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Microfiber pads for the 3401
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!!
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
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.
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
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
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
Originally Posted by
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.
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.
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
Originally Posted by
Bicycle
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
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
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
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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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
LC Foamed Back Lambswool pads
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
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
The wool cuts really well while running cool. Finishes decent also for a wool pad. (Still gonna need a finish polishing after)
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Re: Microfiber pads for the 3401
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...
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