Best Buffer & Polishing Backing Plates
Not only is the backing plate durable but after rigorous testing, Chemical Guys specially engineered the TORQ R5 Dual-Action Backing Plate to contain a revolutionary R5 cold air induction system. All of the TORQ R5 Dual-Action Backing Plates are reinforced with Inner Stability-Struts, these stability struts are constructed utilizing steel struts that are bolted into the center hub to give the backing plate stability while maintaining a great even surface for pads. Designed with a lower profile to reach hard to reach spots.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got it so that I can use it on my cordless drill to do polishing and waxing on the fenders, lights and little areas and it is excellent in that."
"I bought this backing plate for my dual action polisher."
"Just remember, the smaller plates can spin faster than the larger so you might need to dial the polisher down a notch for speed or else you run the risk of creating too much heat and burning up the pads."
"The backing plate has just the right balance between firmness and flexibility which allowed me to polish the contours of my car easily."
"Used this on a Black 2017 Super Duke R, made all the clearcoat paint look Brand New, flexes Very will for tight corners and small projects."
"I am not concerned about the buffing pad moving on the pad at all since the hook and loop hold it firmly in place."
"I am just starting out acquiring the items necessary to handle detailing our vehicles."
"I had trouble getting this pad off my PC7424 since the distance from the buffer to the back of the pad is too close."
The 6 inch backing plate for dual action polishers. The best backing plate for 6 inch pads for use with all Lake Country Pads, Chemical Guys MPT pads and all other Hook-and-Loop style pads; this backing plate was specially engineered by Chemical Guys to fit perfectly.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I got it so that I can use it on my cordless drill to do polishing and waxing on the fenders, lights and little areas and it is excellent in that."
"I bought this backing plate for my dual action polisher."
"Just remember, the smaller plates can spin faster than the larger so you might need to dial the polisher down a notch for speed or else you run the risk of creating too much heat and burning up the pads."
"The backing plate has just the right balance between firmness and flexibility which allowed me to polish the contours of my car easily."
"Used this on a Black 2017 Super Duke R, made all the clearcoat paint look Brand New, flexes Very will for tight corners and small projects."
"I am not concerned about the buffing pad moving on the pad at all since the hook and loop hold it firmly in place."
"I am just starting out acquiring the items necessary to handle detailing our vehicles."
"I had trouble getting this pad off my PC7424 since the distance from the buffer to the back of the pad is too close."
Size: 5. Dual action random orbital backing pad for car detailing.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I ordered this, before I bought the polisher, but tried the polisher with the Harbor Freight backing pad and a HF 6" foam pad, just to see how it worked. I replaced the Backing Pad with my new Astro, from Amazon, and the pads now last longer, with no damage to the back of the pad! If you buy the Harbor Freight DA Polisher and you plan to use 6" foam pads (like they sell at HF), buy this!"
"Not much to say about this other than it's worlds better than the pad that came with the tool."
"There is a little bend or give to it so it is not extremely stiff yet not bendy and cheap feeling at all."
"Hold on to the black thread cover and use it when you store this in order to keep from losing your spacer washer."
"This little backing pad is terrific, being both firm and flexible at the same tiime, and yes it DOES work perfectly well with the Harbor Freight DA polisher."
"Now the cheaper (and actually pretty darn good) Harbor Freight pads work great."
"Bought this backing pad to replace the 6 inch pad on the harbor freight DA polisher, this fits perfectly and fixed my issues with destroying polishing pads."
"It is a solid Velcro backing pad for use with the buffer and Chem Bros pads I purchased."
Best Body Repair Buffing & Polishing Pads
Their 1st generation random orbital brought safe and effective dual action machine polishing to a wide audience. Striving for perfection, they set out to improve upon this benchmark machine, taking into account thoughtful feedback from their customers. This new orbital offers the same power as the previous version, but with a redesigned exterior to achieve a new level of comfort and ease of use. The Griot's Garage random orbital is designed to provide you with a safe and easy way to achieve flawless results with minimal work. It is the centerpiece of a complete car care system that’s easy for beginners to master, yet still provides professional-level polishing and waxing. Over time, your car’s paint acquires fine scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and other imperfections. Polishing with the Griot’s Garage 6” Random Orbital removes very thin layers of material (just microns), to reduce or eliminate these imperfections. Whether you’re removing swirl marks and protecting a daily driver, or perfecting the shine on a show car, this machine is safe, effective, and fun to use. Easy to Operate For years, professionals and do-it-yourselfers alike have used and loved Griot’s Garage random orbital machines. This latest-generation 6” Random Orbital combines the power, torque, and reliability of the previous model with ergonomic improvements that make it a joy for anyone to use. The Griot’s Garage 6” Random Orbital features a hook-and-loop backing plate, for easy mounting of a variety of pads. Key Product Features Safely remove swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and more Quickly apply wax and sealant Ergonomic design is comfortable for anyone to use Easy enough for beginners, powerful enough for professionals. Variable speed 850 Watt motor, 6 inches hook and loop backing plate.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This made, paint correction, polish and sealing my crew cab long bed truck so much easier than by hand."
"And the random motion spreads product evenly on the paint."
"Just love the lightweight and maneuverability."
"Nice orbital buffer, got the job done quickly and easily."
"Works great, Griot's Garage products work great with it."
"I loved it because it gave me the ability to be much more effective at laying down product as thin as possible for easy removal."
"Well constructed, pretty smooth for a DA, and the overall build quality was quite good."
"the first one broke within 30 minutes, returned it to Amazon.."