hammargren
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Does anyone know if I need to post this in a specific area to try to sell my flex 3401? I have a flex 3401 brand new never been plugged in.
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Mike Phillips
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The management at Autogeek doesn't allow sales threads on the forum.
I think you can do it on the Autopia forum?
Just to add.... I RARELY see someone sell their FLEX 3401 and when they do, down the read I see them post a new thread where they regret it and then complain about having to purchase one all over again.
Not sure what you situation is, I'm just saying what I've seen over the years in the blogosphere.
I think you can do it on the Autopia forum?
Just to add.... I RARELY see someone sell their FLEX 3401 and when they do, down the read I see them post a new thread where they regret it and then complain about having to purchase one all over again.
Not sure what you situation is, I'm just saying what I've seen over the years in the blogosphere.
hammargren
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Only reason I am considering selling it is to buy a Rupes. I have never used a machine polisher and heard the Flex is a work horse but the Rupes is a little smoother and easier to get used to so considering buying the LHR 15 or LHR21. Thats the only reason I am looking to recoop some money on the Flex.
I have the Flex 3401, some pads, and the autogeek detailing bag I am looking to sell and then would buy the Rupes complete detailing package.
I have the Flex 3401, some pads, and the autogeek detailing bag I am looking to sell and then would buy the Rupes complete detailing package.
Mike@ShineStruck
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If you want something like the flex 3401 but smoother makita PO5000C I know a couple places that sells it for 320 shipped..and luckly AGO price matches
Aaryn NZ
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Just to add.... I RARELY see someone sell their FLEX 3401 and when they do, down the read I see them post a new thread where they regret it and then complain about having to purchase one all over again.
Not sure what you situation is, I'm just saying what I've seen over the years in the blogosphere.
Haha. Mike, you wrote down exactly what I was thinking. It is a time issue where people just aren’t spending enough time with a tool in hand in regards to people not getting along with the Flex 3401?
I would say on average (a guesstimate because I don’t time it officially) that I would spend around 30, 35 hours a week with a Flex 3401 in hand. I read people’s comments about them being ‘taxing’ etc & it rotates the wrong way but seriously - life is taxing. I’m getting older by the day but I don’t go home at night feeling like I’ve been beaten up by my Flex.
Of all the polishers I have or have ever had, the Flex 3401 would be the last to go if I had to choose.
Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:
dlc95
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The management at Autogeek doesn't allow sales threads on the forum.
I think you can do it on the Autopia forum?
Just to add.... I RARELY see someone sell their FLEX 3401 and when they do, down the read I see them post a new thread where they regret it and then complain about having to purchase one all over again.
Not sure what you situation is, I'm just saying what I've seen over the years in the blogosphere.
Uh....
Yeah..
I've felt that pain.
Lol!
dlc95
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The only time it beat me up, was using those super thin LC Ultra Fiber microfiber pads.
It might be that coming from a rotary, the forced rotation doesn't bother me. Same with the spin. Once you get used to it, it's a no brainer.
Since I replaced the one I sold, I've used it more than I though I would.
MarkD51
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I had once wondered, if using it down under, did the Flex then rotate the other way? :laughing:
VISITOR
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keep in mind if you buy a long stroke polisher you'll be limited to areas you can polish due to the backing plate/pad options (should be an additional polisher not the only one). with the flex you can use anywhere from 4" - 6.5" pads (with the appropriate backing plates) which will cover most basis around your vehicle and being forced rotation it will not stop spinning (pad stall) as well...
I think the Flex is intimidating for beginners who don’t want to damage their paint. I’m a beginner and have the same fear, legit or not?
@Mike Phillips also
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Aaryn NZ
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Hey amalik. :xyxthumbs:
No. The Flex 3401 is a beautifully engineered tool, it’s ergonomically brilliant & bulletproof in terms of reliability. You shouldn’t be intimidated at all - in my opinion you would have to be really trying to damage your paint to do so. I think if Mike had any doubts about the safety of teaching people that have had no experience with any type of tool with the Flex 3401 or even the Flex PE-14 for that matter in his 3 Day Competition Ready classes on some pretty special cars, I really don’t think he would do so.
Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:
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The 3401 is a beast of a tool. Can't deny the forced rotation. I'm currently in the long throw phase, so my 3401 is sitting, but I will never sell it.
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lane5515
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Just to add.... I RARELY see someone sell their FLEX 3401 and when they do, down the read I see them post a new thread where they regret it and then complain about having to purchase one all over again.
Not sure what you situation is, I'm just saying what I've seen over the years in the blogosphere.
Been there, done that.
Fireman_joe
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We have a full complement of Rupes and Flex, the 3401's are used the most !
KBsToy
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Ebay.. There are always some on sale there.