3M backing plate

I have it, I hate it, but I didn't pay anywhere near $70. I think it was around $40 or so.



The only reason I own it is because I bought all my gear at the local body shop supply in town and they only had the 3M. It works so I haven't upgraded to anything else, but I really can't stand it.
 
I have one and love it. It contours to the body of the panel you're working. The thing I don't like is that I've ripped off the velcro backing on a few pads because of how strong the hook and loop backing is.
 
I have one also, but for less than half the price, the gloss-it backing plate is nicer. The gloss-it has a hook and loop velcro so your pad stays on much better.





John
 
Labster said:
I have one and love it. It contours to the body of the panel you're working. The thing I don't like is that I've ripped off the velcro backing on a few pads because of how strong the hook and loop backing is.
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that is the exact opposite of how I would describe mine :nixweiss , it is a flat stiff thing with a hard edge and if spin drying pads I constantly have to triple check the pad is ultra centered or it throws it off.



are there more than one? Mine is yellow, flat as a pancake and about 7" diameter.
 
JohnKleven said:
I have one also, but for less than half the price, the gloss-it backing plate is nicer. The gloss-it has a hook and loop velcro so your pad stays on much better.





John
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I Have been looking for that answer for along time! I always wandered what backing plate people were using when i see them. I knew the yellow one was 3M. and I have the Megs W66 but i didn't know where the small ones came from!! Thanks!!!:clap:
 
JohnKleven said:
I have one also, but for less than half the price, the gloss-it backing plate is nicer. The gloss-it has a hook and loop velcro so your pad stays on much better.





John
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Is that a common problem? I've never had a pad fly off..



StadiumDetail said:
that is the exact opposite of how I would describe mine :nixweiss , it is a flat stiff thing with a hard edge and if spin drying pads I constantly have to triple check the pad is ultra centered or it throws it off.



are there more than one? Mine is yellow, flat as a pancake and about 7" diameter.
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The one I see is kinda thick and like 4-5".
 
StadiumDetail said:
that is the exact opposite of how I would describe mine :nixweiss , it is a flat stiff thing with a hard edge and if spin drying pads I constantly have to triple check the pad is ultra centered or it throws it off.



are there more than one? Mine is yellow, flat as a pancake and about 7" diameter.
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You have the standard us model they are talking about the 3M UK backing plate.



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Jeff, Either the gloss-it or Rubbish boys are cheaper alternatives for a 5" backing plate. For a 6" backing plate, Megs W66.
 
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