Pad Questions

[wil2007]

Can I use the 5.5 inch CCS pads on the 4 inch backing plate or do I need the 4 3/8 backing plate. I was planning on using the white pads with Menzerna SF4000 on a lightly swirled 2011 Accord. This will be my first detail with new Flex 3401. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated

[Paul A.]

I can't see why not.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Anytime you are mounting pads to a machine you always want to ensure that you select the largest plate available that will fit on the Velcro of the pad. Reason being is that you get more support across the pad and will transfer even distribution through the pad to the paint.

If you are using a 4" plate on a 5.5" CCS pad, it has a 5" Velcro mounting material on the backside of the pad and a you are losing 1/2" plate support around the circumference of the pad. Sure you can use that combination but it will not be very effective. You are much better of with the larger 4 3/8" plate as this will give the necessary support.

I posted this in another thread concerning questions on pad/plate sizes on the Flex 3401.



Below are pictures from a pair of LC 6.5" pads. On the left is the standard 6.5" flat pad. On the right is the 6.5" Hybrid pad.





Notice the bevel and how it shrinks down to a 5.5" Velcro material.



Here is the proper larger 6" plate from the LC plate system attached. See how the plate supports the pad completely?




Here is the standard 5.5" Flex plate mounted to the 6.5" Hybrid pad. This is a perfect match.





Side by side comparison shots




Hope this helps.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Also, here is an article I put together on maximizing the potential of the 3401, Menzerna products, and Lake Country Hybrid pads. If you are looking for the perfect pad to compliment your new 3401, look no further than the Hybrid pads.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...brid-pads.html

[wil2007]

Also, here is an article I put together on maximizing the potential of the 3401, Menzerna products, and Lake Country Hybrid pads. If you are looking for the perfect pad to compliment your new 3401, look no further than the Hybrid pads.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...brid-pads.html

Thanks so much.Next step will be test spot With some new Hybrid pads