Buffer on a budget, my first flex.

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HappyWax

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Ok so I'm taking the big leap into the world of polishers and I decided rather than drop mega bucks on a new Flex/PC/Makita I would keep my eyes open on ebay.



Today it paid off, I won a Flex for $36.56 -It's older and I can't even tell what model it is (says Flex original electronic, 11.4 amps and 1200 to 3000 rpm)

It looks beat up, but hopefully these last a long time and are tough.



Ok step 2: I need to order pads + product any recommendations for a newbie?!
 
Um..you realize that you bought a rotary polisher, not the Flex 3401 forced-rotation dual-action. You need soft, small pads if you're a newb.
 
HappyWax said:
Ok so I'm taking the big leap into the world of polishers and I decided rather than drop mega bucks on a new Flex/PC/Makita I would keep my eyes open on ebay.



Today it paid off, I won a Flex for $36.56 -It's older and I can't even tell what model it is (says Flex original electronic, 11.4 amps and 1200 to 3000 rpm)

It looks beat up, but hopefully these last a long time and are tough.



Ok step 2: I need to order pads + product any recommendations for a newbie?!
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I put a bid in on that one too!
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Um..you realize that you bought a rotary polisher, not the Flex 3401 forced-rotation dual-action. You need soft, small pads if you're a newb.
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Rotary or forced-rotation dual action - I was open to anything for $36 - If I was buying new, I def would have wanted to go for a dual action. -seams like they are a little more forgiving.
 
if you screw up using a rotary .. youll be spending more on fixing your paint then you would have if you bought a DA



just be careful
 
GLuXuRy said:
if you screw up using a rotary .. youll be spending more on fixing your paint then you would have if you bought a DA



just be careful
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My first car will not be my BMW. I'm thinking mom's old subaru....
 
^^^LMFAO .. the lab rat ... good, dont use it first on the e36



my car was my lab rat .. thank god it came out good, but i also bought the user friendly 3401
 
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