{"id":2587,"date":"2012-11-04T15:45:20","date_gmt":"2012-11-04T15:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tuf2.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/?p=2587"},"modified":"2024-04-03T14:49:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T13:49:22","slug":"flex-machine-polishers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/polishing\/flex-machine-polishers\/","title":{"rendered":"FLEX Machine Polishers The Choice of RUF Automobile GmbH"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FLEX is rapidly becoming the market-leading manufacturer of technologically advanced machine polishers to the Automotive Industry. Manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, <a title=\"FLEX Machine Polishers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex-machine-polishers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLEX Machines Polishers<\/a> are used worldwide by professional detailers and car care\u00a0enthusiasts\u00a0alike.<\/p>\n<p>Given their reputation, which is steeped in automotive history and engineering excellence, it is no surprise then that RUF Automobile GmbH has partnered with FLEX to use their\u00a0PE14-2 Rotary Machine Polishers\u00a0for finishing and refining the paintwork on their exclusive hand built cars.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"FLEX Machine Polishers as used by RUF Automobile GmbH\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex\/compact-variable-speed-rotary-polisher.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"FLEX PE14-2 as used by RUF Automobile GmbH\" src=\"https:\/\/tuf2.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/RUF-Automobile.jpg\" alt=\"FLEX Machine Polishers as used by RUF Automobile GmbH\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>RUF is renowned worldwide for its Porsche bodied cars and is officially recognised as a TUV approved manufacturer in its own right by the German government. Possibly the most famous of the cars to come out of RUF&#8217;s Pfaffenhausen factory is the 1987 RUF CTR &#8216;Yellowbird&#8217;. Based on the 3.2 Litre Porsche 911 Carrera, the turbo charged CTR developed a massive (for the time) 469 BHP and when launched was the fastest production car of its time, with a top speed of 211 mph.<\/p>\n<p>Check out the infamous &#8216;Faszination auf dem Nurburgring&#8217; video featuring the original RUF CTR &#8220;Yellowbird&#8221; driven by Stefan Roser on the\u00a0<em>Nordschleife<\/em>, at the end of this blog &#8211; it&#8217;s priceless!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"RUF CTR Yellowbird\" src=\"https:\/\/tuf2.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/RUF-CTR-Yellowbird.jpg\" alt=\"RUF CTR Yellowbird\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a title=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher from Ultimate Finish\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex\/compact-variable-speed-rotary-polisher.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher<\/a> has been tried and tested by some of the most respected detailers in the world and there is no doubt that it is a beautifully\u00a0designed and\u00a0exceptionally well\u00a0built tool. \u00a0The PE14-2 is a nicely balanced machine with the switchgear conveniently positioned for both ease of use and comfort during\u00a0prolonged\u00a0use.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been a firm\u00a0favourite\u00a0of the staff here at the\u00a0<a title=\"Ultimate Detailing Studio\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/detailing.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ultimate\u00a0Detailing Studio<\/a> for some considerable time.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher from Ultimate Finish\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex\/compact-variable-speed-rotary-polisher.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher from Ultimate Finish\" src=\"https:\/\/tuf2.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/FLEX_PE14-2-150.jpg\" alt=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher from Ultimate Finish\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Features and Technical Specification:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Lightweight and ergonomic design<\/li>\n<li>Internal gearing is\u00a0exceptionally\u00a0quiet and ultra-durable<\/li>\n<li>Internal fan provides superior air-flow to cool the machine efficiently<\/li>\n<li>Speed trigger, lock, and speed controller all within easy reach<\/li>\n<li>Powerful 850 watt motor<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for both novices and seasoned\u00a0professionals<\/li>\n<li>Speed without load &#8211; 380 &#8211; 2100 rpm<\/li>\n<li>Dimensions (L x H) &#8211; 402 x 117mm<\/li>\n<li>Weight &#8211; 2.2 kilos<\/li>\n<li>4 metre cable, highly resistant to cuts and abrasions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher Inner Workings\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex\/compact-variable-speed-rotary-polisher.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher Inner Workings\" src=\"https:\/\/tuf2.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/car-care-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/FLEX_PE14-2-150_Inner.jpg\" alt=\"FLEX PE14-2 150 Rotary Machine Polisher Inner Workings\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong>\u00a0RUF test driver Stephan Roser driving the iconic CTR at the Nurburgring<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3U26ddkVw2Q?rel=0?ecver=1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ultimate Finish stock the full range of <a title=\"FLEX Machine Polishers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theultimatefinish.co.uk\/flex-machine-polishers.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FLEX Machine Polishers<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FLEX is rapidly becoming the market-leading manufacturer of technologically advanced machine polishers to the Automotive Industry. 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