Flex Review XC 3401

**jrose0070** · 10-15-2008, 09:29 PM

I just got my Flex Xc 3401 today and I tried it out and it is terrific, i own a makita rotary and a p/c, but i think this will be my go to machine now. I think that it is a very smooth running random orbital and it is a lot faster than the P/c. It also has just about the same correcting abilities of a rotary. Everyone should own one of these.

**rwisejr** · 10-15-2008, 09:54 PM

Congrats on your new tool .Yes it is an excellent piece of machinery.I to own a rotary-apc 7428 and a PC and UDM and I reach for my flex 95 percent of the time.Enjoy it and happy detailing.

**dublifecrisis** · 10-16-2008, 10:44 AM

good to hear! I only have a PC, but would likely step to the Flex DA as my next tool.

**robb01** · 10-16-2008, 10:45 AM

Glad you like it, it certainly has some great defect correcting ability!

**Matt S.** · 10-16-2008, 10:54 AM

My favorite polisher

**Meghan** · 10-16-2008, 12:52 PM

Flex Polisher is a great polisher, everyone seems to agree after they use it! I really like the lightweight circular one, very easy to use!

**Deep Gloss Auto Salon** · 10-16-2008, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by jrose0070

I just got my Flex Xc 3401 today and I tried it out and it is terrific, i own a makita rotary and a p/c, but i think this will be my go to machine now. I think that it is a very smooth running random orbital and it is a lot faster than the P/c. It also has just about the same correcting abilities of a rotary. Everyone should own one of these.

I agree that is is a great machine BUT it has no where NEAR the correction ability as a rotary.

I am not stating this to blatantly contradict you BUT I am stating this for those that are on the fence about whether they should get a rotary or the Flex...

**jake66** · 10-16-2008, 02:48 PM

If I already own a pc and want for something with more power, wouldn't a rotary like a Makita for $200 be a better idea than the Flex for $240?? I would then have a rotary for the tough jobs and the pc for minor work and for glaze, sealant , or lsp.

**ASPHALT ROCKET** · 10-16-2008, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by jake66

If I already own a pc and want for something with more power, wouldn't a rotary like a Makita for $200 be a better idea than the Flex for $240?? I would then have a rotary for the tough jobs and the pc for minor work and for glaze, sealant , or lsp.

You are correct, no need for anything else once you have those two tools.

**ScottB** · 10-16-2008, 05:53 PM

The Flex offers serious power and in most cases can afford the user with a safer and wiser investment over a rotary. For a professional a rotary is likely the best option. Since I got the Flex , the Hitachi Rotary and PC are gathering dust in the corner.