Flex vs Rupes

**larry0071** · 11-04-2014, 11:11 AM

^^^ That's a joke, right?

**dpk20x** · 11-04-2014, 11:23 AM

If that was directed at me it was no joke. Have you seen their new machine?

**WRAPT C5Z06** · 11-04-2014, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by dpk20x

If that was directed at me it was no joke. Have you seen their new machine?

Details?

**The Critic** · 11-04-2014, 11:27 AM

Rupes 21 for the larger sections and 75e for the smaller areas. Almost all of the pro detailers that I am in contact with are using the Rupes and not the Flex. You can cut and finish out better with the Rupes 21 once you learn how to properly use the machine. The forced-rotation advantage of the Flex is really a myth...and I used to own one.

**dpk20x** · 11-04-2014, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by ZL1 Mark

Details?

There's s few threads here with a little bit of info on here. Not sure how to link from my phone.

Has a long body like a Bigfoot or flex but I guess it only has a 8 mm throw.

**theautospa** · 11-04-2014, 11:47 AM

Like many have said, i prefer the flex as well. I have the rupes 15 but time and time again I end up back with the flex. I do want to try the 21 with the smaller backing plate though.

**JMP** · 11-04-2014, 12:17 PM

Flex 3401

**JSou** · 11-04-2014, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by Nicholas@Autowerx

This.

**Ramdallas** · 11-04-2014, 01:08 PM

Thanks everyone for the response. Have a great day everybody!

**Tato** · 11-04-2014, 02:38 PM

There's a 37 pages thread talking about this,

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...s-bigfoot.html

Good to read while in doubt,

in advance, this is part of what I've concluded during all that reading:

On the other hand - if I Needed to choose only one to have it'll be the Flex for the fact it can be outfitted with 4" plate and work virtually any panel design.

For the Rupes, I'd rely on a 21 + a Mini to accomplish the same without much 'Juggle' workout hehehe.

In fact, the professionals working (almost) exclusively with the Rupes system (generally) owns all range from small airtools to the bigfoot 21...

You can always use your actual (if you have one) Porter Cable like machine turning it into a spot polishing machine with 3" backing plate.

Just to notice, I love my Rupes and always rely on it where it fits, it's awesome! and totally live the hype, pleasurable to use machine.

Hope that helps, and let us know your decision when you're done.

Kind Regards.