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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by Toolhead View Post
    also may not want to chase a scratch that shouldnt be fully polished out and break through the clearcoat

    if tou keep your cars for a long time..10/15 yrs...may wana stay conservative somewhat with your polishing (saing your clearcoat) for future polishing....
    i know what you mean....lol....if it won't buff out fairly easy..i will leave it like it is i guess for a while...

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by Toolhead View Post
    we all buy differently...im focused on AD channels for certain things...ie...weathertech liners..went direct to oem...

    i bought flex with confidence from AG...
    id highly recomment the longer cord option...

    **** if/when you buy flex....the backing pad bolt (on mine) ships loose*****
    thankfully preuse..i followed mikes tip on lubing the felt..so i removed the backing plate and then noticed the bolt was shipped non tightened....

    ****tighten the baxking plate nut prior to using***

    i bought it with the flex 4 3/8" plate option and use 5.5 inch pads

    if you use powertools ...u will easily handle the flex..

    lot of posts about the flex pulling during usage which made me wary.....if you usw 8/10amp corded powertools ...itll be just another dewalt or bosch in the lineup to grip
    ok, thanks for the hint! I read about it being loose somewhere (review or something)..
    I am not a power tools user at all...but i am a quick learning; i guess.

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Anybody can recommend a 'foam gun' that's run by waterpressure only? I see a lot of different opinions... the water pressure in my house is very good.

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by Dr Oldz View Post
    If you are choosing the PC 7424xp or the GG 6 I highly suggest this backing plate.

    Griots Garage 5 Inch Vented Orbital Backing Plate

    This is the best backing on the market right now In my opinion.

    It is a 5 inch backing plate. So it will be used for 5.5 inch pads.

    If you want to keep you pad selections simple I also suggest 5.5 inch x 7/8 Lake country hydro techs. Only three colors so it’s easy picking for the task u need it for. They are awesome pads.

    Lake Country Hydro-Tech 5 1/2 x 7/8 Inch Foam Pads , hydrotech foam pads for water-based polishes, lake country foam pads, buffing pads


    These are just my suggestions as others will have others I am sure. But they have worked great for me over the years.
    how about a smaller backing plate like 4 inch or so??

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowworldz View Post
    Anybody can recommend a 'foam gun' that's run by waterpressure only? I see a lot of different opinions... the water pressure in my house is very good.
    any of these foam guns will work with the standard garden hose...
    Foam Wash Gun

    foam gun - use with garden hose
    foam cannon/lance - use with pressure washer

    Quote Originally Posted by Shadowworldz View Post
    how about a smaller backing plate like 4 inch or so??
    on top of the great suggestion from Dr Oldz, i would also suggest picking up the GG 3" HD DA backing plate which will allow you to use smaller 3.5"- 4" pads...
    Griots Garage 3 inch HD Backing Plate


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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by Sizzle Chest View Post
    Griot's Garage 6". A great tool to learn and grow with. I have 2 of them and still find myself reaching for them once in a while. Griot's also has excellent customer service and warranty.
    I am also a huge fan of the griots gg6. Plenty of power, easy to handle, inexpensive, lifetime warranty.

    Bill

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    Quote Originally Posted by rangerbay View Post
    I am also a huge fan of the griots gg6. Plenty of power, easy to handle, inexpensive, lifetime warranty.

    Bill
    I was planning on the Flex but I think will start instead with the GG6 for now til I get a feeling for those DAs, and also since they have those smaller backing plates.

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    Re: Advise for flex noob

    I know where I can find the foam guns on the website ...thanks anyway... was just wondering which one acutally works well..hmm./I guess they are all the same construction here..well as long as they acutally do the job I am happy.

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