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View Poll Results: If you can only have 1 machine, which will you choose
PC Orbital 2 3.03%
UDM 3 4.55%
Flex 3401 33 50.00%
Rotary 28 42.42%
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Old 12-21-07, 07:12   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

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First, I must ask - What are standard panels? I have never found such things.
I was trying to say areas that you can easily and safely do with a rotary. There are awkward panels, tight spaces, small panels, etc. that cannot easily or safely be done with a rotary.
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

I have a question?I use a cyclo,and its takes out 1500 wet sand paper scratches.So why do I need a rotary.I mean its that the biggest concren.. for pc users n ot being able to get out scratches. I love my cyclo use it with the wool pad,and its done any correction problem that I have came across.But maybe thats just me I don't have a problem using a rotary.But to me if i can have the paint clean and flaws with a PC why do you ewally need a rotary.
 
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

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How do you use a brush on a carpet with a PC? Is there an attachment? Can this be done with a UDM?
Link: Cyclo Polisher Brushes turn your Cyclo Orbital Polisher
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

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This poll might as well be, "who has a Flex?" Because you know of the 23 who said they would take a flex either own one or don't know how to use a rotary.
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Using both machines is one of the safest, most effective, and easiest combinations for removing holograms after rotary compounding.
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Re: Flex 3401 vs Rotary

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This poll might as well be, "who has a Flex?" Because you know of the 23 who said they would take a flex either own one or don't know how to use a rotary.
Agreed, the paranoia about the rotary is odd. A rotary is a must have tool for any pro. The Flex is a great tool for the hobbyist detailer.
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Agreed, the paranoia about the rotary is odd. A rotary is a must have tool for any pro. The Flex is a great tool for the hobbyist detailer.
Exactly cause that is what i am and have not tried my rotary yet cause of fear.
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