When a little more income floats my way I am going to by the GI pads, I just dot understand why the charge so much more. I do have their backing plates and they are great, much more cost effective than the 3M ones. You love the makita, have fun with her!
I keep turning it on just for the sweet experience and I don't even have the backing plate yet. Yeah, the GI stuff is definitely expensive, but it is a great line and worth the money.