PC vs Flex 3401 for Beginner?

God77 said:
Sorry, I'm a bit naive. Is Flex more superior to PC b/c it has faster speed? So, faster speed means more correction? So by reducing the speed of a Flex to somewhere like a PC and will it be safe like a PC? I'm really confused as I've never ever seen a DA Polisher in real life and have never seen using it. I've 3 cars, one SUV with quite good paint condition, 2 white sedans (one with moderate swirls and scratches and the other one with not bad condition). So, after reading threads, I think I want the power of Flex but I still want a tamed and mild one like PC. So, If low-speed of Flex is like PC, why would I buy a PC then?

Please, help again, bros.
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here's a little video... Flex XC 3401 VRG vs. Porter Cable 7424
 
damn, now you guys really got me thinking. I've been set on getting a PC for the past few days, i researched a bit. I'm 15 and just starting to get into this. I hope the PC will be good for me, I don't really have the money for a Flex. So so far, the PC should be good for the beginner. Also, for the corrections, the PC will still be able to correct the paint, just not as quickly or will it not be able to correct everything the Flex can?



thanks, Brendan
 
xfactor78 said:
damn, now you guys really got me thinking. I've been set on getting a PC for the past few days, i researched a bit. I'm 15 and just starting to get into this. I hope the PC will be good for me, I don't really have the money for a Flex. So so far, the PC should be good for the beginner. Also, for the corrections, the PC will still be able to correct the paint, just not as quickly or will it not be able to correct everything the Flex can?



thanks, Brendan
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If you get the 4" pads it will correct just about anything the Flex can, but maybe a little longer. If money is a problem get the PC you won't be disappointed.
 
xfactor78 said:
damn, now you guys really got me thinking. I've been set on getting a PC for the past few days, i researched a bit. I'm 15 and just starting to get into this. I hope the PC will be good for me, I don't really have the money for a Flex. So so far, the PC should be good for the beginner. Also, for the corrections, the PC will still be able to correct the paint, just not as quickly or will it not be able to correct everything the Flex can?



thanks, Brendan
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If money is an issue, get the PC. And at age 15, if you have a lot of time, it will give you more opportunity to play with it... enjoy.
 
TTWAGN said:
My vote goes for the Flex.



The Porter Cable is only a better machine if used to apply glazes, sealants and wax's. Its not that great at paint correction as its not powerful enough.
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Is that to say the flex is not very good at applying glazes, sealants and waxes if you just lower the speeds a bit? I'm not very skilled with my makita rotary yet and really like my PC for applying glazes/waxes. I've toyed with replacing both machines with a flex--is it not very versatile in this regard?
 
Gopher said:
Is that to say the flex is not very good at applying glazes, sealants and waxes if you just lower the speeds a bit? I'm not very skilled with my makita rotary yet and really like my PC for applying glazes/waxes. I've toyed with replacing both machines with a flex--is it not very versatile in this regard?
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It works fine at doing those chores......but i still do them by hand.
 
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