New member from Atlanta, new Flex user...

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Hi all. I've already pulled in lots of info from the veteran posters here and figured it was time to register.

I found the site after both my PC 7424 (pre-XP) and cheap Craftsman random orbital died. I started shopping for a new polisher and came across a great local deal on a Flex 3401 that included 4-3/8 and 5-1/2 backing plates, bag, and three new LC Smart Pads (Yellow, Orange, and Green).

Up to now I've used Griots products with only a few exceptions. My plan is to finish out the Griots pads, polishes, and wax I have on hand and begin experimenting with the options I've found here (LC Hybrid pads, Menzerna polishes, etc).

I'm a car guy/hobbyist only. Currently, between the wife and I we have my '67 Impala (old single stage paint), my 2007 Ford Truck and her new '14 Toyota Avalon.

I'm looking forward to reading in the forum and maybe even passing along some advice.

Thanks,
Adam
 
Hi Adam,

Welcome to AGO! :welcome:


You're going to love the capabilities of the Flex 3401! :buffing:


After you read Mike's most excellent article on using the Flex here's a few more...

Lubricating the Felt Ring on the Flex 3401


How To Use The Flex 3401

How To use Nanoskin Autoscrub Pads on Flex 3401

New 5" pads for 4" Backing Plate on Flex 3401

Can the Flex 3401 be used to wetsand?

Flex 3401 - How to clean your pad on the fly

Speed Settings for the Flex 3401

How many orbits are there in one rotation for the Flex 3401?

DVD - How To Use the Flex 3401 & PE14 Rotary Buffer


Not my article but a good discussion, see my input and pictures in posts 22 & 23

MF pads on the Flex 3401?


Not my thread but a good discussion...

Test Spot vs Working Area - Using a Flex 3401


:)
 
Adam,

Welcome to AGO and to the Flex family! It's a great machine. Along with Mike's recommendation (Mike@DedicationPerfection), I also use the LC Hybrid pads. The 5" pads make the Flex so easy to maneuver and work it's unreal. The thread Mike Philips offered was my thread about using MF pads on the Flex and I have yet to find one that works well with the Flex. Between Meg and B&S MF pads, the PC w/ Meg's MF cutting pad cuts and finishes better in my opinion.
 
Welcome to the forum!

The Flex is a great machine, I personally use other machines now more-so but I am sure there are hundreds of people here to swear by the 3401.
 
Welcome Adam!

You will love the 3401. And there is such great info here :dblthumb2:
 
Throw that Griot's Show Car Wax away immediately.

You are going to love some of the products on AGO, that are soooo much better.
 
zexel said:
Adam,

Welcome to AGO and to the Flex family! It's a great machine. Along with Mike's recommendation (Mike@DedicationPerfection), I also use the LC Hybrid pads. The 5" pads make the Flex so easy to maneuver and work it's unreal. The thread Mike Philips offered was my thread about using MF pads on the Flex and I have yet to find one that works well with the Flex. Between Meg and B&S MF pads, the PC w/ Meg's MF cutting pad cuts and finishes better in my opinion.
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I have heard that adding a Megs Interface Pad to the equation when using MF pads.

I have heard it helps tremendously.
 
allenk4 said:
I have heard that adding a Megs Interface Pad to the equation when using MF pads.

I have heard it helps tremendously.
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I would agree. Same thing for the thin 5.5" PFW's.


For "forced rotation" having a thicker foam backing helps...

For non-forced rotation, anything thick is a negative.


The Flex 3401 works best with thicker pads versus thinner pads. Same for Rotary Buffers.


:)
 
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