IT'S OBVIOUS FLEX DOESN'T WANT YOU TO USE ROTARY???

[DanaDetailingPros]

I very rarely need to use my rotary. And even recently the BEAST out performed my LH19E by a long shot! But whenever I have used my 2" mini I only use it in rotary and it makes quick work on everything I've used it for. So I just received my new PXE yesterday and was really disappointed A: no 2"inch backing plate and B: It's obvious it wasn't intended to be used in rotary on anything other than a 1". So I ended up spending another $150 on the APS 2" and COATIC 3" along with the QD extension and rotary bit.
I know everyone who owns the PXE knows why. I'm hoping to save going through all the old threads and just ask?

[Flash Gordon]

That's funny. I use a flex rotary everyday that I work.

[DanaDetailingPros]

That's funny. I use a flex rotary everyday that I work.

I'm also going to with APS Accessories! not 2 or 3 inch by flex though. They have it so it only works on the 1" I'm sure you know what I was referring to when I started this thread. I just was hoping to hear why they did that?

[Flash Gordon]

I'm also going to with APS Accessories! not 2 or 3 inch by flex though. They have it so it only works on the 1" I'm sure you know what I was referring to when I started this thread. I just was hoping to hear why they did that?

Actually I didnt. I'm not big on all of the abbreviations. What is a APS?

I HIGHLY recommend that you don't polish with a rotary using a 1" pad.

[DanaDetailingPros]

Your a vampire like me. Glad someone's up
It's the name of the brand.(APS) And you just might like getting an extension and the backing plates.
Brand: Flex Power Tools | CARZILLA
I'm curious why you don't use rotary in 1" when it's really the only one the want you to?
FLEX PXE80 review: how to get the most from your machine - YouTube

[John U]

Nice 2” plate from Carzilla.

Before anyone made a 2”, I purchased a 3” Flex plate. With the Pixie on high, used a Stanley Surform to “turn” it down to 2”.

[DanaDetailingPros]

Nice 2” plate from Carzilla.

Before anyone made a 2”, I purchased a 3” Flex plate. With the Pixie on high, used a Stanley Surform to “turn” it down to 2”.

Your a vampire like me. Glad someone's up
It's the name of the brand.(APS) And you just might like getting an extension and the backing plates.
Brand: Flex Power Tools | CARZILLA
I'm curious why you don't use rotary in 1" when it's really the only one the want you to?
FLEX PXE80 review: how to get the most from your machine - YouTube

Might as well be the price as the iBird after getting all of the accessories.

[Flash Gordon]

I'm curious why you don't use rotary in 1" when it's really the only one the want you to?

The 1" pad will spin many more times per minute then a larger pad (spinning creates heat). Combine that with the circular rotation (rotary) and that is a recipe for disaster (heat burns paint/heat also corrects defects).
If you use the 1" pad don't hold the machine in the same spot for more then a few seconds. Touch the panel occasionally and see how hot it is before proceeding.

Someone else can probably explain this better.

[oneheadlite]

Actually it’s the opposite regarding pad speed and diameter - the outer edge of a smaller pad on a rotary is spinning slower than a larger diameter pad with the machine on the same speed setting.

Had to do some googling to find a better explanation than I could do:
https://www.#############.org/guides...ging-pads/amp/

(Edit: not sure why it’s getting edited out - the hashtag’d out site is “detailing wi ki” with no space between)

Flash:Just trying to understand your position- are you saying less pad makes for less heat dissipation?

Edit 2: Side note: can totally see keeping tabs on surface temp when doing small rotary work as you’re likely working on sensitive surfaces like bumper covers, mirrors, and pillar trims where you don’t want to cause the paint to lift/burn.

[Flash Gordon]

Actually it’s the opposite regarding pad speed and diameter - the outer edge of a smaller pad on a rotary is spinning slower than a larger diameter pad with the machine on the same speed setting.

Had to do some googling to find a better explanation than I could do:
https://www.#############.org/guides...ging-pads/amp/

(Edit: not sure why it’s getting edited out - the hashtag’d out site is “detailing wi ki” with no space between)

Flash:Just trying to understand your position- are you saying less pad makes for less heat dissipation?

Edit 2: Side note: can totally see keeping tabs on surface temp when doing small rotary work as you’re likely working on sensitive surfaces like bumper covers, mirrors, and pillar trims where you don’t want to cause the paint to lift/burn.

I'm not a rocket surgeon, but it would appear to me that the more an object spins the hotter it will get. I could definitely be wrong about this. Can we test on the hood of your car??