Interesting little polisher. And for $75, DEFINITELY worth every penny! I've had my eye on the new Flex polisher that competes with the Rupes iBRID. I just couldn't shell out the money for the iBrid although I would love to have it. For quite a bit less, the Flex looks to be a good little battery powered machine. Another one I was looking at was the Adams Micro Polisher. I've seen you have used that one and you've commented it's a nice little polisher. Price wise, the Adams is probably the best deal. Jon, over at Forensic Detailing Channel really likes the Flex mini polisher and just did a video about all these new "micro" attachments available for it. I really need to get me some sort of micro polisher. I've got a 3 inch but it's an older one and it just doesn't have good power. I also have the Flex KOMPACT kit with the 1", 2", and 3" backing plates and pads and it works really good for all the intricate polishing I have to do, but it's strictly a rotary so you have to be careful with it. I always use it at lower speeds so I don't burn through by accident because you know how fast that can happen if you aren't very careful. Works great in that capacity but I really want one of those versatile micro polishers that can flip back and forth between rotary and DA polishing work with all those handy attachments. You don't need the micro's all the time, but when you do, it's nice to have it. Makes the job a lot easier and much more effective. The micro polishers have really come into their own over the past few years. I do have an SPTA micro polisher that attaches to my rotary and then turns it into a really tiny polisher like a dremmel tool. Came with a TON of pads! Probably 75 or 100 of every kind of pad and size you could want. While I thought it would be a neat tool to have, it's a little cumbersome to hook up and use and you have to be careful with it. It's also difficult to use it smoothly having to turn on the rotary and then the hold the small tool. Really the only thing I use it for is in between my vehicles badges, and behind the door handles, and sometimes on my muffler tips, inside and out. I'd rather have a micro dedicated tool though because it would be much easier to use. I'm getting one of them soon, just not sure which one yet. Maybe the Adams due to the price being pretty reasonable. I'm not sure if there are any knock-off's or not for the micro's? Do you know of any?
Joe Van Seeters the Adams is probably the cheapest and definitely great for the price. I think the Ibrid is overpriced but a nicer tool than Adams. If it were me, I’d go with the Flex. I’ve played with it and it was great in my opinion. U get ur money’s worth from that tool. I always wanted those micro polishers for my rotary but I know I will never spend the time to set it up or use it unless on really high end client. Flex is quality and solid through n through. U can feel it with all their products. Can’t go wrong there
@@DetailingBreakdown Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I was leaning towards the Flex. I think you just made my mind up. You are right about Flex though, I have several of their polishers and they are ALL very solid performing machines. And after watching Jon's video at Forensic Detailing Channel and all these new micro attachments available, yeah, the Flex is looking like the machine to go with. It would do everything I need.
On a side note though, SPTA does have a LOT of great stuff! I buy quite a bit of their stuff off of Amazon. They have a new car dryer I was looking at that competes with Big BOI, and Metro Vac and it really looks like a solid blower/dryer for a reasonable price.
@@DetailingBreakdown That makes it a toy... unless your willing to invest into a bunch of batteries that wear down I think cordless technology is a little ways away. drapping a cord over your shoulder is nothing been doing it for over 40 years..
SPTA 12V Cordless Car Polisher Tool Sets, Cordless Drill Variable Speed Polisher and Buffer,1500mAh Li-ion Battery with Fast Charger and Polishing Pads for Car Detailing and Paint Polishing www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4G42QD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_13EZDY3B416A9J2DQ9G3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
i just got this but dont know which pad to use? I am trying to remove scratches and scuffs. I have meguairs rubbing compound but i dont know which pad to use?
