FLEX XC3401 vs any of the new long stroke polishers???

[fightnews]

wow thanks for all the input! now im even more on the fence about which one to get lol

[dcjredline]

Well to be honest. My opinion above was made without ever using a long throw polisher. Just from reading about them I decided that I wanted something that would always turn but not as easily burn paint like a rotary. Sort of a hybrid.

[TTQ B4U]

The last thing is that there are nothing 3401 can do and long throw can't.

bumpers or uneven surfaces that the pad is partially in contact with is where the 3401 will shine and a non forced rotational wont' do well if at all. the key is that the 3401 will correct faster and easier. time being the key factor for me. I can blast through a deep polish on a minivan in 3-4 hours with ease. slap a MF Pad on it and tackle a badly hammered car in no-time too.

[Zubair]

My rotary and long throws can tackle serious defects faster than my 3401 can with hybrid pads. The long throws not only get work done faster than a 3401 but in a much smoother,comfortable manner with a better finish. Those that don't have the finesse and expertise of using a long throw and use to the old style of paint correction should get a 3401 instead. The future is long throws.

[rlmccarty2000]

I love my Rupes machines 21, 15, mini, nano. The thing is there is a place for all of them. I use all 4 on every detail job. I don't have a Flex, so I can't give my opinion there.

[Audios S6]

The last thing is that there are nothing 3401 can do and long throw can't.

Here's a few things that a long throw cannot do and if one were to try it, there is substantial risk of damaging adjacent areas, these panels are more narrow that the throw of the machine.. A 3401 can be worked on the edge in these areas. I would still grab my kompakt to make things easier, but in a pinch, my 3401 will work.

[DaveT435]

I love my Rupes machines 21, 15, mini, nano. The thing is there is a place for all of them. I use all 4 on every detail job. I don't have a Flex, so I can't give my opinion there.

I'm with you. I have a G21, Rupes 15 Mark II, and the nano. A mini will be next. I have a 3401, haven't really used it since I got my G21. Again...it's a great machine, but especially with my back issues I hate having to muscle a machine when I've got one that will do the job without having to. The nano is by far my best purchase since owning multiple machines.

[DaveT435]

The nano is "the bomb" for these areas!!

[fightnews]

i think im just going to hold off and do my next detail with my gg six inch.i want to give the money to my daughter at a christmas party, the flex can wait. thanks everyone

[usmcpab]

I previously had the 3401 and I just didn't enjoy how best I felt toward the end of polishing a car. It definitely works you and can beat your hands and arms. While long throw does have its minor set backs such as throw being too long for certain panels or stalling, my hands and arms appreciate the long throw towards the end of the day. For the smaller tighter panels I do have the Rupes mini and the ibrid as well. So as you can see I'm a huge fan of long throw. However if this is going to be your one and only then I would definitely go for the flex since it can power throwugh just about anything.