FLEX 3401 or RUPES? - A question I get asked a lot! -Mike Phillips

[2wookies]

Soooo how bout a Christmas in July sale on both

[BudgetPlan1]

Soooo how bout a Christmas in July sale on both

Only way you'll ever get a Rupes discount is a discounted gift certificate although this discounted GC are a rare bird indeed.

[Mike Phillips]

***Udpate***



It's 7:05am on Monday morning, May 1st.

I'm checking my e-mail and I have an e-mail asking me which products to purchase for a RUPES polisher, here's my answer...


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Hi Allen,

I get asked this question and similar questions like this so often that I wrote an article for this topic.

Here’s the link,


FLEX 3401 or RUPES? - A question I get asked a lot! -Mike Phillips
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-phillips.html


The nutshell version of my answer is,

If you’re going to go with RUPES – then purchase the entire RUPES system,

RUPES Tool
RUPES Pads
RUPES Products


Become an EXPERT with their system because it works.

Then if you want to experiment with other pads and products go for it. If you run into problems you can always come back to the RUPES “system” as it’s a proven system when used as a system.

There’s a LOT of info in the above article, I’d recommend clicking the link and reading it.


Mike


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And this is why I wrote this article. I get asked this question enough, that is often enough that it's faster and easier and a more effective use of my typing time to write out an article like this and then share it every time I get this questions.

I wonder how other people answer this question?

[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


Just answered this question over the phone and also sent the gentleman the link to this thread via e-mail.


Hey Steve, if you're reading this great talking to you!

[Mike Phillips]

***Update***


Just answered this question over the phone and also sent the gentleman the link to this thread via e-mail.


Hey Kevin, if you're reading this great talking to you!

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Go with the 3401. Much more efficient for a beginner. I have some experience and still reach for my Flex 3401 first.


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[Lamented]

Mike I know for the PC 7424 you recommend a 5" backing plate and the 5.5"pads. Is that the same recommendation for the Flex 3401 ?

[VISITOR]

Mike I know for the PC 7424 you recommend a 5" backing plate and the 5.5"pads. Is that the same recommendation for the Flex 3401 ?

if you would like to use 5.5" pads with the flex, pick up this backing plate...
FLEX XC3401 Mini 4.5 inch Backing Plate, FLEX

[Lamented]

Thanks I did not know they made that. But is that what is ecommended over the 5.5 Backing Plate and 6" pads?

[VISITOR]

Thanks I did not know they made that. But is that what is ecommended over the 5.5 Backing Plate and 6" pads?

the stock 5.5" backing plate that is already attached to the polisher when you buy it will allow you to use 6.5" pads...