Flex 3401VRG or the New Rupes???

[suf420]

Put a lake country hybrid wool pad + heavy cut compound on the 3401 and it can't do some work!

Put a Meguiars MF cutting pad + heavy cut compound on a long throw and it can do some work!

Did I help?

I have a DAS 15mm and Flex 3401. I use them both.

But I've seen people using it with the same pad and menzerna 400 and it does great?


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[WRAPT C5Z06]

But I've seen people using it with the same pad and menzerna 400 and it does great?


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The 3401?

[suf420]

Yes

https://youtu.be/IcoKPf0NobM


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[VISITOR]

if you have to choose between one then get the flex (like a hybrid between a rotary and DA). if you get the 4" and 4 3/8 backing plates (comes with a 5.5") you can use a variety of pads from 4"- 6.5". if you want a long throw at some point take a look at the BOSS G15/21..

[Dan Tran]

if you have to choose between one then get the flex (like a hybrid between a rotary and DA). if you get the 4" and 4 3/8 backing plates (comes with a 5.5") you can use a variety of pads from 4"- 6.5". if you want a long throw at some point take a look at the BOSS G15/21..

Pretty much the same point I was going to make.

If I can do it all over again, for a pro grade machine, Flex first.

Then entertain the idea of something else to complement it.

I had the g21 with the five inch backing plate on it and I thought it worked really well. That was also back then when I didn't know about "marking the backing plate".

But also that's a different kind of discussion.

Back on topic....

[dlc95]

I had both the Flex and Rupes. I sold the Flex after struggling to get good results.

I personally prefer the high pad speed of the Rupes and less need to apply downward pressure. With the right pad and compound combo I can keep up with some rotary guys.

This was similar to my experience. I got good results, but on heavy compounding it sometimes took two sets of passes, where all things being equal only took one set with the 7424xp. After this happened a few times, I let the Flex go.

The vehicles I did use the Flex on turned out great though. I can't help but think I may have been doing something wrong with the amount of product I put on the pad. I have a line on a good deal for a udes 3401, and am considering getting another one.

I like using the Rupes with their system of pads and polishes, a lot of guys will deviate from that. With the 3401, the world is your oyster from the get go. The Flex is a universal machine, for all pad and polish combinations.

[Deje]

Yes

https://youtu.be/IcoKPf0NobM


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Thats is not a flex 3401 he use!

Honestly, if you can not see that, you should not express yourself at all in this topic !!

[suf420]

Thats is not a flex 3401 he use!

Honestly, if you can not see that, you should not express yourself at all in this topic !!

Deje, thank you for pointing that out. I was more focused on the pads and compound being used.

I guess we are all learning and there is no need to be so aggressive, have a lovely day and thank you once again


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[spazzz]

Have your brothers split the cost and buy both.
There...settled

[suf420]

Have your brothers split the cost and buy both.
There...settled

Spazzz that is exactly what we are doing!


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