FLEX automotive system

Polishing without compromises

Maximum precision and an unrivalled sheen – this is what FLEX surface finishing is all about. For decades, our polishing machines have been the measure of all things when it comes to professional detailing and paint restoration. Whether car, motorcycle, boat or aircraft: our devices always deliver a professional result.

For polishing, FLEX offers a perfectly coordinated system consisting of powerful polishing machines, matching accessories and efficient surface lighting, ensuring that can reliably identify every imperfection in the paintwork. And clever wall brackets keep your workshop tidy, ensuring that your equipment is always to hand.

The FLEX cordless polishers

As powerful as corded polishers and with maximum flexibility: FLEX cordless polishers. Thanks to constant speed control, these polishers ensure consistently high speeds and effectively prevent unwanted fluctuations. The speed can be easily adjusted using a selection dial accessible from both sides. The newly developed high-performance transmission minimises noise and vibrations, and the extremely flat gear head also reduces the distance to the surface so that the polishers can be optimally guided in any position.

Body shop

The FLEX range offers you the right solutions for a wide range of bodywork applications. From painting work, through wrapping, all the way up to windscreen replacement and other applications – at FLEX, you will find powerful machines and the right accessories to professionally master any bodywork challenge.

Paintwork

Time-saving and dust-free: The FLEX automotive system not only offers users the option of traditional polishing. Sanding of paintwork is also no problem with the orbital and random orbital sanders.

The hook and loop backing pad has a multi-hole system onto which all other commercially available pads fit, as well as FLEX pads. The connection for a suitable vacuum cleaner guarantees efficient extraction and dust-free working.

Wrapping/foil application

The FLEX heat guns provide reliable support when processing foils and stickers. The adjustable hot air allows the foil to be heated evenly, which in turn helps secure precise application without bubbles – even on curved surfaces. During removal, the heat ensures that the adhesive softens and the film can be removed without leaving any residue and without damaging the paintwork.

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FAQ

When should you polish a car and what does it achieve?

If the paintwork is scratched or damaged by things such as stone chips, dirt or bird droppings, it makes sense to polish the car, as this damage attacks the upper layer of paint and makes the vehicle look unclean. Marks from the car wash and other damage also make the paint look unsightly and are reasons to use a professional car polish or to polish the car yourself. Using a polishing machine to polish your car removes scratches from the car's paintwork and applies a high gloss to the surface. A good car polish makes the car look like new from the outside.

Who benefits from a car polish?

A good car polish is a worthwhile investment, particularly for car lovers. Scratches in the paintwork are especially annoying on high-end vehicles, so a good polish makes sense here. For an older vehicle or a classic car, car polishing and car care can make a big difference in its appearance.

In principle however, car polishing is worthwhile for any vehicle because besides the new sheen, the paintwork is then better protected against environmental effects and is easier to clean.

Can the interior also be improved?

After a while, it's not just polishing the paintwork that makes sense when it comes to a car's appearance. Taking care of the vehicle's interior can also make a difference. For example, damage to the dashboard varnish can be removed with a polish, or damage to the upholstery in the car can be repaired. So a good car improvement should always include the interior of the car.

What's the right way to polish?

Car polishing involves removing the top coat of paint on the car and exposing a new coat. Before you start polishing a car, it must first needs to be prepared by washing it. You can do this either by hand or in a car wash. In addition to the correct polish, you will also need a polishing pad, sponge or polishing cotton and a microfibre cloth to polish a car. This allows optimum paint preparation and polishing to a high gloss. A polishing machine is also used with a professional car polish. This obtains the desired result more quickly, although there is a risk of damage.  

Firstly, the polish should be applied to the pad in three pea-sized dots. You can then start polishing the car. The polish must first be spread carefully across the metal surface with the polishing machine on a low to medium setting. The machine is then guided over the surface and the paintwork in a crosswise motion – first horizontally and then vertically. It is important to ensure that enough polish is applied to the polishing sponge, so that the paint does not overheat. It is also important to keep the polisher moving and to apply only light, even pressure to the car paintwork. The subsequent finish is also part of professional car preparation. This effectively seals the paint to protect the car from the weather, insects and UV radiation.

Which pad and which polish should I use?

To ensure optimum results for the paintwork, the polishing pad and polish suitable for the type of drive should be used. Depending on the specific application, either a 1-step or a more thorough 2-step process can be used here.

The 1-step process is an all-in-one solution that combines cutting, finishing and paint protection in one. The best approach here is to use a high-quality universal sponge and a universal polish, in combination with a positive-drive random orbital polishing machine.

For 2-step preparation, a cut polish and a hard cut pad in combination with a rotary polisher are suitable for removing scratches in the first step. For the final finish and maximum shine, a finish polish and a soft pad should then be used in combination with a free-running random orbital polishing machine.

When should clear varnish be sanded on the car?

Sanding the car's clear varnish is always a good idea when a coarse polish is not sufficient to remove damage or scratches. For smaller scratches, it is usually sufficient to sand the affected area and then polish it.