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1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
I just used my new Flex for the 1st time on my boat- "*^%$#&%#" is this thing smooth!
My only previous experience was with a UDM (original model) which I liked, for the short time it worked.The Flex is a whole different world- smooth, powerful, and quiet. Along with the machine I ordered multiple size/brand pads,determined to find the best combination- everything from 6.5" CCS, 6"Kompressor, The Edge System with 4"& 6" dual sided,and some self-centering pads (from CCS and a non-AGO brand). The Flex is so efficient with all pads that it is hard to rate them...but I will ...eventually
Those who have this great machine know what I'm talking about. Those on the fence........
GET OFF! This is well worth the $$. I took a looooong time to decide, and I made the right decision- this thing is incredible!!! I'm not knocking other machines, but the Flex stands alone!
Dan
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I got the 7424XP when it came out. Though it did its job well, but there were problems with I had personally. Such as noise, underpowered, and most of all vibration. Then I got the Flex 3401 VRG and it was a blessing. The forced rotation made correction cut timing in half, less vibration, and wasnt that loud. It was one of the best investments made. Weeks later, I got the Makita 9227c and its a whole different ballgame. No vibration, more powerful, and not that loud. Because of this I dont even bother using my previous machines.
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Re: 1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
remember to tighten the backing plate nut ... somewhere in the Flexs direction and often missed.
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Re: 1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
what does "*^%$#&%#" mean?
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Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek
remember to tighten the backing plate nut ... somewhere in the Flexs direction and often missed.
Right! I took the plate off to lube the felt ring anyway,but, IT WAS VERY LOOSE from the factory and would have been a problem.
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Originally Posted by BigAl3
what does "*^%$#&%#" mean?
Fill in the blanks, my friend
Even after reading all the praise for the Flex on this forum and having high expectations, I was still amazed at the power, balance, control and quietness of this machine! The boat is huge, but polished quickly, and I didn't have that "vibrating hands syndrome" afterwards. This will be a great step towards a rotary
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Re: 1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
The Flex XC 3401 VRG DA Polisher is awesome.
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Just think of how many Flex's they could sell, if they were priced a little closer to the PC's and the Griot's.
I too, would have bought a Flex if it was just a couple of Bucks more, but obviously not if it's "Hundreds" more.
Dean
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2003 GMC Sierra Denali
Onyx Black/Pewter Leather
w/AWD & QuadraSteer.
2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD
Aspen Pearl/Black Leather
w/AWD & Journey Pkg.
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Re: 1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
Originally Posted by 2003 GMC Denali
Just think of how many Flex's they could sell, if they were priced a little closer to the PC's and the Griot's.
I too, would have bought a Flex if it was just a couple of Bucks more, but obviously not if it's "Hundreds" more.
Hey, you can correct anything that the Flex can correct. If you are doing this for a living than a Flex and Rotary is in order. However, if you are maintaining your own cars than a pc or griot is sufficient. You are only polishing once or twice a year, so it's not like you need a powerfjul machine everyday.
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Re: 1st run with Flex-Dayuuuuum!
Dean
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
2003 GMC Sierra Denali
Onyx Black/Pewter Leather
w/AWD & QuadraSteer.
2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD
Aspen Pearl/Black Leather
w/AWD & Journey Pkg.
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