Flex 3401...Pulling the trigger...cart critique

[Levithan9]

Well, as the title says...i really REALLY REALLY want to pull the trigger on a Flex 3401.

And with the Easter sale going on now...it looks like i picked a great time to get in on the deals.

Here is what I got in my cart:


FLEX XC3401 XMT Light Swirl Remover Kit FREE BONUS
Menzerna Super Finish (SF-4000) PO 106 FA 16 oz.
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish Black Pad (Single)
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish White Pad (Single)
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish Orange Pad (Single)
FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate (for my Harbor Freight DA)

I also placed an order with Amazon for this stuff:

Foam Cannon (same one sold here and at CG, only half the cost)
CG Mr. Pink foam soap
5" DA backing pad
CG Hex Logic 6-pac of 5.5" foam pads, with pad cleaner, and 2 MF Towels
Megs APC 1 gallon
Megs Large Waffle Weave Water Magnet towles
CG Carpet Brush w/ Drill attachment, Med Duty Yellow
Menzerna FG-400 16oz

What do you guys think? Am i missing anything?

[allenk4]

Grit Guards

[Levithan9]

Grit Guards

Already got'em here at the house.

[281]

Well, as the title says...i really REALLY REALLY want to pull the trigger on a Flex 3401.

And with the Easter sale going on now...it looks like i picked a great time to get in on the deals.

Here is what I got in my cart:


FLEX XC3401 XMT Light Swirl Remover Kit FREE BONUS
Menzerna Super Finish (SF-4000) PO 106 FA 16 oz.
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish Black Pad (Single)
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish White Pad (Single)
5 Inch Hybrid Power Finish Orange Pad (Single)
FLEX XC3401 Changeable Backing Plate System
3 Inch Dual Action Flexible Backing Plate (for my Harbor Freight DA)

I also placed an order with Amazon for this stuff:

Foam Cannon (same one sold here and at CG, only half the cost)
CG Mr. Pink foam soap
5" DA backing pad
CG Hex Logic 6-pac of 5.5" foam pads, with pad cleaner, and 2 MF Towels
Megs APC 1 gallon
Megs Large Waffle Weave Water Magnet towles
CG Carpet Brush w/ Drill attachment, Med Duty Yellow
Menzerna FG-400 16oz

What do you guys think? Am i missing anything?

Are the CG pads for HF DA? I'd definitely get some more hybrids...

[Levithan9]

I think i'm tapped out enough on the pads. I want to see what works and what doesen'twith the pads.

I'm thinking i can try the CG pads on both the Flex and the HF DA.

[281]

Hybrids + 3401 = Match made in heaven!

[UglyBetty]

Are the CG pads for HF DA? I'd definitely get some more hybrids...

I concur, if you can swing it more hybrid pads, at least one more orange & white.

Also, I like these for cleaning pads on the fly so to speak, just don't press too hard while cleaning the pads. You might be able to use a big stiff toothbrush in place of this, not sure it will work as well, but it's better than nothing.

http://www.autogeek.net/padtool.html

Also, maybe throw in some pad cleaner if you don't have it already. Of course, the APC will likely work in place of that.

http://www.autogeek.net/dp730.html

It's always fun spending someone else's money!

[Levithan9]

Ok guys....

As Pharoh said to Moses....

"so let it be written,so let it be done."

The trigger has been pulled...

I have Swung away...

The die has been cast....

When my wife sees what I bought....

I am a dead man...

And you can have my Flex....when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

[rms64]

Ok guys....

As Pharoh said to Moses....

"so let it be written,so let it be done."

The trigger has been pulled...

I have Swung away...

The die has been cast....

When my wife sees what I bought....

I am a dead man...

And you can have my Flex....when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.

Ha! Congrats on the Flex - you'll love it. When your wife sees how great you can make her car look, you just might be forgiven...

[281]

Might be a good idea to shine the wife's car first!