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Makita advantage over Flex 3401
- Thread starter dsms
- Start date
DSMS,
Wassup man! I think we were both in the same boat a few weeks ago wondering if the megs105 would work on flex, and i think you were also considering getting a rotary.
Well, i bought a rotary (hitachi) and used meg's 105. In my experience, the rotary is definitely faster, corrects more. The tradeoff is that you need to rack up some experience to get a really good finish (ie hologram free).
I tried the rotary + Menz 106ff on an Audi hard clear. Most of the swirls were removed, but because i was still not proficient with a rotary, i did get some holograms. The flex with Ultrafina + LC Gray pad fixed the holograms.
I think, with time and experience, i'll be able to tame the rotary, enough to get a good finish; and i think you will too!
Wassup man! I think we were both in the same boat a few weeks ago wondering if the megs105 would work on flex, and i think you were also considering getting a rotary.
Well, i bought a rotary (hitachi) and used meg's 105. In my experience, the rotary is definitely faster, corrects more. The tradeoff is that you need to rack up some experience to get a really good finish (ie hologram free).
I tried the rotary + Menz 106ff on an Audi hard clear. Most of the swirls were removed, but because i was still not proficient with a rotary, i did get some holograms. The flex with Ultrafina + LC Gray pad fixed the holograms.
I think, with time and experience, i'll be able to tame the rotary, enough to get a good finish; and i think you will too!
imported_DieselMDX
New member
IMO alot had a subaru the other day the 3401 would not tough the rids in the hood. HTEC and a orange pad on the hitachi ripped right throught them
I used M105 w/ my flex today and it took out a good portion of the swirls but I wasnt as impressed as I thought I would be, still need to follow up with 106ff before LSP. Anyway the VW I used M105 on a week ago seemed to take really well to it, this BMW isnt as friendly but has a lot of heavy swirling. I just want to correct more effeciently and polisher faster, so basically a rotary will solve my problem. Also looking forward to using some different pads with a makita, if I get one. The Flex's inability to use 4inch pads is annoying me now when I get around to polishing tight areas. I did order the "Buffing with Confidence" video today too, looking to get a couple tips on technique using a rotary before I make the purchase.
imported_DieselMDX
New member
well u shoudl always follow a compound with a finish polish imo
speed is not your friend on rotary u have to respect it or BURN. IMO panel for panel time wise is the same with the rotary and 3401 the only diff is what i can correct.
I take my time with rotary where 3401 i can breeze through it
speed is not your friend on rotary u have to respect it or BURN. IMO panel for panel time wise is the same with the rotary and 3401 the only diff is what i can correct.
I take my time with rotary where 3401 i can breeze through it