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Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
Hello guys. I'm still relatively new to the whole correcting paint and started out with my PC and LC CCS pads as part of a kit about 2 1/2 years ago. I almost exclusively use Wolfgang products also. (WF groupie I swear!) I've since gotten better at this paint correcting with practice and now want to step up to the Flex 3401 to correct faster. My PCXP stopping on curves gets kind of annoying at times.
My question is about pads. I only have experience with the Lake County CCS pads. But in my researching on the Flex, I keep hearing about Hydro-tech and Hybrid Lake County pads. I've read that the Hybrid ones recommended for the Flex.....
1. Are the CCS pads good or just ok to use for the Flex?
2. Do the Hybrid pads just work that much better/faster than a CCS pad would?
3. Would a Hybrid pad be better on my PC than the CCS pads I currently use now?
I just bought a bunch of CCS pads and would like to know if I should return them for the Hybrids when I make the Flex leap.
I've research and seem to just being getting overwhelmed by all I have researched.
Thanks for taking the time to read and respond,
Michael
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
I use LC CCS 5 1/2" pads with good results.
I have not tried the hybrid pads.
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
IMO the Hybrid pads are the best pads with using the Flex. While you do have to purchase the LC interchangeable backing plate for the proper fit they work great. I have found that the 5" Pads make using the flex much more fun and easier than with the larger pads.
Anytime I use my Flex I have only used the hybrid pads. I highly recommend them to anyone with a Flex.
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
Originally Posted by allenk4
I use LC CCS 5 1/2" pads with good results.
I have not tried the hybrid pads.
Forgot to mention that I did have the circumference of the standard FLEX 3401 backing plate sanded down to accommodate the 5 1/2" pads
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
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This will be an awesome read I am sure. Looking forward to it!!!
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
I have a brand new book dedicated to the Flex 3401, not sure when it will get through the editing process.
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
Hybrid Pads with the Lake county backing plate with the Flex 3401 is what I use. I did try Hydro Pads a few times and it worked great, the only thing is I wish Hydro pads last longer.
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
Originally Posted by Evan.J
IMO the Hybrid pads are the best pads with using the Flex. While you do have to purchase the LC interchangeable backing plate for the proper fit they work great. I have found that the 5" Pads make using the flex much more fun and easier than with the larger pads.
Anytime I use my Flex I have only used the hybrid pads. I highly recommend them to anyone with a Flex.
I much prefer the 5.5" pads to the 6.5" on my PC.
Originally Posted by allenk4
Forgot to mention that I did have the circumference of the standard FLEX 3401 backing plate sanded down to accommodate the 5 1/2" pads
I believe I did stumble upon your post about cutting down your stock backing plate. The backing plate I have now on my PC is slightly smaller than the 5.5" pads I use and like how much closer to the edge of the pad than it is with the 6.5" pads
Originally Posted by Detail_Workx
Hybrid Pads with the Lake county backing plate with the Flex 3401 is what I use. I did try Hydro Pads a few times and it worked great, the only thing is I wish Hydro pads last longer.
If you wouldn't mind giving me your opinion on why the Hydro pads don't last very long? Did they only last one or two detailing sessions?
Originally Posted by Mike.Phillips@Autogeek
For me it's the flat pad design and the pad formula. CCS are Open Cell and Hybrid are part open and part closed. (at least that's my understanding).
I use the term "Optimized" to describe how I think a tool is set up best for max effectiveness.
CCS pads are open cell and open cell pad, generally speaking last longer than any other type of foam formula.
I'd burn through them and then someday get the 4" backing plate and 5" Hybrid pads. Open Cell are also the easiest to wash and dry. I talk about this in my how to books too...
Hope the above helps... should give you some information to think about and chew on for a while...
I'm sure others will chime in with their thoughts...
I recently bought a Grit Guard pad washer, would that make it easier to clean the Hybrid pads?
I've read the articles links you posted, thanks!
I agree, thin is in! It is so much easier to work with on my PCXP! So much more smoother too! The kit I got came with 6.5" pads and I got a orange CCS 5.5" pad in a Wolfgang twin set and needed it in a pinch, holy cow was it so much easier and nicer than a 6.5" pad. I'm assuming cause the PC just doesn't have the power/forced rotation to utilize it a bigger pad. So now I only use the 5.5" pads with my PC.
Thanks,
Michael
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
I've been using hydro pads for awhile now, they're great! I happen to have quite a few but I will soon making the transition to 5" hybrid pads. One additional note, I find with the smaller pad, I have more control of the flex. Can't wait to try out the 5" hybrids...
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Re: Are Lake County CCS pads ok for the Flex 3401 or is there a better choice
As others have mentioned the 5" hybrid pads are best suited for use on the 3401.
I have used a few other pads but NONE perform and handle the way the hybrids pads do.
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