Professional Seeking new Rotary Polisher

**DJ_JonnyV** · 05-21-2008, 02:02 PM

Talked to Bosch this morning and the gal had really no more information for me. No current plans to introduce to the U.S. I tried making a business case to bring it here with the other big tool manuacturers having one here, along with some of the other German companies, such as Flex and Metabo.

**southpactire** · 05-21-2008, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by ianitrix

at detailersdomain.com they are offering free shipping on the flex and also 15

percent off which brings it to 203 shipped.

I went to this site and the best price I could get was $239.95 with free shipping. Do you need a discount code to get 15% off?

**imported_themightytimmah** · 05-21-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by David Fermani

Makita 9227 works great for me. I love their unique wrap around bail handle. No other polisher can compare to that. I use it all the time during polishing. Plus, don`t forget about the spindle lock built into the polisher that makes changing backing plates super easy.

Don`t get me started on that button. DO NOT press it when the machine is spinning down.

I *have* to have that bale handle, so it`s Makita all the way for me, but I`d recommend the flex if you want a different rotary. You can totally get away with 7.5" LC pads - the contact area is 6.5" or less due to the mushroom shape.

**Mindflux** · 05-22-2008, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by southpactire

I went to this site and the best price I could get was $239.95 with free shipping. Do you need a discount code to get 15% off?

Yes. It`s "Memorial" for the holiday weekend. Enjoy.

**southpactire** · 05-22-2008, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the coupon code! I got my order in this morning.

**Mindflux** · 05-22-2008, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by southpactire

Thanks for the coupon code! I got my order in this morning.

NP. just make sure to go thank Phil @ Detailers Domain in his sponsored forum.

**the other pc** · 05-22-2008, 09:38 AM

Makita 9227 works great for me. I love their unique wrap around bail handle. No other polisher can compare to that. ...

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...I *have* to have that bale handle, so it`s Makita all the way for me, ....

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**SuperBee364** · 05-22-2008, 09:58 AM

The PC 7428 and the Flex LK 603VVB look suspiciously similar.

**the other pc** · 05-22-2008, 10:50 AM

Strangely enough, the 7428 was manufactured by PCÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s then European subsidiary, Flex.

PC.

**SuperBee364** · 05-22-2008, 12:43 PM

Ah, that would explain it, then.

**David Fermani** · 05-22-2008, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by the other pc

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Good find PC. I never knew these existed. Do you happen to know their price points?

**the other pc** · 05-22-2008, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by David Fermani

.... Do you happen to know their price points?

Coastal Tool sells the Hitachi SP18VA for $165.

Top of the Line has the Flex LK603VVB for $240.

The PC 7428 used to sell for around $200 through the discounters but was discoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ed when Black & Decker absorbed Porter-Cable. There were killer deals on them back when they were blowing out the residual stock. A number of guys got them for under a hundred bucks before the supply dried up.

Black & Decker got Flex in the Porter-Cable deal but didnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t want them so Flex spun off as an independent company and now has their own distribution network.

PC.

**David Fermani** · 05-22-2008, 02:11 PM

Great info PC - Thanks again.

**the other pc** · 05-22-2008, 02:15 PM

You`re welcome, anytime. :xyxthumbs

PC.

**Holden_C04** · 05-22-2008, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Holden_C04, what did you decide to get?

I am strongly considering the Flex 3403 L VRG. The other Flex rotary is simply too heavy for my application. I would never consider it.

Found a great deal/have a good deal on it? PM me.

Looking at you, Chris (eshine).