I've had good results using microfiber pads on my Porter Cable DA, now I'm looking for a little more aggressive defect removal and thinking about getting a Flex 3401. How does the Flex work with microfiber pads?
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Re: How does the Flex 3401 work with microfiber pads?
Below is a link to an article for another MOL member on their experience:
DA Microfiber Correction System with forced rotation dual action polishersNick Winn
Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Online Forum Administrator
Meguiar's Inc.
Irvine, CA
nawinn@meguiars.com
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Re: How does the Flex 3401 work with microfiber pads?
Originally posted by ShinyChevy View PostInteresting thread, thanks. But that was back in 2011, what do guys think now? Are microfiber pads recommended for the Flex 3401?
But so will our own MT300, and for a whole lot less money. The MT300 has way more torque than a PC7424, runs smoother, and is better balanced. It is specifically tuned to run our 5" backing plate and thin foam discs or microfiber discs. While both work great on the 3401, the microfibers are so thin that the direct drive/built in wobble nature of that tool really shines through. Now, I'll freely admit that the following is a purely personal observation regarding that tool: I am personally not a fan of microfiber discs on it, but foam is fantastic. This may be partly because the 3401 spins in the opposite direction of every true rotary polisher on the market, and my muscle memory from rotary use fights that opposite motion of the Flex. Like I said, this a very personal observation and I know a lot of top level pros who will not give up their 3401 for anything. So like everything else in this world, tool choice is going to be a bit personal. Give a long time Flex user a Rupes Bigfoot and many aren't happy. The opposite is also true. Heck, give a long time rotary user anything but a rotary and they aren't happy!!!
It is hard to test drive tools before using them, so it's sort of a roll of the dice. You're already comfortable with a traditional style DA so you might be happier sticking with that same layout, just in a more powerful configuration. Just food for thought.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: How does the Flex 3401 work with microfiber pads?
Originally posted by Michael Stoops View PostBut so will our own MT300, and for a whole lot less money. The MT300 has way more torque than a PC7424, runs smoother, and is better balanced. It is specifically tuned to run our 5" backing plate and thin foam discs or microfiber discs.
The forced rotation can be difficult to control if you haven't used a rotary before and aren't expecting what it will do.
The MT300 is a great machine for 90% of people out there and more cost effective, but the Rupes machines are worth noting in this thread
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