Should I add a Flex 3401 to my arsenal?

2011 Kona Blue said:
I have a deatiling business on the side and use the Porter Cable 7424 XP. I'm really looking hard at the Rupes 21 Bigfoot as well.
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get the flex 3401 and be done with it, it's a tank and being forced rotation it will not stop rotating on curves. if you are looking into a large throw DA, the BOSS G21 is an excellent option as well...
 
I have a 12mm, 21mm and the Flex 3401. I like the 3401 more because of its forced rotation. Yes, it takes more energy, but it's well worth it.
 
You won't be disappointed. Had mine for a few months I am actually thinking about ordering a new one but a steamer is on my to buy list right now.
 
2011 Kona Blue said:
Just ordered my Flex 3401!
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Excellent choice! With the 3401, you don't have to sit there and worry about if the backing plate is spinning. This will allow you to get the job done faster and more consistent. It'll take some getting used to, as the 3401 will try to fight you, but you'll be fine in no time. You can polish areas with the 3401 that a 21mm can't come close to. The B&S low pro flat pads are awesome with the 3401.
 
WAXOFF said:
I liked my Flex so well I bought a second one "just in case the other one goes down"
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In a perfect world, you have one Flex 3401 with the factory backing plate to burn and turn 6.5" LC Hybrid Pads and the other set up with the LC Backing Plate Adapter System which is a 4" backing plate and then you can burn and turn 4" LC pads and 5" Hybrid pads.

No more fumbling around trying to switch out backing plates when you want to use a different size pad.

No risk of using the wrong bolt when you attach a backing plate because if you use the Adapter Kit bolt with the factory backing plate you can damage the gears and it will make a lot of noise. If you use the factor bolt with the adapter kit backing plate you'll only have about 1/4" of threads holding the backing plate to the spindle.


PLUS if you ever have a helper or employee you can tag-team the car and knock it out faster.


Anyone detailing cars for money whether they are by themselves or have helpers or employees should have two Flex 3401's.

They won't cost you money they will make you money.



:)
 
If you're detailing cars for money, especially if you're doing production detailing, then "yes" you should have a FLEX 3401 and learn to be great with it.


"With a Flex 3401 you can power through a detail job faster without risk than any other tool on the market"


You can quote me on that...


:)
 
I would only say, get one because having more than one polisher is always a good idea. it's a great machine, but if you're looking for another polisher, i'd go for a rupes nano, or a smaller one. i think they would have more use. dont know your budget, but if you can afford a few polishers go for it!
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
Also an avid user of the Lake Country Hybrids on the FLEX machines.
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I actually added some hybrid foam pads to the order. I did get a bunch of 5 inch buff and shine micro fiber cutting pads because I read they give a bit more cut.

Its my understanding now that the hybrid foam pads are more user friendly with the 3401 over the micro fiber pads.
 
Congrats Kona! Between that wonderful new machine and that list of products you will take the escalator up to the happiness floor!
 
Puckman said:
Congrats Kona! Between that wonderful new machine and that list of products you will take the escalator up to the happiness floor!
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Thanks bro. My side detailing business has been going very well. I do like my porter cable 7424 XP very much but felt it was not the best machine for moderate to severe paint corrections. None of my customers have complained about my paint correction work but I feel I'm not getting the results I could be with a more powerful machine like the flex 3401.

Plus the Flex3401 should cut my time down dramatically while yielding better results. Time is money. Lol
 
2011 Kona Blue said:
I actually added some hybrid foam pads to the order. I did get a bunch of 5 inch buff and shine micro fiber cutting pads because I read they give a bit more cut.

Its my understanding now that the hybrid foam pads are more user friendly with the 3401 over the micro fiber pads.
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While mf pads offer more cut, they behave much better on a DA rather than the 3401. IME, mf pads are to grabby with the 3401. The Hybrid foam pads as well as the Hybrid wool work great on the 3401.
 
2011 Kona Blue said:
Thanks bro. My side detailing business has been going very well. I do like my porter cable 7424 XP very much but felt it was not the best machine for moderate to severe paint corrections. None of my customers have complained about my paint correction work but I feel I'm not getting the results I could be with a more powerful machine like the flex 3401.

Plus the Flex3401 should cut my time down dramatically while yielding better results. Time is money. Lol
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You're absolutely right.
 
Mike@DedicatedPerfection said:
While mf pads offer more cut, they behave much better on a DA rather than the 3401. IME, mf pads are to grabby with the 3401. The Hybrid foam pads as well as the Hybrid wool work great on the 3401.
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Yes sir, I was told the same thing about the hybrid foam pads as well as the hybrid wool pads. I guess I can still use the micro fiber cutting pads on my dual action porter cable.
Is it safe to say I will get a better cut with the micro fiber pads on my Porter Cable compared to the foam pads using the porter cable?
 
2011 Kona Blue said:
Yes sir, I was told the same thing about the hybrid foam pads as well as the hybrid wool pads. I guess I can still use the micro fiber cutting pads on my dual action porter cable.
Is it safe to say I will get a better cut with the micro fiber pads on my Porter Cable compared to the foam pads using the porter cable?
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That was my experience when I purchased MF pads.
 
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