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    Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

    Can i use the S3BP backing plate along with 4'' pads with my Flex?
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    Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

    No - Flex uses a proprietary backing plate system for the 3401 so a "traditional" D/A backing plate won't work on it. They did recently introduce a smaller backing plate that is being referred to as a 4" plate, but it measures more like 4-3/8" and is designed for use with 5.5" pads.
    Michael Stoops
    Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

    Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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      Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

      If by Flex D/A you mean model XC 3401 VRG then the answer is no. You need to use the special backing plates and S3BP doesn't fit.

      There are only two backing plates which fit into 3401: 5.5" and 4 3/8":

      FLEX XC3401 Mini 4.5 in. Backing Plate
      http://autogeek.net/flex-xc3401-mini-backing-plate.html
      FLEX XC3401 Mini 4.5 inch Backing Plate - Now you can use 5 or 5.5 inch pads with your FLEX XC3401 Dual Action Polisher! The FLEX XC 3401 VRG Mini Backing Plate is 4.5 inches in diameter and allows you to use 5 or 5.5 inch pads with your FLEX ...


      Flex XC 3401 VRG 5.5 in. Backing Plate
      http://autogeek.net/flex-xc-3401-vrg-6-inch-backing-plate.html
      Flex XC 3401 VRG 5.5 inch Backing Plate - Genuine factory replacement backing plate! The Flex XC 3401 VRG 5.5 inch Backing Plate is an authentic factory replacement for the original backing plate included with your FLEX XC 3401 VRG Polisher. The ...

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        Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

        Thank you that's what i thought. So then, what size microfiber discs can i use with the 3401?

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          Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

          The largest 6" MF disks are recommended for your Flex.

          I don't remember correct speed settings for D300 and D301 with 3401 but I'll get back to you after I check it out.

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            Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

            Meguiar's recommends the following speed settings:

            D300 - 4,800 opm,
            D301 - 3,800 opm.

            Here are Flex 3401 settings:

            Setting 1 - 160 rpm (3,200 opm),
            Setting 2 - 200 rpm (4,000 opm),
            Setting 3 - 270 rpm (5,600 opm),
            Setting 4 - 330 rpm (6,600 opm),
            Setting 5 - 400 rpm (8,000 opm),
            Setting 6 - 480 rpm (9,600 opm).

            So it looks that D300 needs speed setting 2.5 and D301 speed setting 2.
            Flex 3401 is much more powerful than all other DAs due to its forced rotation.

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              Re: Is it possible to use 4'' Pads on my Flex D/A?

              Thanks for the info. I appreciate it

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