Flex Cordless Polishers - PE150 and XFE15 150 review

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FLEX XFE15 18V Cordless Random Orbital Machine Polisher Set (Comes in Hard Case With 2x Batteries and 1x Charger)
The FLEX XFE15 150 Cordless Orbital Polisher is one of the two cordless machines FLEX, the company that brought you the FLEX 3401, recently released. The FLEX XFE15 150 Cordless Orbital Polisher allows you to finish your car’s paint to a perfect, flawless shine without the limitations and restrictions that come with a corded polisher. You will be able to polish out light scratches, swirls, and other imperfection with freedom and ease using the FLEX XFE15 150 Cordless Orbital Polisher. The FLEX XFE15 150 Cordless Orbital Polisher has the same correction ability as it’s corded counterpart, but without the cord!
FLEX PE-150 18V Cordless Rotary Machine Polisher Set (Comes in Hard Case With 2x Batteries and 1x Charger)
FLEX has revolutionized the detailing industry once again. With FLEX’s release of the cordless PE-150 and XFE15, they have allowed detailers to approach their paint correction processes with much more freedom and maneuverability. The FLEX PE-150 Cordless Rotary Polisher Has the same power and paint correction capabilities as the original PE-14, but without the cord to weigh you down. The FLEX PE-150 Cordless Rotary Polisher will make quick work of any swirls, scratches, imperfections, and oxidation that may be on your vehicle’s paint. With the FLEX PE-150 Cordless Rotary Polisher, you’ll never have to worry about managing the cord or having access electricity constantly.
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[@apexdetail85]

Top notch video and review! 😍 An easy way to my heart is with a Flex Polisher!

[@ForensicDetailing]

Awesome thanks Brian :)

[@mikeyp2447]

Puts a smile on my face to see you two get along. My two favorites to boot! You dont see that much these days. Bravo!

[@revol609]

Apex Detail indeed

[@davidbraaten7302]

Great review. Will get the XFE15 for my yacht. Having cordless working around all the sanctions and tight areas will be great!

[@rogerbaron9514]

The Benny Hill of Detailing. Another great video. I love Flex tools.

[@stephenclark15]

they are awesome, Im taking a class in a couple weeks with Flex tools provided. I'm excited

[@simonjohnston1734]

Another great video, full of all information needed to help us in our next purchase. Big thanks mate. 👌🏻

[@samcas707]

I just received my mini flex cordless, love it with the 3” pad, have my ibrid for 1/2”, and now looking at the flex DA for 5”. I’ve been using a duetto with kamikaze bp for 5” as i find it less fatiguing on side panels vs the long arm machines, but I think you sold me with the idea to put the 2.5A battery on the flex when doing side panels to take the weight out, very clever

[@keeloraz9452]

Cordless da polishers are gonna finally open detailing market to all of us who lives in apartments .... well done Flex !

[@DavidC1]

revisiting this after your upload of the new flex pxe 80

[@cliffgray9155]

Outstanding review jon.top marks!!!!!.

[@richardfletcher9831]

I know this is not a new video but I will be making a purchase based on this review great job, thank you.

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks, I have also bought these polishers. was not cheap but I dont regret it.

[@h2t26]

Top Notch as always mate! i live in an apartment on the second floor and had been struggling with buying a power generator. A good one is heavy, bulky, and they generate a lot of noise and attention. This was the solution I was looking for! Even if the manager says I can't use them it would be easy to transport off the property and do my work under a tree. Just bought one, you weren't kidding about the price, but my back will thank me later since doing a glaze and sealant by hand is a killer with avg. results and waste of product. Thank you!

[@wuzumaki]

I'm in the exact same situation. My elbows and hands were crying from hand polishing and hand waxing, so I had to find something cordless that a semi-pro/pro detailer wouldn't toss in the trash can after using it once. I'm thinking about getting the DA version. Are you still happy with the purchase?

[@monster_rg]

Great job. Thanx for review!

[@MAXIMILAN2QAT]

great review ad always.

