So which one????????????

[gipraw]

So how does the Rupes compare to a Flex ?

[Obsessive Detail]

So how does the Rupes compare to a Flex ?

Doug

I think that Rupes blows the Flex out of the water.  The Rupes is a lot smoother plus I think it corrects a lot better.  I never did like how the Flex moved in the opposite direction, felt really weird to me.

[attworth]

Never seen the Rupes before. Interesting.

I like that the Flex has options for 4" pads for tight areas. But I'm a dinosaur with my 7424 still.

[Obsessive Detail]

Never seen the Rupes before. Interesting.

I like that the Flex has options for 4" pads for tight areas. But I'm a dinosaur with my 7424 still.

Rupes is really popular on most of the detailing forums and Detailer Buddies on Facebook.  The large stroke and power of the Rupes equals better correction and saves a ton of time.  There are a lot of people (including me)  that quit using their rotary polishers because you can correct in the same amount of time and you don't have to worry about the buffer trails, haze, etc...  A big that I've noticed as I mentioned before is that the Rupes is so smooth and you don't get wore out as much as you do with other DA's or the Flex.

[Too Stroked]

Wow, I just looked up some prices on those bad boys. Looks like I'll be very happy with my PC 7424, Flex 3401 and DeWalt rotary for quite some time to come. 

[Obsessive Detail]

Wow, I just looked up some prices on those bad boys. Looks like I'll be very happy with my PC 7424, Flex 3401 and DeWalt rotary for quite some time to come.

Yeah, unless you are doing a lot of buffing I wouldn't make the investment.  If you are using a Rupes for a business, it is totally worth the investment because of the time savings and the results.

[gipraw]

So how does the Rupes compare to a Flex ?

Doug

I think that Rupes blows the Flex out of the water.  The Rupes is a lot smoother plus I think it corrects a lot better.  I never did like how the Flex moved in the opposite direction, felt really weird to me.

Thanks Justin ..     I have been on the fence about one, between my Dewalt, Makita, two flexes G100 anf G110, I am not real sure I need another machine but it sounds like it may be worthwhile to give it a try.


The opposite direction of the flex never bothered me.  I don't even notice it these days.  All I notice is how loud and heavy it is.

[Oklahoma]

ok, with what I've read in this post, I think I've narrowed my search.

I'm leaning towards; the Rupe, flex, PC, 7424, or a Dewalt.

Now let me remind you that this will be my first machine, and well, this will be my first time trying to do any paint correction.

Wish me luck.

[Kitzy]

I like my flex and use it most.  The PC 7424XP its a nice unit and great for smaller spaces with smaller backing plates and pads.  I don't have any experience with the Rupes.  I'd steer clear of a full blown rotary like the dealt until you get some time under your belt.  That said I do own the makita rotary but don't use it much.

[sscully]

If you are willing to make the investment, and just want 1 machine, go with the Flex or Rupe ( from what Justin posted ).

This is from a PC7424 & 7424xp, Flex and Megs G100 owner.

I got a makita rotary but after getting some time & experience on the Flex, I only use that for cleaning pads in the grit guard pad washer.   I have never put it on actual paint ( boneyard hood does not count in my book ).

[gipraw]

For a hobbyist, a Rupes or a Flex is all you will ever need.   Even a G110 would be enough.

The benefit I find on a G110 over a Flex is it is mush lighter and easier to use to apply LSP's.

[Oklahoma]

Thanks for the feedback guys, I can't wait to get the machine and using it, the results will hopefully be what I expect.

[gipraw]

Where in Oklahoma are you?

[Oklahoma]

Where in Oklahoma are you?

Ponca City, are you close?

[gipraw]

Where in Oklahoma are you?

Ponca City, are you close?

I live down in NW Houston, but I am from Edmond and all of my family is still there.  I make several trips up every year during the summer and to Stillwater for games in the fall.