My initial thoughts on the Flex DA

[Troy@Protekt]

What is that above the vent?

That`s the speed dial. Unlike the Porter Cable though the trigger is also a speed control.

[Jeremy]

Really the only thing keeping me from getting one is the lack of pad choice.I may just get a rotary and pc.Comes out to about the same as a flex

[JaredPointer]

Really the only thing keeping me from getting one is the lack of pad choice.I may just get a rotary and pc.Comes out to about the same as a flex

Lack of pad choice? Any 6" and up pad with a velcro backing I assume you could use on it. No more limited choice on the Flex than on the PC. You can also get the Edge adapter and use 4" pads on it I believe.

[Jeremy]

Lack of pad choice? Any 6" and up pad with a velcro backing I assume you could use on it. No more limited choice on the Flex than on the PC. You can also get the Edge adapter and use 4" pads on it I believe.

Yeah I was told nothing under 6.5.

I prefer 4" and 5.5" pads

[Troy@Protekt]

IMO The FLEX can effectively correct some pretty tight areas. The PC will correct better with smaller pads but I don`t see the need with the FLEX. Whatever can`t be reached gets done by hand which isn`t much.

I can only think of one instance where a smaller pad would be necessary and that would be between the ridges of some luggage racks.

[Deanski]

Here`s a good side-by side comparison on the Flex vs PC 7424.

YouTube - Flex XC 3401 VRG vs. Porter Cable 7424

Shows just how well each do on one panel using same pads and polish.

Deanski

[cheapshot]

great video! The flex is the definate winner, I just starting using it, the only thing that feels a little funny is your trigger hand sits lower. But I guess I`ll get use to it, I already cut lots of time by using flex DA 205 and Polshing pad.

[Deanski]

Seems results speak and also see for themselves that the Flex is the best choice when looking at "DA" style buffers.

Deanski

[Troy@Protekt]

Couldn`t just take my word for it?

That is a nice video. I wish Blkyukon wouldn`t be such a stranger around here.

Here is the original thread he started reagrding that video.

http://www.detailcity.org/forums/car...le-7424-a.html

[Deanski]

Thanks big guy! I was looking for that!

Deanski

[jking]

I have both and Im with Troy I cant see why anybody wouldnt like the Flex its faster, smoother, quieter and it just feels better, oh it just works better also. I would reccomend it to someone just doing their own vehicles or to the professional detailer alike. I wouldnt trade mine for anything else on the market.

[Troy@Protekt]

I was just talking to Chuck (coastal eddie) yesterday about the FLEX. I was telling him that I haven`t even touched my Porter Cable or rotary in over 3 months. Don`t see any reason to use them much in the future either unless I`m showing how to use one.

I experimented with using a purple foamed wool pad to apply my LSP (UPP) yesterday and it worked great. It left no marring, made the buffer super easy to control and did a great job of spreading it super thin.

Sheila helped me yesterday and she has never used a rotary or a FLEX. I wanted her to try it so I thought the foamed wool pad would make it easier for her. She did the whole car (Dodge Durango) all by herself just like a pro.

If you haven`t tried that pad yet, I recommend getting one. You might find yourself using it more than your foam pads.

[JaredPointer]

I was just talking to Chuck (coastal eddie) yesterday about the FLEX. I was telling him that I haven`t even touched my Porter Cable or rotary in over 3 months. Don`t see any reason to use them much in the future either unless I`m showing how to use one.

I experimented with using a purple foamed wool pad to apply my LSP (UPP) yesterday and it worked great. It left no marring, made the buffer super easy to control and did a great job of spreading it super thin.

Sheila helped me yesterday and she has never used a rotary or a FLEX. I wanted her to try it so I thought the foamed wool pad would make it easier for her. She did the whole car (Dodge Durango) all by herself just like a pro.

If you haven`t tried that pad yet, I recommend getting one. You might find yourself using it more than your foam pads.

I`ve been putting off purchasing the PFW - as soon as I can decide what else I need to get I`ll probably be placing an order.

You don`t happen to sell an intercooler for the Flex do you?

[Coastal Eddie]

I was just talking to Chuck (coastal eddie) yesterday about the FLEX. I was telling him that I haven`t even touched my Porter Cable or rotary in over 3 months. Don`t see any reason to use them much in the future either unless I`m showing how to use one.

I experimented with using a purple foamed wool pad to apply my LSP (UPP) yesterday and it worked great. It left no marring, made the buffer super easy to control and did a great job of spreading it super thin.

Sheila helped me yesterday and she has never used a rotary or a FLEX. I wanted her to try it so I thought the foamed wool pad would make it easier for her. She did the whole car (Dodge Durango) all by herself just like a pro.

If you haven`t tried that pad yet, I recommend getting one. You might find yourself using it more than your foam pads.

I don`t know what took me so long to finally order one of those babies, but it will be thrown into the mix immediately, and I`m sure we will do our best to burn it up the first week!! I do remember some bad info I got re: 6.5 pads not fitting on their backing plate, and it turns out that was bogus.

Interesting, and a very good idea that you used that wool pad to apply your LSP. I`m sure that made things go faster. That pad looks versatile, and it will be cool if they stand up over time.

Thanks again for the great "package deal you gave me, and of course the free shipping. I don`t know why anyone who is thinking about getting one wouldn`t just pick up the phone and call you!!

[JaredPointer]

I don`t know why anyone who is thinking about getting one wouldn`t just pick up the phone and call you!!

Seconded. Troy is the man.