Flex or Rupes?

[Mike Phillips]

Which ever tool you decide to go with be sure to get a cop of the matching book for reference and TONS of information on the tools and how to use them.



How to use the Flex 3401 for Show Car Detailing



***NEW RUPES Paperback Book***

[custmsprty]

Food for thought.

Rupes has obviously made such a significant impact in the market place over the past couple years with their large throw da's that Flex made the decision to come out with a non forced rotation da, correct? Enter the Flex XFE.

I just had to throw that out there.

[Kamakaz1961]

Whichever DA you choose whether it be the Flex or the Rupes....one thing is for sure....it will be significantly more powerful than the PC....I know from 1st hand experience. I use my PC7424XP as my mini-polisher....

[DivineDetail]

Thanks for the input guys, I think I will go with the Rupes. Just one thing though, do I have to use the Rupes pads and polishes with the Rupes polisher or can I use other brands? It seems as if I will have to use all Rupes brands for the polisher to work correctly.

[custmsprty]

You can use whatever you want. The Rupes pads do work well. I have three Rupes polishers and have no Rupes polishes.

[whavens]

The Rupes is designed for Rupes pads, it should run smoother with their pads. But as custmsprty said they will work well with other polishes, and I would think pads. Pads with a hole in the center will tend to run cooler.

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[markm]

I have both and love both of them. The Rupes Mark11 is unbelievably smooth. Both are easy to use. The reverse rotation of the Flex never bothered me butt some don't like it. I also have a Griots, PC and HF. The HF will vibrate you into submission. The Griots and PC are great for applying sealer or wax but slow and tedious for serious correction work. I think if I could only keep 1 machine it would be the Flex, it is a workhorse.

Mark

[GenesisCoupe]

I'm selling my Flex if you want to buy it. Never dropped, works like a charm. I am getting the newest Mark 2 Rupes.

I like the Flex because it just keeps going no matter the pressure which means it corrects very hard paint as well as bad condition paint much better than your standard Rupes which also slows down on corners and uneven panels. The Flex just keeps going on those areas.

Let me know if you are interested.

[dlc95]

Thanks for the input guys, I think I will go with the Rupes. Just one thing though, do I have to use the Rupes pads and polishes with the Rupes polisher or can I use other brands? It seems as if I will have to use all Rupes brands for the polisher to work correctly.

Definitely don't need their complimentary system components, but they're really nice. I like my Rupes unmodded, and in conjunction with their proprietary system of pads and gels.

I tried it modded, with a variety of pads and products, but ultimately, I didn't like it as much.

[kwwhite1]

I love my Rupes 15 but I think you will like either one. I started with a harbour freight so anything was a huge improvement for me!