FLEX 3401 VRG For Boat Detailing | How to properly use a FLEX 3401 VRG

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@PredatorP2 2 года назад

Thank you for all the great tips and info about detailing boats, use of equipment and also all the info you Share about your experience with different products. This have made my boat detailing much more efficient and more fun. The results I get now being well informed is so satisfying. Your videos are great and keep up the great work 👍😊

@paulwharton1850 3 года назад

Excellent - Really helpful - I learnt a lot. Many thanks.....all the way from London !

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

thank you for watching!

@opticalinch 4 года назад

After watching several of your videos to learn how to do this on my own boats I’m quickly realizing why detailers charge so much. This is hard work. You are very thorough and cut no corners. I wish you were in SW Fl. I’ve had bad luck with detailers cutting corners and using one step products with sub par results. Keep up the good work man. 👊

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Yep! That’s partly why I made this channel to properly educate people what it takes to detail boats probably!

@404notfound..... 2 года назад

The tool teaches you how to hold it properly, it's not that it's a bad thing. It's just a characteristic of the tool. I never have any problems and I'm never tired at the end of a correction with the flex 3401.

@DrakesDetailing 2 года назад

Glad you never experienced it 😉

@Lilripper850 4 года назад

Great video. Very informative. Thank you. 👍👍

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Thank you!

@zeebassick Год назад

thank you for the instructions.

@DrakesDetailing Год назад

You are welcome!

@sergerobitaille6065 4 года назад

Very good job professionnel thanks for the information

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Thank you!

@Cnova74 2 года назад

Drake, I just started watching your videos, very well done! What process and products would you suggest to use to get swirl and water marks out of a 2018 gel coat that is very light green? Thanks!!

@michaelronquillo3842 3 года назад

Yep you got it down pat. I have been using the same motions for over 40 years when grinding and sanding boats. Shit I am old to be starting a restoration and detail business lol. I learned to detail cars back in 1974 and started doing fiberglass boat repair and building in 79.

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Wow! You’ve been In The game for a while!

@michaelronquillo3842 3 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing lol yes my boy. I got family in Apalachicola I need to go visit. I would like to meet you when I do get to go over yonder. I have learned some stuff watching your videos. I guess an old dog can learn some new tricks after all lol.

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Sounds good! Just let me know! Thanks for watching I really appreciate it!

@PerryShriver Год назад

watching your videos very educated.👍👍👍👍👍

@DrakesDetailing Год назад

Glad to hear that!!

@williamwatkinsjr.9714 3 года назад

What machine and pad and product do you recommend for polishing a ceramic coated boat?

@joebarbee5973 2 года назад

Great work , I am working on my r v which has gel coat and man I’m taking a beating.

@DrakesDetailing 2 года назад

You can do it! Ha! Good luck!

@reale32590 3 года назад

If I was to only buy one rotary tool for detailing, what one would you recommend?

@eds1990sporty 3 года назад

I've been using 3D one with the orange medium cut pad for boats and it works great

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

💯💯💯

@user-un5my5bw4j 4 месяца назад

I use a lot of 3D One but I use the Buff & Shine 50/50 urofober pads. Allows the compound to cut fast removing moderate defects, then allows it to finish down nicely

@karlojuratic 3 года назад

What machine from Rupes or something cheaper can I take instead flex 3401vrg :/ Im a bit restricted with budget?

@freditzkowitz4159 3 года назад

Great video as usual, but please tell me what to use on my black hull for holograms, Jescar 400 and white pads? I am using a Griot's Garage G-15 long throw orbital polisher. Also just to clarify after I use the Jescar Power Lock do I need to apply a wax or is the Hydro Pearl spray enough? Do you have any experience with Nexgen Ceramic spray? Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge!

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Menzerna 400 and white lake country will do the trick! I personally like using jescar power lock and applying starke replenish on stop of it.

@andrewsurtman4020 4 года назад

Great video. Would you recommend the same technique on a blue Chaparral with the same surface appearance as this boat.

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Yes, this boat has like zero oxidation, this was actually a simple polish before we ceramic coated it! This step will remove light water marks and swirls

@stevesmith5755 3 года назад

Great videos, I just subscribed a couple of days ago and have watched a lot of your videos. You're very forthcoming! I have a question, when do you finish with the grey heavy cut pad vs the uro fiber buff in shine pad? Thanks for any insight you can provide!

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

So I never really finish a polish step with the uro pad, I only use its for waxing. I use the term finishing in regards to polishing not waxing. Are you asking how to I choose what pad to wax with ?

@stevesmith5755 3 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing Yes, I’m a newbie and trying to figure out pad selection....mainly toward the end of the job.

@J1Z06 3 года назад

I have had My 3401 since the summer of 2009. Flawless service! Not the easiest buffer to use......nothing worth while is easy,right?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Amen!

@rsale6260 4 года назад

Drake, great video! What do you recommend for a Black hull with mild oxidation? Using the Flex 3401. Do you ever use the purple wool forced hydro by Lake Country instead of the orange?

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

I have never used that pad yet, I think it will cut more than the orange pad... I do all of my cutting with the rotary and wool pads and use the orange pad and flex for finishing

@rsale6260 4 года назад

Drake's Detailing Thanks, They claim it will cut almost as good as wool on a rotary. I guess it would leave few swirl marks using the 3401. Does the Jescar sealant need a wax over it?

