Flex PE8 vs Rupes Mini

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Does anyone know if Flex is going to come out with something to compete against the Rupes Mini? I know they have the Flex PE8 but it would be nice is they came out with a DA.
 
hammargren said:
Does anyone know if Flex is going to come out with something to compete against the Rupes Mini? I know they have the Flex PE8 but it would be nice is they came out with a DA.
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They just released there first free spinning orbital in the xfe7 15mm

If they do make a mini da it's not going to be for a while, there are releasing new machines this year, and one of those hasn't been announced.

For now your options are

Griots garage 3 inch
Flex Kompakt
Rupes lhr75e
 
Yeah I had seen they just realeased the new xfe7. Dang would be nice if they came out with something that was similar to that Rupes for the guys that like to stick with Flex :).

Thanks Joe.
 
My next machine is a pe8, a 3" ro can be done with a GG6.
 
From my understanding, the next focus for Flex is the release of the XCE 9-8 150, a forced rotation upgrade of the 3401. It would not surprise me to see Flex eventually compete with the smaller diameter free floating market. They already have the PE-8 which is a small diameter rotary polisher.
 
I would love to see a mini version of these new tools that are now being released.

Imagine smaller versions that look & operate just like the full size counterparts but run 3" pads. Heck, I would be happy with full size bodies that run 3" pads.
 
Any particular aversion to picking up the LHR75E from us? Seems if there isn't a competitive tool available in the DA segment then the decision is all but made for you right?
 
DBAILEY said:
You also have a few Chinese made copies of the Rupe's LRH75e to choose from now with 12mm of orbital throw
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Why go through the Hassel of buying a Chinese copy, your going to spend almost the same amount of money, as the real one, and what happens when it breaks? Or you need it fixed who do you call ? You just threw money down the toilet.

I forked over the extra 100 dollars and got the lhr75e a proven tool with a real company behind them.

Not to mention your supporting autogeek by purchasing from them and they have fantastic customer service them selfs.
 
I love my Rupes Mini, I couldn't detail w/o it. I have a PE8, I live w/o it all the time. I hate it. Way to much power and very dangerous, it'll cook paint and pads in seconds. You have to pay 100% attention the whole time you use the Flex, one slip and you'll pay for it. It also torques in your hand.

So for me it's the Mini all day long.

Also, a GG6 with a 3" BP and 3" pad is a rattle trap, it'll beat your wrist to death and wobble all over the place. I'm not saying it can't be done but you're better off with 3.5" BP and 4" pads and it will still work you over and no way does it correct anywhere close to the Mini. My comments are from first hand testing of the GG6 in that configuration with 3" and 3.5" Lake Country backing plates vs. my Mini.
 
custmsprty said:
I love my Rupes Mini, I couldn't detail w/o it. I have a PE8, I live w/o it all the time. I hate it. Way to much power and very dangerous, it'll cook paint and pads in seconds. You have to pay 100% attention the whole time you use the Flex, one slip and you'll pay for it. It also torques in your hand.

So for me it's the Mini all day long.
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I'm not a huge fan of the pe-8 as well.

It's usefully with the 1 and 2 inch pads, but if I'm going to be using a 3-4 inch pad, it's lhr75e for me.

I am not comfortable with the big adapter on it as well, it's a awkward center of gravity and I'm just not comfortable with it.

Everyone has there own likings and comfort , and I just love my lhr75e
 
Joe@NextLevelDetail said:
I'm not a huge fan of the pe-8 as well.

It's usefully with the 1 and 2 inch pads, but if I'm going to be using a 3-4 inch pad, it's lhr75e for me.

I am not comfortable with the big adapter on it as well, it's a awkward center of gravity and I'm just not comfortable with it.

Everyone has there own likings and comfort , and I just love my lhr75e
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:iagree:
 
Joe@NextLevelDetail said:
Why go through the Hassel of buying a Chinese copy, your going to spend almost the same amount of money, as the real one, and what happens when it breaks? Or you need it fixed who do you call ? You just threw money down the toilet.

I forked over the extra 100 dollars and got the lhr75e a proven tool with a real company behind them.

Not to mention your supporting autogeek by purchasing from them and they have fantastic customer service them selfs.
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Hey look, all of you need to stop with the crying about people buying long throw DA polishers that are not made by RUPE'S. The copies are already out there and the number of choices is multiplying. I personally already own a LHR75E, but I also own a Chinese copy of one that I bought now that my son helps me on some details. It works perfectly fine and has all the power needed to do serious correction. My only complaint about it is that the trigger lock can release a bit too easily when bumped. It has been used on probably 10-12 cars by now and is holding up without any issues. It is honestly not really any different than the RUPE'S when in use.

We all would love to own the finest tools and drive the finest cars but that isn't going to happen. A $100 may not be a lot to some people, but it is to many. Especially when they are just working on their family cars. And it was actually $200 cheaper than a full priced Mini. That would buy a lot of pads.
 
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DBAILEY said:
Hey look, all of you need to stop with the crying about people buying long throw DA polishers that are not made by RUPE'S. The copies are already out there and the number of choices is multiplying. I personally already own a LHR75E, but I also own a Chinese copy of one that I bought now that my son helps me on some details. It works perfectly fine and has all the power needed to do serious correction. My only complaint about it is that the trigger lock can release a bit too easily when bumped. It has been used on probably 10-12 cars by now and is holding up without any issues. It is honestly not really any different than the RUPE'S when in use.

We all would love to own the finest tools and drive the finest cars but that isn't going to happen. A $100 may not be a lot to some people, but it is to many. Especially when they are just working on their family cars. And it was actually $200 cheaper than a full priced Mini. That would buy a lot of pads.
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Zentool? How does it compare to 75E mini in concave areas?
Is it like Boss vs 1st gen Rupes 25/21?
 
Are you asking about the backing plate spinning stalling? I personally feel that its just what you have to deal with on a free spinning spindle machine. They both stall in tight concave areas, but I feel that its also due to the bevel on the pads and the sharp corner. I bought a whole bunch of the 3" Megs PowerPads (they must be going to be discontinued as they are on clearance table at the auto stores) that are for the polisher adaptor for your drill. Those pads are beveled too but have a much more rounded edge to them and the pad edge doesn't 'drag' on the concave surface like the sharp beveled edge does and everything spins better. They are the typical Megs foams; burgundy cutting pad, yellow polishing pad, and black finishing pad.

On flatter surfaces I use the Rupes pads (except for the blue one which I haven't been able to get good results from)
 
I love my pe-8 so far especially with the 2 inch pads I have been able to polish areas I never considered doing by machine before. It also really opened my eyes to how much power the rotaries have. I just ordered a pe-14 and cant wait to try it out with the 7 inch pads for large panels. I also have a lhr15 which I really like also. I personally don't mind where the machine is made, I would prefer USA but choices are really limited, as long as it works well and is reliable. I started with a cheap HF DA and that thing is still running strong!
 
Just purchased the PE8 on the sale :). Also I got some extensions bars for it, they are 3" and 6" long, hopefully I can polish the dashboard plastic protector now :D.
 
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