Thanks for taking the time to do the review. I think that WEIGHT of a pad has more to do with vibration than pad thickness. For example, you use a 1” thick shinemate red pad which will weigh LESS than a 1/2” microfiber pad. It seems the 620 likes the lighter, yet thicker pad. In my opinion, optimal *DA* polishing is between 4000-4500 OPM with less stalling under pressure. Too high OPM/RPM will generate heat which can have a negative effect. Meaning, speed 5 & 6 on the 620 may not be so good as far as heat. What brand microfiber pad do you use for all testing?
Yes, it's both! Pad's weight and thickness does contribute to vibration, vibration will increase when it gets wet with polish and etc. We're using Lake Country MF pad.
Where would you place the Flex XCE 10-8 compared to the ex620? The forced gear driven is what i want to buy as a beginner. Because sandro at car vraft dwtailing said the shinemate is not a machine for beginners…
I think the XCE 10-8 is harder to use for beginners because it’s a gear-driven polisher, kinda like a “rotary like” DA so pretty much it won’t stall on you even with max pressure! EX620 could be a bit too powerful for beginners but still somewhat manageable with low speeds. For beginners, something like EX610 or Maxshine M8, a smaller power polisher would be a good consideration!
@@detailpopo3778 i use the flex xce cordless (the Cbeast) and all i can say is that you first have to get used to the power and the way it must be handled. I make pretty good cuts and finishes with it now after 3 weeks. Its an amazing machine and it also finishes so well…
@@marksafady1059 nothing hard with finishing with a gear driven at all, lower the speed, lower the pressure, and with the right pad and some Sonax Final finish, I could finish off just as good as a Rupes. The Rupes would be easier and quicker though. I used to cut with the 3401 and finish with the bigfoot, but the 620 seems to do it all
I'm dying for the Rupes comparison! This was a great review. Thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to do the review. I think that WEIGHT of a pad has more to do with vibration than pad thickness. For example, you use a 1” thick shinemate red pad which will weigh LESS than a 1/2” microfiber pad. It seems the 620 likes the lighter, yet thicker pad. In my opinion, optimal *DA* polishing is between 4000-4500 OPM with less stalling under pressure. Too high OPM/RPM will generate heat which can have a negative effect. Meaning, speed 5 & 6 on the 620 may not be so good as far as heat. What brand microfiber pad do you use for all testing?
Yes, it's both! Pad's weight and thickness does contribute to vibration, vibration will increase when it gets wet with polish and etc. We're using Lake Country MF pad.
great review. should i get the 21mm with the 5 inch plate or this 5-15?
Thank you! If you have the budget I’ll consider the 21mm with 5 inch power plate but the 5-15 is just as good.
Where would you place the Flex
XCE 10-8 compared to the ex620? The forced gear driven is what i want to buy as a beginner. Because sandro at car vraft dwtailing said the shinemate is not a machine for beginners…
I think the XCE 10-8 is harder to use for beginners because it’s a gear-driven polisher, kinda like a “rotary like” DA so pretty much it won’t stall on you even with max pressure! EX620 could be a bit too powerful for beginners but still somewhat manageable with low speeds. For beginners, something like EX610 or Maxshine M8, a smaller power polisher would be a good consideration!
@@detailpopo3778 i use the flex xce cordless (the Cbeast) and all i can say is that you first have to get used to the power and the way it must be handled. I make pretty good cuts and finishes with it now after 3 weeks. Its an amazing machine and it also finishes so well…
@@blackmagician0078 that’s awesome! Sounds like you already mastered the polisher & technique! 😎👍🏼
@@blackmagician0078 try finishing wth a gear driven DA on soft black paint. Good luck. ;)
@@marksafady1059 nothing hard with finishing with a gear driven at all, lower the speed, lower the pressure, and with the right pad and some Sonax Final finish, I could finish off just as good as a Rupes. The Rupes would be easier and quicker though. I used to cut with the 3401 and finish with the bigfoot, but the 620 seems to do it all
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Thank u!!!!! Much appreciated
@@craigtershel4134 No Problem! 😊👍🏼
This machine is better than rupes
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hi awesome comparisons. have you tried putting the Beast 5 inch bp and the shinemate power plate on the 620 5/15
Thank you! We haven’t got the chance to try them on the EX620 5/15 yet.