FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

[KrisMas]

Something new by flex. Don't know how long has it been here:

http://www.autogeek.net/flex-lk603vvb-circular-polisher.html

Claims to have "...combines the best features of the Makita 9227 and the DeWalt 849 into one sophisticated rotary polisher."

Anybody got/reviewed one? Does it lives up to its claim?

[Joe's detailing]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

I'll take the Makita ....

[ZoranC]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

Too heavy for my personal taste.

[Jossy92]

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Interesting Ad. As a newbie, I was wondering why you are impressed and what this machine will do that is better than a PC.

It is my understanding that the PC allows me to do a good job while being "forgiving" at the same time.

This is probably a stupid question, so please feel free to ignore this post and I mean no disrespect.

[KrisMas]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

You're right ZoranC, I'd failed to noticed that it's weight is nearly as heavy as the Dewalt and 1 lb heavier than the Makita. Guess there's really not many out there that can match the Makita.

Just out of interest and curiosity anybody out there has any experience with it?

[ZoranC]

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Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm.

Lightest high quality rotary that starts at 0rpm I am aware of is Dynabrade. It is also 4.9lbs.

[jetset4me]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

I've been using a Milwaukee 5540 for a little over a year now? Powerful, but mucho heavy! Don't need to go to a health club with this baby.

[the other pc]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

Considering that the LK603VVB’s specs are basically identical to he Porter-Cable 7428’s and that the 7428 was manufactured in Germany by Port-Cable’s then European division, Flex-Elektrowerkzeuge GmbH, I’m guessing it works the same as the 7428, which is an excellent machine.

... As a newbie, I was wondering why you are impressed and what this machine will do that is better than a PC.

It is my understanding that the PC allows me to do a good job while being "forgiving" at the same time…..

These are rotary polishers. They’re far more powerful than a PC. They’re not forgiving like a PC but they can accomplish things that a PC simply can’t.

Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm….

Are you think about the L1503VR? It’s the slowest of their compact, powerful buffers but I agree it’s still too fast for polishing paint. That series is really aimed stone and metal working.

The LK302VE is intended for paint buffing, runs from 800-2,000 RPM and weighs 6.5 lbs. But it’s a lot less powerful than the LK603VVB, Makita, Hitachi and Dewalt (on paper anyway).


PC.

[KrisMas]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

I did a search and I think the model ZoranC referred to is the L 3403 VRG.

http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/L_3403_VRG/index.php

[ZoranC]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

I did a search and I think the model ZoranC referred to is the L 3403 VRG.

http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkt..._VRG/index.php

Yes, that is the one I had in mind.

[michaeld0983]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

Flex does have model that is much lighter, 4.9lbs, but AG does not carry it. However that model starts at 1100rpm.

Lightest high quality rotary that starts at 0rpm I am aware of is Dynabrade. It is also 4.9lbs.

you can try at www.pakshak.com

[KrisMas]

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I don't know about you guys but looking at the specifications it does have the potential to become the replacement for the age old and globally favored Makita.

[KrisMas]

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I'm still wondering the rationale behind it's lowest speed of 1100rpm.

[PorscheGuy997]

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I agree; I wish that it would start at a lower speed.

Even though it looks like a nice machine, it costs way more than a Makita or Dewalt. Yes, I see a market, but there are a lot of high end rotaries.

[sstg]

Re: FLEX LK603VVB Circular Polisher

I just received my l3403vrg yesterday. I don't see the starting rpm being such a big deal. Has anyone used this buffer yet that has had a problem with the starting rpm?