Unpacking my new Flex 3401

[TheCougarGuy]

It's so nice to read guys giving love to the flex. Lately, with everyone sweating the rupes, you would've thought the 3401 was garbage.

The Rupes is the new kid on the block so there is a lot of talk about it. The same thing happened with C-Quartz, Opti-Coat, Flex PE-15, Blackfire, etc. I'm sure all of these products are great but personally I can't justify buying every piece of new gear or product that comes out.

I picked up a Flex 3401 back in November. I'd been looking at it for a while but I have come to a point where I wanted to have a forced rotation machine to go alone with my Groit's 3 & 6" DA's. If the Rupes had been out then, I would have looked at it as well. The 3401 is a great machine but it's not for everyone.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

For me, when compounding, I get better results from my HD polisher and a Meg's MF cutting pad than anything I've ever tried on the 3401. That's mainly why I don't like it. Plus, it tries to steer you in every direction. However, as cougarguy said, different tools for different people.

[addysdaddy]

Congrats on the purchase. I love my 3401 and dont see a RUPES in my near future because of the Flex.

I would have to agree. +1

[psynx]

i have the buff n shine 5.5 pads as well thats what it reminded me about. there perfect for the stock bp of the flex

[FFguy808]

For me, when compounding, I get better results from my HD polisher and a Meg's MF cutting pad than anything I've ever tried on the 3401. That's mainly why I don't like it. Plus, it tries to steer you in every direction. However, as cougarguy said, different tools for different people.