[mvillezcas]

All you detailers out there!! I need your help. I need to know which one I should buy. I want your opinions, stories, everything you could help me with choosing one. Thanks guys!

[kei169]

Flex! I bought my Flex after i did my first detailing for my friend's car with a PC!
The pc shakes too much, my finger hurted after playing with the PC for 9 hours....

But then, The flex is a totally different story, muich more stable and more power, allow me to polish faster!
to me, the Flex really worths what it is priced!

[mvillezcas]

Awesome kei. Thanks for your help on this. Flex-1, PC-0.

[kei169]

i am sure many people can chill into this topic!

[Ruff Rider]

This should help you on your decision

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Pro's
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· More power than a Porter Cable 7424 or Ultimate Detailing Machine ·
The Flex offers 9600opm & since it's a direct drive, it also offers up to 480rpm. The PC and UDM only offer up to 6000opm and no direct drive.



· Better cutting ability ·
Because of the higher OPM and the addition of RPM it will cut much faster then a PC/UDM



· Faster breaking down of a finishing polishing ·
The addition of force rotation aids in the breaking down of polishes faster. The Porter Cable can finish to a high gloss, it just takes longer.



· Still Safer than a rotary ·
Even though it is force driven, it's still a R/O so there is less risk of damaging your paint (though still possible).



· 13ft cord ·
Comes in very handy when working around the car.



· Variable speed trigger ·
This is one of my favorite parts of the Flex. This allows you to start slow and spread the polish without having to change speeds. I also like to slow down the speed a bit when finishing so this is beneficial when the polish is broken down too.



· Will not bog down when pressure is applied ·
Again the forced rotation allows you to apply pressure without the worry of bogging down the machine.


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Con's
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· Cost ·
For the price of the Flex alone you could get a nice PC starter kit that would include the PC, backing plate and a variety of different pads.



· Only One size backing plate available (as of now) ·
Since the gear for the direct drive is on the backing plate, it's not interchangeable with common backing plates. Flex at this time only offers a 6" backing plate for the Flex, so you are forced to use 6" or larger pads. Edge system is working on an adapter for their system though.



· Not as easy as a PC for a novice user ·
Since it's force driven it requires more control then a PC/UDM. It can grab, skip and jump a bit just like a rotary.



· Still does not have the speed or cutting ability of a rotary (definite step up from a PC though) ·
but the risk factor is definitely lower.

[mvillezcas]

Thanks rider, very helpful. Flex-2, PC-0. Flex it is then! Now I have to start my shopping to find the best price. Thanks again for your help.

[Nebster]

fyi, what you offered me you wont get it for

[mvillezcas]

I know prices bro. Low balling doesn't hurt me, but I can see it hurts your feelings

[normtrum]

Originally Posted by Nebster

fyi, what you offered me you wont get it for

Originally Posted by mvillezcas

I know prices bro. Low balling doesn't hurt me, but I can see it hurts your feelings

You guys must have something else going on. IMO, Nebster's post looked like a helpful one to me, although you didn't seem to take it as such.

FWIW, very good decision on the flex. I will be upgrading from a pc to a flex myself.

[Nebster]

Originally Posted by mvillezcas

I know prices bro. Low balling doesn't hurt me, but I can see it hurts your feelings

believe me you didn't hurt my feelings at all. hahaha

and i'm not your bro, sorry sir.

best of luck in your search

[mvillezcas]

We're all brothers and sisters here man! Sorry for my Cal speaking ways.

[zerox_guru]