Want a 4" backing plate for the Flex? Ain't gonna happpen.
Want a 4" backing plate for the Flex? Ain't gonna happpen.
I asked Flex directly whether or not the would be coming out with a 4" backing plate. No dice. Here's the reply I got:
Too bad.
Originally Posted by Graham Briggs of Flex
Hi Jeremy
Unfortunately the technical design of the orbital head does not allow us
to fit a smaller plate. Inside the backing plate is a moulded
toothed track that gives the head its orbital movement, if we reduced the
size of this backing plate then there would be no room for the
corresponding gear from the motor.
Thank you and Best regards
Graham
Graham Briggs
Tel +49 7144 828-136
Fax +49 7144 828-323
mailto:Graham.Briggs@flex-tools.com
http://www.flex-tools.com
Unfortunately the technical design of the orbital head does not allow us
to fit a smaller plate. Inside the backing plate is a moulded
toothed track that gives the head its orbital movement, if we reduced the
size of this backing plate then there would be no room for the
corresponding gear from the motor.
Thank you and Best regards
Graham
Graham Briggs
Tel +49 7144 828-136
Fax +49 7144 828-323
mailto:Graham.Briggs@flex-tools.com
http://www.flex-tools.com
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BB,
I just switch from PC to Flex, and the Flex seems harder to control than the PC. It really sticks to the paint and sometime I can't get it to move smoothly like I want it to.
I just switch from PC to Flex, and the Flex seems harder to control than the PC. It really sticks to the paint and sometime I can't get it to move smoothly like I want it to.
It requires more control because it has forced rotation and more torque than the PC. You can't bog it down by applying too much pressure like you can the PC. It takes a little bit of practice but the results are much better.
I usually start really slow to spread the polish, maybe 1.5 or 2, and then turn it up after its started to break down. I seldom need to go over 4.5 or so. I don't use a lot of pressure and be aware of the position of the pad and the shape of the panel, if you use a lot of pressure or have it at certain angles, it will tend to "walk" on you. Just keep a firm grip on it.
I'm just learning it too, only had it for a few weeks.
I'm just learning it too, only had it for a few weeks.
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