Big Kid Toys - Flex Polisher

One thing I found with my Flex by accident but really like is the other day when polishing my cord got hung under the tire and the flex became unplugged while I was using it. I had the trigger lock on and forgot to take it off when I went back to plug it up. I laid the Flex on my towel and went and plugged it back up. Well the Flex did not start back up until I took off the trigger lock and started it back again. Nice little safety feature there.
 
Wondering ?

UDM polisher __________Flex polisher which is the best ? Feed back please
 
Wasn't there some rumors floating around of the next gen UDM being around $200? If so, for the extra money, the Flex is really a no-brainer. Unless the UDM can come close to the Flex's performance, and rid itself of quality control issues.
 
DJ_JonnyV said:
Wasn't there some rumors floating around of the next gen UDM being around $200? If so, for the extra money, the Flex is really a no-brainer. Unless the UDM can come close to the Flex's performance, and rid itself of quality control issues.
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I believe that is highly unlikely that the new UDM will be anything like the Flex. Mind you I have never used the Flex, but I am very, very impressed with it from reading about it online. IMO this is what all dual action orbitals should be like :). The newer UDM will have to be 20x better than the current version to be up to the Flex standards, IMO.
 
ZoranC said:
To add more fuel on the Flex fire:

1) Yesterday I saw pictures of 1500 grit wet sanding being taken out by Flex in one pass! I don't know how hard clear was but still ...
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That was quite an impressive write up and pics. Most say though after using the Flex I wasn't surprised.
 
I think each of the machines have a place in detailing, a PC and UDM or Cyclo for minor and normal detailing. A rotary fits best in the hands of a professional. And now with the Makita/Flex offers a medium ground that offers more power than PC but less than true rotary.
 
I think each of the machines have a place in detailing, a PC and UDM or Cyclo for minor and normal detailing. A rotary fits best in the hands of a professional. And now with the Makita/Flex offers a medium ground that offers more power than PC but less than true rotary.
 
OK, got a PC and Makita - bought right here BTW, and I was thinking about the Cyclo - but after consulting with others - I started looking hard at the Flex. I did get some rotary time in Sat under the professional guidence of my friend that owns a bodyshop. I tried 3M ultrafina for the firest time and on a 3M pad and Dewalt (all first time deals to me) - I was having second thoughts after that on getting a Flex, then today I roughed up a piece of trim on a car I was detailing and ...maybe the Detailing Gods are trying to tell me to get a Flex, or maybe I just need to pay closer attention! I don't know but I do know I love 3M products now!
 
budman3 said:
I believe that is highly unlikely that the new UDM will be anything like the Flex. Mind you I have never used the Flex, but I am very, very impressed with it from reading about it online. IMO this is what all dual action orbitals should be like :). The newer UDM will have to be 20x better than the current version to be up to the Flex standards, IMO.
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That's exactly what I'm saying, Budman!!!
 
Yes, I do find myself religiously taping trim while using the Flex now. Picked up a 3 or 4 pack of 3m painter's tape at Costco on the cheap a few weeks ago.
 
ZoranC said:
If it weren't for the carpet cleaning I would argue that PC and PC-like do not belong in anybody's arsenal, not even beginners for minor detailing.
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lets just say alot of us differ on this, especially given that alot of detailers can do correction with the PC and when given a fair chance is quite safe and effective for pro and novice alike.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
lets just say alot of us differ on this, especially given that alot of detailers can do correction with the PC and when given a fair chance is quite safe and effective for pro and novice alike.
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I have to agree with you Killr. I still like to use a PC over my metabo on some parts of a car. The Flex polisher looks nice. I have used a Flex Stone Wet Rotary Polisher for years. It's a well built machine.
 
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The Flex looks like something I will consider without question but I really hope the Edge folks come up with a solid adapter that can be counted on. I have a lot more Edge pads then LC.
 
AG -

Once this arrives will it have the new backing plate that does not have separation issues?
 
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