Flex 3401 or rupes bigfoot.

[Rsurfer]

+1 It's amazing how fast opinions change in favor of the latest greatest flavor of the month. The flex was the gold standard just a few months ago. I'm sure the Rupes are nice and have some good qualities but the desired outcome is the same for both machines *a swirl free finish* and last time I check, my Flex was still more than capable of doing just that.

The Flex has been king of the DA's for years. Finally might get de-throned. I for one favor "New and improved".

[CleanGene]

The Flex has been king of the DA's for years. Finally might get de-throned. I for one favor "New and improved".

Hopefully that's the case.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The 15 is perfect for weekend detailer...
I purchased my 15 from KB...
and now that AG started to carry the Rupes kit, i want to get the 21 kit and just sell the 21... since i wanted the bag and polishes lol....

You mean sell the 15?

Pick up the 21mm with the 5" backing plate. Still have the large throw, for better correction, but using a 1" smaller pad will make it more versatile.

[ww2717]

I still think that there is a place for the flex 3401. When you need a tool that is more aggressive than a da and less than a rotary this is where the 3401 still fills in that area. I still use my 3401 but I still go to my Pe14-2 most the time even over the Rupes.

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[fenderpicks]

You mean sell the 15?

Pick up the 21mm with the 5" backing plate. Still have the large throw, for better correction, but using a 1" smaller pad will make it more versatile.

hmmm..... i thought about getting the 21 in the first place before i bought the 15, but i dont know if putting a 5" backing plate on the 21 will make it not as smooth like it should.
So i plan on selling the 21 and keep the 15...

[Andr3wilson]

This debate still rages with me. Should I? Should I not? Should I? Should I not?

Really all of the complaints on here come down to the owners and how they differ in personal taste. Comparing a Rupes and a Flex is like comparing a BMW and a Mercedes. One is not better than the other, its all who is controlling it and how they like it.

I am sticking with my Flex for two reasons.

-One I do not have a hard time controlling it, right pads, priming, and polish it is super easy IMO.

-Two, you can pick up a bead on the fly...

[Bunky]

I got the Rupes 15 but also have a Flex. I bought since my DA was getting old (already replaced brushes, housing cracked) and the vibrations always annoyed me.

I believe one aspect of using the Flex is having a good body and hand position especially on vertical surfaces. Some loved the PC/GG but I always found them vibrated too much to suit me.

It is good to have more options.

[ww2717]

Both the flex and the rupes have their place in detaling. The both complement each other.

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[Rsurfer]

Both the flex and the rupes have their place in detaling. The both complement each other.

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with both having their place in detailing, but complementing each other? I would say a rotary and a DA complement each other. Would I buy a Flex DA if I had the Rupes?

[ww2717]

Well I have the xc3401, pe14-2, rupes lhr 21 & 15, 2 griots 6" da's , makita BO6040 and the 3" griots.

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