FLEX vs Rupes

[Niko Molina]

Which do you prefer and why?

Take $$ for each to operate & maintain out of the equation.


I feel like this debate/question may have been asked before but I didn't see any threads. If there has been a thread on this subject, I'd appreciate it if you could link it to me.

[SonOfOC]

Another Flex 3401 vs Rupes 21 Comparison

Flex vs Rupes

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...lex-rupes.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ex-3401-a.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...nthusiast.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...ex-3401-a.html

Flex vs Rupes

[VISITOR]

many threads on this topic, SonofOC pretty much covered it there...

[Niko Molina]

Thanks a lot.

[VISITOR]

they both have their followers and what might be right for one, may not be for another. if you can get your hands on both and try them out for yourself, that would be your best bet so you know what YOU may like or dislike in both before you decide to buy...

[Niko Molina]

they both have their followers and what might be right for one, may not be for another. if you can get your hands on both and try them out for yourself, that would be your best bet so you know what YOU may like or dislike in both before you decide to buy...

I plan on going to Mike's detailing class in July however I'll have already bought some detailing supplies and will be doing a bit over the summer.


I see people live by the Flex. I see some people live by the Rupes.

I see Mike wrote a book about the Flex as well....


I'm a complete beginner and people say the Rupes is beginner-safe.

However the variety of pads and BP's are much less than the Flex. I see people saying you can use other BP's and pads with the Rupes just fine and I see people saying you can't use other BP's and pads with the Rupes... Lol. The Flex appears to have much variety.

[sulla]

I plan on going to Mike's detailing class in July however I'll have already bought some detailing supplies and will be doing a bit over the summer.


I see people live by the Flex. I see some people live by the Rupes.

I see Mike wrote a book about the Flex as well....


I'm a complete beginner and people say the Rupes is beginner-safe.

However the variety of pads and BP's are much less than the Flex. I see people saying you can use other BP's and pads with the Rupes just fine and I see people saying you can't use other BP's and pads with the Rupes... Lol. The Flex appears to have much variety.

So you are a complete beginner with a mobile detailing business ?

[JHL88]

Flex has muscle

Rupes has finesse

I prefer the Flex.

[kaanage]

Also, the Flex needs muscle and the Rupes needs finesse to use effectively

I prefer the Rupes as I find it more versatile - the Flex is a bear to use on softer paints while the Rupes works on any paint plus it doesn't beat you up like the Flex.

[dlc95]

I love both of them, the 3401, and the Duetto.