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They are pretty much idiot proof yes.
I have a Griots myself that I am happy with. You can go to Autogeek's website and they have some very informative videos on car care. It's a must see. griots Garage also has some.
I have a Griots myself that I am happy with. You can go to Autogeek's website and they have some very informative videos on car care. It's a must see. griots Garage also has some.
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I got a FLEX couple of years ago from vendor on this forum. Also got MENZERNA scratch and polish products and 3 different kinds of pads. The Flex is extemely well made tool, little pricey though, but sure makes our black 03 sparkle.
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I have a Porter Cable also. Works great and makes the red on my 02Z look great.
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The Porter Cable 7424x is a great buffer - that being said the Flex will do everything the PC will do, faster and better. It is a true dual action buffer. On the highest speed setting is oscillates at 6000 oscillation per minutes and rotates at 450 rpm.
The PC - not being a forced rotation buffer only oscillates, the rotary motion of the buffer is driven by centrifugal force. Its the oscillations that do the paint correction, not the rotation.
Our Corvettes have a very hard clear coat, as a result they are prone to hairline scratches and swirls. The Flex does a better job of smoothing out the edges of those scratches making them almost if not entirely disappear. The PC will also do this - it just takes longer and it is more time and effort.
Adams has several videos on their web site that describes the operation of both machines in detail, and how to best achieve the optimal results!
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx
If there are any questions that I can answer, my contact information is in my signature below. Happy polishing!
The PC - not being a forced rotation buffer only oscillates, the rotary motion of the buffer is driven by centrifugal force. Its the oscillations that do the paint correction, not the rotation.
Our Corvettes have a very hard clear coat, as a result they are prone to hairline scratches and swirls. The Flex does a better job of smoothing out the edges of those scratches making them almost if not entirely disappear. The PC will also do this - it just takes longer and it is more time and effort.
Adams has several videos on their web site that describes the operation of both machines in detail, and how to best achieve the optimal results!
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx
If there are any questions that I can answer, my contact information is in my signature below. Happy polishing!
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Zuti (comes with a 5" pad, make sure you also get a 6" to handle the more standard pads and applicators. I don't remember for sure, but I think mine came with both)
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The Porter Cable 7424x is a great buffer - that being said the Flex will do everything the PC will do, faster and better. It is a true dual action buffer. On the highest speed setting is oscillates at 6000 oscillation per minutes and rotates at 450 rpm.
The PC - not being a forced rotation buffer only oscillates, the rotary motion of the buffer is driven by centrifugal force. Its the oscillations that do the paint correction, not the rotation.
Our Corvettes have a very hard clear coat, as a result they are prone to hairline scratches and swirls. The Flex does a better job of smoothing out the edges of those scratches making them almost if not entirely disappear. The PC will also do this - it just takes longer and it is more time and effort.
Adams has several videos on their web site that describes the operation of both machines in detail, and how to best achieve the optimal results!
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx
If there are any questions that I can answer, my contact information is in my signature below. Happy polishing!
The PC - not being a forced rotation buffer only oscillates, the rotary motion of the buffer is driven by centrifugal force. Its the oscillations that do the paint correction, not the rotation.
Our Corvettes have a very hard clear coat, as a result they are prone to hairline scratches and swirls. The Flex does a better job of smoothing out the edges of those scratches making them almost if not entirely disappear. The PC will also do this - it just takes longer and it is more time and effort.
Adams has several videos on their web site that describes the operation of both machines in detail, and how to best achieve the optimal results!
http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-videos.aspx
If there are any questions that I can answer, my contact information is in my signature below. Happy polishing!
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If you decide on purchase and need some help just PM me. I'll help you design just what you need with no fluff to get the job done and make you the envy of your neighbors.
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Thanks for all the info - I will look into the Flex - sounds like a very good buffer.
