Variable Contact pads for 3401

**Black Car** · 03-10-2011, 09:46 PM

LOL!!! i already ordered the 5.5 VC pads off the poorboys site earlier today! and i already have the HT pads. i got them on that xmas special 3 for 20. primo deal.

i created this thread last night when i was putting the order together. Actually Steve over at PB's helped me out BIG time. Great customer service over there.

Thanks for the advice. Tusca Dave has been helping me out a lot too. I thank you and my audi thanks you.

**CEE DOG** · 03-10-2011, 10:00 PM

Those Hts on special for Christmas were GREAT weren't they! What a deal!

**mxfly** · 03-11-2011, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

PM "tuscarora dave". He uses VC pads on his Flex 3401. Kompressors are designed for rotaries. HT pads yield nice results, but crumble away too quickly, especially with the Flex's forced rotation.

I've used plenty of Kompressor pads on a 3401 and never had any issues. I'm using the 6" pads.

**Bunky** · 03-11-2011, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Hmm, maybe the one I used was 5 1/2"? I'm finally sitting down after a long day or I would go measure it!

It fit just like the one in that picture so that must be it.

The ones sold by Steve are sold as "5.5-inch" but they are 6.5-in pads. This is what I sent you. The pocket on the backing plate size is 5.5-in.

**CEE DOG** · 03-11-2011, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Bunky

The ones sold by Steve are sold as "5.5-inch" but they are 6.5-in pads. This is what I sent you. The pocket on the backing plate size is 5.5-in.

Thanks Al!! Now it all makes sense. I was starting to think I was coo-coo.

**tuscarora dave** · 03-11-2011, 06:18 PM

I really like these pads for my rotary because they are easy to keep flat against the paint on curves while rotary polishing, reducing holograms.

I also use them on my 3401 but they do tend to walk a little more than other pads on the 3401. Once you find the sweet spot the pad walking isn't a problem. The sweet spot as in position of the polisher will change from panel to panel so it takes some getting used to. IMO these pads produce finer results than most other pads.