Meguair's G110v2 vs. Flex 3401

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The Critic

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I am trying to decide between these two units.



1) Meguiar's G110v2 with "soft buff 2.0" burgundy (cutting), yellow (polishing) and black (finishing) pads-- $190.



2) Flex 3401 with Yellow, Green, White and Blue CCS pads-- $310.



I am not going into the detailing business, so my work will be limited to my personal cars and maybe a few cars belonging to friends.



The Meguiars G110v2 is $120 cheaper than the Flex, which is a decent amount. I understand that these units have a very good resale value, so I can always recover most of the cost should I decide to upgrade.



Remember that I am a beginner as well. I am also detailing daily drivers, not show cars, so the results do not need to be perfect. I also feel that after I get accustomed to a DA polisher, a rotary would be the next step, right?



So, which machine should I get?



Thanks.
 
I've never used the Flex so I don't know how helpful I can be. However the G110v2 is generating a great deal of buzz throughout a lot of top names right now. I have the G110v1 and I'm seriously thinking of upgrading because of the conversations I've been having with some of these guys. I guess some of the new techniques being developed around this machine are creating some simply stunning results. And with the price savings over the Flex you really can't go wrong. I think the g110v2 is really where it's going to be at for a little while.
 
If you're already thinking of getting a rotary, just get the G110v2 (or one of the other good DAs). I love my Flex, but I think you could do even more with the DA/rotary combo since the Flex won't take smaller pads or carpet brushes.
 
I have a PC, PCXP and a Cyclo, now I've had a Makita rotary and a Flex, most of the time I grab one of the PC's which is simular to the Megs unit. I liked the Flex for the ergonomics, but didn't care for the noise at speed 6, not being able to turn off the forced rotation (like a BO6040) and the limited pad choices (no 4")



I think my wife may have me committed if I buy another buffer, but that Hitachi D10YB 3/8" rt angle drill looks like it might fill in my need for an occasional rotary - like doing headlight lenses.
 
JuneBug said:
I liked the Flex for the ergonomics, but didn't care for the noise at speed 6, not being able to turn off the forced rotation (like a BO6040)
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Actually, if you remove the plastic ring gear behind the backing plate, the Flex makes a nice RO machine.
 
The Critic- I've never used the G110v2, but I have two rotaries, Cyclos, PCs, the Griot's 6" and 3" ROs and a Flex 3401.



The one machine I wouldn't want to be without is the Flex. After that I'd probably go with the Griot's 6".



FWIW, even though I'm usually working on hard clear, I haven't touched either of my rotaries since I got the Flex.
 
flex is #1 tool in my book but if its gonna be ur first machine id get a g110v2 and then a makita rotary. itll be only about 40 bucks more for both of those combined over a flex, but you will need to get backing plates.

advantages are various pads available from 4-8 inches. plus you will have 2 machines if 1 breaks in the middle of a job. also i dislike applying LSP with my flex. i only use polishes and glazes with the flex, and my PC7424 for LSP.



also if possible i recommend flat lake country pads. im not a big fan of CCS pads. $.02
 
jaynick808 said:
flex is #1 tool in my book but if its gonna be ur first machine id get a g110v2 and then a makita rotary. itll be only about 40 bucks more for both of those combined over a flex, but you will need to get backing plates.
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Wow, that's a GREAT idea that I had never thought of. :wow:



I assume you are talking about the Makita 9227C, right?



For the backing plate, I will need one of these I think:

6 Inch Rotary Backing Plate Use this backing plate with the Lake Country 7.5 inch pads. The 6 inch backing plate fits perfectly into this recess so



$150 for G110v2 + $177 for remanufactured Makita 9227C with LC 6" backing plate= $327...which is about the same as one Flex 3401.



I guess it is time for me to go back to the drawing board and really think about this.
 
Everybody goes Makita for rotary, and I did too - no problems but a good friend, Brandon1 had a pretty expensive repair on his ($80). IF - big IF, I were to buy another rotary, I'd sure look hard at the Hitachi, 5 year warranty too!
 
I bought the meguiars g110v2 and I have to say its an awesome machine. When you apply pressure, the machine really never stops rotating which is what I like.
 
I don't own a flex, but I just recently bought the g110v2 and the PC7424Xp. After been a long time Rotory user I just geared all my detailing around both of these to machines. Amazing for me to say that. I would suggest the g110v2 for you. Its more versatile. Good luck.

Barry
 
Barry Theal said:
I don't own a flex, but I just recently bought the g110v2 and the PC7424Xp. After been a long time Rotory user I just geared all my detailing around both of these to machines. Amazing for me to say that. I would suggest the g110v2 for you. Its more versatile. Good luck.

Barry
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How much more powerful is the v2 over the pcxp?



to the OP - The flex is the buffer to buy. It can correct like a rotary and not have to worry about holograms.
 
Thomas,

There is a slight difference. The Major difference is that when you apply pressure to the V2 it doesn't boggle down as much. Its enough to make a difference though. I boght the V2 first, then I was at a local hardware store and found the XP for 79.99 and just had to buy it. I will say this though. I had my old pc for 3 years and its still goes like day 1. I have seen from forum members the reliability of the first g110 I think scottswax went threw a few of them. I can't really vouch for any because I haven't been do much detailing yet, but we will see I guess.
 
I've been thinking about picking up a g110 v2 for a backup pc style tool. I have a PC and Flex rotary for big time correction.
 
Every time I finish a job with my flex I always think of this retarded video lol.





[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD8y-sZEOXY]YouTube - My New Flex 3401[/ame]
 
Barry Theal said:
I don't own a flex, but I just recently bought the g110v2 and the PC7424Xp....
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I can't help but wonder what you'd think of the Flex (and the Cyclo too for that matter). No, I can't live without mine long enough for you to try it ;) At least not at present....
 
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