3401 or pe-14?

[Buckskincolt]

So here is the question,
I have a AG gift certificate to use burning a hole in my pocket and was seriously considering the VIP 3401 WG kit. But with the success of the Meguires microfiber system and more MF systems from other suppliers on the horizon I'm thinking the 3401 is no longer the answer. I have the Griots 6" and a PC/XP to use with the MF Systems.

So do I go for this exceptional VIP deal or do I hold on to my $ and wait for a buffer sale and buy a PE-14? I have 0 experience with a rotary so it would be a lot of learning! What do you all think?

[Setec Astronomy]

What DA do you have?

[Buckskincolt]

What DA do you have?

Griots 6" and a PCXP, I edited the first post to add this info thanks!

[Setec Astronomy]

Well, the Flex 3401 is certainly a nice machine, it has a few things going for it that the other DA's don't, mostly the trigger. Do you already use the MF system?

[Buckskincolt]

Well, the Flex 3401 is certainly a nice machine, it has a few things going for it that the other DA's don't, mostly the trigger. Do you already use the MF system?

Yes I have the meguires 5" and 3" MF System.
Would I gain enough with the 3401 or would I be better served by getting a top end rotary? I'm in no hurry going into winter so I can wait for a sale. In the end I'm looking at pretty much the same $$. Maybe a little more with a rotary because I'll need some new pads and backing plates .... but I'd need the new backing plates for the 3401 too.

[Rav777]

The Flex Pe-14 is a nice machine. I borrow it from my friend when I have a mess of swirls to fix.

As far as the Flex 3401 goes I posted a question regarding the 3401 and the megs MF system.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...kill-flex.html

After the mixed bag of answers I still decided to try my friends flex and I love it! I still use the Megs system and I like the flex for AIO's and polish jobs. It is also nice for applying LSP's.

[kronos]

I've been dreamin about the pe-14 for a while now. I intend to pick one up when as soon as it goes on sale. Earlier this year I picked up a 9227 (my first rotary) and have had good and bad experiences with it thus far. At my current skill level, I've had difficulty finishing hologram free. That's the only negative trait I come across so far. The positives are far more numerous. It's powerful, smooth, quiet and easy to control. I don't regret buying it for one second, yet I can't wait to buy the pe-14. You have two DA's, I intend to have two rotaries. Whatever you decide, both are fine machines worth their cost.

[Mobile detail]

I have both the 3401 and the pe 14. They are 2 different machines of course but I absolutely LOVE the pe14. Since you already have 2 da's, I would step up to a flex rotory. I also have the dewalt, but the flex is in it's own league. With the megs mf kit (which you already own) there really is no point in getting the 3401.

[BobbyG]

Since you already have a dual action polisher I'd opt for the Flex PE-14.

[Marc08EX]

Since you already have a dual action polisher I'd opt for the Flex PE-14.

I agree with Bobby 100%. I'd go with the PE-14.