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Overheating FLEX 3401
Hey guys, I am in the middle of a two stage paint correction and Im starting to notice my FLEX getting really hot. The product is flashing quickly so I stopped as soon as I noticed it. I was using a 50 foot 12g cord... Is that the issue??? Confused.. I searched and mostly saw issues with incorrect power cords.
Input please...Trying to use that instead of the PC for the remainder of the job... Especially because I only have 4 inch pads for PC.....
EDIT--- I have found a good answer. SORRY
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...xc-3401-a.html
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Re: Overheating FLEX 3401
Mine runs very hot also, don't know why. I know some people on here either grease or lube theirs and they say it helps some. I have had mine for over two years now, has always ran very hot, but other than that it runs like a champ.
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Ok I've searched and can't figure out what's going on... I called Flex and since I'm out of warranty all I can do is send it in and see what they say...
Does this look normal? Trying to figure this out on my own to save time and money...
What areas can I clean up? Do I need to lube something? Please help if you have some insight
Thanks - Bob
Edit: it's missing a screw, surely that can't be right.... I have never taken the BP off before today though???
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Re: Overheating FLEX 3401
Hi, check this out re: lubing the felt ring on the Flex - maybe this would help?
Good luck!
FLEX 3401 Spitting out Black Flecks of Plastic
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Re: Overheating FLEX 3401
I show this in this video also.... lots of good info, tips and techniques in the DVD...
How To Properly Use Flex Polishers DVD
I just clicked the link above and the DVD is $12.99
Not much for the info it shares and it's all shot in high definition and I'd say one of the better videos Yancy and I have put together.
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Thanks for the info guys! Heading to pick up some Air Tool Lubricant now.
I noticed I failed to mention that it got hot enough to the point of creating smoke through the pad. It wasn't a pretty sight to say the least. It wasn't a lot of smoke, but any smoke at all is alarming. Do you think lubricating the felt ring could fix this extreme issue of overheating?
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Originally Posted by b0b
Thanks for the info guys! Heading to pick up some Air Tool Lubricant now.
I noticed I failed to mention that it got hot enough to the point of creating smoke through the pad. It wasn't a pretty sight to say the least. It wasn't a lot of smoke, but any smoke at all is alarming. Do you think lubricating the felt ring could fix this extreme issue of overheating?
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The smoke through the pad is probably more to downward pressure over time and the pad getting wet with product and thus seeping into the pad until it is in contact with the backing plate.
Switch to a clean dry pad. Especially when using closed cell pads.
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Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
The smoke through the pad is probably more to downward pressure over time and the pad getting wet with product and thus seeping into the pad until it is in contact with the backing plate.
Switch to a clean dry pad. Especially when using closed cell pads.
You're awesome, Mike. Thank you more than you will ever know, not just for this but EVERYTHING you do for us at AG.
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I'm guessing I need to find a screw to get in there too... Anybody care to offer some advice here? I just find it weird that unit came missing a screw.
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