes soft backing pads, similar to the 3M ones, in a regular and smaller size.

ROTARY POLISHER PADS & ACCESSORIES

**Jason M** · 05-01-2009, 11:56 PM

I much prefer the foam backing plates like the 3m, GI, or Meg`s SOLO over the molded rubber plates. Gives for a little smoother ride.

**Rhino** · 05-02-2009, 06:26 AM

Originally Posted by Jam

Gloss It also makes soft backing pads, similar to the 3M ones, in a regular and smaller size.

ROTARY POLISHER PADS & ACCESSORIES

Thanks man. The 3"&5" combination looks like a good deal. I`ll think about it and most likely give these ones a try.

Thanks alot for all the info, guys. It`s much appreciated.