Flex 3401 vs XFE7-15?

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Hi, looking to upgrade/add a new tool to my budding detail arsenal. For the money, which one is better for a novice detailer? I have a PC 7424 and a Flex PE8 for the smaller areas. The PC takes FOREVER to do a car, but is versatile and I still love it. I am experienced at forced rotation doing paint correction with the PE8 and want a forced rotation DA. I am partial to Flex products.

What is the difference between these two in real world use? The above will be my primary work horse. Thank you guys!
 
VincenzaV said:
The PC takes FOREVER to do a car

I...want a forced rotation DA.
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IMO:
You already answered your questions.

The FLEX XFE7-15 (although having a "long stroke")
is—just as the PC is advertised to be—a free-spinning dual action polisher.


Bob
 
Dough! I missed that.....

I heard some news about newest version of 3401 coming out in Spring, is that out now?
 
IMO The Flex 3401 hands down. I have used my PC7424XP for quite a while. After using the Flex 3401 I have made the PC my mini polisher and sealant and wax applicator.

This is the way I detail cars now. My assumption you will do the same.
 
I have the Flex XFE7-15-150 and I must say that
It is a awesome machine. No vibrations and it
runs very smooth. Have the 6.5 inch LC thin pads
and they do a nice job with the polisher.I would
buy this polisher again with no questions asked.
Also it runs very quiet and when using the red pad
for laying down a paint sealant you can use one hand.
 
I also bought the newest Flex, #61. Agreed that it is very smooth. Can't comment on the loudness, or lack of, due to the fact that I wear hearing protection when operating any machine. I do prefer the 3401, maybe because I have more time with that one.
 
To follow up, I sent my Flex XFE7 back to AG today. My 3401 had to bail it out when it started going haywire in the middle of a job.
 
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