The New FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Buffer

[C. Charles Hahn]

Must have missed it the first time you posted it or didn't pay attention...

I have not heard of any discontinuations... just of new introductions...

Right... but what I meant was for someone that currently owns a full-size rotary and a 3403, do you feel that the PE14-2-150 can adequately handle the jobs of both other tools in one unit, or would there still be a good reason to own more than one rotary in order to tackle different jobs?

Or in other words, because the 3403 is still around a pound lighter than the PE14-2-150, and the body of the 3403 appears to be slightly physically smaller, are those differences significant enough to where you'd pick up and use a 3403 instead of a PE14-2-150 to do any jobs, or would the PE be your go-to tool of choice?

I know you don't like to play favorites among buffers, but what I'm trying to decide is if it would be worthwhile to purchase the new Flex since I already have a Makita and a 3403. If the new unit can fill the shoes of both of the other tools (so I can consolidate down to only one rotary on the shelf instead of two) it's clearly a worthwhile purchase. If there are still jobs where one of my current tools would be a better choice, however, I see no point in buying a new toy.... I mean tool.

[Mike Phillips]

The new Flex that I recieved from Flex is in route here to Autogeek, when it gets here I'll be able to start buffing out some cars with it and that's when I can best answer your great questions.

Flex has said this new rotary buffer has the power and ability of a full size rotary buffer, I take them at their word and to date I've been impressed with the tool. Can't really add any more than that...

[Rsurfer]

Right... but what I meant was for someone that currently owns a full-size rotary and a 3403, do you feel that the PE14-2-150 can adequately handle the jobs of both other tools in one unit, or would there still be a good reason to own more than one rotary in order to tackle different jobs?

Or in other words, because the 3403 is still around a pound lighter than the PE14-2-150, and the body of the 3403 appears to be slightly physically smaller, are those differences significant enough to where you'd pick up and use a 3403 instead of a PE14-2-150 to do any jobs, or would the PE be your go-to tool of choice?

I know you don't like to play favorites among buffers, but what I'm trying to decide is if it would be worthwhile to purchase the new Flex since I already have a Makita and a 3403. If the new unit can fill the shoes of both of the other tools (so I can consolidate down to only one rotary on the shelf instead of two) it's clearly a worthwhile purchase. If there are still jobs where one of my current tools would be a better choice, however, I see no point in buying a new toy.... I mean tool.

Since you already have a Makita and a 3403, I see no reason why you would need the new Flex. Of course if you are like me, I will get one. The Makita can handle the wool compounding and horizontal panels and the 3403 can handle the vertical and 4" pads. The new Flex fits right in the middle and would be an awesome tool for someone just starting out with a rotary.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Since you already have a Makita and a 3403, I see no reason why you would need the new Flex. Of course if you are like me, I will get one. The Makita can handle the wool compounding and horizontal panels and the 3403 can handle the vertical and 4" pads. The new Flex fits right in the middle and would be an awesome tool for someone just starting out with a rotary.

That's my dilemma exactly. I use my Flex and Makita pretty much exactly how you describe when I'm doing a rotary correction (except that I don't often use wool), and figured that since the new Flex fits right in the middle of the two I could buy it and sell my current rotaries on another forum or on eBay. Since I've also got a 3401 DA and an original G100A which I also frequently use I figure one less buffer would be better with the limited storage space I've got.

Of course to add to that I'm also mulling over picking up the new mini pneumatic DA and Rotary polishers that Meguiar's just introduced at SEMA since they would be able to tackle spot work that even the Flex 3403 can't do. That's yet another factor to think about.

Too many tools, too little time/space/money to own them all

The new Flex that I recieved from Flex is in route here to Autogeek, when it gets here I'll be able to start buffing out some cars with it and that's when I can best answer your great questions.

Flex has said this new rotary buffer has the power and ability of a full size rotary buffer, I take them at their word and to date I've been impressed with the tool. Can't really add any more than that...

Fair enough! I had been under the impression that you'd been using the new tool for a while now, but if not obviously you won't have had a chance to form a good impression of it for long-haul use.

[Apokiliptik1]

How much is what I want to know?

[Grizzlee72]

Hey Apokiliptik1

Isn't there a saying... "If you have to ask then you don't want to know"

Is it me or does there seem to be too much "hype" and "fanfare" so as to "justify" the mystery price??

rumour has it around $369.00

Don



And just when I was comtemplating on getting a makita $250 CDN on sale?

[Setec Astronomy]

rumour has it around $369.00

Yeah, that was a shock, I was expecting it to be somewhere between a 3403 and a 3401, not way more than a 3401.

I have not heard of any discontinuations... just of new introductions...

Flex has said this new rotary buffer has the power and ability of a full size rotary buffer

I do notice that the LK603 is on sale if that portends anything...

[sullysdetailing]

Mike let me know how it compairs to the original Flex light weight

thanks

[Apokiliptik1]

Hey Apokiliptik1

Isn't there a saying... "If you have to ask then you don't want to know"

Is it me or does there seem to be too much "hype" and "fanfare" so as to "justify" the mystery price??

rumour has it around $369.00

Don



And just when I was comtemplating on getting a makita $250 CDN on sale?

I was just curious but you are right alot of hype = alot of $

[Mister B]

The New FLEX Rotary is on Pre-Order

$379.99