So I was watching a video tonight, and the guy was using a Flex3401VC polisher. It seemed much quieter than a P/C7424. in reality, is it?
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It's loud at higher speeds probably due to the direct drive mechanism. I've only used a PC two or three times but I think it's safe to say that the Flex is easily a good bit louder.
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Yes it is, its also alot more powerful and will cut your job in half. Not recommended for someone just starting out.
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I have used the Rotex for bringing up the gloss and knocking down the orange peel from spraying on polyurethane and also on epoxy barcoat finishes. I used it in the rotary mode ending with 4000 grit paper and a bit of water or mineral spirits. I also used the hard felt and soft pads after the 4000 grit, but honestly they didn't seem to make much difference, the 4000 grit was the real ticket. I can't speak to other polishing scenarios, but the Rotex worked well in these cases.
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I am guessing that the 3/8" provides optimal pnuematic volume. Last week I saw my neighbor doing his anual fall driveway and sidewalk pressure-washing. Wife and I were leaving for the weekend but I just couldn't let him waste his beer time. I stopped loading the car and went and got my Panasonic. I ended up having to let him use hose and wand, as his sprayer didn't have the quick connect tip. While driving away I knew I had helped him save hours. I saw him start over. Reducing the volume to 1/4" would limit it in my opinion. I do NOT know this for sure. The PSI is probably the most important spec. However, with pneunamics, volume does effect constant performance. Perhaps working slower will surfice for your needs.
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my 500 was getting loud and not working as good,, this unit is way quieter and seemed to do as good or better than original one ..hope helped.
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I have used it to polish other items. A good tip would be to reduce the amount of air pressure because of the very high RPM's it can turn using 100 psi+. I use it to polish various metal items around 40 psi so as to reduce how fast it turns. Other wise you can actually cause buffing and polishing pads to fly apart. It's well made and has been working for over 2 years of seeing lots of work!
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I wouldn't use a 5000 rpm die grinder for polishing, really think about what your asking?
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Neither. You likely want a "polisher" and not a grinder. Polishers are slower and variable speed. Harbor freight has one for about $30 that will work perfectly for occasional use.
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I have had numerous Remington shavers including this one. Sorry to report that all of them have the same amount of noise. I also have a Norelco and it is much quieter.
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I think it is too much torque to polisher. And very much of air consumption.You do Better to take of small electric Tooth grinder set.
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well m205 its ultra fine polish which remove fine , miner sctratches and bring high shine from paint in same time . m205 more aggressive( very little) and shiner than m9
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I watched a Youtube video and the lady put Vaseline on the impeller and it got quiet. Not sure how I feel about it,, but hey to each their own
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Jerry, do you know exactly what is wobbling? The P-C 7346 is a random orbit sander/polisher and has a high speed wobble by design. If your using the hook & loop pad system the pad must be centered as close to center as possible or a wobble will be created also. You might want to check the rotating concentric for tightness...Bob
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Actually I see you have a detailed answer. If you have any need of further info let me know. I like them both. Quiet and well made. There not my Powermatic floor sander but a great product for the niche they fill in my shop.
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I will, and like I said previously, the pcture quality is very much improved over the 55C7000, the "pin point dimming" is what makes this set an improvement. I will keep this up to date once I receive mine. Thanks.
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Hi Jason, no its not, and its a Bitch. You must be very careful doing it. The metal of the Mepro is much harder than expected. I bought a new bit, and still buggered it up. If you want a clean install, and are not real handy have it done.The Best, Jim
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You probably mean the air consumption (cfm), as even a small compressor can put out 90 psi. Mine is mid-size (26-gallon) but for anything but a small job I'd want one with more constant output. The sander runs about 1-2 minutes before the compressor needs to catch up.If you're polishing a car, I recommend getting an electric polisher, and like the previous reviewer, I've had good results with the Porter-Cable model. Don't know if the air-powered IR accepts polishing discs. If you're at all doubtful about the output of your compressor, you should consider going electric for polishing. You probably mean the air consumption (cfm), as even a small compressor can put out 90 psi. Mine is mid-size (26-gallon) but for anything but a small job I'd want one with more constant output. The sander runs about 1-2 minutes before the compressor needs to catch up.If you're polishing a car, I recommend getting an electric polisher, and like the previous reviewer, I've had good results with the Porter-Cable model. Don't know if the air-powered IR accepts polishing discs. If you're at all doubtful about the output of your compressor, you should consider going electric for polishing.
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I have used a Phillips Sonicare for years and years and think it is great! A couple of years I "updated" since the one I had was several years old. I think the unit is overall improved. I would guess the brush heads would have improved also. I don't know if they are the only heads that will fit on the Diamond Clean. I've just always gotten the head that matched my unit.