NEWS FLASH!!!!! The new FLEX XCE 10-8 125 Corded Polisher is NOW IN STOCK!

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NEWS FLASH!!!!! The new FLEX XCE 10-8 125 Corded Polisher is NOW IN STOCK!


Just received an e-mail from Meghan that the tool EVERYONE has been waiting for has ARRIVED!


Here's the link


FLEX XCE 10-8 125 Corded Polisher aka The SUPA BEAST

This new version of the aluminum headed FLEX 3401 is smoother and quieter and without the aluminum head it's also cooler and lighter.

Since receiving mine from FLEX back in July, it is my go-to polisher for every detailing project.

I don't know how many of these units we received in this first shipment so if you want one, get it fast while they last.

 

[Justin at Final Inspection]

Sweet! Just sent you a pm.

 

[freeze2104]

Yay!!!! Got my shipping confirmation!!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

More....

NOTE: The SUPA BEAST ships with the 5" backing plate and it will work with any 5 1/2" to 6" pads.

My comment
Using smaller pads on the 8mm gear-driven SUPA BEAST makes the tool easier to control and use and thus easier on you. Smaller pads also fit the different body panels common to modern cars. So starting out with the factory backing plate and using smaller pads is a great way to learn how to use and master the SUPA BEAST.


Down the road, or if you're already a BEAST owner/user, then because this tool has so much power and ZERO pad stalling, my personal preference is to use the optional 6" backing plate and then I can use 6.5" pads like the Lake Country 6.5" Force Hybrid pads.


Lake Country Hybrid Power Finish 6.5 Inch Pads



Here's my article on doing the backing plate swap.


Supa BEAST backing plate swap


The Supa Beast will ship with a 4 7/8" backing plate. Let's just call it a 5" backing plate. There is an optional 5 3/4" backing plate, let's just call it a 6" backing plate. Because of the power this tool provides, for my time I'm upgrading to the larger backing plate so I can turn and churn larger pads. Larger pads mean a bigger footprint and that's what I want when tackling any car and especially large vehicles. It's all about speed, the amount of time needed to go from start to finish WHILE maintaining pro-quality results.

I just swapped backing plates, here's some pictures to tell the story.


Here I've removed the factory backing plate.

Here's the part number for the 6" backing plate.

Allow me to point out the new features that lock the backing plate into the rotating shroud for a positive lock-up.

The new design has these tabs formed into the backing plate.

These tabs LOCK into matching slots on the rotating shroud. What this does is it takes ALL the pressure off the 3 bolts that hold the backing plate to the rotating shroud. No stress on the bolts. You get a solid, locked-up attachment of backing plate to rotating shroud.

Tighten down bolts.

Ready to PLOW PAINT!

The Supa BEAST!

Lots of plowing to do....

ON AUTOGEEK.COM


FLEX XFE 7-15 6 inch Backing Plate



This backing plate fits the following FLEX tools

The SUPA BEAST

The CBEAST- I don't recommend the larger backing plate on this tool Stick wit factory 5"

The Cordless FINISHER


The Corded FINISHER












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[Kamakaz1961]

So Cool! Maybe Santa will be good to me as I have been nice ALL YEAR! KEEP ON ROCKING!

 

[Dr Oldz]

The Supa Beast has landed!!!


Mike can you confirm the the backing plates in stock at AG are of the new design please??(both sizes)

Thanks, Jim

 

[Aaryn NZ]

Awh geeze . . . :buffing:

Interested to see when I’ll be able to get my hands on one of these. I’m sure Mike will let me have a turn on His one if not an Autogeek one when we’re there in early January.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

The Supa Beast has landed!!!


Mike can you confirm the the backing plates in stock at AG are of the new design please??(both sizes)

Thanks, Jim

Yes, we have both the 5" and " 6" "new" design backing plates in stock.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Awh geeze . . . :buffing:

Interested to see when I’ll be able to get my hands on one of these. I’m sure Mike will let me have a turn on His one if not an Autogeek one when we’re there in early January.


Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

Heck, I'm going to let you buff out my car using it while your here!

You can wash it first, then clay it, the use the SUPA BEAST on it and then coat !

Lucky you!!!!


Im the MAN Im the MAN Im the MAN Im the MAN Im the MAN

 

[KBsToy]

Mike how would this polisher be for a weekend detailer compare to a dual action ?

THANKS !!!!!

 

[TTQ B4U]

I'm trusting you on this one Mike / AutoGeek. Placing an order for one today to compliment my 3401 units.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I'm trusting you on this one Mike / AutoGeek.

Placing an order for one today to compliment my 3401 units.

Thank you for your trust. :xyxthumbs:



I hope they still have a few in stock? Did your order go through.

I hope you do like it. I've shared why I like it but I've also stated when I NEED to go as fast as I can I still use the original BEAST.

When I don't have to bust out a car in Light Speed I always great this new FLEX the Supa BEAST.

1. Lighter.
2. Quieter.
3. Smoother.
4. Cooler.

But, a tick slower on the RPM and OPM. Not a deal breaker when the trade off are the above listed items.


I'll dig up my exact comments when I get to work.

Also - did you get the 6" backing plate to go with it?

To me this IS the DEAL BREAKER. I only use the Supa BEAST with the 6" backing plate and I truly think FLEX made a mistake selling it with the 5" backing plate.

Because it's CORDED it has the POWER to turn and churn larger pads so the larger backing plate and thus larger pads enable US to take full advantage of the power.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

I'm trusting you on this one Mike / AutoGeek. Placing an order for one today to compliment my 3401 units.

I'll dig up my exact comments when I get to work.

As promised....


From this article,

FLEX Power Tools Nicknames - All cool tools should have a nickname - not a part number -Mike Phillips

Continued....


Some people have asked or wondered about the differences between the 3 different version of the original 8mm gear-drive BEAST.



BEAST = 480 RPM and 9,600 OPM

Supa BEAST = 430 RPM and 8,600 OPM

CBEAST = 380 RPM and 7,600 OPM




Here's my take on the above 3 gear-driven tools


The BEAST
If I REALLY want to bust out a job and plow through it as fast as humanly possible I use the BEAST.


The Supa BEAST
If not trying to hit Warp Speed - I grab the Supa Beast, much more enjoyable to use. Amazing tool. Smoother, quieter, lighter and cooler than the original.


The CBEAST
If I have an easy job, that means the car has only light swirls, scratches, etc. and I'm not in a hurry then I grab the CBEAST.




Pads for the above tools


The BEAST and the Supa BEAST - Both with the 6" Backing Plate

I use the Lake Country 6.5" Force Hybrid Foam Pads, specifically the ORANGE, WHITE and BLACK pads. You can tackle just about any car project with these three pads.

I also like the RUPES 7" foam POLISHING pads due to the TAPERED edge design. It gives you a little extra reach into tight areas without getting the backing plate too close to what you're buffing around. These would be RUPES 7" YELLOW and WHITE pads.


For POLISHING gel-coat boats I like the RUPES 7" blue and green pads. And yes, that reads correctly, I use these pads for POLISHING - not cutting or correcting. I tend to use a rotary buffer with wool pads to cut gel-coat boats.


For the CBEAST

At this time I don't think there's a PERFECT pad for this tool but I do like the 6" RUPES BigFoot pads, (the foam pads), and the Buff & Shine Uro-Tech pads.

Hope that helps everyone and anyone thinking about getting any of the FLEX 8mm gear-driven tools with some suggestions on backing plates and pads too.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

One more thing....



I walked out to the warehouse to see how many Supa Beasts were left before we get another shipment.

Looks like 4 units are left.

And only a few PXE 80s and on the other side I only saw 2 BEASTS and they were both the HD version - 25' cord.

Didn't see any normal BEASTS.


