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LaTuFu · 04-03-08, 11:12

I've been lurking and reading many, many threads about the pros and cons of the UDM, PC, Flex, and various other machines.

I'll be purchasing a "starter" kit at some point in the next few weeks. I'm leaning towards the UDM as my machine of choice. Here are the reasons why. I am looking for your thoughts and comments, based on your experiences.

I am a car enthusiast with approx. 20 years of experience as a hobbyist. I would consider myself an intermediate to advanced skill level car care person. The one area of my detailing experience I've never developed has been machine polishing. I have tried the "low end" polishers (AutoZone, Craftsmen type machines) in the past and wasn't impressed, for obvious reasons. Because of this, I've stuck to my hand polishing methods. A friend recently showed me the results he obtains with his PC, and I've been swayed, to say the least.

I narrowed down my choices of machine to the Flex and the UDM. I choose the UDM for three main reasons:
1. For the cost of the Flex alone, I can get a well equipped "starter" kit with the UDM.
2. The UDM seems to be a well accepted entry level machine, that will still be useful to me even if I elect to "upgrade" to the Flex or a rotary later.
3. I have a brand new car. My current needs and goals are to maintain the "new" condition of the paint. I don't have to restore an older paint or repair marks.

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LaTuFu Registered User LaTuFu is offline Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 10	UDM for first purchase...feedback requested I've been lurking and reading many, many threads about the pros and cons of the UDM, PC, Flex, and various other machines. I'll be purchasing a "starter" kit at some point in the next few weeks. I'm leaning towards the UDM as my machine of choice. Here are the reasons why. I am looking for your thoughts and comments, based on your experiences. I am a car enthusiast with approx. 20 years of experience as a hobbyist. I would consider myself an intermediate to advanced skill level car care person. The one area of my detailing experience I've never developed has been machine polishing. I have tried the "low end" polishers (AutoZone, Craftsmen type machines) in the past and wasn't impressed, for obvious reasons. Because of this, I've stuck to my hand polishing methods. A friend recently showed me the results he obtains with his PC, and I've been swayed, to say the least. I narrowed down my choices of machine to the Flex and the UDM. I choose the UDM for three main reasons: 1. For the cost of the Flex alone, I can get a well equipped "starter" kit with the UDM. 2. The UDM seems to be a well accepted entry level machine, that will still be useful to me even if I elect to "upgrade" to the Flex or a rotary later. 3. I have a brand new car. My current needs and goals are to maintain the "new" condition of the paint. I don't have to restore an older paint or repair marks.