Couldn't be More Disappointed in my Flex 3401

[Ohio Detailing]

You can never go wrong with your Makita. All the power tools they manufacture are top notch. Yesterday I was installing a fan on my back porch and dropped my Makita cordless drill off of a 10 foot ladder onto concrete. No damage at all.
I almost always use my Makita for correction and finish off with my PC

I have a Makita, I've had it for 9 years now... geez, I don't like the thought of that. Anyway, I used it for a while, and haven't used it in a long time, because I'm "afraid" of rotaries. I just need to ask friends and family to let me practice on their "less" than exotic cars, haha.

 

[atoy]

:dblthumb2:

Has nothing to do with my technique, if that's what you're implying. We all have our preferences. Just because everyone and their Mom praises the 3401, doesn't mean I have to. It's a very capable tool, I just don't like using it. As far as the PE-14, well, I haven't mastered a rotary, and have no desire to. As long as I get the desired results, it doesn't matter what tools I use.

 

[BobbyG]

Has nothing to do with my technique, if that's what you're implying. We all have our preferences. Just because everyone and their Mom praises the 3401, doesn't mean I have to. It's a very capable tool, I just don't like using it. As far as the PE-14, well, I haven't mastered a rotary, and have no desire to. As long as I get the desired results, it doesn't matter what tools I use.

Mark,

So true and very well said!! :dblthumb2:

We all have our likes and dislikes and like most thinks 1 size doesn't necessarily fit all...

 

[swanicyouth]

Has nothing to do with my technique, if that's what you're implying. We all have our preferences. Just because everyone and their Mom praises the 3401, doesn't mean I have to. It's a very capable tool, I just don't like using it. As far as the PE-14, well, I haven't mastered a rotary, and have no desire to. As long as I get the desired results, it doesn't matter what tools I use.

Honestly, it seems like your not the only one who doesn't like the forced rotation Flex DA. I'm not sure why your average person would need/want a forced rotation machine unless your detailing for a living. If your a hobbyist, it may take longer to correct your car the first time with a PC like device, but after that it shouldn't get so swirled / damaged you need much more than an orange pad on a PC with a medium polish. Actually, I am still using an original 7424 and it seems pretty poweful to me, it's just time consuming. Also, I am able to get great results with it, but I had to practice using it. But, I mean, how often do you polish your car? Once every 6 months or a year? Why would a hobbyist need or want a Flex DA?

 

[BobbyG]

Actually, I am still using an original 7424 and it seems pretty powerful to me, it's just time consuming. Also, I am able to get great results with it, but I had to practice using it. But, I mean, how often do you polish your car? Once every 6 months or a year? Why would a hobbyist need or want a Flex DA?

So true!!

My 14 year old 1st generation Porter Cable 7424 still going strong....rops:

That pad started off white!!

There's nothing wrong with adding some new technology to any hobby providing you can afford it. Even a hobbyist can benefit from the Flex 3401 in terms of speed and uniformity. Because the Flex 3401 is quite a different animal it could be just he ticket for some that takes them from hobbyist to a earning a living because of time and productivity...

 

[Danube]

Has nothing to do with my technique, if that's what you're implying. We all have our preferences. Just because everyone and their Mom praises the 3401, doesn't mean I have to. It's a very capable tool, I just don't like using it. As far as the PE-14, well, I haven't mastered a rotary, and have no desire to. As long as I get the desired results, it doesn't matter what tools I use.

Not refering to your detailing technique rather frequent change of opinion that stands out and becomes too obvious.

 

[Flash Gordon]

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