3M Perfect it III backing Plate

Hey guys I wanted to make a new thread on this to possibly get more hits. I am wondering is this backing plate really worth the price. I have seen others like it such as the one from CG, Gloss it, Autogeek, Rubbish Boys, etc. I am wondering how these hold up to the 3M performance and durability wise. I just want to justify me purchasing the 3M vs one of the others that cost less. I just won a Makita 9227C today on Ebay but am waiting for a reply from the seller before I send payment for it. This is the reason I made this thread so I can get a 5" foam backing plate to go with the pads I already have.

 

I own the gloss it bp and I haven't had any issues. It's a really nice bp. I can't comment on the other ones. I really like look of the new Sonax that's coming out.

 

Did you mean cant comment on the others or can? Also any idea if the Sonax one is already available and the price?

 

My bad ... I meant I can't comment.

 

It cool thanks either way

 

i have the 3m and the CG backing plates. still prefer the 3m over the cg. the 3m just seems more giving, works great on everything i have used it on.

 

Best BP I have ever owned. Money well spent IMHO!

 

I have owned the 3M one and the Gloss-it ones. They are both great, but the GI ones are better deals imo. I picked it up for about 55 shipped with both 5 and 3 inch backing plates.

GI backing plate doesn't feel like it's of better quality but I think it performs the same.

 

Thanks guys hopefully I get some more replies on this.

 

EVOLVE_4R

The CG ones you have are they these ^?

 

I am planning on buying the Elite BP from Elite in UK

 

Can you provide me a link if you dont mind thanks.

 

Elite 125mm Pro Ultra Soft M14 Backing Plate - Elite Car Care

I would not buy this one since it can be easy to break, the velcro can break up the foam, just like the Scholl concepts backing plates.

This is a much better backingplate Liquid Shine - 125mm Pro Ultra Soft M14 Backing Plate - Elite Car Care and they are both manufactured by the same company - Flexipads.

I have both and can take some pictures if you want?

 

The second one looks like the CG one EVOLVE_4R_ROTARY_

Do you think they are made by the same company? Also its on sale from $24 to $18 today so I guess I will get this most likely.

 

Well I went ahead and placed the order for the CG one I posted in the previous post, since it was at such a good price. It has one good review so hopefully its a good BP and lasts me. Even if only lasts a few correction jobs it only cost me $25 in total, because of shipping. Over all I am happy with my purchase thanks guys for all you help on both my threads.

 

you will be SO MUCH happier polishing with this thing on

 

Glad to here this cant wait to do some correction work

 

I can almost guarante that the backing plate is manufactured by Flexipads, but I have also seen that american buffing is selling the backing plate. Maybee they cloned it or are manufacturing it on license? Or maybee they are buying it from Flexipads.

Anyway, its a great piece of backing plate and it will perform just as good as the more expensive from 3M.

 

But it might not last long? why is that. WHat happens to these backing plates?

 

I was just saying that in case if it doesn't last long it wouldn't be like I spent alot of money on it. I an sure it will last as long as any other backing plate, I was just justifying my purchase