Looking to try new pads

[BrianMcLeod]

So I use the lake country smart pads and wanted to try something new. I have a flex whats a good choice of pads for this machine?

Do any of yall use the pad washer if so is it worth it?

Has anybody tried the new lake county pads?

[BrianMcLeod]

Bump

[builthatch]

if you are sticking with foam, Buff & Shine are very. They have a great selection of 4" flat pads.

[refreshauto]

the Flex and the hybrid pads go hand in hand. i have tried many pads with my Flex and always seem to get the best results using the LC Hybrid pads. others to try are the DRC-1000 and the CarPro Flash Pads

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Without a doubt the best pads for the 3401 are the Hybrids.

[Kamakaz1961]

Without a doubt the best pads for the 3401 are the Hybrids.

Agreed! +1. I am not sure, however, I believe the Hybrid Pads by Lake Country were made for the Flex. But either way, the Hybrids are the way to go...the 5" or 6.5"

[KMdef9]

Since you have the Flex, I'd reccomend getting Mikes book on it. I recently got it, almost finished reading it, but it has pages of different pads, sizes and how/why their good for the flex.

Woohoo Black Saturday!

[BrianMcLeod]

Thanks guys I probably wi get the book since its on sale

Does size a matter if so which should I get?

[refreshauto]

get a variety of sizes, but my go to is the 5" hybrid

[allenk4]

The FLEX will spin 6 1/2" pads very efficiently on flat and curved panels

6 1/2" are 40% bigger than 5 1/2" pads and make things go more quickly

I use my old PC for 3-4" pads and Cyclo brushes

Just something to consider

[Pureshine]

Carpros flash pads are great.

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Hybrids, IMO, are the only way to go. All I run are the 5" pads, but need to get some 6.5" orange for 1-step large vehicles.

[CarolinasFinestDetailing]

I use 5" Megs MF pads & Buff N Shine 5.5" foam pads on mine and its a beast.

[slicksierra]

What exactly is a hybrid pad??

[Daviddear30]

It's made by LC
Not sure why it's called a hybrid but everyone swears by them