Got my Flex today! - Page 2

KnuckleBuckett · 07-02-08, 08:21

I soaked my felt ring in Mobil 1. Dabbed off the extra (really well) so I wouldn't get dripping or slinging, and have not had an issue lately. I do not regret the purchase though. What an amazing machine.

04LemansZ · 07-02-08, 11:02

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Very nice setup. Be very careful about using the yellow cutting foam pads, though. I'd use the PFW pads every time instead of the yellow cutting foam. Those pads are just nasty.

What do you mean they are nasty? The only pads I have experience with are the LC orange, white, and red pads.

Is there a good, descriptive link to the Flex problems everyone keeps referencing? I don't want to risk messing mine up. Thanks!

SuperBee364 · 07-02-08, 11:21

LC's yellow foam cutting pads are well known for leaving nasty compounding marks/haze. You'll get much better cut and finish with PFW.

Lumadar · 07-02-08, 11:59

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

LC's yellow foam cutting pads are well known for leaving nasty compounding marks/haze. You'll get much better cut and finish with PFW.

Agreed. I had a nightmare on my hands when I tried a yellow pad out on a black 760I the other week. Luckily the PFW saved the day.

SuperBee364 · 07-02-08, 12:55

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Originally Posted by 04LemansZ

What do you mean they are nasty? The only pads I have experience with are the LC orange, white, and red pads.

Is there a good, descriptive link to the Flex problems everyone keeps referencing? I don't want to risk messing mine up. Thanks!

Yeah, it's here...Flex 3401 VRG Headcount

It's a really long thread. I think most of the important stuff is in the last few pages, but the whole thread is worth reading.

tezzyclayt · 07-08-08, 05:10

LC's yellow foam cutting pads are well known for leaving nasty compounding marks/haze. You'll get much better cut and finish with PFW. Sorry for my ignorance but whats a PFW thanks

BigAl3 · 07-08-08, 10:51

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Originally Posted by tezzyclayt

Sorry for my ignorance but whats a PFW thanks

Foamed Wool 6.5 x 1 inch Thick Polishing/Buffing Pad

04LemansZ · 07-08-08, 05:22

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Originally Posted by BigAl3

Foamed Wool 6.5 x 1 inch Thick Polishing/Buffing Pad

Noob question...do I use this just like I would use any other pad? Is it more aggressive than the yellow and orange LC pads?

04LemansZ · 07-11-08, 07:02

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Originally Posted by KnuckleBuckett

I soaked my felt ring in Mobil 1. Dabbed off the extra (really well) so I wouldn't get dripping or slinging, and have not had an issue lately. I do not regret the purchase though. What an amazing machine.

Do I need to soak my felt ring, is that just a given with Flex? And after I tighten the backing plate is there anything else I need to do?

KnuckleBuckett · 07-11-08, 12:41

I tighten the bolts that hold the handle on once every so often...