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atlanticity
09-25-2010, 05:02 PM
Will this backing plate fit the Flex 3401?


3.5" Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate- porter cable 7424XP hook and loop backing plate 3.5 inch. (http://www.autogeek.net/lc-43085da.html)
tuscarora dave
09-25-2010, 05:09 PM
NO That is for either a Porter Cable, Griot's Garage or a Meguiars G 110 polisher. Here is what you need for the flex 3401. (link below)

Flex XC 3401 VRG 6 inch Backing Plate (http://www.autogeek.net/flex-xc-3401-vrg-6-inch-backing-plate.html)
A4 1.8tqm
09-25-2010, 05:10 PM
Nope, only the Flex backing plate will work, that I'm aware of. I thought there was another option though...
tuscarora dave
09-25-2010, 05:19 PM
It appears that AG isn't carrying the flex backing plate for the 3M Edge 2K pads. at least I can't find it on the site.
Dubbin1
09-25-2010, 06:31 PM
It appears that AG isn't carrying the flex backing plate for the 3M Edge 2K pads. at least I can't find it on the site.

It is discontinued :(
A4 1.8tqm
09-25-2010, 06:33 PM
It is discontinued :(

Hopefully 3M will make a sweet replacement to fill the void.
tuscarora dave
09-25-2010, 06:33 PM
That's too bad, I wanted to get one. I have a load of Edge 2K pads begging to be used by the flex. Well I know where my next order is coming from then.
tuscarora dave
09-25-2010, 06:58 PM
It is discontinued :(
OK after a quick search I see what you mean as in totally discontinued. Well I have 3 edge adapters here and a pretty creative mind.
ScottB
09-25-2010, 07:12 PM
I spoke with Aaron from Edge at DF2010 and he suggested it wasnt likely that 3M would continue the Flex adapter due to limited demand. My hope is that someone like Flex will fill the void soon so that smaller 4 inch pads can be used too.
C. Charles Hahn
09-25-2010, 08:29 PM
I spoke with Aaron from Edge at DF2010 and he suggested it wasnt likely that 3M would continue the Flex adapter due to limited demand. My hope is that someone like Flex will fill the void soon so that smaller 4 inch pads can be used too.

Agreed. It's rather unfortunate that the Flex can't be used with anything smaller than a 6.5" pad as it currently stands. Not that I mind since I have a PC and a 3403 rotary at my disposal for spot buffing with smaller pads, but it would still be nice to have yet another option.