[@stenhouse8569]

Hope to see a review of the m18 Milwaukee polisher .but we know you cant be expected to go out and spend hundreds willy nilly . Great review

[@DrewHughesMusic]

What a great in depth review. Left me with no questions as all. I want the da!

[@DavidC1]

gonna order, should pair perfectly with my pxe 80

[@SuperH4rdy]

Hi, great review......but there is only one discount code vendor and that one doesn't work. Also they only sell the rotary. Are there any codes for the XFE?

[@gregsullivan7408]

Another cordless polisher I'd like to see a review on is the Makita DPO600Z. It looks pretty good - has both free and forced rotation, HOWEVER, strangely, it is only a 5.5mm throw, which seems very small by today's standards. Having said that, I've been able to remove light swirls with an old Bosch RO sander that only has a 5mm throw.

[@orestwolfgang556]

great video

[@Matkinson91]

Holy shit those things sound like something out of a Sci-fi movie....weeeeyuuuu might just have to purchase one for that! Its a hell of an expense but at least it will be a rock solid machine. As you say, its the batteries, depending on how and how often your using it, you could be spending 100 quid or so per year or two just to maintain it. Now making it corded, something like the Rupes Nano, that would be brilliant (so long as the contacts on the inside of the machine stay good...ahem) Excellent review as per my friend!

[@bpsdetailing8822]

If they come out with the capability to make it corded also like the Rupes Nano this would be a much more appealing tool. I would consider buying it if it had a corded option, not sure if I would have purchased the Rupes Nano if it didn't have a corded option even though I find I don't use it much because the batteries charge so quickly. Solid video as always!

[@jdisdetermined]

My god that XFE is sexy.. even the box is cool.. I would love to see them develop and release a corded adapter attachment for this..

[@walenrod17]

I have this akku XFE, it very comfortable to just put your second hand under the battery (if you working on some flat horizontal panels)

[@ForensicDetailing]

I found myself doing that as well. wasnt sure if it was a faux pas but it just felt confortable to hold the tool like this sometimes..

[@XXX-wk1wn]

Thanks good job 👍

[@gwen0437]

Would be nice to see a review of the Dewalt cordless rotary and DA polishers.

[@TurnerMobileDetailing]

I just put up a video featuring the dewalt battery DA

[@ianjackcleanyourmachineinc2510]

Great video however you have to cycle the batteries two or three times to get an accurate time for your runtime

[@Audittr2108]

Amazing machines. I’d imagine the cost will exclude the home detailer from buying them. £200 for replacement batteries is scary!

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

At least 100 of these views are from me lol. Been waiting to pull the trigger on these since this video was released. 2 weeks ago after watching these cordless Flex videos I picked up the PXE 80. I loved it so much I picked up the XCE 8 2 days ago! So naturally I’m back here watching this thinking about adding these to the arsenal.

[@ForensicDetailing]

im literally the same.. its just the price. but Im supposed to be getting my hards on the XCE corded and cordless for review soon. So I get another chance.. these tools are addictive and desirable in a wierd way.

[@jonnathanmarcellus4456]

Forensic Detailing Channel can’t wait for the video!

[@PixelVogue]

Nice mate, you going to Waxstock?

[@jamesoneill5810]

Groundhog Day..... Lol Great review god damn l wish l had gone with this machine but around £130 too expensive for my budget

[@MAXIMILAN2QAT]

Can I use 125mm backing plate with DA XFE15 150 ?

[@baljitjohl5430]

Hi I bought pe80 a few months ago now my Adams 15mm broke down. What would u recommend I get next xce or xfe15. Does the xfe correct paint well cuz I know it’s known as finisher

[@Bigheadedwon]

Good video, lots of info. Flex should release a dual battery charger.

[@ForensicDetailing]

thanks for taking the time to comment JR really appreciate it mate. dual battery charger would be usefull for sure.

[@gregsullivan7408]

The specs of the rotary say the lower rpm limit is 150 - not 900. Has there been a revision?

