5.5"pad

**cjbigcog** · 10-19-2009, 05:26 PM

I recall reading on another forum that someone had their Flex backing plate cut down to a smaller size. I'm thinking of doing this as well to accomodate 5 1/2" pads. I have two BP's to choose from. One is the original that came on the Flex...it is 5 7/8' dia. The other is a replacement (early BP's had a problem with the velcro coming off) that is 5 1/2" dia. Not sure which I should "sacrifice". Plan to end up with a 5"plate. Any ideas?

**CTS-Veo** · 10-19-2009, 07:00 PM

If you know anyone with an engine lathe, it would be easy to turn it down to size. Theres easier ways, but this way it would be completely concentric.

**VR8** · 10-21-2009, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by akimel

I have read that the Griot 6" foam polishing pad works very well with the Flex 3401. Can anyone here on AG confirm this?

Meghan commented in another thread that she uses 5.5" pads on the Flex. My 6.5" Lake Country pads have AT LEAST a 1/2" of overhang. Surely the 6" Griot would work. But my curiosity is up on the 6" Kompressor pads. Should work too I would think.

So I re-introduce the question....