FLEX XC3401 problem

[m4gician]

Originally Posted by MotorCity Honda

And have you experienced this "burning BP"?

No I haven't experienced this burning backing plate however I think I have the updated backign plate not the original one.

[MotorCity Honda]

Originally Posted by m4gician

No I haven't experienced this burning backing plate however I think I have the updated backign plate not the original one.

So does the OP.. you can identify the original BP #1 by the outer diameter of 5.5" and #2 by the white padding between the velcro and the plastic BP itself.

I am not convinced that this is a new vs old BP issue.. I am initially begining to think that it is an issue of the BP not being tightened combined with pressure / uneven pressure applied to the machine

Glad you aren't seeing this with your machine

[blkyukon]

I've posted info/my findings about this issue here

1997 Land Rover Black Detail (lots of pics)

[napster_08]

can someone provide a video on how the new flex works without the backing plate cause im confused if that paper ring also rotate when the polisher starts?

[advs1]

damn and i just ordered mine today. i have a detail to do this weekend and wanted to try it out. i have been using a PC and also have a hitachi on order. but i'm scared to use it on a car. think i'll get some practice panels first!

[ZoranC]

Originally Posted by advs1

damn and i just ordered mine today. i have a detail to do this weekend and wanted to try it out. i have been using a PC and also have a hitachi on order. but i'm scared to use it on a car. think i'll get some practice panels first!

So what is the issue? Just tighten that nut and follow advice above.

[advs1]

Originally Posted by ZoranC

So what is the issue? Just tighten that nut and follow advice above.

yeah but i dont want that to not be the solution!

i need to call AG tomorrow, i went to my account and i see no order!!

double damn!

[MadOzodi]

D00d, relax. It's the solution. You never see an order in your account btw. Did you check your e-mail?

[Showroom Shine]

I have owned the Flex XC 3401 for about 5 months. I've used it at least twice a week since owning it. Even if I used it on the wife's or my detail truck. I had probably used it 10 maybe 15 times before I ever checked the backing plate. For some reason I decided to get out the wrench and check to see how tight the plate was. To my surprise the hex head bolt was very loose. I'm glad nothing ever happened. I tightened the plate and the Bale handle. I never had any trouble with it , thank goodness. I would suggest that everyone who gets one check it before using it. Better safe than sorry.

[ZoranC]

Originally Posted by Showroom Shine

I would suggest that everyone who gets one check it before using it. Better safe than sorry.

Exactly. For same reason I would like to suggest that everyone checks/tighten the bolt every time before they start working with it as these backing plates are not self-tightening and everything that "vibrates" has a chance of getting loose over the period of time so few seconds of pre-work check are good practice with any power tool.