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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 05:58 PM

Been looking at this for a while and it seems the Flex works better than the PC, but does it work $180 dollars better? Would a little more time with the PC accomplish the same results or no? Looking to buy a kit from Adam, finding the price a little tough to swallow as it will probably only get used once, maybe twice a year? Ok who am I kidding, probably once a year.... The swirls are driving me nuts....

Yes I searched but

CamaroDreams07 · 04-07-2013, 06:03 PM

The flex is capable of taking out slightly deeper imperfections and will accomplish it faster. It's also slightly less paint safe, but still primarily a safe tool.

For reference, I have always used a PC and have never thought "Man I wish I had a flex"

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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 06:08 PM

thats what I wanted to hear! If I was going to use it a ton the easier part might be would be worth it. Hard to find time to drive it much less polish it....

Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 06:10 PM

Read your review and you ARE all over the map, now if you could put all that in a bucket......

CamaroDreams07 · 04-07-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

Read your review and you ARE all over the map, now if you could put all that in a bucket......

Huh?

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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 06:23 PM

Sorry, this http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418 , like you said you get stuff from everywhere, and it would be sweet for time challanged individuals like myself to get it all in one place. AKA put it in a bucket, because it seems everywhere you go they are selling car wash stuff in a bucket these days....

axis · 04-07-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

thats what I wanted to hear! If I was going to use it a ton the easier part might be would be worth it. Hard to find time to drive it much less polish it....

For your application, the PC, UDM, or Griot's is more than enough. The learning curve on the flex seems to be a bit steeper than the PC. As junkman says, the only way to hurt your paint with a PC is to grab it by the cord and swing it into your car door.

Price out the kit at Adams, then see if you can find everything cheaper from elsewhere. I've found that most online places sell the machine at a premium.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-07-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

Sorry, this http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418 , like you said you get stuff from everywhere, and it would be sweet for time challanged individuals like myself to get it all in one place. AKA put it in a bucket, because it seems everywhere you go they are selling car wash stuff in a bucket these days....

Oh gotcha.

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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 06:31 PM

Home depot sells the PC for the least, so I will get that there. The kits at Adams just makes the whole process easier from a beginners perspective. Now if CamaroDreams07 could just take care of my car we would be in business, but until then I'm done with the christmas gift 10" polisher that does nothing....

Actual that is probably where I got the scratches, that an the dealers stupid car wash....

ihaveacamaro · 04-07-2013, 06:37 PM

Get griots instead of a porter cable. Same price. I've had both and the griots is a superior machine. But a porter cable works, no doubting that.

CamaroDreams07 · 04-07-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

Home depot sells the PC for the least, so I will get that there. The kits at Adams just makes the whole process easier from a beginners perspective. Now if CamaroDreams07 could just take care of my car we would be in business, but until then I'm done with the christmas gift 10" polisher that does nothing....

Actual that is probably where I got the scratches, that an the dealers stupid car wash....

Hey I've never been to Virginia and I like vacations

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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

Get griots instead of a porter cable. Same price. I've had both and the griots is a superior machine. But a porter cable works, no doubting that.

Will it work with the Adams pads?

Might be a dumb question, they just say designed for the Porter Cable....

CamaroDreams07 · 04-07-2013, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jrichards73

Will it work with the Adams pads?

Might be a dumb question, they just say designed for the Porter Cable....

Yes they will. Just make sure you get the correct backing plate size.

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Jrichards73 · 04-07-2013, 08:03 PM

Think I'm going to go with the PC machine. More people seem to have it and if I don't get the results I want it will make it easier to narrow it down to me and not the equipment.

04-07-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Flex or Pc Been looking at this for a while and it seems the Flex works better than the PC, but does it work $180 dollars better? Would a little more time with the PC accomplish the same results or no? Looking to buy a kit from Adam, finding the price a little tough to swallow as it will probably only get used once, maybe twice a year? Ok who am I kidding, probably once a year.... The swirls are driving me nuts.... Yes I searched but __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-07-2013, 06:03 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	The flex is capable of taking out slightly deeper imperfections and will accomplish it faster. It's also slightly less paint safe, but still primarily a safe tool. For reference, I have always used a PC and have never thought "Man I wish I had a flex" Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ [B]

04-07-2013, 06:08 PM	#3
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	thats what I wanted to hear! If I was going to use it a ton the easier part might be would be worth it. Hard to find time to drive it much less polish it.... __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-07-2013, 06:10 PM	#4
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Read your review and you ARE all over the map, now if you could put all that in a bucket...... __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-07-2013, 06:23 PM	#6
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Sorry, this http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275418 , like you said you get stuff from everywhere, and it would be sweet for time challanged individuals like myself to get it all in one place. AKA put it in a bucket, because it seems everywhere you go they are selling car wash stuff in a bucket these days.... __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-07-2013, 06:31 PM	#9
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Home depot sells the PC for the least, so I will get that there. The kits at Adams just makes the whole process easier from a beginners perspective. Now if CamaroDreams07 could just take care of my car we would be in business, but until then I'm done with the christmas gift 10" polisher that does nothing.... Actual that is probably where I got the scratches, that an the dealers stupid car wash.... __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.

04-07-2013, 06:37 PM	#10
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	Get griots instead of a porter cable. Same price. I've had both and the griots is a superior machine. But a porter cable works, no doubting that. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

04-07-2013, 08:03 PM	#14
Jrichards73 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Victory Red Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 921	Think I'm going to go with the PC machine. More people seem to have it and if I don't get the results I want it will make it easier to narrow it down to me and not the equipment. __________________ Updates: BTR Stage 2 VVT Cam Kit w/Smith Brothers Trunnions, Fluidampr, RX catch can, B&M Trans pan mod, Kooks Black Headers, Borla S-tunes, Eibach Multi-Pro-R2 coilovers and Swaybars, BMR Full Bushing kit with Toe and Trailing arms, RB Rotors w/EBC Pads, GForce 1400 Axles (now on order). AVH-X5800BHS in Scosche GM5201AB.