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Are these a true dual action polisher such as the Rupes and Maxshine DA polishers? Thx

[@saiiiiiii1]

Today I've worked cordless for the first time and I don't know if I can ever back to corded. 😅

[@voltage80x]

Where in the video does he talk about it’s cutting and polishing ability?

[@dillon599]

If i have the corded rotary would it be worth getting the cordless?

[@dejedejsson]

Does the charger come with a car charger adapter?

[@georgejanoura7582]

would like to suggest you try the new modified XFE 15 corded tool and it feels similar to what you are describing with this tool with respect to vibration and noise. The overheating problem has also been corrected and overall in my opinion probably a great machine.

[@ForensicDetailing]

Id like to george, the cordless was definetly smoother less vibration.. but I didnt noticed any overheating problems when i had the original wave or th first iteration corded version. I was really interested to know if the corded had been tweaked to match the cordless. as well as the counter weight change, im sure there were some subtle design changes with the shroud border, it looks more rubber like on the new tool but also perhaps the distance from the border to the place might be like a tiny bit wider..

[@georgejanoura7582]

Forensic Detailing Channel I purchased two units and they both had overheating problems with the head on one unit going wobbly. I contacted Flex who replaced both units at no cost. I have been using them for the past few weeks and picking them before my Rupes 15. I am really impressed with the improvements. Thanks for your prompt response I enjoy your channel immensely

[@ForensicDetailing]

interesting george, let me know how your tools hold up. sounds like the original counterweight or plate system had an issue. shouldnt happen in an idea world but hopefully its sorted with whatever changes were made. flex tools come with a 2 year warrenty (theres a rumour they could be upping it to 3)

[@MustafarRecRoom]

Great comprehensive review! I’m looking to replace my PC 7424 and although the Flex may be overkill, I’ll definitely dig cordless and lighter than the tank Porter Cable!

[@gwen0437]

Try the Dewalt cordless D/A it's an excellent machine at half the price.

[@michaelchong6222]

Hopefully will have a play with them tomorrow at Waxstock. Great review Jon.

[@ForensicDetailing]

awesome michael say hello to Rocket for me.. let me know what you think of the tools

[@williameaton3552]

What is the best detailing catalog out there for ordering equipment and accessories, products. I like paper better than digital options

[@ForensicDetailing]

I dont know of one William. The most expansive ranges are with the distributors and you scan them on their websites...

[@Gooddaytosavelives412]

Do you think you need both rotary & random orbit polisher? Or just having random orbit polisher would be suffice if you aren’t professional?

[@ForensicDetailing]

you dont need both no.. but with 125 mm plate DA you should have a 3 inch mini to hit tighter areas..

[@gregsullivan7408]

Hmmm - not quite there yet IMHO. I'll stick to my huge 12V deep cycle battery and an inverter for now.

[@2blackbikes]

So why I wouldn't buy the flex: - is - what I heard from another reviewer, who stated "the tool (XFE15) seemed to loose 50% of it's drive after 10 minutes of use" - please comment ...?

[@stigvarmdal4968]

Seems like Makita and DeWalt also has their new cordless DA-polishers out now :-)

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive reviewed the dewalt ones on the channel.

[@PimpDaddyNash]

Not specially for Flex Polishers, but do you immediately replace the Factory Bearing Grease with a Premium Grease? I've seen other detail channels that recommend doing this, especially on High-End Polishers.

[@ForensicDetailing]

no mate I dont sorry. Im getting a flex 14-2 150 soon so Ill research that.. if you have any links on the subject Id be interested to watch.

[@PimpDaddyNash]

Actually one of your fans and peers APEX DETAIL did a Vid on it

[@ForensicDetailing]

awesome thanks ill check it. love brians work.

[@matthewgibb2640]

Hi Jon great review on these two. they look nice but the battery life aint too crash hot. I think the Flex rotary starting rpm is too high. I'd like to see one at 350 - 1300 rpm from a cordless version. Somewhat like my Fein WPO 14-15 XE which is 200 - 1500 rpm

[@ForensicDetailing]

I would would have like to have seen a lower starting RPM as well matt. the fact both tools had compressed speed ranges makes me think theres almost certainly a technical restraint.

