Of course a key, but many times, overlooked member of the "team" is the 6 inch backing plate. Today's vehicles do not have many flat panels. However, many of the backing plates available are very large, very hard, and very thick. This makes the buffing process more difficult and leads to more swirl marks and even burned paint. Our SCORE backing plate will fit our 7 inch pads perfectly with just the right amount of overlap. The flexibility means that you can buff over curved and contoured panels with ease and greater comfort. This backing plate is a key "player" in our SCORE system and is a must with our 7 inch pads.