Microfiber pads for the 3401

[Bicycle]

I use LC Hybrid pads on my 3401. When compounding I use their orange pad. I just had a car that I probably could have used a pad that was more aggressive. I compounded with FG 400.

I was curious if a microfiber cutting pad would work on the Flex??
Any suggestions?? I’ve heard pros and cons using microfiber with the 3401.

Thanks!!

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

You can use a MF pad on the 3401. You may experience an aggressive grabbing action which causes the machine to jerk around a bit. I too use the 3401, Hybrids, and Menzerna range, and when heavier compounding is needed I use the Hybrid wool pad.

I tried using some Optimum MF pads with FG400 and it was very grabby for sure. I'll stick to wool pads with the 3401 when more cut is needed.

[fightnews]

I've tried a few on the flex and didn't really like it. Try the grey force pad or the wool. I never tried wool

[Bicycle]

You can use a MF pad on the 3401. You may experience an aggressive grabbing action which causes the machine to jerk around a bit. I too use the 3401, Hybrids, and Menzerna range, and when heavier compounding is needed I use the Hybrid wool pad.

I tried using some Optimum MF pads with FG400 and it was very grabby for sure. I'll stick to wool pads with the 3401 when more cut is needed.

Yea. Now I remember you or another member suggesting the Hybrids.
As far as amount of product, priming the pad and speed; would the technique be similar to using foam pads??

And do you clean while buffing with a brush or spur?? And wash with pad cleaner or Dawn???

I’m gonna order a few of them.
I just checked the Store.
You’re referring to the Force Hybrid Blue Wool pad??

Thanks.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Yea. Now I remember you or another member suggesting the Hybrids.
As far as amount of product, priming the pad and speed; would the technique be similar to using foam pads??

And do you clean while buffing with a brush or spur?? And wash with pad cleaner or Dawn???

I’m gonna order a few of them.

Thanks.

Most likely me. I am the one that laid out the "Smack Technique"
My technique concerning the 3401, Menzerna products, and Hybrid pads (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101-a/77155-my-technique-concerning-3401-menzerna-products-hybrid-pads.html)

The technique will be identical but with MF pads you want to pre season the pads like you would with a normal DA.

I have always used a brush as I most of the time I did not have air.

Always wash with a pad cleaner.

Mike

[DMW]

I use a purple foamed wool pad with FG400 when I need to cut through the bad stuff on my 3401. It's a HUGE step up from an orange foam pad.

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LC Foamed Back Lambswool pads


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[Dr Oldz]

I like the LC Hybrid Foamed Wool Pads. I don’t like the Grey Hybrid pads.

Lake Country Hybrid Power Finish Ultra Performance Pad System, buffing pads, foam pads, polishing pads (https://www.autogeek.net/hybrid-power-finish-pads.html)

The wool cuts really well while running cool. Finishes decent also for a wool pad. (Still gonna need a finish polishing after)

[Aaryn NZ]

Ever since I picked up some Lake Country Low Lint Wool Pads I have been loving them. I love the Hybrid Foamed Woolones too but the feel with the Low Lint ones is great. :buffing:

Be sure to get the ones with the foam interface though, in my experience on the 3401, something with a little bit of depth to it is far more comfortable. They cut just like the Hybrids but just a touch nicer to use. :props:


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

[Paul A.]

I tried a MF cutting pad with my Flex 3401 but didn't like the "action" as much as the Hybrid blue wool.

Aaryn now has me interested in trying the low lint wool!

I will say that when I need to break out the wool (or MF cutting pad) I grab my rotary and go to town. I don't really need the benefits of dual action because I know I will be refining the work with a finer step. I'll most likely be getting some fine holo's and hazing after cutting aggressively with wool/rotary. Those are very easily cleaned up with my Flex and foams.

Now, if I only had my Flex I would be using wool pads instead of MF pads.

Just me...

[Aaryn NZ]

Aaryn now has me interested in trying the low lint wool!



Haha! :props:

They’re the real deal Paul A. I grabbed a bunch when I was over for Detail Fest & I’m sure glad I did.

This picture here is ONLY CarPro ClearCUT on a Lake Country Manufacturing Low Lint Wool pad. Just that! Nothing more.

I did refine & seal the job later but that’s pretty sweet for a compound on wool.


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Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:


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[dlc95]

Haha! :props:

They’re the real deal Paul A. I grabbed a bunch when I was over for Detail Fest & I’m sure glad I did.

This picture here is ONLY CarPro ClearCUT on a Lake Country Manufacturing Low Lint Wool pad. Just that! Nothing more.

I did refine & seal the job later but that’s pretty sweet for a compound on wool.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/2df48c71e98bac6dd4e68b8cc798d30e.jpg


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:


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Wow that thing was hammered!

[TTQ B4U]

I use LC Hybrid pads on my 3401. When compounding I use their orange pad. I just had a car that I probably could have used a pad that was more aggressive. I compounded with FG 400.

I was curious if a microfiber cutting pad would work on the Flex??
Any suggestions?? I’ve heard pros and cons using microfiber with the 3401.

Thanks!!

Never liked MF with forced rotation. Too grabby. Purple or Blue Wool pads are the way to go. For heavy compounding they cut fast and finish out extremely well leaving only a very slight haze to polish out.

[MrRoo]

I did my brothers tundra a few months ago. About the same as that last pic. One stage of clear cut did wonders. I used Lake Country micro fibers in my Boss 21. Love them. Cut and finish great. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190506/577c07277f1d871eb22fee04f4c59b5a.jpg


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

Haha! :props:

They’re the real deal Paul A. I grabbed a bunch when I was over for Detail Fest & I’m sure glad I did.

This picture here is ONLY CarPro ClearCUT on a Lake Country Manufacturing Low Lint Wool pad. Just that! Nothing more.

I did refine & seal the job later but that’s pretty sweet for a compound on wool.


https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190505/2df48c71e98bac6dd4e68b8cc798d30e.jpg


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:


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Insanely good results!


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