Will Flex 3401 burn paint?

[Rmd]

I also have a 1st gen 7424, and upgraded to GG6. Since then have added a Rupes 15. The one I use most, and would buy if I was you is the GG6. Can use any size pads and backplates, no issues with curvy panels like a mini has, and is cheaper and less abusive than the flex. GG6 is a great enthusiast machine.

[Rsurfer]

The car I detail most is a 2013 Mini Cooper S that's only been clayed, cleaned sealed by hand once. It's not a daily driver and lives in a garage. My other two cars are both less than 2 years old, but they're not garaged and are daily drivers. They both need a pretty good correction.

I just ordered a bunch of CCS pads to clean and seal the Mini again before the winter with my 7424 and get a little more involved with my Subaru and Jeep.

My only concern with the Rupes is that you're relatively limited on size and variety of pads.

Sounds like your talking yourself into getting a Flex.

[Old Tiger]

I was pretty much set on the 3401 when I read a few comments about people not liking forced rotation, which seems to be an either love or hate feature. I'm completely confused about which machine to go with. I'll probably wait on either until there's another no-exclusions sale, but I'm not really sure how to decide.

With the FLEX you will have much more versatility especially with the Lake Country BP set.
There is a learning curve but it is well worth the effort IME. If you want the versatility, FLEX is the ticket!

[solman]

I have both the Flex and the Rupes 15. they are both good machines you can't go wrong either way.
The Rupes pads are fine but I have used a LC pad for short bursts with no problems

[RPM94]

Both machines are great and serve their purpose. I have the Flex along with the Rupes 75E. Great combo IMHO.

[Quiksilver5882]

I have the Flex 3401, PC, and GG3 for spot work. Boy do I love my Flex 😃👍. I'm so tempted to try a Rupes 21 just to see what all the fuss is about.

[sweatthedetails]

The definitive video on how difficult it is to burn paint. This is all done on flat panels. I should of done a few spots on lines, but i think you will see that when you keep the pad flat a strike thru is almost somthing you need to be trying to do with this machine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZioQ4aI3wPk

[WRAPT C5Z06]

flex 3401 is king on curves and when you need to put on edge. Pad rotation does not stop even when you put a heavy load on it. Excellent cross over da from automotive paint to gel coat. It is rough on the forearm when working with flat pads and will walk

rupes is king on flat surfaces. It is smoother and lot less vibration. Will stop rotating if put on edge and/or not on a perfectly flat surface. It does do well on as a cross over da but on gel coat where you need a little more down pressure the rotation of the pad will stop.

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[fotomatt1]

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The only time I'd have to worry about gelcoat is if I was working on a boat, correct?

[WRAPT C5Z06]

The only time I'd have to worry about gelcoat is if I was working on a boat, correct?

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