BigBlue2007 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I just received my Flex. Saturday or Sunday will be the first time I use the Flex. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the Flex? It would be greatly appreciated. How much pressure should I apply?, etc. I know some of the basics: 1. Use a little more polish than the PC 2. Stay away from edges 3. Move the Flex faster than the PC 4. The Flex is more powerful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redvenm Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Junkman has a video about just this. That will probably help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I don't think you need more polish, but I think you use less Detail Spray to prime your pads and such. Less pressure for sure. Tape off a section on the hood to try and hone your technique before moving on. When you have completed that section, you will then know how to and what to progress with from there. Mook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 you must also post pics of the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fierce5 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 you must also post pics of the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Will do. My car is a 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. It will be the first polish on the car. I have been washing it, but haven't clayed or polished yet. Saturday should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 lawson4450 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 the pressure you need is just enough to slightly "crush" the pad. What you do is take the machine and place it pad side down then light start to push until you see the backing plate kinda sink in the pad a little. check out the video and you will see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 XQIZT Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 the pressure you need is just enough to slightly "crush" the pad. What you do is take the machine and place it pad side down then light start to push until you see the backing plate kinda sink in the pad a little. check out the video and you will see what I mean. EXACTLY. One last bit of advice: HOLD ON. Its not like the PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 1anonly Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I just received my Flex. Saturday or Sunday will be the first time I use the Flex. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the Flex? It would be greatly appreciated. How much pressure should I apply?, 9 to 14 pounds just like the PC I know some of the basics: 1. Use a little more polish than the PC Use a X instead of the 3 pea sized dots 2. Stay away from edges 3. Move the Flex faster than the PC Move about twice as fast as a PC 4. The Flex is more powerful Like the others said, HANG ON and keep the pad face flat on the surface. On horizontal panels the Flex is easy. The vertical ones will give you the workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SIDetailing Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The flex is a beast. HANG ON FOR DEAR LIFE! No but really its alot different than a PC for sure. Have fun and take some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I don't think you need more polish, but I think you use less Detail Spray to prime your pads and such. Less pressure for sure. You definitely need more polish as the Flex will work the polish harder and faster. The pressure you apply can very depending on the polish that you are using and the effect that you are going for (finishing a polish down for example requires less pressure). I use a circle around the pad because I do not like putting polish in the middle of the pas as that is where the polish likes to navigate to depending on how much you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks to everyone for the suggestions/tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I don't think you need more polish, but I think you use less Detail Spray to prime your pads and such. Less pressure for sure. Tape off a section on the hood to try and hone your technique before moving on. When you have completed that section, you will then know how to and what to progress with from there. Mook The pc is usually 3 pea size drops, the flex is the "x" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bunky Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The flex is a beast. HANG ON FOR DEAR LIFE! No but really its alot different than a PC for sure. Have fun and take some pics. The key is holding flat against the paint which will tend to reduce the walking but when changing directions you will always need to be in firm control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The key is holding flat against the paint which will tend to reduce the walking but when changing directions you will always need to be in firm control. The pads you use also make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 THE Mook Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 You definitely need more polish as the Flex will work the polish harder and faster. The pressure you apply can very depending on the polish that you are using and the effect that you are going for (finishing a polish down for example requires less pressure). I use a circle around the pad because I do not like putting polish in the middle of the pas as that is where the polish likes to navigate to depending on how much you use. The pc is usually 3 pea size drops, the flex is the "x" Junkman, I am speaking from personal experience. You are also. More than one way to skin a cat, and this also varies with each vehicle, as we can't see what the person is dealing with, how many passes are needed, etc. BlueGenCoupe, I've got it covered on my end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 I have the Adama flex pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I have the Adama flex pads. is that something new Jason? I havent seen those yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bunky Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 The pads you use also make a big difference. My experiences are with LC pads and I prefer flat over CCS but did not notice much difference. I did try some variable contour which I did not like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Adama pads are fantastic. Try em sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 My experiences are with LC pads and I prefer flat over CCS but did not notice much difference. I did try some variable contour which I did not like. Have you tried the pads that Adam's offers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Adama pads are fantastic. Try em sometime. where can I get those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Osok Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 where can I get those? I think the admiral sells those on Galactica...where BSG means something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 MAYBEN Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 Here some pics from today. I used... Car Shampoo Clay SHR FMP MSW GC GS VRT In and Out Spray DS WW I might add BG and Americana tomorrow and wipe off the MSW residue if it reappears. I also plan to clean the interior and VRT the tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BigBlue2007 Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 (edited) another photo... Edited June 19, 2011 by BigBlue2007 add photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I just received my Flex. Saturday or Sunday will be the first time I use the Flex. Does anyone have any tips or advice for the Flex? It would be greatly appreciated.
How much pressure should I apply?, etc.
I know some of the basics:
1. Use a little more polish than the PC
2. Stay away from edges
3. Move the Flex faster than the PC
4. The Flex is more powerful
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