Almohadilla de accionamiento para pulidora orbital de gemas

Número de pieza: TnS-GEM-ORBITAL-DRIVE-PAD
Rated 5 out of 5
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$49.95
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15 Questions
Why did you choose this?

I need a new one

Former professional detail shop(s) owner who still likes to keep his personal car looking nice.

I need it b for my waxer

I have used for many years it’s the best

I have a 1987 18 pound cast aluminum orbital polisher I got as part of a franchise.. was thinking the drive pad was 11 inch it looks as though this one would work.. any thoughts?

Best Answer: By chance was the franchise tropic shield? That is about when we bought into a franchise and got our first orbital buffer (not a gem). It fits ours perfect.

I have an orbital from early 1990's. How do you remove the old drive pad? Slowly tap it off?

Best Answer: Yes slowly tap all the way around the drive pad and you will be able to rock it back and forth to get it off.

Is this the pad also for the hook & loop sanding pads ?

Best Answer: This pad is NOT for hook & loop sanding pads. This is for Gem's automotive polishers and holds the elastic bonnets meant for paint polishing.

Is this the hook loop variety?

Best Answer: No it is not. You need orbital bonnets

Will it fit 11” craftsman buffer?

Best Answer: Unfortunately we do not sell the Craftsman so do not have any specs on the. You may want to contact them and they may know.

Could I get the pad without the pan ?

Best Answer: GEM does not offer the pad without the pan unfortunately.

will it fit 9" model mm900 waxmaster machine?

Best Answer: You may want to contact Waxmaster, we do not carry the Waxmaster so it is difficult for us to say not having any experience with that unit. Thanks

Is there a version of this with a hole in the center to attach to my buffer?

Best Answer: I've never seen one this drive pad is for the gem orbital buffer it's 11" on the pad side and it has roughly 5 or 6" dish on the back side it is a metal dish I'd imagine you could make it work with minor alterations.

the listing states that the inner diameter of the inside is 6 1/4" but one of the staff mentioned that the inner diameter is about 6 7/8"... I have an older polisher that is called an Orbit-1 (20+years old) that looks exactly like the Gem polisher and trying to find a drive pad for it with a diameter of about 6 7/8". Which size is this one?

Best Answer: That appears to be a typo - it should say 6 3/4". The opening is tapered and at the most recessed point, it is 6 3/4", and at the edge it is 6 7/8".

How is the drive pad mounted to the counter balance? I don't see a hole for the bolt

Best Answer: This just sits on top of the counterweight and there is no hole to mount it.

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Apr 5, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5
Love It!
Love it! Seems more improved and durable from what I've used in the past. Delivery time from time of order was very fast. Just in time to finish my long needed detail of my Lightning.
Purchase History
First Time Buyer
Experience Level
Full-Time Detailer
Type of Use
Personal Use
Age Group
51+
Response from Staff
Thanks for the review - yes they have updated the drive pad over the years so the latest version is definitely the more advance and more durable than previous versions!
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Purchased on Mar 21, 2023
Jun 12, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
Love it I was so glade to locate it work real good .Thanks
Response from Staff
Debra, thanks for the great review! We appreciate the feedback and ongoing support and remember to use code DETAIL10 for $10 off your next product purchase of $50+
Purchased on May 25, 2021
Jun 10, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
Gem 16lb Black Orbital Buffer
The 16 pound GEM orbital buffer, drive pads and bonnets are great!!
Purchased on May 27, 2021
Jun 29, 2019
Rated 5 out of 5
Works great with my buffer
I finally used this and it does work fine with my buffer. No complaints.
Response from Staff
Debby thank you for the great review, we appreciate your feedback and support.
Purchased on May 21, 2019
Dec 20, 2018
Rated 5 out of 5
Super high quality pad!
Super high quality pad. I was impressed with the first one I bout and had to get a spare!
Response from Staff
Robert thank you for another great review, we appreciate your support!
Purchased on Dec 6, 2018
Jul 15, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5
GEM Polisher Drive Pad
Very nice replacement drive pad.
Apr 19, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5
Gem orbital drive pad
Put it on my 11 inch polisher and worked out just fine like the others I got from you.
Sep 25, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5
Owner
Love this savings and performance !!!
Oct 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5
Perfect Fit
This replacement fits just right on my blue Gem Orbital Polisher.
Jul 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5
Car Owner
Great replacement !!! Works just as good as the first day I bought my buffer.

Former professional detail shop(s) owner who still likes to keep his personal car looking nice.