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ChiCityDetail87
03-25-2011, 10:52 PM
Do you all believe this is a good device for someone new in the detailing game?


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Kaban
03-27-2011, 10:09 PM
Yes...considering it's one of the best rotaries ever made...

I'm in Chicago suburbs. I'm gonna order one in a little bit so you could come by and try it out if you want.

ChiCityDetail87
03-27-2011, 11:10 PM
Yes...considering it's one of the best rotaries ever made...

I'm in Chicago suburbs. I'm gonna order one in a little bit so you could come by and try it out if you want.

Most definitely. Let me know when. I plan on getting mine next month some time. Would be nice to try it out before purchasing.

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Kaban
03-28-2011, 12:55 AM
Most definitely. Let me know when. I plan on getting mine next month some time. Would be nice to try it out before purchasing.

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I'm gonna order it in May or so. I don't really need it lol since I already have two buffers, just wanna try something nice!

BobbyG
03-28-2011, 08:03 AM
I have one and it lives up to all of the manufactures claims..:props:



Light
Maneuverable
Comfortable
Powerful
Well Balanced
Cool Running
Quiet


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/FlexPE14-2-150-01.jpg

ChiCityDetail87
03-28-2011, 09:47 AM
I have one and it lives up to all of the manufactures claims..:props:



Light
Maneuverable
Comfortable
Powerful
Well Balanced
Cool Running
Quiet


http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s225/BobbyG53/Detailing/FlexPE14-2-150-01.jpg

Well I might have to get it sooner than I thought.

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Kaban
03-28-2011, 11:28 AM
I'm wondering where can you buy those flex backing plates? I don't see them anywhere. Are they available in different sizes too?

Harleyguy
03-28-2011, 12:37 PM
Myself and a couple of other forum members had the chance to use it this past weekend at Detail Fest awesome machine for sure . After 5 Min's Corey was handling like a pro . At one point i was considering but the light weight Flex rotary but after using this machine which only weighs a little bit more it is well worth the money .

DonMTV
03-28-2011, 12:42 PM
I have been looking for those too. I think they are only available in Europe. I found a part # for the backing plate on a kit that looks like it is from Europe. Here is the link to Flex: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge seit 1922 (http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/PE_14-2_150_Set/index.php) You can see the part number for a 150mm backing plate is 350.745

I'd love to get it. Any chance Autogeek could get these?

Thanks,
Don

Kaban
03-29-2011, 04:47 PM
I have been looking for those too. I think they are only available in Europe. I found a part # for the backing plate on a kit that looks like it is from Europe. Here is the link to Flex: FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge seit 1922 (http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/PE_14-2_150_Set/index.php) You can see the part number for a 150mm backing plate is 350.745

I'd love to get it. Any chance Autogeek could get these?

Thanks,
Don

Looks like its an M14 thread so it won't work on American 5/8" buffers.

MTR
03-29-2011, 04:51 PM
i ordered mine last week , and it's a full case , yes yes :)

FLEX-Elektrowerkzeuge seit 1922 (http://www.flex-tools.com/gb/Produkte/Polierer/PE_14-2_150_Set/index.php)

MTR
03-29-2011, 04:54 PM
here you can find adapter 5/8 Grinding Polishing Accessories - FLEX North America, Inc. (http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/products/grinding-accessories.php)

Kaban
03-29-2011, 05:10 PM
here you can find adapter 5/8 Grinding Polishing Accessories - FLEX North America, Inc. (http://www.flexnorthamerica.com/products/grinding-accessories.php)

How much are those?

Kaban
03-29-2011, 05:11 PM
Am I reading that right.... starting speed of 380rpm? I thought it was 600rpm?

jiveturkey
04-06-2011, 10:45 PM
It takes some getting used to especially if you are going from a 7424 straight to the PE-14. I am not a professional, and I just like to detail my own cars.

The key is to maintain proper balance, and you don't need to turn it all the way up while buffing. I started out with a spare LC yellow pad and some 105 and practiced on an old car. It pulled me everywhere and I slung product everywhere at first. But after a little bit I got the hang of it, and it is incredibly more efficient than the 7424.