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11-07-07, 06:33
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cjbigcog is online now Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130 | Another Flex XC 3401 Report
Just a few words about my experience with the Flex. I have had it for a few weeks now, and have polished two cars with it. Each time I start it up to do a panel I'm thankful that I bought this tool. Compared with my pc, this is just a pleasure to use. IMHO it's much smoother and has less vibration than the pc. Also, since it's more powerful, I can break down polishes much quicker. The pc still gets used. Mostly using spot pads for those hard to reach places. Anyone who is on the fence about buying one of these.....take the plunge, you won't be sorry. 
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11-08-07, 06:05
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Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 335 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
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Originally Posted by cjbigcog Just a few words about my experience with the Flex. I have had it for a few weeks now, and have polished two cars with it. Each time I start it up to do a panel I'm thankful that I bought this tool. Compared with my pc, this is just a pleasure to use. IMHO it's much smoother and has less vibration than the pc. Also, since it's more powerful, I can break down polishes much quicker. The pc still gets used. Mostly using spot pads for those hard to reach places. Anyone who is on the fence about buying one of these.....take the plunge, you won't be sorry. | Glad to hear that you like it.I have never fired up my rotary for fear of damaging the paint,but this machine just takes the cake,plenty of power and no fear of paint damage. | |
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11-08-07, 08:19
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Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 312 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
Nice to have another person on board. Yeah, it really is that good. Any pics??? | |
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11-08-07, 08:55
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Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 127 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
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Originally Posted by superchargedg Glad to hear that you like it.I have never fired up my rotary for fear of damaging the paint,but this machine just takes the cake,plenty of power and no fear of paint damage. | I don't know about NO fear of paint damage. The paint can still get real hot under the Flex, but I think the risk is much less than that of a rotary, yet still get great results. | |
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11-08-07, 10:22
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cjbigcog is online now Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 130 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
Will post pics as soon as I get the lsp applied this weekend
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11-08-07, 10:26
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Originally Posted by supercharged no fear of paint damage. | Careful with that statment
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11-08-07, 11:22
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Originally Posted by J.J. Careful with that statment | True,i meant not nearly as easy as with a rotary in inexperienced hands. | |
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11-08-07, 11:33
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Join Date: May 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,014 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
How does the Flex compare to the Makita BO6040? I have been eyeing both machines. | |
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11-08-07, 01:40
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Originally Posted by weekendwarrior How does the Flex compare to the Makita BO6040? I have been eyeing both machines. | It has quite a bit more power and it is not selectable like the makita.It,s forced rotation is always on at the same time as the long throw orbit.It has speed,s up to 9,600 opm and 480 rpm and as much as i tried i could not bog this machine down. | |
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11-08-07, 01:55
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netspec is offline
Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 72 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
The more reviews I read on the flex, THE MORE I WANT IT!!!!!!!!! Where's my "detail bank"!  | |
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11-08-07, 03:39
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Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Damn Yankee living in South Carolina Posts: 189 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
cj...always good to hear others happy about a purchase, glad you're lovin it.
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11-08-07, 06:29
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licensed is offline
Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20 | Re: Another Flex XC 3401 Report
ordering mine over the weekend | |
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