Which backing plate to use on a Makita?

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-23-2009, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by jrt81

So, either pads in 6"?

Yes, I prefer the kompressor pads, but either will do...Does the owner of said machine have no acc`s

**jrt81** · 10-23-2009, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Yes, I prefer the kompressor pads, but either will do...Does the owner of said machine have no acc`s

Well, only the 7" Makita bp it came with the kit.

Can I use that? And maybe get a 7.5" kompressor?

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 10-23-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by jrt81

Well, only the 7" Makita bp it came with the kit.

Can I use that? And maybe get a 7.5" kompressor?

Yes :driving:

**jrt81** · 10-23-2009, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Yes :driving:

Thanks!

So I can use the $$ to get the kompressor instead of the bp.

**Old Pirate** · 10-23-2009, 06:33 PM

I don`t like using the BP from the Makita kit. Get a new one and the pads too at the same time. You can get a 5" BP and use it with 5.5" pads or get a 6" BP and use it use it 6.5" pads. It`s ok to use 7.5" pads with your 6.5" BP, but I would rather use a 6.5" pads. Lake Country BP are great so as Meg`s.

Here soon links for you on Backing Pads:http://www.properautocare.com/flbaplforcip.html and http://www.properautocare.com/flbaplfordup.html

**imported_Tuscarora Dave** · 12-03-2009, 09:53 PM

I have a backing plate made by PRO that has a 6" velcro with a centering hole but also has an additional inch of rubber that supports a larger pad. I only use a backing plate for wool pads as I use the edge 2000 with 6" DA pads on my rotary (Makita) They work great and I have much more control using them plus no vibration from off center pads plus dual sided for using 2 different polishes on same pad. I also have a full array of 8" flat and a few 8" wavy edge pads.