ahmed Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 hello i want to know i will buy the flex xc 3401 vrg and i want to know can i use adams 7" pads with it ? and about the adams 4" pads can i use it with the flex Because lake country Developed Backing Plate System that i can use a 4" pads and her is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47OV8sDEpEw im waiting for you guys thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fphillips Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yes on the 7inch pads and no on the 4inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ahmed Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Yes on the 7inch pads and no on the 4inch no on the 4" can i know why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Fphillips Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Because the smallest backplate for The flex is 4 and 3/8 inches. 5.5 inch is the smallest pad you can go with. Edited May 20, 2014 by Fphillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ahmed Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Because the smallest backplate for The flex is 4 and 3/8 inches. Have you seen the clip ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 The 4" pads with that backing plate, I'd say, Use at your own risk. It's not condoned by Adam's nor made by Flex. So if something were to happen you'd be stuck somewhere in the middle with Adam's, Lake County Pads and Flex. BKazzle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Ahmed, that 4" plate is too large to use with our 4" foam pads because of the centering ring on the back of them. You could get away with using it with our microfiber pads, but I'd strongly advise against it. BKazzle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Listen to Capt. Phillips man he already told you, the smallest BP is 4 3/8 inch for use with 5.5" pads Everything else is at your own risk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BKazzle Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Because the smallest backplate for The flex is 4 and 3/8 inches. 5.5 inch is the smallest pad you can go with. Listen to Capt. Phillips man he already told you, the smallest BP is 4 3/8 inch for use with 5.5" pads Everything else is at your own risk ?? I just saw 5in pads being used the other day on a 4in backing plate with the Flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BKazzle Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) Ahmed, that 4" plate is too large to use with our 4" foam pads because of the centering ring on the back of them. You could get away with using it with our microfiber pads, but I'd strongly advise against it. Didn't see this....^^Take this advice about the small pads. Most advise against it, but some take the risk. I agree with Nick though--it can be risky. The other day I picked David's brain from 'L' 'C' about the pads they manufacture and even he didn't recommend it. If I remember correctly the reason you can't get the 4in backing plate by itself is because of cost, so that's why they wrap them together. Keep in mind that the 5in Hybrids were designed specifically with the Flex in mind. Got to see some cool prototypes as well. Edit: It kept changing L'C to Leather Conditioner...pretty cool; didn't know this forum did that. Edited May 21, 2014 by BKazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted May 21, 2014 Share Posted May 21, 2014 Edit: It kept changing L'C to Leather Conditioner...pretty cool; didn't know this forum did that. LOL, try discussing India Pale Ale by it's initials! The software has lots of often used acronyms built in. Check out this thread for a list - http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/4903-adams-acronymsabbreviations/. Team Adam's and BKazzle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ahmed Posted May 21, 2014 Author Share Posted May 21, 2014 ok guys thanks i'll just stick with the normal flex backing plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 eric@thompsonracing.us Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 On top of the backing plate problem, you are going to be spinning a small pad very fast, with a lot of torque behind it. You will create a lot of heat fast and have the potential to burn through the paint much easier than a 6.5 or 7" pad. The Flex is a beast and I'd stay with the system it was designed for. You can buy really nice drills today and Adam's drill backing plate works great with a 4" pad for spot polishing. LFairbanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Feets31 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Or grab a Porter Cable polisher for your 4 inch pads. Rarely does one polisher do it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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