Video: Flex vs PC, side by side. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

2LTRS · 11-21-2010, 12:07 PM

Here's the video I shot earlier in the week - demonstration of the flex and the PC in action. More time was spent on the PC side than the Flex side as it takes the PC longer to break down the product. If you've been wanting a machine to polish your car with, or don't know what machine is right for you.. here's a good demo to help you decide. Special thanks to Dylan@Adam's for editing this down from almost 20min.

Redemption · 11-21-2010, 02:48 PM

Bummer, of course I just got my PC a few weeks back! Still love it though!

J

Jeanius · 11-21-2010, 02:55 PM

Yea but the flex is twice the price!

Iomcamaro · 11-21-2010, 04:25 PM

The flex is more like 3x the price lol.

Sir Nuke · 11-21-2010, 04:51 PM

and not to mention......if you are using your PC on a new or fairly new car......like most of us are.....its MORE than enough machine to do the job....and a great job it will do.

Russo · 11-21-2010, 04:55 PM

what bout http://www.dewalt.com/tools/metalwor...ers-dw849.aspx ?

Iomcamaro · 11-21-2010, 04:59 PM

That's a rotary, most people would end up damaging their paint when they use those. It doesn't have any dual action motion at all. Not a good choice unless you're a professional or you've been polishing for a long time.

Russo · 11-21-2010, 05:00 PM

its what i used on my rx7... i prefer the trigger pull with no lock...

Iomcamaro · 11-21-2010, 05:01 PM

All I'm saying is that it is no where near as safe as the Flex 3401 or the Porter Cable XP are.

Chalk_2 · 11-22-2010, 01:33 AM

Thanks for the demo 2LTRS. It helped me make up my mind.

Adam's Polishes · 11-22-2010, 05:22 PM

Great comparison and really drives home the point that the flex is better suited to more serious correction... if any of you guys drive Camaros that are in as bad a shape as that Tahoe I'm going to find you and beat you senseless with your own shoes!! LOL

For paint thats in good shape and just needs a medium to light correction the PC is still the way to go... its a very capable machine. If you have some more serious work to do or just can't seem to get that last little bit of correction out of the PC to get your paint to perfect (black care owners I'm looking at you) the flex makes things much easier.

Iomcamaro · 11-22-2010, 05:59 PM

I can't wait for spring. I've got my polishing stuff ready for then. I don't have a garage big enough to work in right now or during the winter.. :(

2LTRS · 11-22-2010, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chalk_2

Thanks for the demo 2LTRS. It helped me make up my mind.

Anytime

Oldrocker · 11-23-2010, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dylan@Adams

Great comparison and really drives home the point that the flex is better suited to more serious correction... if any of you guys drive Camaros that are in as bad a shape as that Tahoe I'm going to find you and beat you senseless with your own shoes!! LOL

For paint thats in good shape and just needs a medium to light correction the PC is still the way to go... its a very capable machine. If you have some more serious work to do or just can't seem to get that last little bit of correction out of the PC to get your paint to perfect (black care owners I'm looking at you) the flex makes things much easier.

I just ordered the Flex kit from you guys and plan on fixing the paint on my wife's black 08 Accord. I will post a review when I get it done.

11-21-2010, 02:55 PM	#3
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	Yea but the flex is twice the price! __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

11-21-2010, 04:51 PM	#5
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,330 View My Garage	and not to mention......if you are using your PC on a new or fairly new car......like most of us are.....its MORE than enough machine to do the job....and a great job it will do. __________________

11-21-2010, 02:48 PM	#2
Redemption Just Because! Drives: 2010 SIM 2SSRS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 6,909	Bummer, of course I just got my PC a few weeks back! Still love it though! J

11-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#4
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	The flex is more like 3x the price lol.

11-21-2010, 04:55 PM	#6
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	what bout http://www.dewalt.com/tools/metalwor...ers-dw849.aspx ?

11-21-2010, 04:59 PM	#7
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	That's a rotary, most people would end up damaging their paint when they use those. It doesn't have any dual action motion at all. Not a good choice unless you're a professional or you've been polishing for a long time.

11-21-2010, 05:00 PM	#8
Russo Unofficial Glass Tech Drives: 2014 Ford F150 FX2 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Raceland, LA Posts: 1,376	its what i used on my rx7... i prefer the trigger pull with no lock...

11-21-2010, 05:01 PM	#9
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	All I'm saying is that it is no where near as safe as the Flex 3401 or the Porter Cable XP are.

11-22-2010, 01:33 AM	#10
Chalk_2 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 110	Thanks for the demo 2LTRS. It helped me make up my mind.

11-22-2010, 05:22 PM	#11
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Great comparison and really drives home the point that the flex is better suited to more serious correction... if any of you guys drive Camaros that are in as bad a shape as that Tahoe I'm going to find you and beat you senseless with your own shoes!! LOL For paint thats in good shape and just needs a medium to light correction the PC is still the way to go... its a very capable machine. If you have some more serious work to do or just can't seem to get that last little bit of correction out of the PC to get your paint to perfect (black care owners I'm looking at you) the flex makes things much easier.

11-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#12
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	I can't wait for spring. I've got my polishing stuff ready for then. I don't have a garage big enough to work in right now or during the winter.. :(