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twheat
12-01-2008, 08:03 PM
Hello,
I am in the market for a new polisher. I have a PC 7424. I read the Flex polishers are good polishers so that is why I am looking at those although I am open to other brands as well. How hard are the circular polishers to use. This will be mainly used on a single stage painted car. The last thing I want to do is burn the paint so that is why I bought the PC but I have found out I can get better cutting results with a circular polisher.
What are other good brands and models I should look at? Thanks for the help.
Try the flex first. It`s a whole new level from the PC.
twheat
12-01-2008, 08:07 PM
Is there a specific model I should try?
3401 VRG is the one I use.
connorb850
12-01-2008, 08:52 PM
After 4 years with the PC, I recently moved up to the Flex 3401. I highly recommend it and wish I had purchased one sooner! It is more powerful than the PC and to me it seems smoother.
BigAl3
12-01-2008, 08:57 PM
search " flex 3401 " and you`ll find lots of info...
Mobilejay
12-01-2008, 09:30 PM
Its much more expensive but I like it a lot. Way more powerful than the PC.
twheat
12-01-2008, 10:28 PM
Cool thanks for the response. That seems like the best fit for my detailing abilities.
imported_mystic04
12-02-2008, 05:42 AM
one word FLEX!!!!auto geek has a package on one now.
Autogeek
12-02-2008, 08:45 AM
Flex 3401 is the way to go. It`s the best power tool we sell IMO.
I read somewhere that the Flex has a built in velcro backing plate. Does that mean that you can`t swap backing plates to use smaller (4") pads?
twheat
12-02-2008, 09:06 AM
Yeah I read you cannot change the 6in backing plate.
Mobilejay
12-02-2008, 09:13 AM
You can`t change it because there isn`t anything to change it for. They don`t make any other size bp for that machine. I talked to them and they said they didn`t think they were going to make any other sizes.
Setec Astronomy
12-02-2008, 09:13 AM
I read somewhere that the Flex has a built in velcro backing plate. Does that mean that you can`t swap backing plates to use smaller (4") pads?
If you get the Edge adapter you would be able to use any Edge 2000 pads, including the 4".
Deep Gloss Auto Salon
12-02-2008, 09:21 AM
I read somewhere that the Flex has a built in velcro backing plate. Does that mean that you can`t swap backing plates to use smaller (4") pads?
Yeah I read you cannot change the 6in backing plate.
You can`t change it because there isn`t anything to change it for. They don`t make any other size bp for that machine. I talked to them and they said they didn`t think they were going to make any other sizes.
If you have a lathe or access to one you can lathe the backing plate down to accept smaller pads