Flex PXE80 vs Rupes Nano/ Flex XCE vs Rupes Mille

[huzi]

Hey guys, in the market for a mini polisher as well as a second machine
With the minis, what would you think is better between the PXE 80 and the Nano? I already have a 3 inch Shinemate EX603

Also , I have a MK3 15 Bigfoot, needed a second machine and was wondering if I should get another one or maybe a forced rotation? Ive used a Flex 3401 for years which I really had zero issues with and liked but was recently stolen, so dont know if I should grab a Mille or XCE, or just get another 15

 

[John U]

Forced rotation!

 

[huzi]

Forced rotation!

Hehehhe trust me Im a fan, had mine since 2012, not a single issue with it. Never used my Original Rupes 21 at all.
My machine got stolen, and I replaced it with a 15 MK3 as there wasnt stock on the Flex, and guess what, after about an hour I really started to dig the Rupes, the curvers can be a little tricky till now even but Im used to the tool.

I still miss the forced rotation, as a bigger guy its sometimes easier, as just my relaxed arm pressure is quite heavy. So was thinking of getting a Rupes Mille or the updated Supa Beast, just wanting to know what the cool kids recommend more as I live in a place where I can test drive these bad boys

I also want to get myself a Nano, as a perfectionist in my own cars, there are gaps that even a 3 inch cant get into, and I have finally reached a place in my life where I can afford one of these tools without it making me wonder why I have one( I realized we pay more for this simple small tool, than a full sized one).

 

[The Guz]

Since you already have a 3 inch go for the nano and set it up as a dedicated 1 inch polisher. The PXE is great as a 3 inch but not that great as a 1 inch. I own both tools.

As far as a larger polisher forced rotation is the way to go. You could even get the cordless flex.

 

[DFB]

I also want to get myself a Nano, as a perfectionist in my own cars, there are gaps that even a 3 inch cant get into, and I have finally reached a place in my life where I can afford one of these tools without it making me wonder why I have one( I realized we pay more for this simple small tool, than a full sized one).

Seeing as you already have a 3 inch machine, the Nano would be a natural choice.

Having the 5 and 3 inch machines along with the Nano, I can say having all three on hand is brilliant.





I love the Nano, I even use it polish the edges of glass as well as headlights.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Side note: Are the cordless machines heavier than the corded? If so by how much?


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[DFB]

Side note: Are the cordless machines heavier than the corded? If so by how much?


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Going by the manufacturer specs -

EB351 15mm (cordless) - 1.98 kg
EX620 Pro 15mm (cord) - 2.5 kg

I'm not sure if the 1.98 kg for the cordless machine is inclusive of a battery though. The 5.0Ah battery is listed as 0.7kg.

What I have found with those battery polishers is how the battery weight seems to improve the overall balance of the machine.

 

[huzi]

Since you already have a 3 inch go for the nano and set it up as a dedicated 1 inch polisher. The PXE is great as a 3 inch but not that great as a 1 inch. I own both tools.

As far as a larger polisher forced rotation is the way to go. You could even get the cordless flex.

Thanks Ill grab the Nano!

With the FR machines whats your pick between XCE and Mille?

 

[huzi]

Since you already have a 3 inch go for the nano and set it up as a dedicated 1 inch polisher. The PXE is great as a 3 inch but not that great as a 1 inch. I own both tools.

As far as a larger polisher forced rotation is the way to go. You could even get the cordless flex.

Seeing as you already have a 3 inch machine, the Nano would be a natural choice.

Having the 5 and 3 inch machines along with the Nano, I can say having all three on hand is brilliant.





I love the Nano, I even use it polish the edges of glass as well as headlights.

Thats a beautiful collection, loved my EX620 21mm but would have preferred a 15mm hence me selling it, otherwise it felt so good!!!

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Going by the manufacturer specs -

EB351 15mm (cordless) - 1.98 kg
EX620 Pro 15mm (cord) - 2.5 kg

I'm not sure if the 1.98 kg for the cordless machine is inclusive of a battery though. The 5.0Ah battery is listed as 0.7kg.

What I have found with those battery polishers is how the battery weight seems to improve the overall balance of the machine.

I ‘m guessing the weight is w/o battery but even with adding the .7 it’s still very close!


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[John U]

With the FR machines whats your pick between XCE and Mille?

Kind of a Coke or Pepsi question. Both get the job done. Most here have their brand alliances.

