Maxshine 3” Universal Hook & Loop Dual Action Backing Plate | Fits DA Polishers with 5/16”-24 Thread | Supports Up to 12,000 OPM | Thermal Endurance Backing Pad for Buffing, Polishing & Car Detailing

Great little addition to the maxshine mini rotary and random orbital

With this backing pad I can use 3" foam (or other) polishing pads on my Hercules DA polisher. The smaller pads are really handy for getting into tighter areas, or polishing smaller areas like the hood on my John Deere tractor. It a easy m to install - all these polishers first to use a standard 5/16"-24 thread. It's at least as good as the OEM 6" backing pad - I'm happy to leave the flexibility.

This is a nice smaller backing plate for a rotary or DA polisher. It works well to get into small areas, or work valleys where body lines would get burned up by a larger pad. It feels like it will be pretty durable. The adhesive on the backing plate makes attachment and removal of pads easy.

Worked as it should.... good value. Using on Bauer 6" short throw polisher

This was a great addition to have in my car detailing arsenal, as the smaller size allowed me to detail hard to reach areas with a durable tool that did not show any signs of compromise or worry. For testing, I re-polished my headlights to eliminate yellowing lens. The 3” wheel fit seamlessly to both my dual-orbit and rotary polishers and was secure the during the entire process. The wheel also can fit to any household driver, providing multiple use options with different tool options, which granted high remarks in terms of functionality. This is a solid tool to add to your detailing arsenal and I cannot recommend enough. A solid value for a higher quality tool.

Works well on a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher. I wanted a 3” backing plate for my polisher so that I could use smaller pads for more intricate areas(mirrors, headlights etc). The Maxshine brand has a pretty good reputation in the detailing world as making good budget products so I figured I would give this backing plate a shot. This fit my PC 7424XP and is nice and compact. I’ll add a 3.5” Lake Country pad to this and make it the perfect machine for doing small areas. The Velcro backing seemed well made and “sticky.” Price is good when compared to similar products. As long as this holds up with time and use, I’m happy.

It fits on my Porter Cable polisher perfectly. Before I only had non-threaded pad for 3in pads and was looking for one like this. It screws in and stays in good. It's slightly smaller than my pad so the edge doesn't stick out and as long as you keep the right position, it doesn't scratch the body. In addition to the original 6 inch, it's nice to have a 3 inch for smaller areas.

I used this Maxshine 3" dual action backing plate with their 3" cross-cut polishing foam pad on my dual action polisher, and it worked exactly as I hoped. The attachment was secure—no slipping or wobbling. The smaller backing plate feels sturdy and made it easier and more precise than trying to manage those sections with a full-size plate and pad. Even at higher speeds, the hook and loop held firm, and the plate didn’t generate excess vibration or feel unbalanced. It allowed the smaller pad to do its job with confidence, especially during headlight polishing where control and consistency really matter. If you're planning to work in more detailed or tight areas, pairing this backing plate with a quality 3" pad is a great combo. It added versatility to my setup and made those finishing touches much more manageable.