8mm throw + 10mm - 12mm - 15mm or 21mm

[2shiny]

Hi guys and girls,

Currently getting back into detailing after 1.5year break starting up my own PT business.

So now I'm looking to add a new polisher to the range.
I have an 8mm dual action and a rotary for cutting work.
Now I was looking around and found a 10mm throw,12mm throw 15mm throw and 21mm.
Does the 10mm offer anything over 8mm? Or should I just go with the Flex 8mm forced then?
What would be the best to add?
I detail my own cars, and maybe the odd one here and there. But these are european cars, so no big panels or anything and lots of curves...

Thanks!

[WaxMaster1]

Lots of curves = FLEX

[VISITOR]

if i owned a business i would definitely have a flex 3401 in the arsenal. you'll be able to power through details without having to worry about pad stall and you can also use 4"-5.5" pads with the 4" interchangeable backing plate (no other forced rotation polisher offers this) and 4 3/8 backing plate. it's been a proven workhorse for many years and is as reliable as they come and their QC is very good...

[Audios S6]

For what you already have, I would go with the flex 3401 or a 15mm machine.

You can cut with rotary and finish with 8mm DA, flex or 15mm DA.

For one step work, either the flex or 15mm will out perform the 8mm. If you are already dealing with pad stall with the 8mm, then the flex would be the better choice.

With a 15mm, you will be stuck with a single pad size, but you could also change up the backing plate on your 8mm to run 3" or 4" pads.

[Kamakaz1961]

Lots of curves = FLEX

+1 on the Flex

[2shiny]

Thanks all. Might just invest in a FLEX first. Maybe then a 15mm later on.

[VISITOR]

Thanks all. Might just invest in a FLEX first. Maybe then a 15mm later on.

pick up these backing plates with the flex as well which will allow you to use 4"-5.5" pads...

https://www.autogeek.net/flex-xc3401-backing-plates.html

https://www.autogeek.net/flex-xc3401-mini-backing-plate.html

[dlc95]

3401.