Upgrading to a Rupes 6 Inch Backing Plate
If you've spent any time behind a polisher, you know that the rupes 6 inch backing plate is basically the heartbeat of the BigFoot system. It's one of those parts that people tend to overlook until something goes wrong, or until they realize their machine isn't cutting quite as smoothly as it used to. When you're dealing with a high-end tool like a Rupes, the backing plate isn't just a hunk of plastic that holds a pad; it's a precision-engineered component that determines how much vibration hits your hands and how much heat builds up on the paint. ...