Bosch Professional Backing Pads for Grinders

Bosch Professional Backing Pads for Grinders at Tooled-Up.com

Bosch Professional Backing Pads for Grinders connect sanding, polishing and finishing discs to your machine. The selection covers two fitting systems: traditional M14 threaded pads and the tool-free X-LOCK system. Choices include the Bosch PRO M14 Angle Grinder Backing Pad and the Bosch PRO Hook and Loop Angle Grinder Backing Pad. The X-LOCK pads come in Hard, Medium, Soft, Hook and Loop and SCM versions, with a separate X-LOCK Backing Pad Clip.

Tooled-Up.com also stocks the Bosch M14 Hook and Loop Backing Pad. This 150mm pad takes foam or lambskin polishing discs and suits the Bosch GPO 14 CE Professional polisher, so it is a polishing accessory rather than a grinder pad.

Key Features of Bosch Professional Backing Pads for Grinders

• X-LOCK fitting: lets you change pads and discs without a spanner, which saves time when you move between jobs.
• M14 thread option: suits grinders with a standard M14 spindle, so the pads work as direct replacements.
• Hook and loop faces: hold discs securely and make changing grits quick, including on polishing work with foam or lambskin discs.
• Hard, Medium and Soft densities: hard pads keep the disc flat for stock removal and flat surfaces. Soft pads follow curves and contours. Medium pads sit in between for general work.
• Replacement clip: the X-LOCK Backing Pad Clip lets you refresh the fixing without replacing the whole pad.

Who Uses Bosch Professional Backing Pads for Grinders?

• Fabricators and welders use hard pads for weld blending and surface preparation on flat steel.
• Bodyshop and vehicle refinishers use soft and medium pads for shaping and feathering curved panels, and the 150mm hook and loop pad for polishing lacquer and paint.
• Joiners and restorers use hook and loop pads with fine-grit discs for smoothing timber and furniture.
• Stonework specialists use the 150mm polishing pad with compatible discs to finish stone surfaces.
• Maintenance teams and DIYers can pick an M14 pad to suit an existing grinder.

Browse the full Bosch Professional selection at Tooled-Up.com to match the pad to your grinder and the job in hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose an M14 or X-LOCK backing pad?

Check your grinder's spindle. M14 pads screw onto a threaded spindle and are tightened with a spanner. X-LOCK pads need an X-LOCK compatible grinder, and they allow tool-free changes. The two systems are not interchangeable.

What is the difference between hard, medium and soft pads?

Hard pads give the most aggressive, flat contact for fast material removal. Soft pads flex to follow curved or contoured surfaces. Medium pads suit general sanding where you need a balance of control and conformability.

Can I use the Bosch M14 Hook and Loop Backing Pad on an angle grinder?

This 150mm pad is designed for foam or lambskin polishing discs on compatible Bosch polishers such as the GPO 14 CE Professional. For grinding and sanding with an angle grinder, choose one of the grinder-specific pads from the Tooled-Up range instead.