The Flex 3401 is really a time saver...

[WRAPT C5Z06]

You’ll save time, as Mike Phillips says, “powering” through the curves. If a car had 100% flat panels, I’d reach for a 15/21mm DA every time. However, we know that’s never the case. I cannot stress how nice it is to have forced rotation on anything that’s not flat, or really curvy. I truly believe you can save 30%+ of time using a forced rotation tool. I’ve owned the Flex 3401, Makita PO5000c, and Rupes Mille. I like them best in the listed order.

[Kamakaz1961]

Love my Flex! Especially on a Porsche 911 or Boxter. Curves all over. I agree. Saves a whole lot of time! The Flex is my go to for correction/polishing. My PC7424XP is for applying sealant/wax or minor repairs.

KEEP ON ROCKING!

[Mike Phillips]

Here's my actual quote, I use it a lot....


With a FLEX 3401 you can power through a detail job



And by that I mean, you can buff out a car as fast as humanly possible while maintaining pro results.


It's a BEAST!


And yes, when tackling large flat panels, hard to beat a 21mm long stroke with the right pads and products. One of my favorite combos is the RUPES 21 Mark III with a 7" pad and BLACKFIRE One Step.

[JustJesus]

it is a Beast

I love it so much I bought a 2nd 3401.

To save even MORE time, I use one with the larger backing plate, and one with the smaller backing plate.

Here's the two being used along with the Flex extension cord.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

To add, for medium-medium hard paint, I like the blue SDO pads with the 3401 for 1-steps. Soft, I like the LC flat white pads. For hard paint, I like the Rupes yellow wool. I don’t do too many 2 step corrections.


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[JustJesus]

To add, for medium-medium hard paint, I like the blue SDO pads with the 3401 for 1-steps. Soft, I like the LC flat white pads. For hard paint, I like the Rupes yellow wool. I don’t do too many 2 step corrections.

Second person this week to say they use the SDO pad. I would have thought the thicker HDO would serve the 3401 better. But between you and Aaryn, I guess I'll try out the SDO as well.

Same here, with the 2 steps. Been a while, actually. Mostly, the few I'm doing, are AIOs.

[Justin at Final Inspection]

My 3401 is collecting dust lol. Can't remember the last time I used it lol. I bust it out every once in a while and it just doesn't give me the results and I go back to my long throws.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Second person this week to say they use the SDO pad. I would have thought the thicker HDO would serve the 3401 better. But between you and Aaryn, I guess I'll try out the SDO as well.

Same here, with the 2 steps. Been a while, actually. Mostly, the few I'm doing, are AIOs.

The 5.5” HDO works pretty with the 3401. The 6.5” HDO is a different story. I feel the firm interface of the HDO does not play well with forced rotation. Remove that and the pad is more forgiving, which in turn will work more in harmony with the forced rotation.


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[Aaryn NZ]

Second person this week to say they use the SDO pad. I would have thought the thicker HDO would serve the 3401 better. But between you and Aaryn, I guess I'll try out the SDO as well.

Same here, with the 2 steps. Been a while, actually. Mostly, the few I'm doing, are AIOs.

Blue Lake Country SDO’s on the 3401 . . . . My happy place.

I highly recommend trying them out mate. For serious chopping my go to is the Low Lint Wool Pads, these things cut like crazy but still finish down real nice . . . & I like the new style CCS Pads too . . Actually I quite liked the old style too to be honest.


Aaryn NZ.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Blue Lake Country SDO’s on the 3401 . . . . My happy place.

I highly recommend trying them out mate. For serious chopping my go to is the Low Lint Wool Pads, these things cut like crazy but still finish down real nice . . . & I like the new style CCS Pads too . . Actually I quite liked the old style too to be honest.


Aaryn NZ.

Hi Aaryn, do you use the 5" or 6" SDO with the 3401?