Rotary Backing Plate, Velcro with 5/8" Female Thread (RUPES 982.500 / 982.600 / 982.650)

The RUPES rotary backing plate is a hook & loop (Velcro) backing plate designed for rotary polishers using a 5/8" female thread connection. It’s offered in multiple sizes so you can match the plate diameter to your pad and working area.

Key Features

• Velcro (hook & loop) interface for fast pad changes.
• 5/8" female thread connection for rotary use.
• Hard backing plate (RUPES lists “Hardness: Hard”).
• Flexible, low-profile design (as listed by the retailer).
• Built for use on rotary polishers and compatible with RUPES LH-series fitment.

Available Sizes & Part Numbers

Compatibility

• Compatible with: Rotary polisher – BigFoot LH19E (listed by RUPES under compatibility).
• Designed for: Rotary polisher LH series tools (RUPES product family listing).

How to Choose the Right Size

• 125 mm (5"): best for tighter areas and more control.
• 150 mm (6"): a balanced option for general rotary polishing.
• 165 mm (6.5"): ideal for larger panels where you want more coverage.

How to Use

1. Power off / unplug the polisher before changing backing plates.
2. Install the backing plate using the 5/8" female thread fitting.
3. Center the pad carefully on the Velcro face before starting.
4. Start at a controlled speed, then adjust as needed for your pad/compound system.