Flex 3401 with Kompressor pads

[Blackthorn One]

If you spur the pad after each panel 2 would be enough. And a couple grey/blue for final polishing. If you keep your pads clean/dry and store them in a zip lock bag or container, they will last for years, but with heavy use, they will wear down.

Lets say I was getting 12 pads. Blue or black for most jobs? How does 4 black, 4 white, 2 orange and 1 gold and 1 purple sound? Is it likely I will really need purple? I do need to buff out colorsanding scratches on my car. Scratches are 2500 now, but I may go to 3000. Will an orange pad be enough to remove 2500 sanding scratches? Will the gold really be useful in saving me time in jeweling? I will be doing a lot of work in the sun. I was thinking of going for Poorboy's SSR1, SSR2 and possibly SSR 2.5. Would Optimum be a better choice as far as working in the sun, getting great results with the Flex, and economy? What spur do you suggest for foam pads?

[detail viking]

Poorboy's products are great in the sun...

[Blackthorn One]

Will the stock Flex backing plate work with the Kompressor pads, or do I need the Lake Country 6 inch backing plate?

[mixmaster209]

Will the stock Flex backing plate work with the Kompressor pads, or do I need the Lake Country 6 inch backing plate?

It sure will fit with the stock backing plate