We're low on a lot of tools and it's all due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

 

[TTQ B4U]

Thank you for your trust. :xyxthumbs:

I hope they still have a few in stock? Did your order go through.

I hope you do like it. I've shared why I like it but I've also stated when I NEED to go as fast as I can I still use the original BEAST.

When I don't have to bust out a car in Light Speed I always great this new FLEX the Supa BEAST.

1. Lighter.
2. Quieter.
3. Smoother.
4. Cooler.

But, a tick slower on the RPM and OPM. Not a deal breaker when the trade off are the above listed items.


I'll dig up my exact comments when I get to work.

Also - did you get the 6" backing plate to go with it?

To me this IS the DEAL BREAKER. I only use the Supa BEAST with the 6" backing plate and I truly think FLEX made a mistake selling it with the 5" backing plate.

Because it's CORDED it has the POWER to turn and churn larger pads so the larger backing plate and thus larger pads enable US to take full advantage of the power.

My order did go through and is shipping today. I just got the tracking number. Honestly, I didn't even compare the RPM or OPM, I just ordered it based on your comments about it. I did not order the larger backing plate as I'll likely keep this one set up with the 5" on it and leave my original 3401 with the larger backing plate for when I need to use my larger pads. I used my Rupes Mille this way as well but just sold it this morning!

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

My order did go through and is shipping today. I just got the tracking number.

Good to hear.

Honestly, I didn't even compare the RPM or OPM, I just ordered it based on your comments about it.

And honestly - I don't care about those numbers on paper at all. I just grab and go. :buffing:

I did not order the larger backing plate as I'll likely keep this one set up with the 5" on it and leave my original 3401 with the larger backing plate for when I need to use my larger pads.

I think I have a spare 6" BP. Send me your shipping address and I'll send it to you. This way you can test out the tool both ways and see which way you like it the best.

I used my Rupes Mille this way as well but just sold it this morning!

Good for this guy.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

My order did go through and is shipping today. I just got the tracking number. Honestly, I didn't even compare the RPM or OPM, I just ordered it based on your comments about it. I did not order the larger backing plate as I'll likely keep this one set up with the 5" on it and leave my original 3401 with the larger backing plate for when I need to use my larger pads. I used my Rupes Mille this way as well but just sold it this morning!

Curious as to why you sold the Mille?


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[Duy]

Can't wait to get mine. The girlfriend is supposed to be ordering soon for my upcoming birthday. I have a huge collection of 5" Lake Country Force Hybrid pads, if 6" is going to be better, I'll have to start a 6" collection!

 

[TTQ B4U]

Curious as to why you sold the Mille?

Was not holding up to the same use as my Flex. I have had it for two years and it's been in twice to get rebuilt. First time under warranty and no charge the next for $95 plus shipping. I've got a Flex 3401 that is twice as old and hasn't even had it's brushes replaced. It's a beast. Otherwise, outside some quirks about it, I did like the Mille. If someone is just polishing their own personal cars, I'd likely say go with Mille. It's smooth, fast and very nice.

I hope I don't regret getting another 3401. Just had to try the newer one even if it's a tick slower in RPM's and OPM. I was never 100% happy with the Mille ergonomically so it will be interesting to see what I think of the new XCE version. I'll be sure to post it up though.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Was not holding up to the same use as my Flex. I have had it for two years and it's been in twice to get rebuilt. First time under warranty and no charge the next for $95 plus shipping. I've got a Flex 3401 that is twice as old and hasn't even had it's brushes replaced. It's a beast. Otherwise, outside some quirks about it, I did like the Mille. If someone is just polishing their own personal cars, I'd likely say go with Mille. It's smooth, fast and very nice.

I hope I don't regret getting another 3401. Just had to try the newer one even if it's a tick slower in RPM's and OPM. I was never 100% happy with the Mille ergonomically so it will be interesting to see what I think of the new XCE version. I'll be sure to post it up though.

Thanks. Does one cut faster than the other?


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