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    First polishing experience with the Flex 3401

    Hi,

    I`m very new to the detailing world and just bought a Flex 3401 (dual action). Here`s the paint under 2x 250w bulbs:




    Here`s what I bought:
    1x Flex 3401
    2x Grit Guard Bucket Insert
    1x Riccardo Clay Lubricant
    2x Lake Country CCS 6.5" Blue
    2x Lake Country CCS 6.5" Orange
    2x Lake Country CCS 6.5" White
    10x Tornado Buffing Towel
    2x 100% Sheepskin Mitt
    1x Poorboy`s Super Slick & Suds Wash
    2x Snappy Clean Foam Pad Cleaner
    Trim tape

    1x Riccardo Clay
    1x Menzerna SIP
    1x Menzerna Nano
    1x Poorboy`s EX-P
    1x Poorboy`s Natty Blue

    I was wondering...
    1) With the SIP, what speed/pad should I start with? My initial plan was speed 5 and white pad, followed by speed 5 and orange pad if it doesn`t work, followed by speed 6 and orange pad with slightly more pressure if it doesn`t work.
    2) With the Nano, what speed/pad should I start with? My initial plan was speed 5 and white pad.
    3) What about the sealant & wax? With the 3401 or by hand?
    4) I saw some videos on youtube with the PC, they suggest making reallllly slow movements up-down-left-right to ensure that the polish breaks down. Since the 3401 is different, I guess the rule is also different? What`s the optimal movement speed for each phase?

    Thank you!
    Regards,
    Yan

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    Re: First polishing experience with the Flex 3401

    Polisher until the product breaks down. I usually apply wax and sealant by hand.
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