Rupes Mark V vs Flex XFE7-15

[ag256]

Hi Mike,

Any update on these with the videos or feedback?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mike,

Any update on these with the videos or feedback?

Apologies, but I'm travelling to SEMA, can I get back to you when I return?


Mike

 

[ag256]

Thanks Mike

 

[ag256]

Looks like it is already on the Flex website with some others taking pre-orders. Can't wait to see the review if it meets Mike's stamp of approval

120V Brushless Random Orbital Polisher

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FLEX Random Orbital Polisher (Corded)

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[Mike Phillips]

Hi Mike,

Any update on these with the videos or feedback?

After using the new corded, brushless FLEX 15mm free spinning, random orbital polisher on a 1960 Corvette and a then using at SEMA - it's a fine tool for a tool in this category. I simply RARELY use free spinning, random orbital polishers from any company/brand. Too slow for me plus I don't like the Brain Drain that comes with marking the side of the backing plate and/or buffing pad and then the entire time I'm buffing paint I need to LOOK to SEE - if the pad is rotating and oscillating or just vibrating against the paint. (Brain Drain). Thus, I use the Supa BEAST as my go-to choice for orbital polisher.

IF I do need to use a free spinning, random orbital polisher due to trying to finish out on SOFT paint - then I use either the Porter Cable 7424XP and/or the Griot's Garage G9 - both of these are SHORT stroke polishers, not LONG stroke like the 15mm, 21mm and 25mm polishers. Both of these tools do a better job of maintaining pad rotation and pad oscillation when buffing out concave curves, thin panels and tight areas.

The longer the stroke, the more likely for pad stalling due to how the outer edges of the spinning buffing pad has leverage over the drive spindle. See my video below.


Do Long-Stroke Polishers Stall More? (Mike's Theory)

What Does Orbit Stroke Diameter on Polishers Mean? (Visual Explanation)

But as far as a corded, brushless long stroke 15mm free spinning, random orbital polisher goes - the new and the old FLEX 15mm Finishers perform as advertised.


Not sure if the above helps?


Mike

 

[Setec Astronomy]

IF I do need to use a free spinning, random orbital polisher due to trying to finish out on SOFT paint - then I use either the Porter Cable 7424XP and/or the Griot's Garage G9 - both of these are SHORT stroke polishers, not LONG stroke like the 15mm, 21mm and 25mm polishers. Both of these tools do a better job of maintaining pad rotation and pad oscillation when buffing out concave curves, thin panels and tight areas.

The longer the stroke, the more likely for pad stalling due to how the outer edges of the spinning buffing pad has leverage over the drive spindle.

I guess you can't wait to try the new Optimum 27mm stroke machine (perhaps you did if you got to walk around this year at SEMA). I just kind of shook my head at that one and wondered if Dr. G was just trying to one-up Yvan with his 25mm, and wondered who will be the first to come out with a 30mm stroke?