Got my new detailing stuff today.

[Black1]

Christmas came early this year. My old Griot's DA Polisher was getting pretty tired. So I decided to "upgrade" a little.

This, my friends, is theee ROLLS ROYCE of polishers: The FLEX 3401 VRG. It's a Forced Rotation DA... that means instead of the pad just getting flung around by the weight, it mechanically forces the pad to rotate on a gear drive. In other words.... If a German rotary buffer and a traditional DA polisher had really unnatural sex, say, in Belgium.... their love child would be this little guy. :rock:

Just to list the other stuff I bought:
1- Meguiar's M105 Ultra-Cut Polish
1- Meguiar's M205 Ultra-Finishing Polish
1- Meguiar's M26 Wax
2- SurBuf Microfiber Cutting Pads
3- Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Cutting Pads
2- Meguiar's Soft Buff 2.0 Finishing Pads
1- Lake County Ultra Soft Wax Pad
1- 200g Meguiar's MG Clay (Mild)

..... now I just need to order some other chemicals and I'll be all set for the next detailing season. :burnout:

 

[ARRESTmeRed04]

have fun, too much work for me ill keeping paying some one

 

[kyle's srt10]

Nice stuff Jake! How much does a good DA like that cost?

 

[Begood]

That's great Jake! So when should I bring my truck over?

Bill.

 

[Black1]

Nice stuff Jake! How much does a good DA like that cost?

Thanks, Kyle!

You can get a great DA (Porter Cable 7346SP) at LOWES for $109. Then just go to Autogeek.net and order a backing plate (like this one) and some pads.

You can go with the Porter Cable 7424XP (the one everyone talks about), but the 7346SP is the EXACT same unit and it's about $30 cheaper... don't have to pay for shipping either. :rock: Most folks don't like the backing plate that comes on the 7424, so they buy a separate one anyways. :dontknow:

This FLEX is a professional unit and costs about $310. It's a little much if you are just using it on your own stuff. You'd never get your money's worth out of it. And you probably keep your truck/cars clean enough that you wouldn't need the extra cutting ability.

 

[Black1]

That's great Jake! So when should I bring my truck over?

Bill.

Well, you'd have a helluva time getting it here now! But, come spring.... I could head over there and do the Porsche, Duster, and Truck. :rock: Just room and board (and booze) is all I ask in payment.

 

[Roz]

Nice arsenal dude. I pre-bought a Flex P14-2-150. I expect a complete review of the 3401!!

 

[Black1]

Nice arsenal dude. I pre-bought a Flex P14-2-150. I expect a complete review of the 3401!!

I've got a couple interesting projects lined up here in a few weeks.... if it would ever stop with the F&CKING BLIZZARD. I'll have a write-up. :rock:

 

[Roz]

I've got a couple interesting projects lined up here in a few weeks.... if it would ever stop with the F&CKING BLIZZARD. I'll have a write-up. :rock:

(I dig the drool smiley!! )

Ugh, rub one out on the 'Vette. . . (freakin' hilarious if taken out of context. Still funny within)

I've got a correction lined up for a G35 Coupe entering the World of Wheels in Jan. I sure hope my Flex is in by then, but I doubt it. . . :rock: