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Originally Posted by FishWagon Time for me to make the step to power tools for my personal (hobbyist) detailing.
I was about to purchase the PC 7424 along with the Makita Rotary. I then started reading threads praising the Flex. Well, I'm just not sure what the Flex is exactly and how it compares to Random Orbitals and High Speed/Rotaries. I'm not sure what to purchase.
The tools will primarily be used on the following: 2007 Tundra CrewMax Slate Metallic (which I have ridiculous layers of protection on and what to keep perfect), a 2004 Black Lexus LX470 which is well kept but could use some help, and a 21foot 2003 Fiberglass boat that is kept uncovered outside (no major scratches but is in need of gelcoat rejuvention.)
Please explain the Flex and tell me what you think I should purchase.
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The Flex is sort of like a PC on steriods. It would be a good machine to start off with if you can afford the price tag (around $270 I think). Less risk than a rotary of damaging the paint but far more correction ability than a PC could ever dream of. If you are not comfortable with the price of the Flex, a PC would be fine to start off with just don't buy a new one, you probably will be able to find a used one on here or Ebay for less than $100.
Some people on here who have recently bought a Flex will still use their PC's to apply paint clenaers, AIO's, glazes, sealants and waxes and use their Flexes for paint correction. A Flex could apply those cleaners, AIO's glazes, sealants and waxes just fine, I think people who use their PC's to do those tasks do so for a few reasons: those tasks do not require the power of the Flex, the PC weigh a little less than a Flex and their PC's still work fine so they feel they might as well use them for something rather than collecting dust??? Saying that, since you do not already own a PC, I see no reason to buy one if you choose to buy a Flex.
I started off with a UDM (very similar to the PC) and after using it and getting my confidence up, I just got a Makita rotary last week off Ebay ($127 with shipping). When the day comes that my UDM dies, I may seriously consider the Flex. If you are really bold, you could go straight to the rotary, the machine that does the most correction of all but is also the riskiest.
Gool luck with your choice(s).