Flex 3401 vs XFE7-15?

[VincenzaV]

Hi, looking to upgrade/add a new tool to my budding detail arsenal. For the money, which one is better for a novice detailer? I have a PC 7424 and a Flex PE8 for the smaller areas. The PC takes FOREVER to do a car, but is versatile and I still love it. I am experienced at forced rotation doing paint correction with the PE8 and want a forced rotation DA. I am partial to Flex products.

What is the difference between these two in real world use? The above will be my primary work horse. Thank you guys!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The 3401 will power through polishing better, without a doubt.

[FUNX650]

The PC takes FOREVER to do a car

I...want a forced rotation DA.

IMO:
You already answered your questions.

The FLEX XFE7-15 (although having a "long stroke")
is—just as the PC is advertised to be—a free-spinning dual action polisher.


Bob

[VincenzaV]

Dough! I missed that.....

I heard some news about newest version of 3401 coming out in Spring, is that out now?

[Red Hawk]

Where did you hear that from?

[FUNX650]

Where did you hear that from?

Probably from here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/99533-buy-3401-now-wait.html

And/Or from here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/96485-flex-xce-9-8-150-a.html


Bob

[VincenzaV]

From the first link Bob listed...

[Red Hawk]

Probably from here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/flex-polishers/99533-buy-3401-now-wait.html

And/Or from here:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/new-car-care-products/96485-flex-xce-9-8-150-a.html


Bob
Thank you, Bob. :xyxthumbs:

[Kamakaz1961]

IMO The Flex 3401 hands down. I have used my PC7424XP for quite a while. After using the Flex 3401 I have made the PC my mini polisher and sealant and wax applicator.

This is the way I detail cars now. My assumption you will do the same.

[outlawtim]

I have the Flex XFE7-15-150 and I must say that
It is a awesome machine. No vibrations and it
runs very smooth. Have the 6.5 inch LC thin pads
and they do a nice job with the polisher.I would
buy this polisher again with no questions asked.
Also it runs very quiet and when using the red pad
for laying down a paint sealant you can use one hand.

[Red Hawk]

I also bought the newest Flex, #61. Agreed that it is very smooth. Can't comment on the loudness, or lack of, due to the fact that I wear hearing protection when operating any machine. I do prefer the 3401, maybe because I have more time with that one.

[Red Hawk]

To follow up, I sent my Flex XFE7 back to AG today. My 3401 had to bail it out when it started going haywire in the middle of a job.