[@matthewgibb2640]

yeah. Have you seen the Fein before, it's a bloody good tool. discontinued now but at 350 and 500 rpm it's wicked. PS I am now focusing on the next generation of polishing machines and have a manufacturer working on it. He's pulling apart a machine (not a polisher) that has the next leap forward in technology for polishers contained in it and seeing if he can modify the tech and make it fit a machine polisher. it's one of at least four designs I have. I'll keep you in the loop but if it eventuates, it will make everyone stand up and take notice globally in the industry and give Rupes a reason to go back to the drawing board. Corded and cordless combo should be the go with every cordless machine unless there is some reason why it can't work.

[@ForensicDetailing]

reg uses the Fein.. its a proper workhorse.. but he uses an old machine that is run 12 hours a day 200-300 days a year.. big old heavy thing but its a old model but its taken some serious abuse and it will go on and on and on. they were experimenting with cheap rotaries and they would die after 2-3 weeks of continous use. id love to stay in the loop with your polisher project Matt sounds very interesting.

[@matthewgibb2640]

That's cool at least someone does. I love the four push pads rather than the trigger and trigger lock system. yeah the old workhorses do well, these cheap pieces of crap rotaries have no torque and they bog down if you put pressure on them - garbage. Your one of a few who will be notified how this project goes.

[@kamranhussain578]

Wonder if the Chinese will take notice of these cordless flex and create their versions?! Hmm

[@mrtee3477]

These are Chinese , company that sell flex just put their name on it.

[@JeanClaudeCorcoran]

@@mrtee3477 source?

[@janottink3321]

Great review! I am wondering how the XFE compares to a Rupes LHR21 in terms of cutting power. Is there anyone who has used them both?

[@ForensicDetailing]

On paper the 21 will edge it. but thats just be using my logic head.. theres very little difference with like capability of these machines.. Although cordless you loose top end speed and torque and you loose the taco.

[@janottink3321]

@@ForensicDetailing That's what I thought as well, but since I rarely use my machines at maximum speed, even for compounding, I wondered what the difference would be in practical terms. The combination cordless XFE and PXE seems like a great combo.

[@janottink3321]

To get back to this: I got the PXE and the cordless XFE and they are both great. I used them only once on a VW, but it seems like the de XFE does not lack power for heavy compounding. Runs so smooth it feels like nothing happens, but the results are there. Thanks for all the reviews you do!

[@dzhang58]

I have both, the flex xfe cuts well in when battery is full. But after 10 minutes of full speed which is what you need for cutting, the rpm will drop significantly. So if you are cutting i fins that you need to swap batteries after about half battery. For finishing it is sufficient to go through entire battery.

[@thequattro20v]

One thing you didn't talked about is how much easyer it was to use without the powercord. I mean not rubbing the cord to the paint and not thinking how to avoid it.

[@berczigabor]

On the flip side, the power cord sometimes also helps with stabilizing the machine - especially if it's a large throw DA, and you're forced to hold it with just one hand, because you've to reach so far inwards on the hood or on the roof. You don't have that advantage with a cordless version, and I'd also argue that you possible can't even reach that far in with these machines, as they should be more sensitive - in regards to balance - to where you're actually grabbing/holding onto them.

[@zhenli7980]

Could they perform as efficient as corded tools? Since that cordless tools usually got less powerful motor than corded ones(100w vs 1000w).

[@ForensicDetailing]

efficient probably is not the right word. at around 22:30 in the video I talked about this but in short the corded tool have wider speed ranges and you cant really slow the corded tools. There are some compramises with "grunt" I think with these cordless versions but they still have plenty of capability.

[@zhenli7980]

Thank you! Then do you recommend pairing these cordless tools with more aggressive pad or compound to get as same result as done by corded tools when compounding?

