Anyone else order a Makita PO5000C?

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I should have it by the end of next week. Sucks living across the country from AG.
 
I am strongly considering it but not until I can order a spare backing plate and spare motor brushes.


ScottH
 
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Might wait till reviews start coming in... Looks
tempting though.

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I want to but am waiting for the Flex XCE & the new Rupes tools Mike tempted us with the pics of the other day. I don't NEED another machine but I like nice tools. Waiting til everyone has their cards,er machines on the table and will go from there. That & I hid my credit card from myself & forgot where I put it.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
I should have it by the end of next week. Sucks living across the country from AG.
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Congrats on the new polisher. :xyxthumbs: At least you are in the same country, spare a thought for me . . . I'm roughly another 6500 miles from you. Going by normal trends, I would imagine we won't see it down here (if at all) for at least another year. :dunno:

I suppose I don't really "need" another polisher but Makita make a solid tool, & ya can never have too many huh? The long awaited Flex XCE still grabs my interest, & the faultless service I have had from my 3401s over the years basically means my money is already spent there. The new Rupes Mille . . . Most likely I'm gonna want one of these too but I doubt I would be chomping at the bit for it, & if I had some spare cash then probably.

WRAPT C5Z06 - review? Please do. Roll on parcel arrival time. :dblthumb2:

Aaryn NZ.
 
when/if mark decides to sell the makita (we'll know if he likes it within a few days) i got first dibs LOL... :D
 
VISITOR said:
when/if mark decides to sell the makita (we'll know if he likes it within a few days) i got first dibs LOL... :D
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Lol

I was just reading about the Makita. I love the fact you can switch from free floating to forced rotation. That's bad-ass.
 
PaulMys said:
Lol

I was just reading about the Makita. I love the fact you can switch from free floating to forced rotation. That's bad-ass.
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When would you ever have the need to switch between the two options?
Ron
 
robwoodgto said:
When would you ever have the need to switch between the two options?
Ron
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For me personally on my Ram, I would welcome the forced rotation on the large panels that a truck has.

Conversely, I would welcome the random orbit or "free floating" as I describe it on the many contours of my hood, front bumper & grille, etc.

Just my 2 pennies. I'm not a pro detailer. I only do my truck and the wife's Wrangler. Don't even get me started on the Wrangler and it's obstacles. Lol
 
PaulMys said:
For me personally on my Ram, I would welcome the forced rotation on the large panels that a truck has.

Conversely, I would welcome the random orbit or "free floating" as I describe it on the many contours of my hood, front bumper & grille, etc.

Just my 2 pennies. I'm not a pro detailer. I only do my truck and the wife's Wrangler. Don't even get me started on the Wrangler and it's obstacles. Lol
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I agree. Especially on the contours of the hood on so many vehicles. I really do like the idea of a forced rotation and had I known a few months ago what I know now I would have bought the Flex 3401 to begin with.
Ron
 
VISITOR said:
when/if mark decides to sell the makita (we'll know if he likes it within a few days) i got first dibs LOL... :D
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LMBO..you know me all too well!!!



Aaryn NZ said:
Congrats on the new polisher. :xyxthumbs: At least you are in the same country, spare a thought for me . . . I'm roughly another 6500 miles from you. Going by normal trends, I would imagine we won't see it down here (if at all) for at least another year. :dunno:

I suppose I don't really "need" another polisher but Makita make a solid tool, & ya can never have too many huh? The long awaited Flex XCE still grabs my interest, & the faultless service I have had from my 3401s over the years basically means my money is already spent there. The new Rupes Mille . . . Most likely I'm gonna want one of these too but I doubt I would be chomping at the bit for it, & if I had some spare cash then probably.

WRAPT C5Z06 - review? Please do. Roll on parcel arrival time. :dblthumb2:

Aaryn NZ.
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LOL...ok, I'm not complaining about the distance anymore.

I'm a huge forced rotation junkie. This Makita fixes two issues I have with the 3401: it spins clockwise and it spins faster. If it spun counterclockwise, I wouldn't have bought it. I think the clockwise motion will really help the comfort level.

You're awesome, Aaryn!


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WRAPT C5Z06 said:
LMBO..you know me all too well!!!




LOL...ok, I'm not complaining about the distance anymore.

I'm a huge forced rotation junkie. This Makita fixes two issues I have with the 3401: it spins clockwise and it spins faster. If it spun counterclockwise, I wouldn't have bought it. I think the clockwise motion will really help the comfort level.

You're awesome, Aaryn!


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Looking forward to reading your review! I have it in my cart and fighting myself not to buy it. If AG does a 20% off sale without restrictions, I'll be clicking that checkout button quicker than quick!

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I'm waiting on the new Rupes. A smoother, right way turning Flex 3401, got to have it.
 
Im thinking of ordering it. It looks real tempting. Plus I've been eyeing new tools.
 
Looks to bulky for tight areas like under the mirrors and such.Just by looking at it it seems to be great on flat panels roof trunk and hood.For 369.00 I will have to try before I buy.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
The Makita turns clockwise like the Rupes. We'll see about smoothness.
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I may have to reorder if makita online dealer didnt ship mine by tuesday and order here at AGO..
as for smoothness, its not going to be any noticeable difference between the two looking at stroke and OPM specs
cant base of the rupes videos as it wasn't full speed as you can see the dial saying number 3 to the left..which means it was most likely run on 4
 
if it's true, i'm holding off for a few more months for the Flex 12mm DA if it comes out...
 
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