The New Flex XFE 7 -15 150!!

[Chris@Adams]

Guys & gals did a little testing with the Flex XFE 7-15 150, got out my ole trusty door panel did a little sanding. Wow within 5 to 10 minutes I had her from sanded to shine.

I did two passes with the Orange Gen5 pad along with CP. Two passes one step and look at the results.

Very nice polisher, comfortable to use.

Check out the pics!!

[GXPaycheck]

Oh boy! More toyz!

Edited April 7, 2016 by GXPaycheck

[hemi1300]

Just noticed this new machine yesterday, anybody know how it compares to the rupes 15?

[Ricky Bobby]

Wow Chris nice work. Honestly this new Flex looks the bees knees!

[Steve_S]

Just noticed this new machine yesterday, anybody know how it compares to the rupes 15?

Before pulling the trigger on the Rupes 15 Mark II, I read some reviews elsewhere on the net compared to this new Flex. The new Rupes was still preferred from my reading.

[Bill-V8V]

That looks great Chris, size wise how does it compare to the 3401 ? Price ?

[TheWolf]

Is that a junkyard door that you sand on, or your neighbor's car when he is gone on vacation?  

[07stanggt]

Guys & gals did a little testing with the Flex XFE 7-15 150, got out my ole trusty door panel did a little sanding. Wow within 5 to 10 minutes I had her from sanded to shine.

I did two passes with the Orange Gen5 pad along with CP. Two passes one step and look at the results.

Very nice polisher, comfortable to use.

Check out the pics!!

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Chris, I am a huge Flex fan and presently have a 3401, your thoughts and differences than the 3401. Looking to pick up another machine.

[ledger64]

Jimmy the xfe-7 is completely different than the 3401.  The 3401 is forced rotation random orbital while the xfe-7 is a long throw DA that is comparable to the Rupes.

[Dan@Adams]

That looks great Chris, size wise how does it compare to the 3401 ? Price ?

 

The XFE7-15 body is about 2" shorter in length when compared to the 3401 VRG due to the new rubber grip design above the backing plate. I plan to do some extensive testing with mine this weekend, so I will post up my thoughts and impressions as well. I took a few pictures just now to show the machines next to each other, lining them both up by the beginning section of the power cord:

 

 

 

[DrippinF150]

I'm interested to see the comparison as well! 

[Chris@Adams]

Is that a junkyard door that you sand on, or your neighbor's car when he is gone on vacation?  

 

My neighbor has one very shiny door.

[Chris@Adams]

The XFE7-15 body is about 2" shorter in length when compared to the 3401 VRG due to the new rubber grip design above the backing plate. I plan to do some extensive testing with mine this weekend, so I will post up my thoughts and impressions as well. I took a few pictures just now to show the machines next to each other, lining them both up by the beginning section of the power cord:

 

 

 

 

Thanks Dan I was going to take some pics of the two when I got home from work.

[07stanggt]

Jimmy the xfe-7 is completely different than the 3401.  The 3401 is forced rotation random orbital while the xfe-7 is a long throw DA that is comparable to the Rupes.

 

I am looking forward to seeing the results from Dan. I know the 3401 is the detailing beast for swirl removal, was wondering if the new cuts as well. Looking for something a little lighter, but if the results aren't as good in the same amount of time, I'll stick with the old version. I have two PC's as well. 4 inch pads on one and 6.5 on the other for basic stuff like applying sealant etc to give the Flex a break as well. Will keep an eye out for the results.

[Chris@Adams]

Did a little more playing around with the new Flex, still liking the machine.....very comfortable to use and very effective.

These pics speak for themselves. All of my testing was done with one step, Orange Gen5 & CP.

 

 

 

 

[Chris@Adams]

I am looking forward to seeing the results from Dan. I know the 3401 is the detailing beast for swirl removal, was wondering if the new cuts as well. Looking for something a little lighter, but if the results aren't as good in the same amount of time, I'll stick with the old version. I have two PC's as well. 4 inch pads on one and 6.5 on the other for basic stuff like applying sealant etc to give the Flex a break as well. Will keep an eye out for the resul

 

Not much different in weight.

 

3401-· Weight 5.75 lbs

 

 

XFE- Weight 5.2 lbs.

[07stanggt]

Not much different in weight.

 

3401-· Weight 5.75 lbs

 

 

XFE- Weight 5.2 lbs.

 

Great ,Thanks. I thought the 3401 was heavier. Heat, vibration, notice any difference ? 

[champ09]

Hey guys,

 

Why did Adam's stop selling/supporting the FLEX brand? I thought that even though they were bought out by Chevron (a Chinese company), all the manufacturing and parts were still made in Germany?

 

Thanks to anyone that can shed some light on this.

[mc2hill]

I believe it has more to do with carrying 3 different size polishing pads, than the country of manufacture  Now just 6" pads for PC and Rupes 15, and 4" pads for Cyclo and Rupes Mini.  

Edited July 1, 2016 by mc2hill

[BrianT]

Chris, nice job and thanks for posting up some pics and info on the new Flex.

[Chris@Adams]

Chris, nice job and thanks for posting up some pics and info on the new Flex.

Thanks & you are welcome.

[14MegaCab]

Well I can add a little to this topic. I purchased the XFE from Adams in April. Did a couple small areas twice with no problems. Last weekend I went to tackle my entire truck. The polisher got so hot that it melted the plastic behind the backing plate. Would no longer spin freely. I know Adams hasn't had this polisher available since shortly after I purchased it. I contacted flex and they are having issues with the XFE currently. They sent me a shipping tag and are sending me a check for the purchase price. Their engineers want the unit for evaluation.

 

 

Edited August 10, 2016 by 14MegaCab