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  1. I appreciate the sentiment bud. I don't have ALL the answers. But I'd be glad to help! Totally understand that. And I agree....to a certain extent. However, those are also typically people that, again, don't understand the power curve & throw of the Rupes. There are plenty of highly skilled detailers, across the nation, using MANY other pads than just the Rupes pads. With zero issues, and stunning results. Because they know how to use that particular machine. So here's what I'd say to the OP.... If you're going to have ONE MACHINE. And that's all that's possible for the budget and tool chest at this point. Then I'd say the Flex 3401. It's more applicable in more jobs, for more reasons, and more areas. Period. When the budget and tool chest allows for expansion, then look into the Rupes. This whole idea really shouldn't be a debate. It's really about preference, budget, and skillset. Hope this helps.
  2. The boys speak the truth Ralf!! They're dead on. It has it's place. HEAVY CUTTING. Paint correction polish with a D/A is going to get most jobs done with just a few passes, when you're only dealing with moderate defects. But when you need a "no-holds-barred-full-on-heavy-cut-paint-restoration." You'll need the PE, otherwise you'll be working one panel for an hour, just trying to cut through heavier defects (water etching, deep marring, etc). The rotary, flat out....GETS. SHIZ. DONE!
  3. They have a "less aggressive" backing plate with a lighter stick Velcro to cure that issue. We've used it. And eventually ended up going back to the original one. But if you want a less aggressive Velcro, there is another backing plate to cure it. The washer mod does help a little bit, but it's not what I'd consider a "deal breaker." The reason you may not "feel" like it cuts as much, is because the Rupes machines are muuuuuuuuuch smoother in their operation. When you're used to the "brute muscle car" feel of the Flex, almost ANYTHING else is gonna feel like a cake walk, lol, or like it's not as "aggressive." But in my opinion, the Rupes is equal to or greater in cutting force, but it does it in a TOTALLY different, more streamline fashion....so I can see where it might "feel" like it doesn't do the work. Going from the Flex to the Rupes, is like hopping out of an old Chevy with a supercharged 572, into a Ferrari 458 Italia. Both fast.....but VERY different power delivery. Just my opinion though. And you know what they say about opinions, lol.
  4. We use the Rupes EXTENSIVELY in our shop. Here's why it does that: 1) On curvy panels - The throw of the LHR21 is so massive, that it creates a different kind of force in the way that it works a panel. And when you're working on the higher speeds (primarily 5 & 6), that force will separate the pad from its backing. The reason for this is because it's not making full contact with the body panel, and the throw of the machine is yanking itself away from the pad. On slower speeds, it won't do this as aggressively. 2) On smaller panels than the size of the pad - Same thing. The LHR21 will do this all day long. It's truly designed for bigger, flatter panels. Once this is understood, you'll find you won't have this issue anymore. There's a lot of "nay-sayers" about the Rupes, but it's because those people don't truly understand the machine, and haven't logged any time in trying to learn its power curve. However it's a good reason why the Flex AND Rupes, make sense to have both in your arsenal. We just bought the new Rupes LHR12 Duetto for this reason also. And we are in love with it. If you're truly passionate, and love the craft of detailing, it's incredibly smart to have separate polishers, for separate jobs: 3" polisher - 5" polisher - 6" polisher The Rupes LHR21 is an incredibly phenomenal machine (It's my personal favorite), but it has its place. Hope this helps.
  5. Thanks man. My three newest ones, all have microphones, as well as being in our new shop. The earlier ones are in the process of being redone accordingly. Preciate the feedback!
  6. Why did you Plasti-dip on a Porsche, instead of just buy new emblems....? Glad you're having fun with the new ride though. You're gonna wanna rip those things off, after the first time you polish! Those will be a major PITA to detail around. I do like the color though! Congrats on the new whip! Where do you live in Birmingham? Or is that just where you got the car from? All this time I've seen you on the forum, and I didn't know you were from Birmingham!
  7. We've gotten 2 from Home Depot for half that price. Love em. Need em. But that one's overpriced.
  8. Great idea guys. Nice to see people still in "search mode" and not get complacent & comfortable.
  9. Daaaaaaamn dude. WOW. You are in the correct mindset though. FOR SURE could've been worse had it happened a few weeks/months ago. Glad all is well homie. Whew.....
  10. Alcohol wipe. Quick Sealant. DONE. Repat in 6 months. Merry Christmas! (let's not make things harder than they need to be)
  11. Paint restoration on a 1999 Carrera complete. There's "before" conditions of this paint finish, in my "Before & After" thread. She was baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad. Now, she's pure butter.
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