You just can't beat the Flex 3401...

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 05-26-2016, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by dlc95

I'm probably going to pick up the XFE when it's released.

The XFE is available now... I have two of them...

**Bananaz** · 05-26-2016, 08:59 AM

What can I do about the heat build up? I noticed the silver body by the backing plate gets REALLY hot. I also just noticed I'm using the wrong backing plate for my 5.5 pads. Just ordered the 4 inch backing plate. Is that the problem?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

**DetailKitty** · 05-26-2016, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Bananaz

What can I do about the heat build up? I noticed the silver body by the backing plate gets REALLY hot. I also just noticed I'm using the wrong backing plate for my 5.5 pads. Just ordered the 4 inch backing plate. Is that the problem?

Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

PERSONALLY I just put the machine down for a bit and let it cool when I notice it getting hot. I've never melted any pads, backing plates, etc.

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 05-27-2016, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Bananaz

What can I do about the heat build up? I noticed the silver body by the backing plate gets REALLY hot.

The speed at which most compounds need to be run coupled with the added down force needed is the culprit of why the 3401 get really hot. Most of the compounds out there want/need speed 5-6 to be effectively used.

I like to run the Menzerna compounds/polishes as they like it backwards from the norm. I run FG400 at speed 3 and SF3500 at speed 5. Here at speed 3 with FG400 I can run it all day long without the machine getting excessively hot.

I also just noticed I'm using the wrong backing plate for my 5.5 pads. Just ordered the 4 inch backing plate. Is that the problem?

For the standard 5.5" pads such as the flats, CCS, Hydro techs, etc. you should be using the 4-3/8" sized plate. The 4" plate is for the 5" Hybrid pads.

**dlc95** · 05-27-2016, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mike@DedicatedPerfection

The XFE is available now... I have two of them...

I got the the part # wrong, it's the XCE.

**Bunky** · 05-27-2016, 05:01 PM

Some people have problems with getting consistent results from non-forced rotation. The Flex will solve that variable. It helps dial in the process with one less key variable.

**andy2485** · 05-27-2016, 11:06 PM

the flex is the way to go!!!

**2011 Kona Blue** · 05-27-2016, 11:15 PM

Love my new flex but I got to get used to it. It gives me a work out . 👍

**hdez** · 05-30-2016, 11:29 PM

I got some questions regarding this polisher, I hope can get some answers

.

1. If you could get the Flex XC 3401 VRG or the RUPES Mark II at the same price, which one would you choose and why?
2. What is the main difference between this and the upcoming FLEX polisher? (XCE)
3. Same as the number 1 question but with the FLEX XFE7-15.
4. What are you missing from a rotary with the Flex XC 3401 VRG?
5. What's the vibration difference between the 3401 and a GG6 or PC?

TIA

**Mike@DedicatedPerfection** · 05-31-2016, 02:09 AM

Originally Posted by hdez

I got some questions regarding this polisher, I hope can get some answers

.

1. If you could get the Flex XC 3401 VRG or the RUPES Mark II at the same price, which one would you choose and why?
2. What is the main difference between this and the upcoming FLEX polisher? (XCE)
3. Same as the number 1 question but with the FLEX XFE7-15.
4. What are you missing from a rotary with the Flex XC 3401 VRG?
5. What's the vibration difference between the 3401 and a GG6 or PC?

TIA

Sounds like you may be upgrading.

Which machines do you have on hand? This will better assist me in answering your questions.