Rupes Mark V vs Flex XFE7-15

[Mike Phillips]

Hmm...this sounds like SEMA releases from Flex. Don't give us any secret info that you will have to kill us for.

Yes, new FLEX polishers. I just shot two short promo videos before I leave for the day. I'm out of the shop until next Monday and at that time I'll share some more info and the videos.

Better yet, everyone taking my upcoming classes on Saturday, November 1st, (before SEMA starts), and again on Satuday, December 13th, will be some of the first people in the U.S.A. to test out these new tools.

Also - the 1960 Corvette in the background is fresh out of the paint booth. I'll be sanding and buffing the paint and, in the process, making review videos and articles.

Stay tuned...

 

[ag256]

Glad to hear they are production Models, Flex told me they are dropping the new series in Dec, will be curious to see how they hold up to your professional opinion.

Looking forward to seeing the promo videos and additional info you are willing to share.

I'm going to hold out on ordering the XFE7-15 until I see your feedback on these. I'm dealing with soft paint on some projects and Tesla's which is very thin.

Thanks
Al

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yes, new FLEX polishers.

I find this fascinating. Although I know you advocate corded machines for the most grunt, and for big jobs (RV's, boats), the trend has long been toward cordless for hand power tools. I was at the east coast introduction of the iBrid Nano with Jason Rose, and I expected the entire Rupes line to quickly follow suit...which it didn't.

I still have all my corded polishers, but if I was going to get a new one it would almost certainly be cordless, so I find it interesting, especially in light of the EGO relationship, that Flex is coming out with new corded polishers.

 

[Mike Phillips]

I find this fascinating. Although I know you advocate corded machines for the most grunt, and for big jobs (RV's, boats), the trend has long been toward cordless for hand power tools.

Like the old saying goes,

Use the right tool for the job

In my boat detailing classes, most of the class will grab cordless rotary polishers simply because there's no cord to deal with. BUT - we also do a multiple machine sanding process to remove years of deep oxidation. Once you refine out to a high grit level, cordless rotary polishes work fine and this would be my choice.

For any boat detailer that is NOT sanding but still removing years of deep oxidation - then they are going to need a corded rotary because they are going to have to push hard and harder for a lot longer.

That's the difference between working smarter instead of harder.

I was at the east coast introduction of the iBrid Nano with Jason Rose, and I expected the entire Rupes line to quickly follow suit...which it didn't.

Agree. I've been waiting for the cordless RUPES rotary polisher. Maybe this year at SEMA?

I still have all my corded polishers, but if I was going to get a new one it would almost certainly be cordless, so I find it interesting, especially in light of the EGO relationship, that Flex is coming out with new corded polishers.

I think the key improvement is all three of the new FLEX polishers is the motors are brushless. So they're updating their corded tool line to offer the latest and best in current technology.

I have not had time to even plug one of these tools in yet, but next week I'll get to it.


Mike

 

[Setec Astronomy]

I think the key improvement is all three of the new FLEX polishers is the motors are brushless. So they're updating their corded tool line to offer the latest and best in current technology.

Ah, I didn't even think of that! That makes perfect sense then.

 

[ag256]

I think the key improvement is all three of the new FLEX polishers is the motors are brushless. So they're updating their corded tool line to offer the latest and best in current technology.

I have not had time to even plug one of these tools in yet, but next week I'll get to it.


Mike

I've been waiting for the day they finally go brushless in corded. Looks like the wait was worth it. Can't wait to see the review Mike