Anyone else hate their Flex 3401?

[FinishingTouchA]

So I've had my Rupes 21 for 2 years, got the Flex 4 months ago and still reach for the Rupes almost every time. In every single situation the Rupes cuts faster and finishes better. Maybe I'm just so used to the Rupes that I know how to keep it spinning even in concave sections. The only thing I use the Flex for is RVs and even then I'd rather use my rotary.

Anyone else have a similar experience?
Thinking about selling the 3401 and getting a Rupes 15...

[fly07sti]

Interesting. I'm the complete opposite. Almost always reach for my Flex 1st. Let my Rupes rest unless on going to use on a large flat surface.

[Daviddear30]

I love my flex. Never tried a Rupes

[medicscott]

Me too 100% opposite. Always reach for the Flex.

[custmsprty]

So I've had my Rupes 21 for 2 years, got the Flex 4 months ago and still reach for the Rupes almost every time. In every single situation the Rupes cuts faster and finishes better. Maybe I'm just so used to the Rupes that I know how to keep it spinning even in concave sections. The only thing I use the Flex for is RVs and even then I'd rather use my rotary.

Anyone else have a similar experience?
Thinking about selling the 3401 and getting a Rupes 15...

Get a G21 or G15. I have the the Rupes LHR 15 and the new G21, I like the new G21 wayyyyyy better.

[FinishingTouchA]

Get a G21 or G15. I have the the Rupes LHR 15 and the new G21, I like the new G21 wayyyyyy better.

Really? Any reasons in particular?

[7.3powerstroke]

Im with OP. Keep reaching for my 21. I keep trying to get the hang of the 3401, but can never get it to cut or finish like the 21. How do you get the 3401 to cut? Also appreciate the smoothness of the 21.

[7.3powerstroke]

Really? Any reasons in particular?

+1

[Mizzoutiger]

Im with OP. Keep reaching for my 21. I keep trying to get the hang of the 3401, but can never get it to cut or finish like the 21. How do you get the 3401 to cut? Also appreciate the smoothness of the 21.

Answer for how to get the 3401 to cut...SMACK method via Mike@DedicatedPerfection
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...brid-pads.html

Keys to success: Great... 1) tool (Flex 3401), 2) products (Menzerna w/LC Hybrid pads) & 3) technique (SMACK)!

And I LOVE my Flex 3401! "This is my polisher. There are many like it, but this one is mine..."

[Hokie335i]

Never tried a Rupes but I do not like how quickly the Flex gets really hot. I have lubed the felt ring but even with just the weight of the machine, it gets really hot!

Love it though. I also have a GG6 and rarely use it nowadays.