Flex3401 not playing nice with ford jet black paint

[7O7SRT10]

I am using chemical guys hex logic orange pad and v36, I have tried changing pressure and arm speed and machine speed from 5-6, not only am I not getting the correction results but it's also marring the paint :-( My giros garage with the same set up is putting my flex 3401 to shame right now.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Bring your speed down to 3 or 4 and see where that gets you.

[7O7SRT10]

Bring your speed down to 3 or 4 and see where that gets you.

I will give that a try thanks!! I'm done for right now but will give an updatet tonight.

[7O7SRT10]

ok quick update, tried slower speed got better results but not good enough,ive been through a few different set ups and am getting poor results.This is only the 3rd car i have done with my flex,the previous 2 cars the flex 3401 took care of bussines like a champ,not this time. Thats ok back to work with gg!!

[ihaveacamaro]

Sometimes different machines are needed. That's why we buy so many of them.

At least that's how I've convinced myself lmao

[7O7SRT10]

Ok guys, I know that I am not the first person that has attempted to polish out a blackcar with the flex 3401, I tried again on my own personal car '' it's black also''
and got the same results :-(. I have a black CTSV to work on this weekend and really want to make the flex be the tool for the job, will the LC hybrid pads help??

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I don't want to just come in and recommend the hybrids right off the bat as I have never used the hex pads but I am a fanatical user of the hybrids on the 3401 along with Menzerna products and I don't have any issues using this setup on my 2 jet black BMW.

If you decide on the hybrid pads I say go for the 5 inch size. In my humble opinion there isn't a better pad for the 3401. You will also need to grab the LC interchangeable bp system to run the 5 inch pads.

Just giving my 2 cents on what works for me.

[richy]

I'm not trying to insult you, but it's probably your method. The flex is an awesome machine for correcting. My favourite correcting combo with it is the TB black wool, but the purple foamed wool will work well too. Check out a few cars I have done with that combo and tell me it doesn't correct!

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2010 Mustang with Foose Wheels!


2003 Passat (LOTS of work!)


If you work the Flex properly with the black wool and M100 or 105, it will finish down very well indeed. I think I explain the method in the Caddy post. You have the right tool at your disposal. You need a different pad and polish to get the most out of it. That's my $.02.

[7O7SRT10]

I don't want to just come in and recommend the hybrids right off the bat as I have never used the hex pads but I am a fanatical user of the hybrids on the 3401 along with Menzerna products and I don't have any issues using this setup on my 2 jet black BMW.

If you decide on the hybrid pads I say go for the 5 inch size. In my humble opinion there isn't a better pad for the 3401. You will also need to grab the LC interchangeable bp system to run the 5 inch pads.

Just giving my 2 cents on what works for me.

According to most people your opinion is correct, I actually bought the 5 inch flex backing plate. I will be placing my order today!!

[richy]

I don't want to just come in and recommend the hybrids right off the bat as I have never used the hex pads but I am a fanatical user of the hybrids on the 3401 along with Menzerna products and I don't have any issues using this setup on my 2 jet black BMW.

If you decide on the hybrid pads I say go for the 5 inch size. In my humble opinion there isn't a better pad for the 3401. You will also need to grab the LC interchangeable bp system to run the 5 inch pads.

Just giving my 2 cents on what works for me.

FWIW, that's all I've ever used on mine, period. Same with the Rupes.