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Old 01-03-08, 07:16   #1 (permalink)
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Old 01-03-08, 07:21   #2 (permalink)
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If I correct I use the rotary, but unlike you guys down there I don't have too many wealthy car nut clients.

If I don't, I just use the pc which is having some trouble and needed to be replaced. Why not the flex instead of a pc?

I also apply lsp with the pc.
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Old 01-03-08, 07:27   #3 (permalink)
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Oh the Flex is nice, I have only used it once, but it's definitely a correction maniac. It'll heat some paint up that's for sure, it also removed 2k grit scratches from black Ford paint with an orange pad and htec.
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Thanks friend!
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Old 01-03-08, 07:41   #4 (permalink)
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Good for you, tdekany!! Cannot wait to see a detail and your comments after you have mastered the fine art with this machine. Who knows...maybe the rotary will rest for a while.
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Old 01-03-08, 07:58   #5 (permalink)
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Good for you, tdekany!! Cannot wait to see a detail and your comments after you have mastered the fine art with this machine. Who knows...maybe the rotary will rest for a while.

Thanks cw!

However I doubt that the rotary will get dusty.

PS: interesting that no one is mentioning the "sunlight"
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I am also anticipating Thomas' thoughts on a full job with the Flex, namely how long it takes, I am willing to bet you can cut the pc time in half, if not more. I wouldn't know first hand though.
Both of our cars are filthy. I also have to prep a new Prius with 1 mile on the car this weekend.

If it helps me save time on non correctional jobs, I am happy.
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Removing Swirl Marks | Tool to check for swirl marks and other auto paint imperfections

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nice!! i'm def looking forward to a review on this machine, since I am contemplating one as well. Hey, did you ever get my PM about the paint meter?
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I gues you didn't get my reply.

Click on the link above the same company carries the one I use.

Or this one, but this is a lot more $$$$$$ but will measure everything.

Gardco :: Positector 200 II Series
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Click on the link above the same company carries the one I use.

Or this one, but this is a lot more $$$$$$ but will measure everything.

Gardco :: Positector 200 II Series
what link above?? lol. I clicked on the other link for the posi200.. seems like a great machine.. Does yours do only metal?
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