Tested out the flex...everyone should try a tester!

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Long story short I got my Flex in and I was so happy to finally get it (even though I told myself I would NOT get it until next year...) and I decided to test it.

 

I bought a spare part off of kijiji to test on, since I did not want to try it on a vehicle first.

 

Once I obtained said part, I cleaned it and put it through hell. You will see what I mean once you look at the album. Do not try what I did on anyones vehicle ever. 

 

After, I tried to 2 step polish system with the foam pads. I will try the Micro-fibre next and then mix and match the two so I get a feel for both.

 

I must say, I am glad I tested it out on a dummy part first. The flex is easy to use, but I felt more comfortable trying it out on a piece I did not care for. I quickly (within minutes) learned how to handle the Flex and also found out very quickly how much the sucker wants to get away from you. By the end, I felt like I could tackle my own car. I am hoping this weekend is good enough to do my car.

 

Enough chit chat, here is the album: http://imgur.com/a/OoXXe

 

Questions, comments?

Edited October 25, 2013 by neverhaveiever

[Chewy]

It's a great tool, but like anything, it has its place as well as does the PC or Cyclo.  IMO, you can't do a proper correction with just the Flex.  For the small areas, you need the PC or Cyclo.  

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Chewy, shhhh...do not fill my head with such crazy things. I do not need a PC or Cyclo...I do not need a PC or Cyclo...I need a...darn....

 

I am aware you need more for a full correction. I am still surprised with what I got for my first try. 

 

 

 

It's a great tool, but like anything, it has its place as well as does the PC or Cyclo.  IMO, you can't do a proper correction with just the Flex.  For the small areas, you need the PC or Cyclo.  

[69supersport396]

Great before and after demo.

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Thanks,

 

I will have nightmares tonight about my car going through what that trunk did lol.

I wish I could have video taped me using the flex so someone could have looked over it :/

 

I found that when I put polish on the foam pad, there would be still polish in the middle unless I pushed down really hard.

Great before and after demo.

[Chris@Adams]

Good stuff.......I love my Flex!

[69supersport396]

I ordered the new two step and pads today. Can't wait to try it out.

[EMMJAY]

how many passes did you end up making???

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only about 3-4 for each step

how many passes did you end up making???

[ECaulk]

Looks good, nice before after. The keyed area could of used the drill polish or even some wet sanding with some 2000grit

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Thanks, I did not get the 4" pads yet. Not going to try we sanding just yet either.

 

One step at a time

 

Looks good, nice before after. The keyed area could of used the drill polish or even some wet sanding with some 2000grit