Looking for a polisher...

[Dan C]

with the BEST paint correction ability although I already have a dewalt rotary I am looking into getting a forced rotation da!
I have my eyes and ears on the Flex XC 3401 VRG and the Makita BO6040...yes I know the flex is highly liked and respected through out the forums as the favored tool it seems though I still am not sold on it!
In regard to both machines specs the Flex has the highest number of movement with 480 no load RPM's and 9600 orbits no load...for a total of 1080 movements,and the Makita with 670 no load RPM'S and 5800 orbits no load...for a total of 6470 movements!
So again l am looking to get the best machine as far as paint correction ability which one is it of the two...the Flex or the Makita???

The Flex or Makita???

With the best paint correction ability!

Thanks,
Dan C The Flex or Makita???

[IOMCAMARO]

I've never even heard of the Makita. I would go with what is tried and true, but if you are looking into using the MF system, I wouldn't get a forced rotation. I would get a Griot's 6" or Meg's 6" DA.

[Dan C]

May I add,the makita can be operated in two modes...regular and forced rotation so its like two tools in one!

I've never even heard of the Makita. I would go with what is tried and true, but if you are looking into using the MF system, I wouldn't get a forced rotation. I would get a Griot's 6" or Meg's 6" DA.

[Buckskincolt]

This is the first I've heard of the Makita but it appears that AG will soon carry it or they have carried it in the past .... Shows on back order now!
Makita Bo6040 Polisher

HummSounds like an interesting tool for sure!

[Rsurfer]

May I add,the makita can be operated in two modes...regular and forced rotation so its like two tools in one!

True, but you can't do much correction at 700 rpms.

[Dan C]

I think you can,it just will be a slower process but lets not forget the 5800 orbits along with the 670 Rpms also aid in the paint correction process!

True, but you can't do much correction at 700 rpms.

[EuroFD]

This is an interesting 2-in-1 polisher. Good choice for the detialing enthusiast on a budget.

[BobbyG]

I have no experience with the Makita dual action so I'll be monitoring this to hear what others have to say...

[Rsurfer]

I think you can,it just will be a slower process but lets not forget the 5800 orbits along with the 670 Rpms also aid in the paint correction process!

If I wanted a rotary, I would get a rotary and not a toy.

[Old Tiger]

If I wanted a rotary, I would get a rotary and not a toy.

I agree Ron!