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#31
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Thanks for the heads up Brian i think i found my next buffer
http://autogeek.net/flex-pe14-2-150-...-polisher.html
http://autogeek.net/flex-pe14-2-150-...-polisher.html
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After seeing this tread, I bought the Flex XC3401 random orbital kit a few weeks ago. Did my boat last week. Man I sure like this buffer. Wish I would have had it years ago.
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Just wanted to keep you guys posted.
Dewalt just came out with a brand new model
DWP849X-7 inch 9 Inch variable speed, with soft start.
Weight 7 pounds with wool ingestion shields.
Looks really nice Amazon has them.
Looks like they copied the Makita.
Brian
Dewalt just came out with a brand new model
DWP849X-7 inch 9 Inch variable speed, with soft start.
Weight 7 pounds with wool ingestion shields.
Looks really nice Amazon has them.
Looks like they copied the Makita.
Brian
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Use Makita rotary polisher
I won a Makita 9227 C on e bay for 125 dollars.
Ran but had no variable speed control, and that is why I acquierd it. I e mailed the guy and he gave me full credit for the machine. Said not worth my aggrivation or his to ship it around. I tossed on new brushes, speed control, cord, and switch, WHAT A NICE MACHINE.
Ran but had no variable speed control, and that is why I acquierd it. I e mailed the guy and he gave me full credit for the machine. Said not worth my aggrivation or his to ship it around. I tossed on new brushes, speed control, cord, and switch, WHAT A NICE MACHINE.
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I'll second that! Spent close to 20 hours this weekend with a DeWalt, yellow will hold up! Question is can you? I need a lighter unit, too old and too tired to manhandle the beast anymore. The Flex lightweight is looking like a real bargain!
#38
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Thanks for the heads up Brian i think i found my next buffer
http://autogeek.net/flex-pe14-2-150-...-polisher.html
http://autogeek.net/flex-pe14-2-150-...-polisher.html
So, did you order the new Flex rotary? If you did, how do you like it? I bought the Flex 3401 instead (since I do most of my detailing on cars, not boats) and it's very nice.
Tom
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I use a Makita almost every day. I have never had a problem with it! my mother has been using makita buffers for a long time now, she has dropped one in the water and picked it out days later, let it dry, and it still ran for years until it ran into a chord problem which was quickly fixed. i wouldnt bother with another brand.
side note my makitas name is 'jimmy buffer' because personality matters!
side note my makitas name is 'jimmy buffer' because personality matters!