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I lubed mine for additional safety as I blew out the original backing plate. Do remember to tighten the backing plate prior to first use, maybe it looks wobley as still a little loose ??

Quote: Originally Posted by wn1998 I am down to getting either a griots Da or a Flex. I know the Griots comes with a lifetime warranty and the Flex comes with a one year warranty. They only problem is that I might use either one only 3-4 times a year. I think the one year warranty wouldn't really help me. For those that own a flex, is it a stout quality made machine...

If you polish using traditional methods and not KBM then I would get a Flex. I have one and it's definitely cut down on the time it takes to polish a car. Plus, I'm able to remove deeper defects faster with the Flex vs. the PC. Keep your PC around though. You can still use it with 4" pads for tight areas.

Glad you like it. I have been happy with my flex 3401 since the day I got it.

You can do the bumpers as well.

Here is a post I made in another thread asking a similar question. Quote: Originally Posted by skizot I am not sure I will do what you are asking. I owned a PC for about a year and after using a Flex just once, I sold the PC and bought the flex. I realize this is not what you want to hear, but the difference in performance and usability was quite substantial. The ...

Interesting!

please no resales on site, per terms and conditions. I understand your plight and please be careful buying a used tool from anyone. Usually the discount is not huge and you "might" be buying someone elses problem. Save up its worth the wait , and the newer Griots offering is quite nice at its price point too.

what gauge cord are you using?

Flex 3403 review... I'm not much for writing reviews, but wanted to share my experience with this product. As some of you know, I hosted a detailing class Saturday November 14th. Mike Phillips joined us, and taught the class. He brought an assortment of tools and products with him to share. While he was here I stole the Flex rotary(3403) from him for a while. I was torn ...

I lubed mine for additional safety as I blew out the original backing plate. Do remember to tighten the backing plate prior to first use, maybe it looks wobley as still a little loose ??