New 5" Hybrid Pads on Flex 3401

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New 5" Hybrid Pads on Flex 3401



Here's the new 5" Hybrid Pads that fit the 4" backing plate adapter for the Flex 3401 or any 4" backing plate for rotary buffers.

We'll be using these pads on this week's Live Video Broadcast.

Check it out...​

Thursday, June 12th starting at 5:00pm
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Find the pads and the adapter on Autogeek.net


Lake Country Hybrid Power Finish 5 Inch Foam Pads


FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System

 

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Info about each pads color and cut...


5 inch Hybrid Orange Heavy Cutting Pad
This hybrid foam pad provides the level of cut expected from a foam cutting pad, but finishes like a foam finishing pad! It removes most paint imperfections and leaves a finish that is nearly wax ready.


5 inch Hybrid Blue Light Cutting Pad
This light cutting pad features super dense construction which enables it to remove defects quickly without compressing, like softer pads can.


5 inch Hybrid White Polishing Pad
The white hybrid pad features very dense foam. Use this pad to remove light imperfections, apply a light polish, cleaner wax, and any jobs for which you'd use the standard Lake Country white polishing pad.


5 inch Hybrid Black Finishing Pad
This pad provides no mechanical cutting ability but thanks to its dense foam, it provides superior control while polishing. It features super soft foam, which makes it ideal for finishing polishes, waxes, sealants, and glazes.


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[Buckskincolt]

So are these pads good for any DA? Or more designed for a forced rotation application? ( rotory/3401) My hope would be that they finish a lot like the HYdro Tech's but be more durable.Feed back please

 

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So are these pads good for any DA? Or more designed for a forced rotation application? ( rotary/3401)

Good question...

I don't think I've tried them on any of the DA's that free spin personally but they do work. Keep in mind thinner pads tend to work more efficiently on free spinning tools than thicker pads.

I'll have some of the guys use them on the Griot's, Megs and PC's tomorrow, just need to check backing plate fitment first.

My hope would be that they finish a lot like the Hydro Techs but be more durable.

That's supposed to be one of the features for this new hybrid foam technology according to Eric Dunn...

 

[Buckskincolt]

Good question...

I don't think I've tried them on any of the DA's that free spin personally but they do work. Keep in mind thinner pads tend to work more efficiently on free spinning tools than thicker pads.

I'll have some of the guys use them on the Griot's, Megs and PC's tomorrow, just need to check backing plate fitment first.

Great, I'll be interested to see what you find comparing to other pads.

That's supposed to be one of the features for this new hybrid foam technology according to Eric Dunn...

That's exciting! I hope they fit the 4-3/4" da backing plates ok. I like the idea of a 5" pad but also find it odd they did not stick to a standard size when making these. Looking forward to reading reviews.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

That's exciting! I hope they fit the 4-3/4" da backing plates ok. I like the idea of a 5" pad but also find it odd they did not stick to a standard size when making these.

There's two sides to every coin. Where you want these pads to fit the 4 3/4" diameter backing plates we had another member asking for pads with velcro backing that fit the 4" backing plate but larger than a 4" diameter face on the pad.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/46089-new-lc-flex-plate-system-6.html


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[Buckskincolt]

There's two sides to every coin. Where you want these pads to fit the 4 3/4" diameter backing plates we had another member asking for pads with velcro backing that fit the 4" backing plate but larger than a 4" diameter face on the pad.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/46089-new-lc-flex-plate-system-6.html


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I know what you mean! Everyone wants something different. If these pads are as good as they sound I have no problem adding a 4" backing plate to my supplies, I have a 3.5" but I think that is to small ...... Excited to see how these work out!rops: Next everyone will want them in a 7/8" thin version ..... Including me! Lol

 

[CHALM]

Thanks for this post Mike....I've been anxiously awaiting this review since our phone conversion two weeks ago. :dblthumb2:

-Nate

 

[ShinyRex]

So are these pads good for any DA? Or more designed for a forced rotation application? ( rotory/3401) My hope would be that they finish a lot like the HYdro Tech's but be more durable.

If it helps I used the 6.5 inch Hybrid pads with a GG ROP and got great results. I used the blue light cutting with griots AIO and the black with PO 85RD (different cars).

I just do this as a hobby, so take my thoughts with a gain of salt, but I found the foam to be very easy to work with and they held up much better than my CCS pads.

 

[Buckskincolt]

If it helps I used the 6.5 inch Hybrid pads with a GG ROP and got great results. I used the blue light cutting with griots AIO and the black with PO 85RD (different cars).

I just do this as a hobby, so take my thoughts with a gain of salt, but I found the foam to be very easy to work with and they held up much better than my CCS pads.

Thanks,rops:
I don't take anyone's thoughts/opinions with a grain of salt. It's good information to have.:dblthumb2:

 

[Chase.Barnett]

Good question...

I don't think I've tried them on any of the DA's that free spin personally but they do work. Keep in mind thinner pads tend to work more efficiently on free spinning tools than thicker pads.

I'll have some of the guys use them on the Griot's, Megs and PC's tomorrow, just need to check backing plate fitment first.





That's supposed to be one of the features for this new hybrid foam technology according to Eric Dunn...

Mike, is the show at 5pm et? I want to be sure to watch it tomorrow.

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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Next everyone will want them in a 7/8" thin version ..... Including me! Lol

Thicker pads work better in most cases on direct drive tool, at least as it relates to foam.

Tools that free spin work better with thin pads generally speaking.

Thanks for this post Mike....I've been anxiously awaiting this review since our phone conversion two weeks ago.

-Nate

Hi Nate, tune in tonight and since this is your first post...


Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:

If it helps I used the 6.5 inch Hybrid pads with a GG ROP and got great results. I used the blue light cutting with griots AIO and the black with PO 85RD (different cars).

Very good. Larger pads do work with PC style tools, heck Meguiar's has been selling, using and teaching others to use their SEVEN INCH Pads back to when these pads were introduced and that was when I was still running the MOL forum and teaching all the Thursday and Saturday classes at their corporate office.

You just have to use good or expert technique.


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Mike, is the show at 5pm et? I want to be sure to watch it tomorrow.

Yes, we'll start broadcasting live at 5:00pm sharp.

The Cadillac canceled due to mechanical issues, all I know is it's in the shop.

I'm going to try to get a 1969 Convertible Firebird, or one of the other cars I have lined up to substitute for it.


Will post the new project car as soon as I get confirmation...

 

[Danube]

Finally someone realized 5" pads are needed for 4" backing plates.