[@ForensicDetailing]

no mate. I would use them exactly the same. specially the XFE. sometimes with the rotary cordless you might miss the high speed of the corded version and if your tilting and using pressure you will notice a bit of slow down. but you wouldnt need to change pad or abrasive combos to try and work around it imo.

[@catguy64]

Is it ok to keep the battery on the unit when not in use? I'd think so, just checking.

[@ForensicDetailing]

yes mate.

[@kostaskritsilas2681]

Regarding the rotary slowing down under load: If it is assumed that the same tacho drive servo system is used on these cordless polishers as is used in the corded Flex polishers, then I think what is happening is that the cordless rotary, through the tacho servo system, starts to demand more current as pressure increases. In the corded unit. There is (almost) an unlimited amount of power available from the wall socket (mains in UK). In the cordless unit, there will be a limit to how much/how fast the battery will be allowed to deliver power (to maximize battery life, prevent overheating of the battery pack, etc.). When enough pressure is applied to the cordless rotary polisher, it will maintain speed until the pressure (i.e. =increased current demand) causes the battery delivery limit to be reached, and it will then slow down. The tacho servo system may try to demand more power, but the battery power delivery limit will not allow that much power to be drawn from the battery pack. This is a slightly weird pair of polishers. In terms of physical size, they are full sized polishers, and while there is some convenience to not having a power cord, most professionals (which I believe is the target for these polishers) are quite used to having, and managing a power cable. On the other hand, very tight areas are not where these polishers would be used, du to their size )possible exception would be the cordless rotary with extension bars and a small pad). Seems to me that a better cordless polisher would have been the PE8-4, and a small pad version of the XFE7-12. The PE8, and the XFE7-12 small pad version, are ideal for getting into tight spots, and would benefit more by being cordless (sort of supersized Rupes iBrids).

[@ForensicDetailing]

id love cordless versions of the 2 tools you mention. not sure if we will see that though.. regarding cordless taco.. I could not feel the taco altering the speed at all. And the fact its not listed in the specs made me think it simply does not have one. not sure

[@kostaskritsilas2681]

Just an assumption on my part regarding the tacho drive. If it isn't present, then its absence could explain the speed variation with pressure all by itself. Cordless small polishers make more sense to me. To be practical, they would need to use the small battery, or design one that fits in the handle, like the Rupes iBrid. Current draw would be lower, so there would be less of a need for the bigger battery.

[@gregsullivan7408]

@@ForensicDetailing At this level, I'd be extremely surprised if it didn't have some degree of speed regulation. The Milkwaukee definitely does (and has a wider speed range). Note that the Flex does menton high torque at low rpm - this does suggest to me that it has speed regulation. If it does, then Kostas' suggestion that it may simply be hitting the maximum power delivery limit of the battery could be correct. If I were going to buy now, I think the Milwaukee seems superior to me, and of course they have a huge range of other tools that could be used with the same battery system. Actually their mini rotary polisher looks pretty good on paper too - goes all the way up to about 8000rpm - this is what we need for small pad sizes. I don't think this one is speed regulated though. Shame it uses the 12V battery - arrrghhh. 🤣

[@magmagmag9]

Just got my cordless XFE, awesome tool it is. No cord!!!!

[@ernestobenavides6716]

I heard it doesn’t cut , that’s most used for finishing or polish is that true ?

[@magmagmag9]

@@ernestobenavides6716 I have no issues cutting with it.

[@ernestobenavides6716]

@@magmagmag9 what pads and creams you use with it ?

[@magmagmag9]

@@ernestobenavides6716 I mainly use abrasives from 3D. As for pads, I use Detailing Kingdom. Their pads are actually developed to be efficient on Flex machines. It's a local company here in Malaysia, but is available in some other countries. Check them out.

[@berczigabor]

14:42 Couldn't be the unexpected difference because when you ran the machines freely, without touching the surface, the rotary did keep rotating just as it would in real world situations (ie. when it's in contact with the paint), whereas the DA was just vibrating, without actually (or just barely) turning the plate, which in turn required less energy?

