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Where can I find videos or even forums with tips and tricks on how to use the Flex 3401 properly. Some say it's just like the PC 7424, only forced rotation. I've plugged this thing in and pulled the trigger, I think it's a different beast. Anyone know where I can find this kind of instruction. (I've already watched everything on you tube)
 
If you have seen the ones on youtube, including the ones on AG channel, there is not that much to see, just wait till you get it and get busy, it will feel a bit different than the PCXP, but not that much, just make sure you keep it flat on the paint or it will try to get away from you, (Nothing to be afraid of)

Congrats on your purchase, you will like it...
 
ROMEO said:
If you have seen the ones on youtube, including the ones on AG channel, there is not that much to see, just wait till you get it and get busy, it will feel a bit different than the PCXP, but not that much, just make sure you keep it flat on the paint or it will try to get away from you, (Nothing to be afraid of)

Congrats on your purchase, you will like it...
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Thanks for your vote of confidence. I think I'd like to see more instructional videos with the Flex 3401. Tips, what pads to use, what settings, how much pressure. After all, it is way more powerful than the others meaning there's way more ways to make a bad mistake. As many that are sold, I would think that others would like a little instruction. Just look at how many how to videos there for the PCXP & G110V2's.
 
Most of those things you will pick up as you go, since every case is gonna be different. Sure, the 3401 has more power, but as long as you keep it flat, and you don't stay in one spot you will be ok.

For the most part the pads and products are gonna be the same, the main difference is that you will get it done faster, in less passes. As far as how much pressure to apply, if I remember correctly Mike has suggested about 25 lbs once the polish is broken, and for the last 2 passes no pressure on the machine.

If you can control the PCXP you can control the 3401, as I mention before, the main thing is to keep it flat on the paint or it will try to walk away from you... And to keep it flat.
 
ROMEO said:
Most of those things you will pick up as you go, since every case is gonna be different. Sure, the 3401 has more power, but as long as you keep it flat, and you don't stay in one spot you will be ok.

For the most part the pads and products are gonna be the same, the main difference is that you will get it done faster, in less passes. As far as how much pressure to apply, if I remember correctly Mike has suggested about 25 lbs once the polish is broken, and for the last 2 passes no pressure on the machine.

If you can control the PCXP you can control the 3401, as I mention before, the main thing is to keep it flat on the paint or it will try to walk away from you... And to keep it flat.
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U mean 5lbs 8)
 
Actually, now that I think about it it might be more like 15 lbs, so, hopefully someone can stop by and clear that part up...
 
lol just watch MP's video agai.. its 15 lbs. of pressure 8)


Jay
 
This is why I think there should be more instructional videos. What if I had taken your advice and put 25lb's of pressure on my brand new car with my brand new Flex?
 
skipper1 said:
This is why I think there should be more instructional videos. What if I had taken your advice and put 25lb's of pressure on my brand new car with my brand new Flex?
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thats y i checked. i ALWAYS look for how-to-vids or what not before taking any advise.i'm just saying check for yourself with search option so u dont run into this problem. i dont think it would have made much differance between 25 or 15 lbs prssure.. with PCXP,GG it would just bog down but with flex... not sure...

Jay
 
350z00m said:
i dont think it would have made much differance between 25 or 15 lbs prssure.. with PCXP,GG it would just bog down but with flex... not sure..

Jay
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It does not slows it down...
 
350z00m said:
thats y i checked. i ALWAYS look for how-to-vids or what not before taking any advise.i'm just saying check for yourself with search option so u dont run into this problem. i dont think it would have made much differance between 25 or 15 lbs prssure.. with PCXP,GG it would just bog down but with flex... not sure...

Jay
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Please don't take me wrong, this is not a personal attack by any means. Just making my point that there really does need to be more instructions on how to do things properly with a Flex and everyone that owns a Flex can all communicate with the correct advice given by absolute pros of the trade. I consider Mike an absolute pro.

Mike doing a :90 video and a few videos from Hong Kong just aren't enough to learn from. Right now, there are more videos on the new Flex rotary that hasn't even been released yet than there for the 3401 that's been out for a couple of years.

With winter weather here, I could sure use some videos so when spring rolls around, I'll be ready.
 
Mike doing a :90 video and a few videos from Hong Kong just aren't enough to learn from. Right now, there are more videos on the new Flex rotary that hasn't even been released yet than there for the 3401 that's been out for a couple of years.

With winter weather here, I could sure use some videos so when spring rolls around, I'll be ready.[/QUOTE]


:iagree::buffing:

Jay
 
skipper1 said:
This is why I think there should be more instructional videos. What if I had taken your advice and put 25lb's of pressure on my brand new car with my brand new Flex?
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Your car would have been just fine, honestly, I have put more pressure than that...

But since you had already seen all the videos on youtube you should have known how much pressure to apply already... :props:
 
Maybe the flex is so foolproof that there is no need to make that many videos, the couple that are out are more than enough to get anyone going and then learn for real with practice...

Is you don't want to learn on your own car, just go to a body shop and get a pice of scrap like a fender and use it to practice on...


skipper1 said:
Please don't take me wrong, this is not a personal attack by any means. Just making my point that there really does need to be more instructions on how to do things properly with a Flex and everyone that owns a Flex can all communicate with the correct advice given by absolute pros of the trade. I consider Mike an absolute pro.

Mike doing a :90 video and a few videos from Hong Kong just aren't enough to learn from. Right now, there are more videos on the new Flex rotary that hasn't even been released yet than there for the 3401 that's been out for a couple of years.

With winter weather here, I could sure use some videos so when spring rolls around, I'll be ready.
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ROMEO said:
Your car would have been just fine, honestly, I have put more pressure than that...

But since you had already seen all the videos on youtube you should have known how much pressure to apply already... :props:
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Well, I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say. Before I got my G110V2 the first of September, for 4 month before that, I watch a lot of videos on how to right here, at MOL and youtube. I read everything I could about the DA before making my purchase and putting that thing on my car, and I'll bet you there's a bunch more people out there that did and still do the same thing.

Right now, there's really not a forum just for the Flex. Oh, this is one but all anyone does is say "I ordered mine", "Congratulations, you'll love it", "What pads did you get" and that's about the extent of any talk about the Flex.
 
i used mine just like i would a PCXP.... works great... nothing really changed for me between PCXP and Flex... besides the Forced Rotation...same pressure and all.


Hope this helps


Jay
 
350z00m said:
i used mine just like i would a PCXP.... works great... nothing really changed for me between PCXP and Flex... besides the Forced Rotation...same pressure and all.


Hope this helps


Jay
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And this is all I have been trying to say... :props:

The only difference is that you get done faster, that is why it is called a different beast...
 
I've had that new Flex 3401 for a month now and still haven't buffed a car. Guess it'll be spring before I can pull it out of the bag. I put some pads in there to keep it warm.
If it's OK with everyone else, I'd still like to see some videos.
Thank you
 
go to youtube and type in "flex 3401 vrg" and there will be a handful of videos to watch...
 
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