Griots 6" DA

I think I may buy a Griots 6" DA but I don't know what pads to go with? Should I buy Griots pads, LC or Uber?

 

any 6" pads will fit, its a 6" back plate.
Dont think theres that many cuts with griots pads so your best bet is prob LC Hydros or Ubers

 

Get the Uber !!!!

 

Uber for sure. I find the Griot's pads too hard to work with..

 

Can the the backing plate be changed?

 

Yup! As far as I know.

 

yea you can change it im sure, I asked Troy bout it once. I can ask Griots if you want me to double confirm.

 

That would be fantastic! Thanx

 

ok it is interchangable just like the PC. gotta use the hex wrench to keep the thing in place and screw out

 

Yes it can be as I do own one. Only on the First Gen Griots you could not change the plate.

 

Get the 5" bp and some LC flat or Uber pads

 

Which backing plate/s should I get?

 

5" LC backing plate works well. I'd go for 5.5" Uber or B&S pads.

 

I have been using a Lake Country for 3 yrs but just recently purchased the Chemical Guys BP but yet to use it

 

I'm guessing this is the backing plate you're talking about: lake country 5 inch backing plate, 5 inch backin plate, 5 inch hook and loop backing plate ?
It specifically states use for 7424, can it also be used for the Griots machine? I personally think the Griots machine is better than the Porter Cable unit, more power and better warranty for about the same cost, if not less.

 

its the same thread so it'll work on the griots =p

 

Agree with ya. I got the Griot's and it's wicked. Yes that was the backing plate I was talking about.

 

I like this forum much better than autopia, especially since my PC got a bad virus from the other forum. Thanx a ton guys!

 

ive been eyeing the 3" for so long and i've tried it in my hands, but it seems like I always get other priorities to spend on before eyeing another machine lol
but yeah the griot's ergonomics is better than the PC.

 

yeah i just got pc 7424xp and i probably install antivirus before using it on my car. JK