Used PE 14-2 150 vs New DeWalt DWP849X

[orcat]

Hi,

I have an opportunity to by a used Flex PE142 for $200. It looks to be in good condition (pics attached). It was made in March of 2011. Since they are both approximately the same price, I am wondering a used flex is a better deal than a new DeWalt (DWP849X).

Is this a reasonable price? If so, would you get the Flex or opt for a NIB DeWalt?

I am a weekend warrior that only polishes my own cars. Weight is not an issue for me.

Thanks in advance for all your support.

[Mike Phillips]

I'd take the Flex.

A price like this for a tool like this is a great deal.

You can always get a great price for any of the industrial type full size rotary buffers.


I love my Flex PE14 and it's the first rotary buffer I reach for unless I'm tackling a severely oxidized boat and then I reach for the DeWALT 849X.

• One is a compact lightweight rotary buffer
• One is a full size rotary buffer

Two different types of rotary buffers. In a perfect world a guy would have both a compact and a full size.

[Mike Phillips]

Out of all the projects I've ever worked on, I would say this one, where we captured the entire process via a GoPro camera via Time Lapse Photography is one of my favorites.

I did this in March of 2013 for my buddy Mike...


If you watch you can see the Flex PE14 in action as I wetsand, cut and buff this 1964 Malibu from start to finish.


You can read the entire write-up and see all the before and after pictures by clicking this link...

How to wet sand a car - Time Lapse Video

How to wet sand a car

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I'd take the Flex.

A price like this for a tool like this is a great deal.

You can always get a great price for any of the industrial type full size rotary buffers.


I love my Flex PE14 and it's the first rotary buffer I reach for unless I'm tackling a severely oxidized boat and then I reach for the DeWALT 849X.

• One is a compact lightweight rotary buffer
• One is a full size rotary buffer

Two different types of rotary buffers. In a perfect world a guy would have both a compact and a full size.

I agree.

I purchased a 849x last year and loved the way it handled. After going to SEMA last year and using the Flex with him I want a Flex for paint polishing and use the Dewalt for everything other than paint.

[Mike Phillips]

My buddies over at MOL did a similar time lapse video a few months after I did the Malibu. In there video you can see the following rotary buffers in action...

DeWALT 849X Rotary Buffer
Flex PE14 Rotary Polisher
3M Rotary Buffers





Both are fun time lapse videos to watch and you can see the entire process from start to finish.

[tuscarora dave]

With you being a weekend warrior, assuming you're not working on lots of metal (8" rouge wheels etc.) and giant undertakings like rigs and large boats etc. I'd say you'd like the Flex much better. It's a very nice, well balanced and very comfortable to run rotary polisher.

Can't beat the price.

[tuscarora dave]

My buddies over at MOL did a similar time lapse video a few months after I did the Malibu. In there video you can see the following rotary buffers in action...

DeWALT 849X Rotary Buffer
Flex PE14 Rotary Polisher
3M Rotary Buffers


Wetsanding and Buffing


Both are fun time lapse videos to watch and you can see the entire process from start to finish.

That's a great video!!

[Wes Bremec]

Once I picked up my flex pe-14 their was no turning back. It is such a comfortable polishing experience. For surgical buffing there is nothin better IMO.

[orcat]

Thanks to everyone for your feedback. It's unanimous... Flex it is.

[Wheelzntoys]

Get the Dewalt!

Ummmmm....can u pm me the link to the used Flex?