[@ForensicDetailing]

with regards to no load testing With the DA I think its less about plate spin. both tools are turning an axel with gearing. So the speeds they rotate the axel are not consistent if you were using the same numbers.. so that will be the main factor. but also the load on the XFE when testing no load run times, will be higher.. the XFE has to rotate the weight off the offset plate and the counterbalance.. the rotary just has to rotate a centre'd plate. at least I think gabor but im just brain dumping

[@dejedejsson]

Da is free spinning so I dont think it matters. what I would like to know is the battery capacity for work, not when you only run the machine in the air, quite pointless.

[@berczigabor]

Well, according to the laws of physics (especially the conservation of momentum) the weights are only important while accelerating - so only in the first few seconds, if the you keep the things continuously running until the battery is empty. But once they've reached their respective "terminal" velocity (the maximum/designated rotational speed for the actual speed setting), it's only the loss in momentum due to the mechanical friction (of the drive gear and of the motor) and the loss of energy due to air resistance (of the motor and of the plate) that has to be compensated for to keep the plate speed constant. However, the total weight of the spun parts per se should not be influencing anymore the amount of energy needed to keep them spinning. Now, a counterweight has obviously far less air resistance than the backing plate has, because overall it has a smaller surface. Actually, the backing plate's surface is even huger than it seems, at least compared to the counterweight, because of all the hook and loop bits, which all individually add to the total surface, with more than it seems at the first glance. So, when considering the amount of energy needed to keep device spinning at a constant speed, it's far more important that at what speed the backing plate is rotating, than at what speed the counterweight is rotating; and the latter's weight (or the weight of the backing plate, or that of the drive gear) doesn't matter at all at this point. Also, air resistance is squarely proportional to velocity, and the rotary spins faster, at higher RPMs, than does the DA. So, even if the latter's backing plate is actually spinning and not just mostly vibrating around, even then the rotary should use a lot more energy to keep the backing plate at a constant speed, than would the DA. I think this is the explanation why the DA kept running longer. Would be interesting to see how they perform under actual load. My guess is that the DAs advanced would vanish, or even turn into the opposite, for the same amount of correction or work done. Of course it would be virtually impossible to measure the latter objectively without high-end technical equipment. Also, if the two models - for whatever reason - are using different motors, with possibly different efficiencies, that could also influence the results, as could differences in ventilation (higher temperatures increase resistance in electrical components and in turn waste heat) - especially if you keep the machines running for such extended periods of time. However, a subjective comparison (under real world use conditions) could be still useful, because after a while one should be able to develop a "feel" for which lasts longer or provides more amount of total correction, regardless of not actually measuring that objectively.

[@ForensicDetailing]

holy cow gabor :) but yes under load the XFE goes for longer..

[@rheijne95]

Are you sure you need to half the listed OPM to get the real OPM? I believe Flex list RPM as half of the OPM speed. RPM meaning the rotation of the pad as it oscilates, I believe? Not sure though.

[@ForensicDetailing]

Im really not sure either, I wish there were standards that the manufacturers had to stick to so we would actually as consumers be able to compare like for like. One of my viewers told me that I needed to half the listed OPM rates from flex to get the real OPM. but I dont know.

[@rheijne95]

@@ForensicDetailing I'll try to get in contact with Flex, hopefully they can tell us. I do know that my cordes XFE runs bonkers fast at speed 6!

[@gregsullivan7408]

@@ForensicDetailing please consider measuring it for us with one of those strobe tachometers.

[@thomashernandez4027]

Milwaukee has a polisher. They will give the others a run for the money. Plus cheaper too.

[@logicxhardcorex]

i have a milwaukee rotary and i use it all day long some times and its the balls

[@hakman239]

Sealey have a cordless da liquid elements have a 10mm cordless da and a 15mm forced rotation cordless da first time Iv seen a long throw forced rotation cordless that’s been your few years

[@hammmodjabeer7278]

Flex the best

[@Gpleasant]

What is the best cordless rotary to get

[@ForensicDetailing]

if budget is not option the flex mate. otherwise the dewalt i think.