Detailing Breakdown it looks exactly like the flex 3401 but it’s all black it has 6 inch backing plate. I’ve always used 21mm da and rotary for the heavy marred vehicles but wanted to try forced rotation but didn’t feel like dropping $400 . It’s decent I bought used on eBay for $130 might have to try 5 inch backing plate
@@DetailingBreakdown I've got the Flex 3401 too and while it's a great forced rotation polisher, I recently switched over to the Makita PO5000 Forced rotation AND normal DA "on the fly" with the flip of a rotating switch on the side of the machine. It is a FANTASTIC forced rotation polisher and the fact you can very easily switch back and forth between forced rotation and non-forced rotation on the fly is a win-win. I use that flipping back and forth a LOT and it is great. Use the forced rotation mode for the first couple passes and then flip the switch and DA polish it for the second set of passes. It's also smoother than the Flex. And now they have a BATTERY version! It's a super duper polishing trooper! I'm looking forward to this new UDOS from Lake Country coming out which does it all in one machine. Also looking forward to their new UDOS pads. The only thing is that $700 for a polisher is a LOT of money! Granted, it does eliminate the need for 5 different machines as the UDOS does Rotary, DA, and Long Throw (3 different throws) all in one machine which is unreal but still....$700.....that's a tough one. But, just have one machine that does it all is a great option. Especially since I don't need to polish all that often, just to save on space, the one machine doing it all is very appealing. Now, if they came out with the UDOS "mini" in addition to the UDOS regular size, good gosh, you'd only need two polishers for EVERYTHING! That would be SWEET! Or even better idea, UDOS regular size--BATTERY VERSION! And UDOS mini polisher----BATTERY VERSION. UDOS specific pads for both for every situation......Man-o-man, Lake Country would corner the detailing polisher market across the globe in a short period of time leaving all the other companies in the DUST.
Joe Van Seeters Ya, my buddy has the Makita cordless. Seem decent from what he says. That UDOS would be awesome. I think it may be a bit heavy though. A mini UDOS....? Now ur talking about something I could definitely go for. Send them an email and suggest that. The UDOS is sure pricey but u get a lot.
@@DetailingBreakdown ya, good for small areas or quick jobs because no cord. do you know the thread and bolt size that the pads attach to the polisher with?
It seems great for headlight restoratiins this tool. Great video
Ya, I’m sure it will be
Interesting little polisher. And for $75, DEFINITELY worth every penny! I've had my eye on the new Flex polisher that competes with the Rupes iBRID. I just couldn't shell out the money for the iBrid although I would love to have it. For quite a bit less, the Flex looks to be a good little battery powered machine. Another one I was looking at was the Adams Micro Polisher. I've seen you have used that one and you've commented it's a nice little polisher. Price wise, the Adams is probably the best deal. Jon, over at Forensic Detailing Channel really likes the Flex mini polisher and just did a video about all these new "micro" attachments available for it. I really need to get me some sort of micro polisher. I've got a 3 inch but it's an older one and it just doesn't have good power. I also have the Flex KOMPACT kit with the 1", 2", and 3" backing plates and pads and it works really good for all the intricate polishing I have to do, but it's strictly a rotary so you have to be careful with it. I always use it at lower speeds so I don't burn through by accident because you know how fast that can happen if you aren't very careful. Works great in that capacity but I really want one of those versatile micro polishers that can flip back and forth between rotary and DA polishing work with all those handy attachments. You don't need the micro's all the time, but when you do, it's nice to have it. Makes the job a lot easier and much more effective. The micro polishers have really come into their own over the past few years. I do have an SPTA micro polisher that attaches to my rotary and then turns it into a really tiny polisher like a dremmel tool. Came with a TON of pads! Probably 75 or 100 of every kind of pad and size you could want. While I thought it would be a neat tool to have, it's a little cumbersome to hook up and use and you have to be careful with it. It's also difficult to use it smoothly having to turn on the rotary and then the hold the small tool. Really the only thing I use it for is in between my vehicles badges, and behind the door handles, and sometimes on my muffler tips, inside and out. I'd rather have a micro dedicated tool though because it would be much easier to use. I'm getting one of them soon, just not sure which one yet. Maybe the Adams due to the price being pretty reasonable. I'm not sure if there are any knock-off's or not for the micro's? Do you know of any?
Joe Van Seeters the Adams is probably the cheapest and definitely great for the price. I think the Ibrid is overpriced but a nicer tool than Adams. If it were me, I’d go with the Flex. I’ve played with it and it was great in my opinion. U get ur money’s worth from that tool. I always wanted those micro polishers for my rotary but I know I will never spend the time to set it up or use it unless on really high end client. Flex is quality and solid through n through. U can feel it with all their products. Can’t go wrong there
@@DetailingBreakdown Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. I was leaning towards the Flex. I think you just made my mind up. You are right about Flex though, I have several of their polishers and they are ALL very solid performing machines. And after watching Jon's video at Forensic Detailing Channel and all these new micro attachments available, yeah, the Flex is looking like the machine to go with. It would do everything I need.
On a side note though, SPTA does have a LOT of great stuff! I buy quite a bit of their stuff off of Amazon. They have a new car dryer I was looking at that competes with Big BOI, and Metro Vac and it really looks like a solid blower/dryer for a reasonable price.
great video, thanks
Thanks for watching
It might be good for polishing the glass and also around the rear license plate area.