@007habit 4 года назад

As I learn to they have polisher that is a hybrid of sorts, like forced, and unforced rotation WITH variable speed?

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Not quite sure what you mean, but you may want to check out the Rupes big foot! Maybe that’s why you are talking about. It’s a mix between the Da and the forced rotation

@anthony7816 2 года назад

Thanks for all the tips provided in your videos that I have watched. While I don't have a boat, I do have an RV that is pretty oxidized. I plan on cutting it and polishing it and was wondering if the techniques, equipment and products you use for boats will transfer to a motorhome? My biggest concern is that my RV doesn't have a gelcoat but is pigmented resin. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated. Thanks again for all the great instruction you have provided through these videos.

@DrakesDetailing 2 года назад

Hey Anthony! How oxidized is it?

@anthony7816 2 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing 20 years in the elements. It is covered but there are sections like the rear that get sun in the morning through noon. So, while I can't provide exactly how much, I see oxidation on the whole thing. Some heavy some light. What's your suggestion?

@beaulster 3 года назад

Drake, I just bought a flex vrg used. Can’t fricken wait to try it. First timer. Boat is coming out of its winter sleep in about 30 days. Should I use the vrg or gg6 with the mirka abralon 1000 to wet sand my poorly cared for hardtop?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Use the g6 to sand! That flex will dig to much. You will love the flex once you get used to it!

@beaulster 3 года назад

Copy that! You got it..thanks for the speedy reply.

@ericteneyck3809 3 года назад

Great info as usual. Total Newb here, I am restoring a 40-year-old boat and my pro detailer will do the compounding but I will be doing the polishing and wax/sealing. I purchased the FLEX Cordless XCE with forced rotation. I am wondering if the RPM's are good for gelcoat. Machine Specs show No-load speed: 230-380 rpm. Orbit rate, no load: 4,600 - 7,600 opm. What are your thoughts on this for gel-coat? Keep up the fight. "Let's GO!"

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! that machine is fine! Im making a review on the machine soon!

@b-r4799 Год назад

When I do exactly all these steps, oxidation is removed, but it's swirl city. So you get that every time with forced rotation? How do I avoid a middle step before sealant?

@fernandovincenzini1664 Год назад

Great advise and well produced videos. I have a question, can you use the 3401 VRG with very aggressive compound to remove heavy oxidation fast prior to waxing and sealing? and which hi cut product do you recommend. Thank youi for your attention. All the best and success to you brother.

@DrakesDetailing Год назад

Hey bro, you can it’s just going to take a lot longer. Sometimes, however, you cannot a rotary buffer and wet sanding is the only thing that will remove really heavy oxidation. To 3401 VRG is more for removing the swirl marks after your heavy cutting stages.

@fernandovincenzini1664 Год назад

@@DrakesDetailing Thank you for the advice. Now looking for a lighter but effective rotary to replace my old Makita which is heavy. i have a shoulder issue and a lighter machine will certainly help. thanks again and keep up the good work. its a very good channel. Godspeed.

@IMAGO0N 3 года назад

hat would you do differently if it was a dark blue colored hull?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

Follow up after this step with a white lake country foam pad with menzerna 2400

@8516brian 3 года назад

Drake, did you choose the Flex for this job (rather than a rotary) because the surface wasn’t jacked up?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

yes and no! The surface wasn't horrible, but the customer also wasn't paying for a total correction. If she was, I would have compounded out with the rotary first, then polished it with the flex. I used the flex to wax, to be able to get a light cut with the pad and to push the wax into the gel coat.

@kevinfantoli8772 3 года назад

Hey Drake. Couple questions for ya, how long does one pad last. Do you rinse after and reuse or just throw away after one boat?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

one pad will usually go for about 50ft

@kevinfantoli8772 3 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing thankyou, mind if I shoot you a email?

@lamborghinidaniil 4 года назад

Keep the grind bro. If you see amazing deals on boats let's me know.

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Will do! Do you buy and sell? Or just looking for a nice boat? Ha

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Also, check out my how to remove swirl marks video!

@brentspaulding9220 3 года назад

Do you ever compound with this machine instead of using your rotary makita? Or is this used just for polishing

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

yes! to remove light oxidation or swirls

@brentspaulding9220 3 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing good to know, was up in air about this or the rupes

@holdenbaldassi3697 Год назад

Does the flex come with 2 backing plates in different sizes or just one?

@DrakesDetailing 11 месяцев назад

It’s been a while since I bought anything flex, but I believe just one.

@tricksend4093 3 года назад

Can I use the Menzerna 400 with orange Lake Country pad on a black boat?

@DrakesDetailing 3 года назад

yes!

@tricksend4093 3 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing you said on a white boat you’ll finish with Menzerna 400 on orange pad. How would you finish on a black hull?

@ericd1276 3 года назад

@@tricksend4093 a comment above said he would go a step further and finish with menzerna 2400 on white pad. I assume cause you still might see swirls in the black only using the 400

@rsale6260 4 года назад

What do you do different for a dark colored hull?

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

Nothing, but you may need to follow this step up with menzerna 2500 and white lake country force foam pad.

@jl6870 4 года назад

@@DrakesDetailing Drake is spot on - first orange to cut the holograms followed by a white pad both w/mez 400. It’s an extra step but my 50’ black hull looks unreal now

@DrakesDetailing 4 года назад

@Brad B thanks for helping bro!