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    Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

    I recently moved up from a Craftman Orbital DA me someone gave and purchased a G110v2 from online but haven't had the chance to use it yet. When I went to get supplies at a detail supply store here in NJ I saw several machines. One of which was the Flex XC 3401VRG. Boy this machine felt like it was custom made for a hand and the controls were in the perfect spot. I'm new to detailing and only do my personal vehicles right now. Should I have spent the extra $$$$ for this machine vs the G110? Is this machine for the detail pro? The store owner says the flex is a heck of a machine and doesn't bog at all. I'm not wealthy but as a auto mechanic I like good tools. Will I be sorry with the G110v2?
    Last edited by Andy M.; Feb 14, 2010, 10:06 AM. Reason: language edit-Andy M.
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    Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

    The G110v2 isn't supposed to bog down either. There are some good reviews on MOL, give it a look.
    NOTE: Post count does not reflect actual detailing knowledge.

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    • #3
      Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

      You should be doing just great with a G100V2. It's a great machine that can get a TON done using the right products, pads, and techniques.

      I once put swirls in my paint just to see what it looked like.
      I don't always detail cars, but when I do, I prefer Meguiar's.
      Remove swirls my friends.

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      • #4
        Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

        Don't worry my friend, The 'G' machine is a guaranteed machine. You won't get dissapointed.

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        • #5
          Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

          Originally posted by flakybear View Post
          I recently moved up from a Craftman Orbital DA me someone gave and purchased a G110v2 from online but haven't had the chance to use it yet. When I went to get supplies at a detail supply store here in NJ I saw several machines. One of which was the Flex XC 3401VRG. Boy this machine felt like it was custom made for a hand and the controls were in the perfect spot. I'm new to detailing and only do my personal vehicles right now. Should I have spent the extra $$$$ for this machine vs the G110? Is this machine for the detail pro? The store owner says the flex is a hell of a machine and doesn't bog at all. I'm not wealthy but as a auto mechanic I like good tools. Will I be sorry with the G110v2?
          If you're just getting started the G110v2 is a great choice, IMO. It gives you versatility that you don't get with the Flex. While the Flex is direct drive and doesn't bog, the Meg's unit shouldn't either as it's more powerful than the previous versions. You're also able to use different size backing plates with the Megs polisher. With the Flex you're stuck using larger pads unless you go to the aftermarket and use an Edge adapter. I use 4" pads a LOT with my DA, sometimes 3" pads for the tight spots. You can't do that with the Flex.

          The places I use the Flex most are for heavy correction on wide open spaces like hoods, trunks and roofs. And about half the time I reach for the rotary in those places anyway.

          Yeah, the Flex is a nice, well-built tool with great ergonomics, but so is the G110v2. If I had to choose only one I'd go with the Meg's unit for versatility.

          YMMV... TL

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          • #6
            Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

            This is not from personal experience, but I've also heard may times that because the flex is forced rotation, it is not for a novice, and can be dangerous in unexperienced hands.
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            • #7
              Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

              a Rolls Royce is better then a Honda. 1) you pay dearly for the difference and 2) the Honda is still a good vehicle.

              Probably not the best example but my point is the Flex is 3x the cost. The same type of correction can be done with the G110. The big difference between the two is the forced rotation of the Flex. But the G110v2 is _really_ close to it with it's new "auto" drive. I've not used the G110v2 but from what everyone has said, it's a GREAT machine!

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                Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                Thanks to all for your knowledge and expertise.

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                • #9
                  Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                  Don't feel that you made a mistake buying one. You could always buy the Flex later and use that with 4" - 5.5" pads as well .

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                  • #10
                    Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                    I think you made a good purchase. I like mine. Very good machine.
                    quality creates its own demand

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                    • #11
                      Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                      Originally posted by tcope1 View Post
                      a Rolls Royce is better then a Honda. 1) you pay dearly for the difference and 2) the Honda is still a good vehicle.

                      Probably not the best example but my point is the Flex is 3x the cost. The same type of correction can be done with the G110. The big difference between the two is the forced rotation of the Flex. But the G110v2 is _really_ close to it with it's new "auto" drive. I've not used the G110v2 but from what everyone has said, it's a GREAT machine!

                      I understand what you're trying to get across, but the Flex is less than twice the amount of the G110v2. I purchased mine from ADS and paid less than $300 for it.

                      Colin
                      A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                        Originally posted by kimchiyuk View Post
                        This is not from personal experience, but I've also heard may times that because the flex is forced rotation, it is not for a novice, and can be dangerous in unexperienced hands.
                        In inexperienced hands a rotary polisher may cause harm, but its compleatly different from a forced rotation orbital polisher.

                        But then in the wrong hands any machine is dangerous [When they invent something that is 'foolproof' along comes a better fool] Anon
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                        • #13
                          Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                          The Flex polisher has forced rotation while the g110v2 does not. Look at the videos by the Junkman on youtube.
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                          • #14
                            Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                            Originally posted by coopers23 View Post
                            The Flex polisher has forced rotation while the g110v2 does not. Look at the videos by the Junkman on youtube.
                            Thanks Coop.

                            The Flex with it's forced rotation is not a polisher that I would recommend to the novice detailer because of the damage it can do if the wrong compounds are used for a job or the machine is used incorrectly. Know this, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having multiple polishers in your arsenal, especially if you do this for a living. I do not have a "one polisher does all" arsenal. As a matter of fact, I have 4 different polisher and the PC gets its fair share of use. The reason being is I want to cut the least amount of clear coat off of a car in order to fix a given amount of damage. The PC being the least destructive of all my polishers, is the perfect machine for me to use and gauge just what measures are necessary to fix a given amount of damage. If I need to step up, I can. If you make the mistake of wiping paint off the car, there is no stepping down.

                            The only way that I would give a novice a Flex orbital is if I was there to instruct them on the proper use of that tool. It is a fine machine and is my polisher of choice (over the rotary) because it can really go after some damage and it never leaves any holograms behind. Being a orbital makes it safer than a rotary even though it can cut some clear. To the OP, I would advise you to master the machine you have, as it is a great little machine (it is basically a re-badged PC). Once you have mastered that machine, then consider moving up to the Flex. Make sure that as you do your migration, you make use of an old body panel or car that you don't care about. You will find that even once you have the Flex, your PC will still be more than useful. That's why you need to master it first, so that you will realize when it will be the machine for a job that you are about to tackle.

                            After all, the 800 pound gorilla is not always the pet that you want to bring to the china shop!
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                            • #15
                              Re: Did I make a mistake buying this Machine

                              Originally posted by TLMitchell View Post
                              If you're just getting started the G110v2 is a great choice, IMO. It gives you versatility that you don't get with the Flex. While the Flex is direct drive and doesn't bog, the Meg's unit shouldn't either as it's more powerful than the previous versions. You're also able to use different size backing plates with the Megs polisher. With the Flex you're stuck using larger pads unless you go to the aftermarket and use an Edge adapter. I use 4" pads a LOT with my DA, sometimes 3" pads for the tight spots. You can't do that with the Flex.

                              The places I use the Flex most are for heavy correction on wide open spaces like hoods, trunks and roofs. And about half the time I reach for the rotary in those places anyway.

                              Yeah, the Flex is a nice, well-built tool with great ergonomics, but so is the G110v2. If I had to choose only one I'd go with the Meg's unit for versatility.

                              YMMV... TL
                              I agree 100%


                              While I love my Flex, I find it sitting on the bench more and more now and the PCXP is getting used it it's place. It's a lot easier to control, you can change pad sizes, half the price, and it still achieves great correction.
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