First time with Flex 3401

**sohail99** · 04-17-2011, 05:54 AM

^Thanks a lot!

I agree that cyclo ,might be a nice machine, but I have to tackle big flat panels and cyclo might not be ideal for that!

I need to be able to polish with the edge of the pad on tiny curved areas like the A-pillar, etc. and at most of these places, the traditional DA stops spinning as the panel itself isnt flat!

**polishdoc** · 04-17-2011, 07:28 AM

I would still go for the Flex XC 3401 VRG DA Polisher IMHO

Great machine !

Mario

**BuckeyeR/T** · 04-29-2011, 02:23 PM

I just bought one! Waiting for my AutoGeek tracking number wooohooo!

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 04-29-2011, 02:36 PM

The Flex 3401 doesn't spin as fast as a traditional DA, it's the forced rotation that gives the 3401 its power! With the Meg's MF system and the GG6, I can get better cut than with anything I've ever tried with the 3401, but it's still a great polisher. I prefer using the 3401 to apply LSP's because the pad never stops rotating, so you can go over the car faster.

**Bunky** · 04-29-2011, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

I prefer using the 3401 to apply LSP's because the pad never stops rotating, so you can go over the car faster.

I never had a problem with a non-forced DA applying waxes very fast. You do not need much downward pressure so pad stoppage should not be an issue.

I think the 3401 will work against you at those speeds after using it once in a similar approach.

**CEE DOG** · 04-29-2011, 06:15 PM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

The Flex 3401 doesn't spin as fast as a traditional DA, it's the forced rotation that gives the 3401 its power! With the Meg's MF system and the GG6, I can get better cut than with anything I've ever tried with the 3401, but it's still a great polisher. I prefer using the 3401 to apply LSP's because the pad never stops rotating, so you can go over the car faster.

Wow, I'm shocked any machine would bog down when applying an lsp. I haven't used them all but I can't imagine this. I use barely any pressure when applying lsp. You must use more than I do.

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 04-29-2011, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Wow, I'm shocked any machine would bog down when applying an lsp. I haven't used them all but I can't imagine this. I use barely any pressure when applying lsp. You must use more than I do.

I don't use pressure either, I just like that the pad *never* stops rotating which equals very uniform coverage. Traditional DA's tend jiggle(not rotate) if too much pressure is applied, or not enough, I can throw all that other stuff out the window. It's peace of mind with the 3401.

I'm not trying to over complicate things...lol