Do I really need a Flex?

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Morning all,

I'm a big fan of doing it right the first time but I'm also aware of my situation. I want to be able to compound and polish my own cars when needed and maybe do a few cars on the side if and when that happens. I'm attracted to the flex becuase of it's power and lack of vibration caused by the machine. Over the quality seems great and I'd rather by the right tool the first time than to buy something intermediary at first. However, I'm not sure I really need it when GG offers a perfectly usable solution. I've seen plenty of awesome cars done with the 6' GG.

Is there something more I need to consider that makes the extra $300 I would spend worth it?
 
I own both. They are both very capable machines. They can both get the job done quickly and efficiently.

I like the flex for lack of vibration. I don't think its better in every situation though. The trigger vs on/ off switch makes working a bit quicker also.

The Griots can correct paint almost as quickly as the flex, with the right pads and products.

I'd be lost without either to be honest. Some paints love the flex, others don't. I use my flex probably 85% of the time, and Griots 10%, and rotary the other 5%.

The extra cost is worth it IMO.

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I'd buy a flex, and pickup the harbor freight da polisher. That's $75 savings, and best of both worlds.

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I have the GG6 and it is a great machine. Yes, it does vibrate, but I haven't owned another machine to compare with, so I guess I just feel its fine. Haven't had a correction it couldn't handle yet but I've only done about 10 cars or so. I guess I would say to get the GG6 if you are only going to be doing your own cars. If you start doing others and start making money doing it, then maybe that is the time to invest in the Flex. My 2 cents.
 
I have the Flex and 7424xp - there is no comparison. I don't even like using the PC for spreading wax anymore. The only time the 7424xp gets used is when a friend comes over and he want to help polish his car - I set him up with the PC and he can do no harm. Glad I have both but...if I had to do over, I would go directly to the Flex. YMMV
 
I have the PC,Flex,GG and Rupes by far the Rupes is the best out of all them IMO.
 
What do Humans really need?

Sure...water, food, clothing, shelter, heat...immediately comes to mind.

But what about:
-Love/relationships?
-Self realization (through: religion/spiritual guidance)?
-Being respectful of Nature?


And:
Everybody's heard of the rule: "Survival of the Fittest".

Sometimes, if an individual wants to be: 'one among the fittest':
The importance of Flex-ibility cannot be underscored more emphatically!!!

:)

Bob
 
Flex is my next purchase, the thought of forced rotation around bends and such makes me like it. My Rupes and even my GG sometimes slows over convex/concave surfaces. Flex first is my vote.
 
I was faced with the same dilemma 2 years ago. (Before the RUPES) I started out with a G110v2 and slowly progressed from there. The time came when I was looking for something more powerful and I started looking into the 3401. I also started doing a few jobs and with that said I wanted (but didn't need) the 3401.

I made the 3401 purchase and haven't looked back at my G110v2. I couldn't be more happier as I now have an incredibly well built machine and will take just about anything thrown under it.

Now knowing what I know now with the 3401 I would have just went with it from the get go. Just my .02
 
Started with a PC, upgraded to flex, worth every penny in my opinion if you can afford it and make use of it.
 
I'm really thinking I ought to buy what I want in the first place, I practice that elsewhere when purchasing things.

Thanks for the help guys
 
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this, but you may want to consider that if you want to work with 3" or 3.5" pads, you will need a "traditional DA", like a Griots or HF DA. I think the smallest pads you can use on a 3401 is 4" (it MAY be 5" though, not sure).

There are some times you just need to use a smaller pad to polish an area. So, the GG is more versatile.
 
swanicyouth said:
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this, but you may want to consider that if you want to work with 3" or 3.5" pads, you will need a "traditional DA", like a Griots or HF DA. I think the smallest pads you can use on a 3401 is 4" (it MAY be 5" though, not sure).

There are some times you just need to use a smaller pad to polish an area. So, the GG is more versatile.
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There is at least a lake country backing plate adapter set that allows for 4" for the flex 3401.
 
swanicyouth said:
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned this, but you may want to consider that if you want to work with 3" or 3.5" pads, you will need a "traditional DA", like a Griots or HF DA. I think the smallest pads you can use on a 3401 is 4" (it MAY be 5" though, not sure).

There are some times you just need to use a smaller pad to polish an area. So, the GG is more versatile.
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agreed, everyone should have at least one in their arsenal. it's very versatile and will come in handy in many situations...
 
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