Flex 3401VRG or the New Rupes???

WRAPT C5Z06 said:
Put a lake country hybrid wool pad + heavy cut compound on the 3401 and it can't do some work!

Put a Meguiars MF cutting pad + heavy cut compound on a long throw and it can do some work!

Did I help? ;)

I have a DAS 15mm and Flex 3401. I use them both.
Click to expand...

But I've seen people using it with the same pad and menzerna 400 and it does great?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
if you have to choose between one then get the flex (like a hybrid between a rotary and DA). if you get the 4" and 4 3/8 backing plates (comes with a 5.5") you can use a variety of pads from 4"- 6.5". if you want a long throw at some point take a look at the BOSS G15/21..
 
VISITOR said:
if you have to choose between one then get the flex (like a hybrid between a rotary and DA). if you get the 4" and 4 3/8 backing plates (comes with a 5.5") you can use a variety of pads from 4"- 6.5". if you want a long throw at some point take a look at the BOSS G15/21..
Click to expand...

Pretty much the same point I was going to make.

If I can do it all over again, for a pro grade machine, Flex first.

Then entertain the idea of something else to complement it.

I had the g21 with the five inch backing plate on it and I thought it worked really well. That was also back then when I didn't know about "marking the backing plate".

But also that's a different kind of discussion.

Back on topic....
 
Matt@Revive said:
I had both the Flex and Rupes. I sold the Flex after struggling to get good results.

I personally prefer the high pad speed of the Rupes and less need to apply downward pressure. With the right pad and compound combo I can keep up with some rotary guys.
Click to expand...

This was similar to my experience. I got good results, but on heavy compounding it sometimes took two sets of passes, where all things being equal only took one set with the 7424xp. After this happened a few times, I let the Flex go.

The vehicles I did use the Flex on turned out great though. I can't help but think I may have been doing something wrong with the amount of product I put on the pad. I have a line on a good deal for a udes 3401, and am considering getting another one.

I like using the Rupes with their system of pads and polishes, a lot of guys will deviate from that. With the 3401, the world is your oyster from the get go. The Flex is a universal machine, for all pad and polish combinations.
 
Deje said:
Thats is not a flex 3401 he use!

Honestly, if you can not see that, you should not express yourself at all in this topic !!
Click to expand...

Deje, thank you for pointing that out. I was more focused on the pads and compound being used.

I guess we are all learning and there is no need to be so aggressive, have a lovely day and thank you once again


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Have your brothers split the cost and buy both.
There...settled
 
If you getting both no need to do a comparison then, both will serve you well. They the only two brands of polishers that matter anyway if you into innovative, reputable, premium brand companies.
 
Zubair said:
If you getting both no need to do a comparison then, both will serve you well. They the only two brands of polishers that matter anyway if you into innovative, reputable, premium brand companies.
Click to expand...

Zubair Bhai!

I started the discussion with only the flex 3401 in mind, but everyone here has convinced me that they are both unique in their abilities to do the job and hence why I'll be getting both!

Fully agree with you about them being reputable and premium brands!

Flex 3401 is going to be the first buy though!



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top