Alan318

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What should I buy?
I'm in the market for a Pressure Washer and Buffer.

Black Betty

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I have the PC and the Flex. If I'd bought the Flex first, I'd never have considered the PC. IMO It's much better. And much more expensive.

Flex XC 3401 VRG | Detailed Image

I'm still undecided on a new pressure washer. I'm considering this one:
Shop Worldwide Lighting Antique Bronze Flush Mount at Lowes.com

Alan318

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^ Always helpful. Holy moneybags!!!!

Black Betty

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Lol. Hardly. The Flex is a lot more than the PC. But in fairness, it's a lot more tool than the PC as well IMO. It's an investment. It a good value for me because I detail my own car as well as getting paid to detail other peoples' cars. The amount of time it has saved me over using the PC has more than made up for the difference in price.

Goonz

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if you are new to buffers, get the porter cable as it is a bit more for beginners..the flex is the best but that's only if you know what you're doing..Porter Cable tends to be a bit more forgiving so I have been told and read..read this, it some awesome awesome info

Polishing Auto Detailing Guide - Detailed Image

Alan318

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^ Goonz A++ for showing me that guide. This washing and buffing business is about to get to a whole new level. Oh ya wallets gonan be hurting.

MSK

According to the link you posted... "When it comes to choosing a buffer, the Flex is the best all around bet for any level detailer. It can correct twice as many imperfections in half the time compared to the Porter Cable. That alone makes it worth the extra cost in the long run, not to mention you'll achieve even better results. The ergonomics of the buffer and unique features make it easy to operate, even for first time buffer users."

I'm looking at the same stuff as the OP. Why do you feel the PC is better for beginners Goonz?

Black Betty

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Having used both, I can say that the Flex requires just a little bit more skill. Not a ton. However it's kind of like first learning to drive a manual transmission on a car with an unforgiving stiff clutch. If that's what you learn on, it's not so hard to you because you have nothing to compare it to. And once you have it, everything else will be easy.

Having used both, I'd always recommend the Flex over the PC. It's not hard to learn at all. Just a little more advanced to control it well thatn the PC. Have patience and practice first on an older finish that's not your pride and joy and you'll be fine.

If it's a budgetary issue, go for the PC. Then as you get better and want to advance you'll find yourself springing for the Flex later anyway. I know this form experience.

Goonz

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I was looking at it more towards the cost side along with the variety of pad sizes that can be used on the PC rather than that off the Flex, but again as i stated, Flex is superior. All depends on how much are you willing to spend..

Black Betty

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Very true. The Flex is almost 3 times the financial commitment up front. And the PC does have backing plates to use 4" pads where the Flex doesn't. Actually the 4" pads for tight spots is mostly the only thing I use my PC for anymore.

Alan318

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Hmm i think ill be good with a lower cost buffer for now.

I'm now looking at these:

Porter Cable 7424xp
Meguiar's Dual Action Polisher G110v2

A_Palaroan

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what about maguiers? they have a detailer too

Alan318

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Ive decided to go with Meguiar's g110v2.

NOW, Pressure Washer suggestions anyone?

Goonz

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go to home depot and get the cheapest one..the less the pressure on a pressure washer, the better it is for your car..I know that sounds weird but keep your paint safe from too mush pressure..

Alan318

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That makes total sense. But i think ill be able to adjust to the tool using distance... rim grime is a pain to get off without a little more friction... same with bugs on the bumper