New smaller Flex backing plate pics

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Here are some pics. This is not a machined sample but different molded part.



Side by Side with standard bp



New BP with 5.5-in ccs pad against 6.5-in LC Red pad. There is about 4 mm clearance from edge of plate and edge of this pad.



Measures 4 7/8-in exactly (more like 123.8mm)

 
I wish they had the 3.5" BP for 4" pads. I wouldn't have to drag the PC out anymore if they did.
 
Hold on....
Did you buy that or make that? I thought the new mini bp was 4-3/8"
 
If I'm looking at the tape measure correctly it appears to read 4-3/8".
 
Thanks for the picture Al. I'm thinking even though a 4" pad would leave a lip sticking out on it with that plate... It might still be safer than the edge adapter with 4" cyclo pads I use. After the adventures I had with that last week... That center hex area on the adapter coming through is just not something Sky wants to see again :)
 
Wow I just realized this will probably let me use a lot of my older pads that have smaller diameter velcro, with the Flex. On another note, you guys figure using the 5.5 pads vs. 6.5 will try to walk you less?
 
Klink10 said:
If I'm looking at the tape measure correctly it appears to read 4-3/8".
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Ha!

You guys are right. It is 4 3/8-in. I do not know how I got 4 7/8-in. At least I used a tape measure so I could check it. (The metric was a math conversion).

This is the actual part from Flex. It is not a cut down version. I just got it this weekend so have not had a chance to use it.
 
CEE DOG said:
Thanks for the picture Al. I'm thinking even though a 4" pad would leave a lip sticking out on it with that plate... It might still be safer than the edge adapter with 4" cyclo pads I use. After the adventures I had with that last week... That center hex area on the adapter coming through is just not something Sky wants to see again :)
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I will put a 4-in pad on and take a pic.
 
CEE DOG said:
It might still be safer than the edge adapter with 4" cyclo pads I use. After the adventures I had with that last week... That center hex area on the adapter coming through is just not something Sky wants to see again :)
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Wait...what happened? I have the Edge adapter for my Flex but I've never gotten around to using it. Is this just with the 4" pads?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Wait...what happened? I have the Edge adapter for my Flex but I've never gotten around to using it. Is this just with the 4" pads?
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I should have taken a picture but was low on time. Just be very carefull with the pressure you use with your edge adapter and be very carefull on curves. I had it happen before as well but I never cared as much as when using it on my Sky. With too much pressure particularly on a curve the exposed area in the center can lay down some kind of melted plastic on your paint. This happened to me on my paint and headlights. Then I would have to go back and use 105 to get it off and then step back dow and rebuff the area with the less aggressive polish I was on in order to ensure a flawless finish.
 
This new backing plate should be part of everyones detailing arsenal.

Thanks doe the photos Al!:props:
 
Bobby, the problem I have with it is it will stick out on the edge of 4" pads. Still I think I might get one.
 
Not everyone at DF noticed it, but Nick did have one available at the Flex table.
 
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