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3401/pad?/compound?
With the 3401(that’s the only polisher I have) and a couple of vehicle with heavy paint damage, what would you guys suggest, MF pads or wool? Are these pads run at a lower speed?
Also, what compound(s) for heavy cutting?
Tanks
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Re: 3401/pad?/compound?
I am not a fan of microfiberr pads. They probably work great on my PC but never bothered because Flex3401 rules.
When I have stubborn spots I go for a TufBuf black wool and M100. I start slow speed to spread then crank to 6
I usually have good luck with a LC orange hybrid and Menzerna HC400. Almost bought some HC300 but didn't bother.
I use the gray LC hybrid occasionally with HC 400 on trouble spots but they have to be wide open flat panels because the pads are so stiff
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Yep 3401/Orange LC force pad/Menzerna 400. I get fantastic 1 step results with this combo
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Re: 3401/pad?/compound?
I've used MF, wool, and the LC Orange pads (among others).
All work well. For the more serious defects, I do reach for wool. Usually, the Orange Hybrids work well enough for most jobs
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I have been using my Flex 3401 for a few years. My BEST (IMO) compounding method (for me) is the Lake Country Orange Hybrid Foam Pad and Menzerna FG400. If the swirls are very severe, I use Menzerna FG300. I use Speed setting 5 after priming the pad. BTW, I do believe Lake Country makes the Hybrid Pads specifically for the Flex 3401.
I hope this helps.
CJ
2013 Mustang GT w/Track Pack 6-Speed Manual
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Kamakaz....
YES...this helps me a lot! A newbie to the flex and the info you posted is what I needed to know.
Thanks..
Tom
Mr Tommy's
Wash, Buff, Wax
Website: mrtommyshine.com
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Re: 3401/pad?/compound?
What year, make and model vehicles are you working on?
Ripping through your mind like a hurricane full of novocaine
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I did try the Microfiber pads on my Flex but no bueno.
They take quite a bit of muscle to guide along to avoid getting bouncy. I wasn't patient enough to deal with the needy fiber upkeep between passes, towels, air and fluffing.
I use a towel and wipe the foam pad of old residue in between passes then apply polish and hit it again. Pretty quick process.
Yeah, Billy I spaced last night trying to respond on my tablet. I should have said orange Force Hybrid.
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Re: 3401/pad?/compound?
Originally Posted by
spazzz
I did try the Microfiber pads on my Flex but no bueno.
They take quite a bit of muscle to guide along to avoid getting bouncy.
Curious, what polish were you using??
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In most cases, paint can be finished down with simply a compound. As Mike Phillips says "micro abrasive technology" has come a very long way, and the compounds finish down with virtually no haze.... Its amazing
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