How to rotary polish

I'm a rotary guy and wouldn't give them up for anything. :props:
 
BobbyG said:
I'm a rotary guy and wouldn't give them up for anything. :props:
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im so happy you said that because on my way home from Chemical guys after buying my new flex 3403 I was having buyers remorse and wondering if I should have bought the flex 3401 D.A. ......now I thing I made the right decision:buffing:

I was like a kid in a candy store and even bought the flex bag that I dont need lol

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chemguy626 said:
im so happy you said that because on my way home from Chemical guys after buying my new flex 3403 I was having buyers remorse and wondering if I should have bought the flex 3401 D.A. ......now I thing I made the right decision:buffing:

I was like a kid in a candy store and even bought the flex bag that I dont need lol
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If you don't mind me asking; what Makita rotary do you already have?

I also have the Flex 3401 and love it!! :props:

My machines.....

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I have the makita 9227c, and the newest porter cable

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OK.... What was your reason for buying the Flex 3403? Just curious is all....

I added the Flex PE14-2-150 because it's smaller and more maneuverable then the Makita but my Makita actually sees more action with the 6 1/2" pads...
 
I wanted something that would rapidly correct, was easy to handle(the makita is a beast), and something I could finish with as well. When comparing what my buddy at chemical guys was saying about the 3401 and the 3403...this was the winner.

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Even my dog penny likes it lol

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chemguy626 said:
Even my dog penny likes it lol

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I like it to, but must wear earplugs because of the high pitch whine. Might get rid of my 3403 and get the new Flex PE 14-2 150.
 
I have a 3403 and really am not fond of it. Nice for precision polishing but I find it not to work all that great on larger panels and/or prolonged periods of time.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have a 3403 and really am not fond of it. Nice for precision polishing but I find it not to work all that great on larger panels and/or prolonged periods of time.
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Please explain
 
Gets very hot and really doesn't have the power to spin wool or larger pads like the Makita or DeWalts do.
 
Dr Oldz said:
Gets very hot and really doesn't have the power to spin wool or larger pads like the Makita or DeWalts do.
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I dont use any bigger than 5.5 or 6 inch pads...so I doubt that will be an issue
 
chemguy626 said:
I dont use any bigger than 5.5 or 6 inch pads...so I doubt that will be an issue
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Do a whole car even with those size pads then see if you feel the same.
It does well with 3 or 4 inch pads.
 
Dr Oldz said:
Do a whole car even with those size pads then see if you feel the same.
It does well with 3 or 4 inch pads.
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Smaller foam pads (5.5-6") work fine for me with the 3403. You are right about the overheating using larger pads or wool.
 
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