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06-14-2009, 12:44 AM
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#1 | | Junior Member
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| Own Flex should I get PC too?
I bought my Flex about a month ago and absolutely love the thing. I also have a pre-order still open for the new PC and I'm wondering if I should get one in addition to my Flex. I've only used the Flex on my car so far but my initial feeling is the Flex is not the best tool for applying waxes sealers. This is why I was considering the PC...to use for waxes/sealants. I'm not a professional and mainly detail my 3 cars and friends cars. I don't mind owning two buffers if I can justify using both.
What do you guys think?
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06-14-2009, 06:56 AM
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#2 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
I have rotaries, a Flex and a PC. I have a 3 1/2" backing plate on my PC. I do use it with 4" pads to get in some tight areas.
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06-14-2009, 08:24 AM
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#3 | | Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Florida
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
While not necessary, some still use the PC for the Kevin Brown Method and others for the carpet brush attachments. No wrong choice ..
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06-14-2009, 09:56 AM
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#4 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
don't waste your money on PC.
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06-14-2009, 10:35 AM
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
I prefer to apply waxes by hand, and I couldn't see buy a PC just for this. However, I only have a rotary and a PC, so I tend to use the PC to apply glazes and fine polishes (and maybe a final buff), but never LSPs. It's just too fussy and messy, not all that much quicker, and I like the final step of really getting to feel the paint with my hands. This step makes me feel as though I really have a solid connection with the condition of the paint...as if I really know it after that.
If I had a Flex, I may not use either of those other tools! I understand that it is the best of both worlds...nearly the power of a rotary with the control and precision of the PC. If you already have the better tool, I say put that money into some good product...or maybe the edge system or a pad washer or some dodo juice or some Wolfgang stuff or, or, or, or....
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06-14-2009, 12:59 PM
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#6 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
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Originally Posted by watermantra  I prefer to apply waxes by hand, and I couldn't see buy a PC just for this. However, I only have a rotary and a PC, so I tend to use the PC to apply glazes and fine polishes (and maybe a final buff), but never LSPs. It's just too fussy and messy, not all that much quicker, and I like the final step of really getting to feel the paint with my hands. This step makes me feel as though I really have a solid connection with the condition of the paint...as if I really know it after that.
If I had a Flex, I may not use either of those other tools! I understand that it is the best of both worlds...nearly the power of a rotary with the control and precision of the PC. If you already have the better tool, I say put that money into some good product...or maybe the edge system or a pad washer or some dodo juice or some Wolfgang stuff or, or, or, or.... |   Thats the correct answer, using any machine to apply wax is a bit too wasteful for my taste, the pads soak up way too much product.
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06-14-2009, 01:31 PM
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#7 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
i have both, and never looked back to my pc after i got the flex
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06-14-2009, 06:55 PM
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
I Have 2 rotary's a Flex a PC and a UDM. My pc and Flex a setup for carpet duty and Tight spaces .I believe that multiple machines just make life that much easier.So If you can afford it and as going to have uses for it get it.
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06-14-2009, 07:01 PM
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#9 | | Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Harlingen, TX
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|  Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
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Originally Posted by macman3130 i have both, and never looked back to my pc after i got the flex | I agree!!!  FLEX RULES!!!!!!!!!  | |
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06-14-2009, 07:09 PM
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#10 | | Senior Member
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| Re: Own Flex should I get PC too?
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Originally Posted by rwisejr I Have 2 rotary's a Flex a PC and a UDM. My pc and Flex a setup for carpet duty and Tight spaces .I believe that multiple machines just make life that much easier.So If you can afford it and as going to have uses for it get it. | Can you do carpets with a Flex?
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