[@garrytalbot3456]

One initial criticism (of Flex and their fellow manufacturers) stop all the crazy naming. Why not just call them Flex 1,2,3,4,5 etc . Hopefully anyone shopping for a new machine is going to do their research and know what they want it to do and the specs of each machine. All of the numbers and hyphens just serve to confuse in my opinion. But the machines look the nuts tho! But as others have said they need the flexibility of the Rupes iBrid and an additional mains adapter.

[@ForensicDetailing]

garry, you got to remember they make a hell of a lot of tools beyond polishers you want to be able to identify the tool from the code. It does get confusing though I agree.

[@garrytalbot3456]

Forensic Detailing Channel true enough but I'm sure they could simplify it down, it's tongue tied me just listening to you saying it all😄

[@darrenwootton2007]

Nice review love all your videos but new technology price for old technology idea. Cordless tools have been round for a long time. I just don’t think it’s worth the extra £300 just to go cordless. No good for doing full paint correction if your a mobile detailer unless you either got a geni or mains electric or loads of batteries. Good idea of having a corded plush in option.

[@ForensicDetailing]

all fair points darren.. but at least you have the option now if you did have a requirement for cordless.. battery performance has improved over the years as well.

[@keithhilton1564]

What a good review on 2 good polishers. Price i imagine will be the biggest barrier, i understand what you were saying about having a power supplied permanently. But then why buy a cordless over the corded. I imagine they are aimed at people like yourself who use them regularly.

[@berczigabor]

The only benefit I could see would be that in the absence of a power cord you were less likely (well, actually unable) to scratch the paint with the latter, and the elimination other small nuisances related to cable-management (like the inability to trip over the cable). However, I could never justify the price difference (which is around 100%) between the cordless and corded option with that. Actually, the price difference in the long run could be even heftier than that, because while batteries do degrade after a time and need to be replaced, power cords usually never need to be replaced during the lifetime of the main unit.

[@davidbee8178]

Gábor Bérczi I completely agree - it would be nice not to have to worry about tripping over power cables and wearing them. But I think that's where the advantage ends as you will need a plug in mains power source to recharge your batteries anyway! I think these Flex tools would be good if you needed to detail a car outside without the need for a very long power cable (which a LOT of people would get wrong through use of a too small a gauge of wire anyway) The other POTENTIAL inconvenience MIGHT be if the battery gets in the way of easy manipulation of the tool - this needs to be determined BEFORE you invest a TON of money ! : ) Happy detailing!

[@612fresko]

Did you buff your eyebrows

[@ForensicDetailing]

they dispear in the summer and come back in the winter :)

[@lror]

😂😂😂

[@przemysawpociejewski9581]

DA of course

[@MRM5J]

This or the 4301 vrg?

[@ForensicDetailing]

have a watch of picking your first polisher video.. its impossible to answer that question without talking about a lot of detail. you also have 2 different cordless tools here in this review. I use the 3401 and the 14-2 I dont currently use long throw free spinning DA's though

[@derekmunro5100]

Milwaukee Tools makes a battery powered rotary. But would rather have the Flex. g

[@bilalsdetailingpressurewas7997]

They do, half the price, longer battery & I haven't had not one problem with mine. It's been a God send & I'm not being paid to say this. Especially good when I'm detailing yachts in water.

[@przemysawpociejewski9581]

I am starting my adventure with auto detailing. Which polisher do you recommend; 125mm or 150mm

[@ForensicDetailing]

125 mate. thats almost a standard now. I would go XCE as well over XFE.

[@przemysawpociejewski9581]

@@ForensicDetailing Thanks. You made me believe my choice. I really like your movies. I wish you much success in your work.

[@ginaerwin4865]

Good video but why cover battery life with no load - never going to use the tool like that

[@ForensicDetailing]

its a benchmark mate so I cant test against manufacturer claims.

[@Albert-the-Astro]

If an Englishmen approves a tool to be high quality, there’s no doubt that the machine is great.

