FLEX backing plates

[The Pad Man]

The new FLEX backing plates will be available in January. They will come in a kit as all three parts. The gear plate, the 4" plate and the 6" plate.

[Mike Phillips]

Good news! Thanks for the update Eric!


On the left is the 6" backing plate, center is the 4" backing plate and on the right is the interface plate that enables you to switch between either the 6" or the 4" backing plate.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates01.jpg


Here's a view of the other side so you can see the ribs for strength, the plate itself is very rigid and this is part of the design that does away with the felt ring.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates02.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates03.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates04.jpg


The protruding tabs lock into the slots on the interface plate and then both are bolted to the spindle.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates05.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates06.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates07.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/804/NewFlexBackingPlates08.jpg

[Mike Phillips]

The 4" backing plate is awesome for working on thin panels or tight areas...




1986 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/40373-1986-buick-regal-t-type-turbo.html)

Using a 4" Tangerine Hydro-Tech Polishing pad to get close to the hood ornamnet...
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1252/1986BuickRegal_011.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1252/1986BuickRegal_012.jpg



1969 Camaro Pace Car - Show Car Makeover - Modeled by Michelle (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/43165-1969-camaro-pace-car-show-car-makeover-modeled-michelle.html)
While they tackled the hood I knocked out the panel in front of the hood and some of the tops of the fenders...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1315/1969CamaroIndyPC021.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1315/1969CamaroIndyPC015.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1315/1969CamaroIndyPC048.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1315/1969CamaroIndyPC022.jpg




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[VISITOR]

hmmm, guess Santa will be late for delivery on these. btw pad man, what happened to your avatar (a few minutes ago)?

[The Pad Man]

hmmm, guess Santa will be late for delivery on these. btw pad man, what happened to your avatar (a few minutes ago)?

lololol. I thgouht is was a good one, but I figured some would be offended

[C. Charles Hahn]

The 6" plate is slightly larger than the factory FLEX plate, correct?

[The Pad Man]

The 6" plate is slightly larger than the factory FLEX plate, correct?

Correct. The factory plate is 5.5". This is 6", so on a pad with the loop cut-back, it self centers.

[Marc08EX]

Thanks for the update Eric! I can't wait for these.

Are the 4" BPs going to be slightly smaller than 4" to have some margin of error for the 4" pads?

[The Pad Man]

Thanks for the update Eric! I can't wait for these.

Are the 4" BPs going to be slightly smaller than 4" to have some margin of error for the 4" pads?

Just a hair smaller.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Correct. The factory plate is 5.5". This is 6", so on a pad with the loop cut-back, it self centers.

Awesome! Thanks Eric.

[Marc08EX]

Eric, is there a chance that we can purchase the 4 and 6" separately? Or are you set that this will be sold as a kit?

Thanks.

[CEE DOG]

Excellent news Eric!!

[white_335i]

Just curious, Will Flex void warranty for using these?

[The Pad Man]

Eric, is there a chance that we can purchase the 4 and 6" separately? Or are you set that this will be sold as a kit?

Thanks.

They will be sold as a kit. They will also come with a screw and washer.

[The Pad Man]

Just curious, Will Flex void warranty for using these?

I have tested this plate on their machine. I have also spoken to FLEX corporate and FLEX North America and all is good.