Flex 3401 or Rupes 21?

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So ive been looking to pick up another machine, I was looking at them both and love how the rupes has no vibration and is easy to use. Haven't looked into the flex as much but im really just wanting something to cut faster and easier to get my cars done faster. Dusting or no dusting doesn't matter as I wash the vehicle after. Price doesnt matter either, if theres any other machines I should look at getting let me know thanks!
 
There's a million threads on this with a million opinions. I like my rupes 21 but haven't tried the flex.
 
My take on this is if your working on cars that are all jacked up get a Flex (more power / direct drive). If your working on decently maintained cars get a Rupes (easier operation / less fatigue).
 
Flex is next on my list, or a rotary, but that is because I just got my Rupes. I will say, a Rupes is the Audi of polishers. Refined, smooth and fast. I have seen a dramatic cut in time it takes to cover the same square foot. I do with it had the power of the GG but dang, it just goes.
 
Does the Rupes stop spinning like the PC does in certain sections of the car?

This is what I have heard from other detailers. I have not seen it first hand however.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
Does the Rupes stop spinning like the PC does in certain sections of the car?

This is what I have heard from other detailers. I have not seen it first hand however.
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If you watch the Mike Phillips videos, you will find that he uses the Porter Cable dual action polisher, and you never see pad stop spinning (except when he turns it off). If used correctly, you should not see that problem.
 
Rupes still vibrates not as much as gg or pc.
Flex is more versatile ime I always go back to it when im working on cars

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hernandez.art13 said:
Does the Rupes stop spinning like the PC does in certain sections of the car?

This is what I have heard from other detailers. I have not seen it first hand however.
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Yes, because it's a free spindle assembly. You can use a modified washer that will help.
 
MajinAl said:
Rupes still vibrates not as much as gg or pc.
Flex is more versatile ime I always go back to it when im working on cars

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Did you center your pad? Runs smooth for me.
 
True. I don't have problems with the PC not rotating. The reason I am not a huge fan of it. Is because it takes to long.

Opposed to the Rupes or Flex that correct much faster.
 
Rupes it is! Most cars I do aren't too bad and if I can get 90% of the swirls out already with a PC I'm sure the rupes won't have a problem, thanks everyone!
 
Rsurfer said:
Did you center your pad? Runs smooth for me.
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Yes I did Ron, I got the washer mod as well.
Its a lighter machine but by all means isn't as smooth as everyone says it is

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MajinAl said:
Rupes still vibrates not as much as gg or pc.
Flex is more versatile ime I always go back to it when im working on cars

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????? I can use my rupes with one hand tied behind my back, zero vibrations.
 
KillaCam said:
+1. While smoking a cigar and drinking a beer and carrying on a conversation.
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Dont forget while standing on your head doing a yoga pose and cleaning the undercarriage of the car.

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MajinAl said:
Dont forget while standing on your head doing a yoga pose and cleaning the undercarriage of the car.

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For me it would be more like curling a 12ozr, I'll leave the yoga to the professionals. :dblthumb2:
 
I asked myself that same question for several days. Looked at the advantages and inconveniances on both machines then finally decided on the Rupes. The major point for me was that a lot of people were saying the Flex becomes sizzling hot while working and some people said they have burned themselves on it. If I had a machine like that I would hate it with a passion ;) So Flex time ;)
 
if you can hold off till SEMA, wait and see what's new that will be coming out then make your choice...
 
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