 

[John U]

With the FR machines whats your pick between XCE and Mille?

Kind of a Coke or Pepsi question. Both get the job done. Most here have their brand alliances.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Thanks Ill grab the Nano!

With the FR machines whats your pick between XCE and Mille?

Biggest difference is pad rotation. Mille rotates the same direction as most polishers do (clockwise I believe)

Flex goes other direction and some say it feels like your fighting it till you get use to it.

Also ergonomics are different.

 

[DFB]

Thats a beautiful collection, loved my EX620 21mm but would have preferred a 15mm hence me selling it, otherwise it felt so good!!!

Thanks, they are serving me well.

I went shopping for a 3 inch machine and ended up buying the 5 inch one while I was at it. These replaced a Porter Cable style polisher that I got in about 2008.





Ideally, I would have gone with Flex but for Australia, they are so far out of the ballpark in price. I'm a brand snob through to the core, but at those asking prices just didn't add up for me. And it pains me to type that because I usually just by the best for pretty much everything. As I don't polish cars for a living, I chose to spend a bit wiser in this departmant.

Using the XFE-150 as an example, Auto Geek sell the kit for $566.99 compared to Australian distributors selling them at $1049. As I said, I would have loved to put Flex into my cabinet, but the a similar spend got me a 3 and 5 inch machine, four batteries, a charger and a storage bag. While Flex is undoubtably a better machine, for hobbyist polishing, they are fine.

 

[huzi]

@DFB You a legend mate, and yeah I feel you, Im based in a small country to the right of South Africa so deal with even more hectic pricing here

 

[noorth]

Side note: Are the cordless machines heavier than the corded? If so by how much?


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Just buy one already. lol

The millwakee cordless looks to be even better/powerful than the shinemate..

I really need a cordless.

Did you ever get one? I still love my first gen. G15 but cordless would be great. You can polish nearly anywhere.

I have never used a Rupes but the first generation griots machines are very well built IMO.

 

[DFB]

Just buy one already. lol

The millwakee cordless looks to be even better/powerful than the shinemate..

I really need a cordless.

Did you ever get one? I still love my first gen. G15 but cordless would be great. You can polish nearly anywhere.

I have never used a Rupes but the first generation griots machines are very well built IMO.

I kept my corded polisher thinking I would need it bigger work.........................I didn't need to though.

If you were using a polisher all day, every day, then corded machines would still have their place. For hobbyist detailers, battery all the way.

I'm not sure if I have missed something here, but how come Rupes are still absent from this section of the market. Granted, they have the iBrid Nano but nothing to compete with Flex, Shine Mate and now Milwaukee cordless machines.

 

[Coatingsarecrack]

Just buy one already. lol

The millwakee cordless looks to be even better/powerful than the shinemate..

I really need a cordless.

Did you ever get one? I still love my first gen. G15 but cordless would be great. You can polish nearly anywhere.

I have never used a Rupes but the first generation griots machines are very well built IMO.

I probably will. Right now with all the gun laws kicking in I’ve been spending on that hobby.

That plus all the money I dumped into the Chevelle I’m on a buying freeze.

I have been thinking cordless but the chord on my g15 doesn’t bother me at all. I wouldn’t mind a cordless 3” though where I could go between my 15” and 3 seamlessly.

My thinking is just one chord on the 15” and chordless on micro and 3”. Sad i didn’t buy a Nano for 20% off during Christmas. Thinking was they were going to upgrade it so waited and missed out.

I have a lot of AG giftcards so PXE probably next.


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[noorth]

I probably will. Right now with all the gun laws kicking in I’ve been spending on that hobby.

That plus all the money I dumped into the Chevelle I’m on a buying freeze.

I have been thinking cordless but the chord on my g15 doesn’t bother me at all. I wouldn’t mind a cordless 3” though where I could go between my 15” and 3 seamlessly.

My thinking is just one chord on the 15” and chordless on micro and 3”. Sad i didn’t buy a Nano for 20% off during Christmas. Thinking was they were going to upgrade it so waited and missed out.

I have a lot of AG giftcards so PXE probably next.


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guns?

 

[huzi]

Seeing as you already have a 3 inch machine, the Nano would be a natural choice.

Having the 5 and 3 inch machines along with the Nano, I can say having all three on hand is brilliant.





I love the Nano, I even use it polish the edges of glass as well as headlights.

Could you please let me know how the Cordless 5inch performs. Will I have a decrease in cutting ability etc?