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Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
I'm just curious, since the Flex 3401 is forced rotation unlike the Rupes Bigfoot or PC7424XP, can it burn paint if you're not extremely careful, or is it still much safer than a true rotary machine? I currently have an original PC7424 and am probably ready to upgrade.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
Due to the forced rotation (regardless of load or pad contact) the answer is yes!
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
So as a non-professional, am I better off to go with a Rupes Bigfoot?
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
To add you can burn paint with any machine when there is enough heat allowed to be generated in a fixed spot.
Will it take the same amount of time as a rotary? No.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
As long as you pay attention to what is going on, you will not burn paint. This machine is still a DA although forced rotation.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
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.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
So if you're not a professional what are you seeking to gain by upgrading your polisher? There is very little you can't do with your PC given the proper pads and backing plate it will just generally take more time.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
Before the Rupes was introduced, the Flex 3401 was king. Nothing really compared to the Flex for years. As you can imagine there are thousands of Flex 3401 owners. I for one do not care for the forced rotation. Are you detailing for money or just a hobbyist?
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Before the Rupes was introduced, the Flex 3401 was king. Nothing really compared to the Flex for years. As you can imagine there are thousands of Flex 3401 owners. I for one do not care for the forced rotation. Are you detailing for money or just a hobbyist?
I'm just a hobbyist. My family has three cars (two of which live outside), and I try to keep them looking good all the time....difficult in the Northeast. The PC takes me forever, and it's an original...not an XP. The pad stops spinning even at a slight angle....it doesn't have very much power at all. Autogeek suggested I upgrade at some point and told me to look at both the Rupes and Flex. They're both nice machines in similar price ranges, so I'm not really sure what to do.
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Re: Will Flex 3401 burn paint?
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.
Hobbiest with no money concerns I would go for the Rupes. For more "production" power I would go for the Flex. I have both and I use them interchangeably depending on what I need.
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