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    Thumbs up Got my FLEX 3401 today!

    Got my FLEX 3401 today!



    Well got mine today.

    After using the G110V2 for more than 7 years now.

    I don't know why I waited so long.

    This thing reminds me of using a rotary so there wasn't really any learning curve.

    Just a great product all around.

    Used it today to start polishing out my truck with the WG Finishing Glaze and LC Tangerine Hydro-Tech Pads. Have a little left to go yet, will finish it up tomorrow morning.

    Had already Use the G110V2 and CYAN Pads with WG Total Swirl Remover, had some minor things left over from that after I was finished.

    Well the 3401 with the Tangerine Pads and WG Finishing Glaze took care of all of that, powerful machine with no doubt. And the forced rotation really does make a difference, a very large difference in performance.







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    Re: Flex 3401

    Very nice! You'll be set for a long time with that Beast
    CHRIS Aka Waxmaster

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    Re: Flex 3401

    I think so, should last me forever.

    The power of this thing when compared to the G110V2 is just amazing.

    I can use it like a rotary, I love that, yeah.

    Need to polish the Jeep next after I get the truck done. Will be less work as it doesn't need too much, garage kept while the truck sits out in the weather.

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    Re: Flex 3401

    I had the opportunity to try some of the top machines before making my decision to purchase the 3401. Once I used that one I knew I would buy it.
    2012 Dodge Challenger RT Classic Bright Silver
    2018 Ford F150 Xlt Sport 4X4 Magnetic Grey

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    Re: Flex 3401

    Quote Originally Posted by WaxMaster1 View Post
    Very nice! You'll be set for a long time with that Beast

    Not too bad for a 2005 Dodge Ram paint correction.







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    Re: Flex 3401

    I am a HUGE fan of the 3401. I will not use anything else. I will upgrade to the new one eventually...hopefully next summer.

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    Re: Flex 3401

    Quote Originally Posted by richy View Post
    I am a HUGE fan of the 3401. I will not use anything else. I will upgrade to the new one eventually...hopefully next summer.
    Cordless?

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    Well got mine today.
    Congratulations!



    Quote Originally Posted by jankerson View Post

    powerful machine with no doubt.

    And the forced rotation really does make a difference, a very large difference in performance.

    And this is why I call it the BEAST!


    Zero pad stalling and once you invest some hours behind the tool you can truly make it dance on paint.



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    Re: Flex 3401

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    Congratulations!






    And this is why I call it the BEAST!


    Zero pad stalling and once you invest some hours behind the tool you can truly make it dance on paint.




    Thanks Mike.

    Working on the Jeep now. Using WG Uber Compound with a White LC Force Polishing Pads. The Compound is getting old so I figured I would use it like a polish to use the old up and there are some defects that it's knocking down. Too deep to take them completely, scratches. I will finish it out with the Finishing Glaze after using the LC Soft Blue Finishing pads. The Jeep isn't in bad shape, but it's been awhile (YEARS) since I have done any machine paint work on it. Defiantly some dirt in there as you can see from the white pad so yeah it's time.






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    Re: Flex 3401

    Quote Originally Posted by richy View Post
    I am a HUGE fan of the 3401. I will not use anything else. I will upgrade to the new one eventually...hopefully next summer.

    Don’t be so hasty buddy. I just got the new Supa Beast. It’s definitely more ergonomic, quiet, touch smoother and no hot metal shroud to deal with.....I miss the extra power from the Beast. While some claim it is marginal, it matters to me. That marginal amount adds time, while not much, compound that over a years worth of details.

    I suggest to buy a backup 3401 over the new machine.


    While I am a huge Flex fan, I personally feel the new replacement has fallen a hair short. They fixed many issues and the new model is fantastic.... but I’m a speed guy...... I feel the need....THE NEED FOR SPEED!!!
    Jim

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