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What is this Flex buffing machine I keep hearing more and more about? I get the impression it's more effective then the PC, yet not a rotary. Is it guaranteed to not burn your paint like the PC?
The Flex has 2 major model type. One is a DA polisher (similar to PC) and the other is a rotary (similar to a Dewalt). The once you are perhaps refering to is the DA version.
It is a direct drive DA polisher. Strength level is between a PC and a Dewalt. It more forgiving than a rotary. Flex is an excellent machine for moderate defect removal. As for removing sanding marks, I would still get a rotary. Cost is about $275 USD.
This is one of my "dream machine".
If you are doing light to medium restoration Flex is good enough. Also on Japanese cars, it's enough.
But for hard paint and deep scratches, it is just too demanding on the 3401 and the user.
I used it with #105 and W7006 cutting pad and it works on a Mercedes paint (hard) as well. But it takes 3 passes with lots of pressure to get it done which doesn't make sense due to the time and energy required.
it a great tool, even the DA version, the problem over here in England is... and im not kidding it costs around £350. I have found a good rotary and PTG (this is the bulk of the cost) for just over £200 backing pads and all.
Heres a review of the DA version if it helps, its very convincing
Haven't posted for a while because of health issues !
Full Review and Testing of the Flex XC 3401 VRG
After one month of extensive testing of the Flex XC 3401 VRG here are my impressions on this machine.
Out of the box this machine feels and handles like a rotary polisher it also tends to...
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