Are all backing plates the same ?

[jsoto]

Whether from CMA, Milwaukee, Meguiars or 3M, are all backing plates the same regardless and what counts is the pads that will be going on it.



Past threads don't mention alot about backing pads other than the different sizes. Quality, balance, etc ?

 

[shaf]

Some people have reported quality or durability problems with Meguiar's backing plates, and Mike Phillips had mentioned this (briefly) here: http://www.autopia.org/forums/showt...page=18&highlight=backing plates&pagenumber=2

However, their plates may be lighter than other 5" plates made by others... I believe CMA and 3M are alright and I don't recall anyone complaining about them. Milwaukee is hardly ever mentioned.

 

[imported_BretFraz]

I don't think there's a bif diff in backing plates. Meguiar's may have had a QC problem with their supplier but that's fixed easily enough. Beyond that they're pretty much the same except for size. A pro detail shop owner might have a preferred backing plate but that doesn't really apply to enthusiasts who use a polisher only a few times per year.