Differences between Dual actions

A4 1.8tqm said:
I totally agree that DA's are fully capable of producing flawless results, in the right hands with proper technique, I don't think they were saying the DA's can't do the work.

The thing about the Flex 3401 is that (1)-it does what it does, (2)-consistently, (3)-in anyone's hands, all the time. Of course the user must possess the skill to operate their choice of machine. It's all been said before, but the (4)-user friendly controls, consistency in the motion/speed of the pad along with the general quality and "feel" of the Flex 3401 all make it worth it and therefore "better" IMO. :o
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(1) - Uhh? everything does what it does.
(2) - My PC does what it does consistently as well.
(3) - Are you serious? NOT True!
(4) - I find the PC to have very user friendly controls, along with a consistency in motion/speed of the pad. I also find the Porter Cable to be of very high quality, the PC name has been recognized as an industry leader in quality power tools for many, many years.

I can assure you that a PC is just as capable of paint correction as a flex, maybe even more capable sometimes. I've seen enough of these threads to know that this subject has the potential to go south fast. Therefore I've said all I'm going to say and will not get into a pee-ing match any further. Both tools are great tools, and with some practice and proper products have the ability to produce EXCELLENT results...
 
I own both the Flex and the PC. Flex is a superior machine plain and simple. Only downside is a litle added extra weight.
 
DARK HORSE said:
(1) - Uhh? everything does what it does.
(2) - My PC does what it does consistently as well.
(3) - Are you serious? NOT True!
(4) - I find the PC to have very user friendly controls, along with a consistency in motion/speed of the pad. I also find the Porter Cable to be of very high quality, the PC name has been recognized as an industry leader in quality power tools for many, many years.

I can assure you that a PC is just as capable of paint correction as a flex, maybe even more capable sometimes. I've seen enough of these threads to know that this subject has the potential to go south fast. Therefore I've said all I'm going to say and will not get into a pee-ing match any further. Both tools are great tools, and with some practice and proper products have the ability to produce EXCELLENT results...
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No worries Tad, I think I was a little misunderstood...

What I meant by "does what it does" etc. is that when you set the speed dial and pull the trigger, the machine will operate at that speed, all the time, in anyone's hands. No loss of rotation or bogging down, just constant power... "Does what it does".

As I already said, I totally agree that PC's are capable and either machine requires that the user possess the skill to operate it in order to get show quality results. No peeing match, I just agreed that they are both capable but I think the Flex is "better". I did NOT intend to come across like the Flex will just give perfection no matter what to anyone.

The Flex controls are undoubtedly more user friendly though.
 
pc the only way to go for a da. makita for all the rest but if you have lots of cash may try the flex also never tryed one so cant say 400.00 is alot of cake
 
i bought a porter da, which seems to bog down when polishing. wish had purchased the flex.
 
molarman said:
i bought a porter da, which seems to bog down when polishing. wish had purchased the flex.
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What size pads are you using...


With 5.5" you have to push harder than you need to actually stop the pad from rotating...

That is you're going to bend or flex a body panel by pushing hard enough to stop the pad from rotating unless you're buffing a high point or curved panel.


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