How to service and perform maintenance to your FLEX 3401 polisher

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In this video Mike Phillips and Chris Metcalf from FLEX Power Tools, show you how easy it is to service and perform simple maintenance to your FLEX Power Tools 3401 polisher. The guys will show you how to repair common issues that arise, such as changing the brushes on the motor to changing out the backing plate and more!
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@violetautos4491 2 дня назад

Thanks very much for this, my trusty Flex VRG 3401 finally started acting up today and just to put it in perspective I've had it for 10 years and used it very extensively . Absolute beast of a machine !

@sergiobarraza1806 3 года назад

Thanks for this video Mike! Just mantained my own 3401 and is super easy by watching this. Greetings from Chile!

@autogeek 3 года назад

Glad it helped!

@offdatgogo 3 года назад

Still love my OG Beast! I went to a smaller backing plate for 5" pads instead of 6.5" pads. New felt ring lightly oiled as well. Still haven't needed to replace the brushes yet. I'll order some to have on hand when needed. Great video and great tool.

@J1Z06 2 года назад

This is good to know. I bought a second hand 3401 off eBay with a smaller backing plate for harder to reach areas...also, to have a second one as a backup. The cord has been replaced on the second one. My original, the cord is sketchy. I think it may need replacing soon. Thank You for sharing this.

@YakAlien 3 года назад

I love my 3401, especially as I have it signed by Mike :)

@neilbenzie3618 3 года назад

This video could not come at a better time 😁👍🏻 thanks mike 😁

@autogeek 3 года назад

Happy to help!

@autogeek 3 года назад

Good info for sure. -Mike Phillips

@neilbenzie3618 3 года назад

Yes it sure is great information 👍🏻😁

@Erix7810 3 года назад

The Rep from Flex is a great spokesman. Much better rep than the guy from Lake Country who seems to be in a growing state of clinical depression as he talks about his products.

@HavasiP 3 года назад

So there's no need to clean or lubricate the metal parts behind the backing plate?

@fireball7671 3 года назад

Are they going to make a 4 inch backing plate for the supa beast? It would be nice to have some other options other than the one that comes on it. Thanks for the video!

@autogeek 3 года назад

I'm not sure about that? I agree it would be a great accessory. Have to wait and see. -Mike Phillips

@LimitedWarranty 2 года назад

My flex 3401 has the black wire with little gray one connected, all the ones I have seen online have the white connected with gray. Anyone else confused?

@fromdusktodawn509 3 года назад

Is it normal to see some sparks inside the vents of the plastic housing where the brushes are located on an original Flex 3401 VRG?

@aksel487 3 года назад

no, you should replace the coal

@vortexor1 Год назад

did did you change the brushes please?

@kstoneace Год назад

Yes any motor with brushes will spark

@alvoherrera5020 3 года назад

Is the 3401 good for removing body shop sanding marks

@joelkuznetsov2826 3 года назад

THE.....

@Erix7810 3 года назад

It can be done, but it will be a workout.

@frontenacdetailing9159 Год назад

will the same process work for the cordless C Beast?

@autogeek Год назад

It is not the same process for the C Beast.

@frontenacdetailing9159 Год назад

@@autogeek any guidance?

@autogeek Год назад

@@frontenacdetailing9159 FLEX recommends the following for service in their manual - Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. The manual can be downloaded here - www.flexpowertools.com/cordless-forced-rotation-polisher-459550/

@ernestobenavides6716 3 года назад

Could the cordless XFE15-150 polisher be use for correction purposes ? I heard many people saying it’s only good for polishing /finishing

@autogeek 3 года назад

No, not really. Think about the name, The FINISHER It is for finishing work or light maintenance, not correction work and certainly not heavy correction work. -Mike Phillips

@ernestobenavides6716 3 года назад

@@autogeek thank you for your reply but I have a good question , I don’t do paint correction for living but I want a high quality good tool , I don’t mind paying for rupees , but I wanted your thoughts if I get the Griots garage G8 , G9 , G15 as an Arsenal

@autogeek 3 года назад

@@ernestobenavides6716 - Both RUPES and Griot's make great tools, pads and products. To me, the real decision is to choose either gear-driver or free spinning. If you're not in a hurry, go with free spinning and the G9 is a great option. If you want to get a job done fast as possible, then go with the RUPES Mille or one of the BEASTS from FLEX. -Mike Phillips