Should I add a Flex 3401 to my arsenal?

[andy2485]

I would only say, get one because having more than one polisher is always a good idea. it's a great machine, but if you're looking for another polisher, i'd go for a rupes nano, or a smaller one. i think they would have more use. dont know your budget, but if you can afford a few polishers go for it!

[2011 Kona Blue]

Also an avid user of the Lake Country Hybrids on the FLEX machines.

I actually added some hybrid foam pads to the order. I did get a bunch of 5 inch buff and shine micro fiber cutting pads because I read they give a bit more cut.

Its my understanding now that the hybrid foam pads are more user friendly with the 3401 over the micro fiber pads.

[2011 Kona Blue]

I did a thing fellas! Lol. Actually two things.

[Paul A.]

Congrats Kona! Between that wonderful new machine and that list of products you will take the escalator up to the happiness floor!

[2011 Kona Blue]

Congrats Kona! Between that wonderful new machine and that list of products you will take the escalator up to the happiness floor!

Thanks bro. My side detailing business has been going very well. I do like my porter cable 7424 XP very much but felt it was not the best machine for moderate to severe paint corrections. None of my customers have complained about my paint correction work but I feel I'm not getting the results I could be with a more powerful machine like the flex 3401.

Plus the Flex3401 should cut my time down dramatically while yielding better results. Time is money. Lol

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I actually added some hybrid foam pads to the order. I did get a bunch of 5 inch buff and shine micro fiber cutting pads because I read they give a bit more cut.

Its my understanding now that the hybrid foam pads are more user friendly with the 3401 over the micro fiber pads.

While mf pads offer more cut, they behave much better on a DA rather than the 3401. IME, mf pads are to grabby with the 3401. The Hybrid foam pads as well as the Hybrid wool work great on the 3401.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Thanks bro. My side detailing business has been going very well. I do like my porter cable 7424 XP very much but felt it was not the best machine for moderate to severe paint corrections. None of my customers have complained about my paint correction work but I feel I'm not getting the results I could be with a more powerful machine like the flex 3401.

Plus the Flex3401 should cut my time down dramatically while yielding better results. Time is money. Lol

You're absolutely right.

[2011 Kona Blue]

While mf pads offer more cut, they behave much better on a DA rather than the 3401. IME, mf pads are to grabby with the 3401. The Hybrid foam pads as well as the Hybrid wool work great on the 3401.

Yes sir, I was told the same thing about the hybrid foam pads as well as the hybrid wool pads. I guess I can still use the micro fiber cutting pads on my dual action porter cable.
Is it safe to say I will get a better cut with the micro fiber pads on my Porter Cable compared to the foam pads using the porter cable?

[Hazcat]

Yes sir, I was told the same thing about the hybrid foam pads as well as the hybrid wool pads. I guess I can still use the micro fiber cutting pads on my dual action porter cable.
Is it safe to say I will get a better cut with the micro fiber pads on my Porter Cable compared to the foam pads using the porter cable?

That was my experience when I purchased MF pads.

[2011 Kona Blue]

That was my experience when I purchased MF pads.

Well heck, I could of just bought MF pads for my Porter Cable and called it a day. Who needs the Flex 3401. Ha ha ha