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Right now I’m using a Maguiars MT300 Da Polisher! I’m shopping for a new DA Polisher either Flex Or Rupes I’d like to purchase one this weekend. What’s y’all opinion on the flex or the rupes. Need feedback


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dlc95 said:
Just in case you're thinking random orbital vs 3401 forced rotation.

FLEX 3401 or RUPES? - A question I get asked a lot! -Mike Phillips

However, Flex does offer a random orbital, and Rupes a forced rotation these days..
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Rupes Mille will be out soon, and that is their gear driven, forced rotation DA. RUPES BigFoot LK 900E Mille Gear Driven Polisher

You should also consider Griot's BOSS G15 or G21. The reason I mention this is because, If you're coming from a MEGS DA, there is going to be a bit of a learning curve going to either the Flex and the Rupes. I found the G15 to be a good jump into the long throw coming from using a PC7424xp, then I got my Rupes MKII. I had to get used to the slow start on the MKII, and knowing NOT to prime the pads (sling city) that was bit of a learning curve. The Rupes even comes with a book written by Mike Phillips, which I enjoyed on a long flight once.

All of these tools are amazing and do an awesome job. It's really up to the end user to figure out which works best for them.
 
Buy a Griot 3in HD plate for your MT300

If you're leaning towards forced Rotation, I believe the Makita PO5000C is the best after using all 3.

If you sway to Longthrow
I'd get. Rupes Mark 2 and also spend an extra 90 for a Rupes 21mm essentric and BP for a higher OPM machine over factory
 
@Custmsprty. The reason for my comment/question was in regards to the following...

mrbtd said:
What does your current polisher not do that you want the new one to do ?

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Rsurfer said:
It's a MT300, think Porter Cable.
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That was his reply to mrbrd’s question.^
Dislike my post if you want, but his answer made absolutely no sense and I wanted clarification.
 
I have 3 flex tools (XFE-7, 3401, PE14) and 2 Rupes (21mk2, Mille), and they've all got their place.

Mille will be replacing my 3401- It's a nice upgrade IMO.

Long-throws are definitely more "comfortable" to use than the gear driven tools, however, geared tools spin through anything (curves, contours, body lines, etc).

Rule of thumb is to ask what type of vehicles you're working on. curvy = forced rotation. Flat = long throw.
 
B5visser said:
I have 3 flex tools (XFE-7, 3401, PE14) and 2 Rupes (21mk2, Mille), and they've all got their place.

Mille will be replacing my 3401- It's a nice upgrade IMO.

Long-throws are definitely more "comfortable" to use than the gear driven tools, however, geared tools spin through anything (curves, contours, body lines, etc).

Rule of thumb is to ask what type of vehicles you're working on. curvy = forced rotation. Flat = long throw.
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I’d like two get two a force rotation and a long throw what’s your opinion on which ones


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