KB Method vs. Makita

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mike4690

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I need help deciding on which is the best method to go about correcting paint on a car.



I have a PC and the m105/205 combo with me and am simply lacking the Surbuff pads to be able to fully use the KB method. But my question is, am I better off buying a Makita to address the deeper scratches and harder clear coats? Money is not exactly a big deal, but I don't want to break the bank. Are there really that many more advantages to having a Makita rather than a PC?
 
I mainly use my DA machine but there are times when I have to use both. If I encounter some deep scratches and/or severe marring on hard paint, it's quicker for me to hit the paint with my rotary and heavy compound first to remove the imperfections.Ialways follow my rotary work with my DA machine to ensure 100% that there are no buffer trails in the paint from using the rotary.
 
The flex 3401 would be the right choice in my opinion. Put the tufbuf wool on it with your 105 and it will shock you. No need for a rotary. m2c.:clap::clap::clap:
 
what the . . . . . ? There is a Makita Dual Action Sander that can be used as a DA? Interesting stuff.



I would say get the Makita as i have one and i like the fact that you can run different size backing plates and many different types of pads with it.



The Flex is limited in one backing plate size and pad size which is the down fall in my opinion.



So i have a PCXP & a Makita Rotary now.
 
vtec92civic said:
what the . . . . . ? There is a Makita Dual Action Sander that can be used as a DA? Interesting stuff.



I would say get the Makita as i have one and i like the fact that you can run different size backing plates and many different types of pads with it.



The Flex is limited in one backing plate size and pad size which is the down fall in my opinion.



So i have a PCXP & a Makita Rotary now.
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Vtec - you can use any size pad on the 3401 - I do.
 
tdekany said:
Vtec - you can use any size pad on the 3401 - I do.
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Can you please elaborate on this? I was under the same impression that the Flex only had a 6" geared backing plate and therefore couldn't use other pads. I'd really be interested in upgrading if I didn't have to ditch all my current pads.
 
I'd say you don't "need" a rotary, or anything more than a PCXP. If the scratches are in that -doesn't catch your fingernail but doesn't buff out easy, then use some 2000 grit wet sand paper, then M105.
 
vtec92civic said:
what the . . . . . ? There is a Makita Dual Action Sander that can be used as a DA? Interesting stuff.



I would say get the Makita as i have one and i like the fact that you can run different size backing plates and many different types of pads with it.



The Flex is limited in one backing plate size and pad size which is the down fall in my opinion.



So i have a PCXP & a Makita Rotary now.
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Yes, the Makita BO6040 is a dual mode machine. It random orbits like the Dewalt in one mode and it has forced rotation mode so it gives more movement than the Flex with forced rotation. The flex gets forced rotation by having the pad interface with the housing so the pad spins in the opposite direction of the orbit - all you'd have to do to make the Flex dual mode is put on a smaller pad without the geared edge - but the Makita has internal planetary gears that force rotation in the direction of the orbit.



The Makita is both more powerful and smoother. The Flex addresses its vibration by having a very heavy handle at the top to as an absorber.



Robert
 
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