Considering selling flex 3401 and buying griots random

[rover]

I feel like the flex is too much of an orbital buffer and with a narrow throw. I am wondering if a larger throw will give me a better, faster shine without the risks of swirls by using the flex. I have used the flex 2x and it is ok but it doesn't seem like it is exactly what I am looking for. I have been able to remove some rotary buffer swirls that were in my car from the previous owner but the surface is still not what I want. Should I switch?

thanks
phillip

[Joel1979]

Long throw machines are a lot nicer to use and also corrects eay better than forced , no matter some old school guys say. I bought Rupes Mille and now i am selling it, it lacks cutting power compared to 15-21.

[tpr1634]

Me personally I would not give up my 3401 I have Rupes 15 as well its imo ok. I feel the 3401 is the holy grail of polishers until something else worthy comes along.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Sold my 3401 when I started using my G21. I can personally see a difference in speed and amount of defect removal between the two. More than once I had to follow up with my g21 to remove defects my 3401 wouldn't touch. Just my .02

[VISITOR]

I bought Rupes Mille and now i am selling it, it lacks cutting power compared to 15-21.

wow, that says a lot, you may have saved some people $500+ dollars (or whatever it's going to cost) or hold off on purchasing one anytime soon...

[custmsprty]

Long throw machines are a lot nicer to use and also corrects eay better than forced , no matter some old school guys say. I bought Rupes Mille and now i am selling it, it lacks cutting power compared to 15-21.

When was Rupes Mille available for sale? Where do you live?

[fly07sti]

When was Rupes Mille available for sale? Where do you live?

I'd like to know also.

As far as selling your Flex for a Rupes, that's a personal choice. I have a 3401 and 3 Rupes machines, along with others. With that said I usually find myself reaching for my 3401 most of the time. I grew up using a rotary and still do, so the 3401 feels comfy to me.

[KBsToy]

Keep your flex and keep an eye on eBay for a longthrow my 2cents .....

[Mike@ShineStruck]

My G21 was faster then my 3401
My new makita is also faster then my 3401

Have yet to test makita po5000c side by side with my g21

[Kamakaz1961]

I feel like the flex is too much of an orbital buffer and with a narrow throw. I am wondering if a larger throw will give me a better, faster shine without the risks of swirls by using the flex. I have used the flex 2x and it is ok but it doesn't seem like it is exactly what I am looking for. I have been able to remove some rotary buffer swirls that were in my car from the previous owner but the surface is still not what I want. Should I switch?

thanks
phillip

If you are getting rid of the Flex I will buy it in a heartbeat. If you want to step backwards and spend more time correcting your ride with the Griot or Random Polisher that's your prerogative. Again, if you want to get rid of the Flex let me know. I would be more than happy to take that away and add a 2nd Flex in my arsenal.