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Old 12-13-07, 07:54   #1 (permalink)
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Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

I really dont know anything about the cyclo, but if you had your choice, which would you buy?

Pros/cons of each? Thanks
 
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Old 12-13-07, 07:58   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

I own the Cyclo and have no complaints but I believe the Flex is the better of the two. It has very strong dual action and variable speeds.
 
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Old 12-13-07, 07:59   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

Read reviews, it seems the consensus is the flex will correct more, faster. I ordered mine earlier this week :-)
 
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

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Read reviews, it seems the consensus is the flex will correct more, faster. I ordered mine earlier this week :-)
well, I ordered my flex last night with phil at detailersdomain. But, I also have a cyclo coming to me.
 
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Old 12-13-07, 08:05   #5 (permalink)
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

I prefer the Flex.
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Old 12-13-07, 08:40   #6 (permalink)
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

flex is my choice hands down!
 
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

well thats good. I will have BNIB cyclo for sale for cheaper than you can get it at most retailers
 
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

Flex= Porsche of true RO polishers. It puts a "PC" to shame. If you do not mind a machine the size of a rotary, this is the one.

If you want one smaller, but same true RO effect, then get a Festool.

These are serious machines for not only simple polishing, but paint correction as well w/o going to a true rotary.

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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

sounds good. I cant wait till I get the flex and use it. detailersdomain FTW
 
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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

I just ordered mine from Detailers Domain - Phil was awesome to deal with!

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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

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Re: Whats the better Machine Flex Flex Tool XC 3401 VR OR Cyclo Polisher?

I ordered a Flex. I have a Makita rotary, Porter Cable D/A, and a Cyclo.


I'm hoping the Flex can replace the Makita and Porter Cable on most of my jobs.
 
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