[sal329]

Whats is it about the 3m backing plates that make them better? Same for the UK pads? What is different then the US pads?

[krshultz]

Originally Posted by sal329

Whats is it about the 3m backing plates that make them better? Same for the UK pads? What is different then the US pads?

Just a quick bump, because I too am curious.

[Denzil]

IME, the 3M backing plates just are more padded than say the W64 backing plate and a few other backing plates out there. It tends to give in more when pressure is applied, compared to its competitors, and it seems to handle body lines and contours a little better.

[Nica]

Originally Posted by sal329

Whats is it about the 3m backing plates that make them better? Same for the UK pads? What is different then the US pads?

Well this is just my opinion, but to me the 3M UK backing plate offers better control, extra cushion, and like Denzil said it spreads evenly the pressure you apply to the rotary. It's extremely flexible and this comes in handy around edges, specially when polishing vehicles that have lots of curves. As for the 3M UK pads, again just my opinion, they seem to hold up much better, they are smaller in diameter (just personal preference that's all) 6inches opposed to 8inches and best of all they perform quite well....but then again Lake Country performs, Menzerna pads perform, 3M US performs...to be honest it's a personal taste, you don't 'have' to have the 3M UK products, it's not like you wont be able to detail with out it, it's just that they have a completely different feel to them both backing plate and pads...for me it's hard to explain but once you try it you'll realize what the hype is all about. Well that' s what happened to me at least

Hope this helps.

[sal329]

Thanks guys, now just need to get my hands on a Makita. Well first need to get my hands on cash lol