Looking to pick up a rotary.

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I was wanting the Flex PE14-2 150, but with the budget Im looking at the Flex L3403. I used in the past Dewalt, but has been 4 years since I picked up a rotary. I know I have to relearn which I'm up to doing it, just want to keep in the back of mind this can burn pain quicker then my PC. Is worth getting the kit with the 5.5 pads or get the 6.5? I know this will cut my time in half going rotary, but use my PC as to get a good finish with the glaze,sealant, and wax.

[Flannigan]

A rotary won't literally cut your time in half. It will help speed up the process but to say it will cut it by 50% just isn't true.

As for the older flex I personally wouldn't put pads bigger than 5.5 on it. It can handle 6.5 in pads, but it heats up very quickly with those larger pads, and just forget about large wool pads. It won't be able to handle them.

As for the new Flex it handles the 6.5 inch pads no problem and will even allow you to use a wool pad up to about 7in without slowing down. That being said I still have a big heavy duty Dynabrade buffer to run my big wool pads since it spins them no problem.

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Well that is true, but it should knock off a hour or two for me. In the kit they have a 6.5 purple wool foam pad, i wonder if it has enough balls for that.

[kronos]

Have you considered the Makita? It is one smooth powerful and quiet operating machine. It's light, has proven reliability and is the most cost effective of any rotary AG carries. The soft start feature allows picking up a bead without slinging polish all over oneself, the car or innocent objects in its path.

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Have you considered the Makita? It is one smooth powerful and quiet operating machine. It's light, has proven reliability and is the most cost effective of any rotary AG carries. The soft start feature allows picking up a bead without slinging polish all over oneself, the car or innocent objects in its path.That might be a smarter option, and cheaper. What foam pad size are people using with the Makita?

[kronos]

I use 5.5 inch pads because they're easier to control, but you can go as large as they make em.

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Cool thank you.

[kronos]

Anytime. Just remember that every rotary has strengths and weaknesses. So keep on researching the one's your interested in and if possible, try to use them before buying.

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I think I found what I want. I can also add to my fleet of stuff, since I'm getting all my stuff for my business.

[kronos]

Cool. What did you decide on?

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Makita, I can get it at cost thru my work.

[kronos]

Nice. You're going to love it. Good luck.

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Cool thank you.

[93fox]

Makita guy here! i got it for $180 brand new at amazon. i love this machine. its so smooth and quiet and just perfect all around. For a $160-$200 range, nothing can beat a makita. :xyxthumbs: