APS 'EDC' Upgrade Kit for FLEX PXE 80

The APS ‘EDC’ Upgrade Kit takes your FLEX PXE 80 to the next level, making previously impossible polishing areas easily accessible. No more struggling with factory limitations—this kit extends the distance of your backing plate from the drive unit in rotary mode, is far more precise, and improves control, so you get flawless correction work in tight spaces. 

I see these pieces bring improved function to two sides of the work.

1. Rotary cutting with extensions and a 2" backing plate get you in tighter with your edge work. Extensions and rotary have shown their benefit over the years with full size polishers, and you'll see the same relative function in a smaller form. 
2. For DA, APS has the factory parts beat. Better balanced, less worry when it comes to mistaken contact with surrounding painted areas, and the FP75 3" Backing Plate flexes unlike the factory mould injected plastic piece.

You'll also see less measurably less vibration during operation with the 2" and 3" backing plates, giving you better stability and pad to surface contact.

Why You Need This Upgrade

Reach What Factory Parts Can’t: The FX50 extension and metal-core backing plates allow you to polish deep recesses, intricate wheel designs, and tricky panel gaps effortlessly
Better Durability & Comfort: Unlike factory plastic backing plates, APS’s metal-core plates with poly shield edges reduce vibration, improve edge protection, and are more durable
Perfect for Precision Work: Tackle areas around glass, gaskets, door cups, and tight panel gaps with confidence. The FXA50 extension even lets you use spindle-type polishing cones for a machine-polished finish where hand polishing falls short
Eliminate Machine Rattle: The included replacement dampers restore smooth operation by fixing the rattle that develops over time

What You Should AVOID:

I have to say it...Using an extension with a DA drive is not one bit smart. Over speed 2, the wobble of the extension and backing plate displays how bad of an idea it is. This is an ineffective polishing method on paint and will shorten the lifespan of all of the attached parts and maybe the machine as well. I give this advisement because I have seen these parts used incorrectly by customers. Extensions are for rotary mode. 

The improper use of parts is a user problem. Modification of parts to be used in a way against intentional design elements (removing the pin on an FX50 extension to adapt a 3" backing plate) is user liability, and has nothing to do with the description found here, or the quality of APS pieces. Such modifications are beyond the mechanical and electrical capacity of the PXE80 itself. 

These parts were designed by APS Germany in conjunction with FLEX engineers. These are the only 'aftermarket' pieces tested by FLEX that meet the standard and capacities of their tools. 

All parts are Made in Germany

Included:

FX50 Extension

FXA50 Extension / Cone Adapter

15mm Backing Plate

2" Backing Plate

3" Backing Plate

Replacement Battery Dampeners

Cap Dome

NOTE:

• These parts have been designed around the limitations of the machine. Extensions are to be used for rotary mode only
• FP75 3" Backing Plate is designed to NOT attach to an extension 

You can find the appropriate polishing cones and pads for this kit here

*FLEX PXE 80 pictured for example but not included

***PLEASE NOTE*** These parts are all available individually. If kits are out of stock you can link to each part in the description below. This is the latest version of the kit revised for 2025. One image shows a FLEX PXE80 which is for reference and not included in this kit. Pads are sold separately and shown for reference.

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