Updating the CBEAST Backing Plate Screws

Updating the CBEAST Backing Plate Screws




I’m not a fan of Torx Head Screws. Too sensitive to stripping without perfect Torx Head Screwdrivers.


I’m happy to announce that FLEX is switching over to Socket Head Cap Screws (Allen Bolts).

My prototype CBEAST came with Torx Head Screws. Made a trip to our local Fastenal Store and updated my CBEAST with Socket Head Cap Screws.

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Original factory Torx Head Screws

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Socket Head Cap Screws <-- I prefer these


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Also...

FLEX engineers have designed a new improvement to the original backing plate for the Finisher and the soon-to-be-available CBEAST.

New design replacements will be available soon for anyone with the old style that would like to updated. Here’s what the new backing plates look like.

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Good deal, mille should follow suit too
Great news in BP improvement

And Mike I'll PM you a product we may see in near future

Mike when you say “Finisher” do you mean a new backing plate design for the corded version or just the cordless or both? I love my corded Finisher. Also is there a charge for this update? Thanks!

Are you using torque wrench as well, or just "hand" tightening?

I could use some torque numbers for the Flex machines :) - I like tightening to "spec."

Torx heads are not bad if they are quality fasteners.

The ones FLEX used look horribly cheap. For what that unit costs, there is just no excuse not to have the best of everything.

Good call by FLEX to change those out.

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Mike when you say “Finisher” do you mean a new backing plate design for the corded version or just the cordless or both? I love my corded Finisher. Also is there a charge for this update? Thanks!

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Version 1 , version 2 ,and cordless XFE7-15 Along with the cordless xce and upcomming corded xce ..all same backingplate design

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Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

Mike when you say “Finisher” do you mean a new backing plate design for the corded version or just the cordless or both?

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I believe it's both. When I get to unpacking the pallet of tools coming back from the Auburn, Indian Roadshow Class I will take apart my two tools and take pictures.

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Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

I love my corded Finisher.

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The cordless FLEX Finish is ALWAYS one of the most popular tools people like to test out and use at my car and boat detailing classes. And I'm pretty confident this leads to a LOT of sales.

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Originally Posted by Dr Oldz

Also is there a charge for this update?

Thanks!

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I think it's being sold as a new product but I'll find out.



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