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Hey everyone - I saw the banners for the Autogeek Detail Fest in Florida..... Thought it would be cool to have something like that in Phx, AZ! Not as formal or anything, but pick a day for all the AG Detail nuts who live around Phx area to get together someplace & show their cars, & talk...

Wow you should be working for lake country The I wouldn't have to BUY so may pads - they would all be free! Plus: $45 bucks for pad acquisition! You hit the nail on the head - More pads & products!

Thread on cutting the BP down is in the Flex section, title is " Cutting down Flex Mini 4 3/8 BP to use 5" Pads" Search it or try this link: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/75024-cutting-down-flex-mini-4-3-8-bp-use-5-pads.html#post1020537 THANKS MIKE for the tips & links...

I ordered the the FLEX XC3401 Mini 4 3/8 Backing Plate with my Flex to use 5.5" pads. I later learned that the 5" pad were better preferred for more controle - but required a 4" backing plate like the one in the FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System - $50. Problem: $50 - and - I would...

trim it off

perfect!

Mini BP wrapped with SUPER 88 Tape

Notice the little 1/8" lip of the tape - folds over onto the velcro

ALSO, I decided to cover up the edges of the machined BP because it was a little "rough" - not smooth like before, and I though a small piece opf plastic could come off in use & swirl up the paint - probably never happen as there are no LOOSE shaving on the BP, but you never know. I go

Mini BP after cut to 4" compared with stock Flex BP

Mini BP after cut to 4" on a 5.5" pad

Mini flex plate after being cut to 4" - SODE. Note the veins. Turns out the BP is NOT solid plastic, rather, it is kind of like a disk brake rotor inside with veins. Inner & Outer sides are solid. This did not cause any issued with machining, just was a uprise when I say it. There is pl

Mini flex plate after being cut to 4" - FRONT

I found a machinist on Craigs who lived about a mile away - He had machining equipment in his garage including a 12" lath. He chucked it on on the Gear teeth side carefully & did not mar any of the gear teeth.

Mini flex plate after being cut to 4" - BACK

Mini BP is 4 3/8' which from what I understand is to big to safely use with the 5" hybrid pads.

Mini Flex BP - BACK

Thanks for all the info & Links Mike - I will read through them. I had my smaller flex BP machined down to 4" - so I will start with a selection of 5" pads as you suggested - I will post a thread later on the machining process with some pics - 12 sec is a pretty respectable time on the speed...

Thanks Mike - you know how building a car can be - over-budget & over time - but after 4 years 2,700 hours working on it, its really looking great - & fun to drive! I didnt know I was gonna get so involved with the paint correction & detailing - and that adds to the cost - but it is...