This is a powerful little rotary. It works well but has a fast battery life. Maybe 20 minutes each.
@@DetailingBreakdown That makes it a toy... unless your willing to invest into a bunch of batteries that wear down I think cordless technology is a little ways away. drapping a cord over your shoulder is nothing been doing it for over 40 years..
@@masterspin7796 it’s for small areas bro. Not the whole car. It has 2 batteries so it’s fine. U charge 1 n use the other. Works great.
@@DetailingBreakdown I wouldnt mind having one but not for $400.00...Griots only $200.00 but it has a cord...
@@masterspin7796 what? I think this is about $100 or less, I forget but it comes in handy
I don’t suppose you know how to disable the safety trigger lock
No, I’m sorry
What does something like this sell for and where can I purchase it please comment back thank you very much
SPTA 12V Cordless Car Polisher Tool Sets, Cordless Drill Variable Speed Polisher and Buffer,1500mAh Li-ion Battery with Fast Charger and Polishing Pads for Car Detailing and Paint Polishing www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z4G42QD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_13EZDY3B416A9J2DQ9G3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
i just got this but dont know which pad to use? I am trying to remove scratches and scuffs. I have meguairs rubbing compound but i dont know which pad to use?
Depends on how deep the scratches are.
I just bought the knockoff flex 3401
Matt Gavin which one?
Detailing Breakdown it looks exactly like the flex 3401 but it’s all black it has 6 inch backing plate. I’ve always used 21mm da and rotary for the heavy marred vehicles but wanted to try forced rotation but didn’t feel like dropping $400 .
It’s decent I bought used on eBay for $130 might have to try 5 inch backing plate
Ohh, I have the 3401. This is a small pistol polisher. I also like my PE-14 then finish with a da. Ur on point with that
@@DetailingBreakdown I've got the Flex 3401 too and while it's a great forced rotation polisher, I recently switched over to the Makita PO5000 Forced rotation AND normal DA "on the fly" with the flip of a rotating switch on the side of the machine. It is a FANTASTIC forced rotation polisher and the fact you can very easily switch back and forth between forced rotation and non-forced rotation on the fly is a win-win. I use that flipping back and forth a LOT and it is great. Use the forced rotation mode for the first couple passes and then flip the switch and DA polish it for the second set of passes. It's also smoother than the Flex. And now they have a BATTERY version! It's a super duper polishing trooper! I'm looking forward to this new UDOS from Lake Country coming out which does it all in one machine. Also looking forward to their new UDOS pads. The only thing is that $700 for a polisher is a LOT of money! Granted, it does eliminate the need for 5 different machines as the UDOS does Rotary, DA, and Long Throw (3 different throws) all in one machine which is unreal but still....$700.....that's a tough one. But, just have one machine that does it all is a great option. Especially since I don't need to polish all that often, just to save on space, the one machine doing it all is very appealing. Now, if they came out with the UDOS "mini" in addition to the UDOS regular size, good gosh, you'd only need two polishers for EVERYTHING! That would be SWEET! Or even better idea, UDOS regular size--BATTERY VERSION! And UDOS mini polisher----BATTERY VERSION. UDOS specific pads for both for every situation......Man-o-man, Lake Country would corner the detailing polisher market across the globe in a short period of time leaving all the other companies in the DUST.
Joe Van Seeters Ya, my buddy has the Makita cordless. Seem decent from what he says. That UDOS would be awesome. I think it may be a bit heavy though. A mini UDOS....? Now ur talking about something I could definitely go for. Send them an email and suggest that. The UDOS is sure pricey but u get a lot.
how long for full charge one battery
Maybe an hour
hm this polisher
Is it still holding up
Ya, nothing wrong with it at all.
@@DetailingBreakdown I just ordered it. Getting from Amazon tomorrow..can't wait.
It’s powerful, for small areas. Be cautious as it’s a rotary
Can a cordless drill not just do the same thing with the relevant backing plate attachment?
@@ad_182_uk very possible but the ergonomics and size are very nice in this small tool
I couldn't never buy this shit, really
No one says u have too
my GF would probably just steal it. like she did with my back massager and the electric toothbrush.
Haha, this is a powerful little machine. Just did my whole bumper in about 10 minutes. All little panels on it. Hide it from the GF
@@DetailingBreakdown ya, good for small areas or quick jobs because no cord. do you know the thread and bolt size that the pads attach to the polisher with?
M14
@@DetailingBreakdown thanks!
Bob Dylan anytime