Reviewed: FLEX PE14-2-150 Rotary Polisher

Thanks for taking the time to evaluate the tool. I think my next major purchase will be one after a steamer. Thank again
 
SuperBee364 said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
SuperBee364 said:
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.
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I thought Jeff from Immaculate Reflections had one for sale. I gotta double ck.
 
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...
 
Great review on a fantastic tool! I absolutely love mine, and really love the way it feels during long corrections.
 
SuperBee364 said:
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...
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The Makita is a fine machine, there is no doubt about it. It would never really be necessary to switch to this little FLEX. Just like a Honda Fit is a great, reliable car that will get you from point A to point B, but it isn't a SL65 AMG. Nobody needs a FLEX PE, but if you really want (what is IMO) the best polisher with super high quality...

Hope all is well Supe!
 
Getting my PE-14-2-150 on Friday. Can't wait to use it on my car. Hope it's everything they say it is. My Milwaukee 5540 polisher is heavvvvvvy!
 
Yes do let us know how you like the PE. I got to use it at DF alot and was very impress with it and thinking of getting one myself.
 
Todd Helme said:
Make sure to let us know how you like it! :rockon
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I Agree!!

We all have different requirements when using a product or machine and I think it's beneficial to everyone to hear what someone thinks of it. It doesn't need to be loaded with a lot of technical detail or exhaustive testing but rather some basic, easy to understand opinion on what you think....:bigups
 
BobbyG said:
I Agree!!

We all have different requirements when using a product or machine and I think it's beneficial to everyone to hear what someone thinks of it. It doesn't need to be loaded with a lot of technical detail or exhaustive testing but rather some basic, easy to understand opinion on what you think....:bigups
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I have yet to hear a negative comment about it.
 
I finally got to use it a TNOG at Meguiar's in Irvine, CA. last Thursday night. I own an old Cadillac and the paint was hard and full of swirls. I ended up using Megs 105 and a light wool cutting pad and finishing with Megs 205 and a black pad. The Flex performed flawlessly and the swirls were gone. Can't wait to use it on the GF's car this week.:rockon
 
jetset4me said:
I finally got to use it a TNOG at Meguiar's in Irvine, CA. last Thursday night. I own an old Cadillac and the paint was hard and full of swirls. I ended up using Megs 105 and a light wool cutting pad and finishing with Megs 205 and a black pad. The Flex performed flawlessly and the swirls were gone. Can't wait to use it on the GF's car this week.:rockon
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It is an amazing polisher!
 
I love my Flex PE14! I really like that I can still hold a conversation while jeweling down a panel too. ;)


Flex FTW!:bigups

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i really envy those who can properly use a rotary. it seems like the only way to go for those hammered finishes and a real time saver.
 
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