[@smith12whu]

You must spend a small fortune on gear!! I really need a good DA if you fancy making a donation? Lol 😂

[@ForensicDetailing]

I dont own these bad boys charlie... They are a demo pair that UK detailing and PVD got their hands on for a magazine review. They've gone now. I wish i did own them though..

[@smith12whu]

Forensic Detailing Channel ah that makes sense. Another great video anyway! Enjoy wax stock if you are going.

[@maximolotov]

Fu ..k you all not been able to confirm that forced rotation will ensure perfect holograms free, almost no haze finnish with one step compound. Only asked 17 detailing channels :))) I am buying 15 mm through da then :) Thanks for your precious time spend making this and other so very valuable reviews kind Sir John Lmfao this flex has no rotation speed compensation .... = As good as ryobi polisher for 140 euros rofl :)))) never mind 8mm vs 15 mm through Got to get corded version with that car battery and inverter then. Fu..k me my head is spinning from all these specs

[@ForensicDetailing]

dont get cordless if you want lots of power mate. If your starting out polishing maybe just get a budget 15ml throw Dual action polishing.

[@maximolotov]

@@ForensicDetailing Now i want this flex machine with that smart pants processor which ensures constant rotation speed regardless of pressure applied to machine. This as far as i have understood will ensure No f.. ing holograms ever anymore. i have done 20 very dark cars with ryobi cordless DA 8 mm through polisher . Bmw X5, x6 , lexus 4x4 , 6 months to 12 years old . Some other volvos, toyotas , hondas , audi etc. Moderate to very heavy swirls , achieveing 75- 95% defects corrected after 2 passes. Ryobi however finnished with some light to moderate holograms sometimes using scholl s20 and blue spider pad That was head shot to me with them fee hologrammed black cars , ass i only offer one step correction.

[@billding8627]

£500+ means it's for pros only. 5 x more then it should be, what a shame.

[@olivertaylor4779]

That would make them £100ish you must be having a laugh, flex are one of the top names in power tools they are not some cheap far eastern diy tool you pick up at b+q, think about it -around £95 per 5ah battery, 2 x in the kit, probably £50 charger (these are about right £ in high end power tools, makita, dewalt etc) £250-300 polisher -that's what flex cost anyway, and packed in a l-box, these are around £50. Even for the cheapest diy make, I would expect to pay at least £200 for an 18v angle grinder style polisher kit in a cardboard box, those cone style polishers are only practical for waxing, and you can't compare battery tools to corded tools on price, even cheap batteries are expensive.

[@jasonrudd9704]

John... Iv just noticed..... You have no eyebrows what's happened 🤔🤔..

[@carlosaparicio1463]

I don't think those polisher work in the real work polishing cars everyday I don't know why they want to make cordless polisher when you can cannot use everyday

[@bilalsdetailingpressurewas7997]

They work extremely well, extremely. I have the Milwaukee rotary.

[@logicxhardcorex]

bruh have you used one? i beat the shit out of my milwaukee cordlesss rotary running it all 8 hours at work sometimes and i work on boats so gel coat takes a lot more cut then paint and the cordless milwaukee cuts just fine

[@matthewgibb2640]

man I cant wait for wireless power transfer to eliminate batteries.

[@Pushyhog]

40 mins for polisher.

[@ForensicDetailing]

2 polisher

[@mrslickdetailer9652]

Better than 40 mins of someone talking about the notch on the iPhone X and each button and how the volume buttons are nudged up a bit, the power button is a bit bigger, unboxing etc.

[@louiecoppellotti5984]

@@ForensicDetailing excellent review, honest and allows all to understand and make an unbiased decision. I have just purchased the XFE15 150. Do you know if this can only take a 150/125mm backing plate, or can it take 75/100mm backing plates too?

[@Richiesrant]

38 mins is far too long for a review. I couldn't make it past 2 mins

[@mtanyctrainatlantamartatra7164]

None of ya'll review the cordless drills and other tools, except for the polishers, ridiculous

[@ForensicDetailing]

I have but nevermind.

[@vinceriggio72]

Wont buy German