Is the OEM Flex 3401 DA Backing Plate *GOOD* enough?

[mystickid]

Guys,



Is the OEM Flex 3401 DA Backing Plate good enough? I think Flex has refined the backing plate but I`m not sure..



Should I instead go for a molded urethane Flexible backing plate?



My Pads are 6 inch. They have a 5inch and a 6inch Flexible urethane backing plates at Chemical guys.



P.S. Thanks

[Setec Astronomy]

The Flex 3401 does not take a standard backing plate. Your only options are the backing plate it comes with, or the Edge conversion for it. (The 3401, as a forced-rotation DA, has a ring gear molded into the OD of the backing plate)

[mystickid]

Thanx Setec, :xyxthumbs



So guys,

Are you all using the OEM backing plate that the Flex 3401 comes with?



I thought that a hardened plastic Backing plate would be quite dangerous with a powerful amchine such as the flex...



Curious to know what everyone is using. Plz chime in...



Any body`s thoughts on the Edge system with the Flex DA? The adapter is 50 $$$



Sir Accumulator, Where are ya?

[Accumulator]

Since there aren`t any other backing plates for the Flex 3401 it`s sorta a moot point IMO :nixweiss



The Edge adaptor plate is just a Flex pad mounting post attached to a regular Flex backing plate.



You wouldn`t *WANT* a flexible plate as it`d cause more backing plate-to-housing contact problems and people already seem to have plenty of those with the rigid plate. There isn`t much clearance between the back of the plate and the felt ring that provides cushioning lest the plate contact the machine`s housing.



I suppose somebody could fab a backing plate where they attach some thick, flexible foam to a standard Flex plate, but it`s not necessary IMO.



Even with fairly thin, firm pads, it`s really not an issue. IMO most of the "flexible" backing plates aren`t all that flexible anyhow and on machines like this it doesn`t really matter.

[mystickid]

:thx :thxOk great tnfo,



Thanx for the advice Guys!