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Originally Posted by MobileJay Well folks I am finally a part of club Flex. I received mine today along with some LC CCS pads. I am waiting to get the black bp before I do some work though. I cranked it up to 6 after messing with the other speed and WOW I am scared to use 6 on a car. It seems really fast. Maybe because no pad and no pressure but seems fast. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for helping me spend money. lol |
haha...sounds like you had a similar reaction as I did the first time I turned it up to 6. Except mine was more along the lines of "HOLY CRAP!!!" Although it really isn't as bad as it seems once you get going. I started out using the Flex at speeds around 5.5-6.0...more because I felt like I HAD to. I guess I'm a typical guy...if you give me power, I'm sure going to try to use it. But I guess I'm getting older...for the most part, for general polishing, I've settled into speeds more in the 4.5-5.0 range. I'll still crank it up for spot corrections, but that's really the only time I'll use the highest speeds. I can move at a plenty fast enough pace (for me) at the slightly slower speeds.
I'm pretty sure Jonny is still using the highest speeds when he polishes...man Jonny you must be flying around those cars.
I also agree with Jonny...go ahead and give it a try with the red backing plate. I still had no issues with mine. Who cares if you ruin it...you have another one coming. I really think if you just let the polisher sit for a minute or two before removing the pad you'll be fine for awhile using the red BP. Of course if you don't feel comfortable..then certainly ignore my recommendation.