looking to get my first rotary

[Matt@Revive]

it's toying with the idea of getting a rotary for vehicle that need heavy correction and also to get into the places its hard to get my Rupes and PC. i've been looking at the Flex 3403 do to its sizeower ratio, but there been quite a few used Dewalts poping up in my area. my question is it worth getting the Dewalt for around $100 to learn with, then upgrade to the 3403 or PE14 if needed? and can the Dewalt run smaller pads (3-4in)?

[JTS]

Get the the Dewalt if you feel there's some life left without major problems. You can use any size pads you want with the appropriate backing plate.

[Andy B. Cool]

The dewalt is a little to powerful for me, I would go with the makita or the flex. IMO, and yes they can all run the smaller pads. It is just that the dewalt has a hair trigger and the other machines have a softer start.

[Kamakaz1961]

it's toying with the idea of getting a rotary for vehicle that need heavy correction and also to get into the places its hard to get my Rupes and PC. i've been looking at the Flex 3403 do to its sizeower ratio, but there been quite a few used Dewalts poping up in my area. my question is it worth getting the Dewalt for around $100 to learn with, then upgrade to the 3403 or PE14 if needed? and can the Dewalt run smaller pads (3-4in)?

It could not hurt especially if it is priced at $100. I just bought the Flex PE-8 Kompakt and so far I have been impressed. It is a small rotary. I am a little bit under the weather so I really can't get into it that much.

Once better, I intend to do some correcting work on my side mirror. It has a big scratch caused by my GF...no wait a minute!! In order to preserve my life it is my fault!!...LOL

But based on $100 for a ratary...my suggestion is to buy it and learn but go with caution.

The reason why I mention the PE-8 it is smaller than the 3403 and comes in 1, 2 and 3" BP and pads. It is around $210

That might be another option.

[Matt@Revive]

so i stumbled across this today, 3dproducts polisher for $50

3D Polisher 7 - 3dproducts

[Rsurfer]

so i stumbled across this today, 3dproducts polisher for $50

3D Polisher 7 - 3dproducts

Get the Dewalt..much better built machine.

[Kamakaz1961]

so i stumbled across this today, 3dproducts polisher for $50

3D Polisher 7 - 3dproducts

How can you go wrong? I say jump all over it. If it is a horrible design after use it was only a $50 loss. BTW, we have a 3D store about 4 miles from where I live....good in-house stuff

[Mach1USMC]

Since I was very impressed with the 3401 I ended up getting a PE-14 for a rotary. Like all flex products it's sturdy and well built. It's also extremely light weight. Great all around machine.

[Mizzoutiger]

Since I was very impressed with the 3401 I ended up getting a PE-14 for a rotary. Like all flex products it's sturdy and well built. It's also extremely light weight. Great all around machine.

[Rmd]

That HD polisher looks almost exactly like the $39 one from harbor freight. That kind of machine might not be a bad purchase if you just want to play around with a rotary to help you decide if it makes sense to drop $300-$400 for a flex unit.