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04-12-2008, 05:58 PM
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| Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
I finally got my hands on one of these buffers, and gotta say overall I suspect my PC will make its way back into the box. It is a very impressive machine and the initial use was flawless. I tried to read the somewhat lacking directions, and decided to just tighten the head and "gettur done".
Pro's
Speed --- This puppy can move and certainly offers more power and speed (also heat transfer) than UDM, or PC.
Dedicated Drive --- even with some pressure, the Flex kept on trucking and really got the job done without issue.
New Backing Plate -- I presume I have the new backing plate and had no backing plate contact, and the velcro attached to the pad like superglue.
Con's
Bale Handle -- while this is a cool design and really thought it would help. On higher areas like the roof, I would have preferred the standard handle and more control. At speed, this puppy will try and get away if possible.
Weight -- When wife took it out of the box, she remarked your arms are gonna hurt. Unscientifically this puppy feels about 1 1/2 to 2 times with weight of PC. I believe its even heavier than the Hitachi Rotary living in our garage.
Hook/Loop Pads --- darn I cannot tell you how much it sucked to go back to traditional pads after using the Edge system on PC for past two years. Trying to center the pad , and not being able to flip at 1/2 point was really missed.
That said, again the Flex is a much more powerful and user friendly unit for those wanting something like a PC on steriods. The Flex does get a bit hotter after running for awhile too. In closing, can someone remind me what the settings equate too in orbits ....
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04-12-2008, 06:10 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
Thanks Scott
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04-12-2008, 07:52 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
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04-12-2008, 08:48 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
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Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek  In closing, can someone remind me what the settings equate too in orbits .... | Thanks for the review Scott 
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04-12-2008, 08:49 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
Man, I really wanted one, but like that country song about the best things sometimes are those unanswered prayers. I could not afford to go in the hole for a Flex when I already have a PC and Makita. I found that I could get a lot more correction out of my PC by switching to LC 5.5" and 4" low profile LC pads. I got some great advice from another detailer about my Makita - take the handles off and hold it like you would a PC, it even has little places for your fingers under the spindle. I switched to 3M Extra Cut and Ultrafina and their pads - under good move, (update - changed to 105 for the compound).
Anyway, I guess the Flex is a good machine and from all the positive reviews - it is very popular. For me, I'm saving up for a carpet extractor and or a vapor steamer.
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04-12-2008, 09:50 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
God I want one bad, the faster correction and smoother feel is what I am looking for. I like my UDM and all but the Flex
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
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Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek
Con's
Hook/Loop Pads --- darn I cannot tell you how much it sucked to go back to traditional pads after using the Edge system on PC for past two years. Trying to center the pad , and not being able to flip at 1/2 point was really missed.
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| Thats what held me off, I love the Edge system, don't care for hook/loop pads now. Hopefully Edge has an adapter in the works for the Flex.
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04-12-2008, 11:27 PM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
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Originally Posted by Surfer Thats what held me off, I love the Edge system, don't care for hook/loop pads now. Hopefully Edge has an adapter in the works for the Flex. |
Aaron has told me they are in the works.... haven't heard from him in awhile but from the initial timing he gave me it should be coming real soon!! 
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04-13-2008, 12:33 AM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
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Originally Posted by MotorCity Honda Aaron has told me they are in the works.... haven't heard from him in awhile but from the initial timing he gave me it should be coming real soon!! | With the Edge adapter, what size pads will you be able to use with it?
I favor the smallr pads for the work I do. Being able to use 6.5 to 5.5" pads will be a plus. I'm just playing the waiting game right now before I order my Flex. I want everything I'd need in one shot
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04-13-2008, 12:44 AM
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| Re: Initial Impressions -- Flex Dual Action Buffer
Thanks for the review Scott.
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