So the Flex was put to the final test today. Nothing tests a machine like wetsanding. For those of you who do not wetsand.... you dont know what you are missing! LOL. I hope these pics are ok. I had no stand for the light and no camera tripod! All pics were taken holding the light in one hand, the camera in the other. The last pics with the paint thickness gauge came out too dark and you could not read the disply so I brightened the display in photoshop.
Here is the side I am going to sand. Really it doesnt matter how bad the swirls are because they will come out in 15 seconds using 1500grit paper. The real challange is bringing back the shine.
Wetsanded with 1500 Grit.......
I then hit it with Menzerna SIP and an Orange pad on speed 5. I was shocked to see the results. In one pass it was near perfect! Just as quick as the rotary but the ease of use only a Random Orbital can provide, There are some permenant chips everywhere (Small spots you can see.
Added one pass of 106ff on a black pad,
Half/half, The tape was thick so there is some flaws on the first inch of the clean area to the right,
So, how much damage did this do???? NONE, (Notice the reflection of the speed limit sign!)
VERDICT
This machine is simply the best on the market. The price is high but it is worth it....... It is simply the best of both worlds.