Reviewed: FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher

[Todd@RUPES]

Every time I get a chance when doing the Extreme Makeovers at Auto Geek I love using Flex PE14 .

Yeah Adam, you seem to hog this machine slightly!

[Jeff U]

I am a newbie to the rotary. I got a Flex Pe14 on sale when PAC was shutting down.

So far, I like it a lot. The quality of the machine is outstanding. One thing I like is that it is much quieter than a DA.

But I am just now figuring out how to use it. My first attempt left a few holograms so an expert I am not.

[BobbyG]

Todd,

Great review of one fantastic machine. I wasn`t particularly fond of the price but all the Flex machines are quite pricy.

I was really surprised how friendly this machine is to use and while I initially questioned my sanity for buying another polisher, I`m convinced it was money well spent....

[SuperBee364]

How`s the noise level compared to a 9227? Love how quiet the Makita is.

My Flex 3403 just burned up on me three days ago. It never did like low rpm`s much, and it was waaay too noisy.

[Pats300zx]

How`s the noise level compared to a 9227? Love how quiet the Makita is.

My Flex 3403 just burned up on me three days ago. It never did like low rpm`s much, and it was waaay too noisy.

Sup..it is very quiet. I think it is even quieter than my Makita.

[Sleper]

Thanks for taking the time to evaluate the tool. I think my next major purchase will be one after a steamer. Thank again

[Todd@RUPES]

How`s the noise level compared to a 9227? Love how quiet the Makita is.

My Flex 3403 just burned up on me three days ago. It never did like low rpm`s much, and it was waaay too noisy.

It is significantly quieter than the Makita. I didn`t realize how much more quite until I used the FLEX for 12 days then went back to the Makita because somebody else was hogging my FLEX. The Makita almost hurt my ears in comparison.

[wendell jarvis]

Another great review !!

[SuperBee364]

Quieter than a Makita... hmm...Definitely something to consider, but I just looked at the price and am currently suffering from sticker shock.

Guess I`ll wait for a used one to show up on flea bay.

[Pats300zx]

Quieter than a Makita... hmm...Definitely something to consider, but I just looked at the price and am currently suffering from sticker shock.

Guess I`ll wait for a used one to show up on flea bay.

I thought Jeff from Immaculate Reflections had one for sale. I gotta double ck.

[C. Charles Hahn]

I thought Jeff from Immaculate Reflections had one for sale. I gotta double ck.

I think he was selling a 3403, not a PE14....

[SuperBee364]

Until I saw this review, I had honestly given up on Flex. I bought my 3403 about four years ago (replaced a Porter Cable rotary), and paid about the same as what the PE-14 is going for. Now it`s a burned up paper weight.

While I loved the light weight, it was always underpowered, overheated, and didn`t like slow RPM`s at all. And did I mention the noise? I used to think Greg Nichols was just being generous when he`d hand me his Makita on jobs we were working on together. Turns out, he just hated the noise from the Flex!

So I had settled on buying a 9227... until I read this. Glad to hear that Flex has stepped up on their product quality.

Wish they had some sort of a trade in program for unhappy 3403 owners...

[C. Charles Hahn]

Wish they had some sort of a trade in program for unhappy 3403 owners...

I wouldn`t mind trading up.... I like my 3403 for spot correction, but using it for long periods of time? No thank you!

[Shane731]

Really wish I had one of these. Being just a hobbyist, I don`t really need one, but I do love my 3401!

[Reality33]

Great review on a fantastic tool! I absolutely love mine, and really love the way it feels during long corrections.