WRAPT C5Z06
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It's really not.
Flex 3401 or rupes bigfoot.
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I still have my PE14 as well and don't plan on getting rid of it so I'm going to agree with you on this.
Agree, once I tried it, it surpassed my expectations (speaking of the lhr15).
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I also agree, simply awesome.
68bowtie
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I'm torn i don't know if i should sell my flex 3401 to get the rupes or keep my flex. I just got the 4" backing plate and it really seems to work good. THe only thing i don't like about the flex is it is sometimes fights you. I'm not sure about the rupes also because its got a huge throw how it would be on smaller and curved panels. I only have one polisher and don't want to have a smaller one just to get spots the bigfoot 21 can't get into.
WRAPT C5Z06
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It's like polishing with a freight train! The brute force of the forced rotation makes it very undesirable to use, at least for me.
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I have NEVER seen so many people complain about the Flex forced rotation issue, until NOW that the rupes is here at AG.
I bought a Flex last year, to replace my PC7424... as most knows that the PC is not that strong, but the second i tried using the Flex, i regretted getting it, it was heavy and hard to control, i was sweating just from trying to control it. I sold it as soon as i can, and lost like $100
I bought a Flex last year, to replace my PC7424... as most knows that the PC is not that strong, but the second i tried using the Flex, i regretted getting it, it was heavy and hard to control, i was sweating just from trying to control it. I sold it as soon as i can, and lost like $100
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+1 It's amazing how fast opinions change in favor of the latest greatest flavor of the month. The flex was the gold standard just a few months ago. I'm sure the Rupes are nice and have some good qualities but the desired outcome is the same for both machines *a swirl free finish* and last time I check, my Flex was still more than capable of doing just that.
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Get the 15 instead of the 21.:xyxthumbs:
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The 15 is perfect for weekend detailer...
I purchased my 15 from KB...
and now that AG started to carry the Rupes kit, i want to get the 21 kit and just sell the 21... since i wanted the bag and polishes lol....
I purchased my 15 from KB...
and now that AG started to carry the Rupes kit, i want to get the 21 kit and just sell the 21... since i wanted the bag and polishes lol....
Rsurfer
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The Flex has been king of the DA's for years. Finally might get de-throned. I for one favor "New and improved".
CleanGene
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Hopefully that's the case.
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You mean sell the 15?
Pick up the 21mm with the 5" backing plate. Still have the large throw, for better correction, but using a 1" smaller pad will make it more versatile.
I still think that there is a place for the flex 3401. When you need a tool that is more aggressive than a da and less than a rotary this is where the 3401 still fills in that area. I still use my 3401 but I still go to my Pe14-2 most the time even over the Rupes.
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hmmm..... i thought about getting the 21 in the first place before i bought the 15, but i dont know if putting a 5" backing plate on the 21 will make it not as smooth like it should.
So i plan on selling the 21 and keep the 15...
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This debate still rages with me. Should I? Should I not? Should I? Should I not?
Really all of the complaints on here come down to the owners and how they differ in personal taste. Comparing a Rupes and a Flex is like comparing a BMW and a Mercedes. One is not better than the other, its all who is controlling it and how they like it.
I am sticking with my Flex for two reasons.
-One I do not have a hard time controlling it, right pads, priming, and polish it is super easy IMO.
-Two, you can pick up a bead on the fly...
Really all of the complaints on here come down to the owners and how they differ in personal taste. Comparing a Rupes and a Flex is like comparing a BMW and a Mercedes. One is not better than the other, its all who is controlling it and how they like it.
I am sticking with my Flex for two reasons.
-One I do not have a hard time controlling it, right pads, priming, and polish it is super easy IMO.
-Two, you can pick up a bead on the fly...
Bunky
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I got the Rupes 15 but also have a Flex. I bought since my DA was getting old (already replaced brushes, housing cracked) and the vibrations always annoyed me.
I believe one aspect of using the Flex is having a good body and hand position especially on vertical surfaces. Some loved the PC/GG but I always found them vibrated too much to suit me.
It is good to have more options.
I believe one aspect of using the Flex is having a good body and hand position especially on vertical surfaces. Some loved the PC/GG but I always found them vibrated too much to suit me.
It is good to have more options.
Rsurfer
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:iagree:with both having their place in detailing, but complementing each other?
I would say a rotary and a DA complement each other. Would I buy a Flex DA if I had the Rupes?