DHI

It appears I've convinced myself that I need a Flex orbital Polisher. (Yeah right!) Justified or not, I never regretted buying high quality stuff.

Is there a good place to purchase from in Canada?

Cheers!
David

theiceman

never even heard of it ... most of us use the Porter cable available at C.T. eshine and some other outlets.

DHI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yht1uHJLNlQ

Flex XC 3401 VRG Made in Germany.

ronnie993tt

I think the guy on the left was pressing harder?

DHI

The Flex has a stronger motor, longer "throws" (8mm) and forced rotation. It will allow more pressure without slowing down, although extra pressure not required.
A little net research convinced me that the Flex is a superior machine (at a superior cost)

pontifex4

you can try eshine.ca. They seem pretty reasonably priced for a lot of stuff which I would otherwise need to get from the states... (no affiliation, etc).

bavorak

I agree, this looks like a quality machine. Since I had no prior experience wit orbital polishers I purchased the Porter Cable advanced kit from Detailers Domain. I think if this one ever goes on the fritz I will replace it with the Flex also. Try Detailers Domain, with the strong dollar there is no reason to shy away. Shipping was quick and they offer it in discounted kits where you will possibly get some quality product for little added cost.

vern1

i bought the Flex and pads, Menzerna etc from Detailers Domain last year. Funny thing is I just used it all today, Menzerna power finish then Po85D, then KAI. My black 993 was full of swirls etc.

The Flex made it look like new. Took me 7 hours !! and still need to put the glaze on but going to rain tomorrow (and my back is killing me!!)

Superior products = superior returns. It really did make a huge difference and from what I have heard and i think just experienced - the Flex is twice the machine of the Porter.

Go for it

DHI

Thanks for the feedback VERN.

vern1

sure thing. i know you are in montreal but if anyone wants to borrow it be my guest. i will probably use it a couple of times a year but its made to be used a lot more than that....

vern

Dwane

DHI I do detailing and if you would like a sample or see how the different tools work, PM me. I am doing a fellow Rennlister's car on Saturday(May 1) and you are more than welcome to swing by.
Dwane

DHI

Awesome Dwane. Interested. Check PM.

bavorak

Vern, I have the Menzerna products as well (SF and SIP), my final stage is Hartglanz- Glanz wax. I was very impressed with the results, Its hard to tell on the White Porsche because the paint is still flawless, but did my mothers BMW 540i (Sterling Grey) before she traded it in and what a difference. For a 5 year old car the paint was like new again.

What is the Po85D and KAI you are reffering to?

vern1

The P085D is a final polish ie low cut and high gloss (see attached link the shows all the Menzerna products). I used the Power Finish to get rid of the swirls etc and the P085 for that extra touch. Many say you dont need it for light colours but gives extra depth to the black paint.

The KAI is Klasse All in One, a syntheic polymer paint cleaner and sealant. The Klasse sealant glaze is the last step to protect it. Some even add a layer of carnuba for overkill.

http://autogeek.net/menzerna-of-germany.html