Adam's Flex backing plate is 5.5"?

[Schell21]

So I just dived in head first this week and bought the flex from Adams. I've been buying pads for a bit and now I can finally use them! (Who buys pads before the machine? Me I guess)

 

Question: I measured my Adam's 7" pads and the Velcro is just over 6" wide. I measured the backing plate that came with the flex machine and its 5.5". Did I only get the factory backing plate or did I get the 6" plate which is designed for Adams 7" pads? Am I supposed to get two plates with it (one factory and second Adams)?

 

Thank you for any help. I just want to start playing around on a cheap car and I don't want to get off on the wrong foot by not having the correct backing plate. Thanks again for the shine on discount on the machine.

[mc2hill]

That looks like the standard backing plate for the Flex.  The pads do not fit 'flush' to the edge allow a safety margin.  The smaller backing plate for the Flex is 4 3/8" and is for 5.5" pads. 

[Schell21]

So is the 5.5 plate used for the 7" pads?

[Ricky Bobby]

Yes the plate you have works with the pads Adams sells.

 

As was mentioned if you step down to 5.5" pads there is a smaller backing plate for the Flex to use

[Schell21]

Thank you.