7424 or Ultimate detailing machine xp

spud · 09-06-09, 09:54

Sorry for the questions but just want opinions on which machine would be best for a rookie

7424xp or the Ultimate Detailing Machine?

Has anyone made purchases from Autopia Car Care since they have a good deal on the UDM?

I read that Auopia car care and this site are not affiliated so I was wondering if anyone had good experiances with them

Domas · 09-06-09, 10:17

I bought a refurbished UDM almost a year and a half ago from Autopia Carcare, no problems so far

(If I remember correctly I got it for $90)

But the 7424XP is newer and more advanced I believe...

ninobrn99 · 09-06-09, 10:31

The UDM is the same as the older PC. I got the PCXP and love it! There is a noticeable difference over the older 7424.

That isn't to say that the old PC doesnt work. It's just that there's something newer and better out

You get more power and more OPM with the new PCXP. On/Off switch and speed switch are much more convienently placed.

BigAl3 · 09-06-09, 10:36

get the XP...

Setec Astronomy · 09-06-09, 10:38

I'm not sure who's talking about what here, but the UDM-that-was-the-same-as-the-PC is not available anymore, replaced by the UDM XP Ultimate Detailing Machine XP by Porter Cable Car Polisher

As far as Autopia Car Care and Autopia.org not being affiliated...well, it's a little more complicated than that, but ACC is a fine store and you don't have any worries buying from them, they have great customer service and stand behind their products.

paintxpert · 09-08-09, 06:41

I guess the Xp would be great if you NEVER want to be a pro! I did three cars last week for the concouse Show here in New england. The first was a Red Jaguar XK-150 S worth about 225,000 dollars. I compounded that one. The next was a 1957 Corvettte Fuel injected international show winner, worth about 300,000. Lastly I did the Sony Lotus Exige used in the video game Grand Turismo. Worth about 90,000. If I went with a DA I am afraid I might be embarrassed. If your at this for a mainstay, buy a nice Makita or Hitachi variable speed unit. They are smooth and powerful. See all the gorgeouse cars sometimes I am still afraid when working on cars worth over 100,000 dollars but, someone has to do it. That someone is me. I do pay attention to what I am doing!

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Strokin04 · 09-08-09, 08:45

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Originally Posted by paintxpert

I guess the Xp would be great if you NEVER want to be a pro! I did three cars last week for the concouse Show here in New england. The first was a Red Jaguar XK-150 S worth about 225,000 dollars. I compounded that one. The next was a 1957 Corvettte Fuel injected international show winner, worth about 300,000. Lastly I did the Sony Lotus Exige used in the video game Grand Turismo. Worth about 90,000. If I went with a DA I am afraid I might be embarrassed. If your at this for a mainstay, buy a nice Makita or Hitachi variable speed unit. They are smooth and powerful. See all the gorgeouse cars @ advancedautopolishing.com sometimes I am still afraid when working on cars worth over 100,000 dollars but, someone has to do it. That someone is me. I do pay attention to what I am doing!

You don't like to blow your own horn much, do you?

Scottwax · 09-08-09, 09:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by paintxpert

I guess the Xp would be great if you NEVER want to be a pro! I did three cars last week for the concouse Show here in New england. The first was a Red Jaguar XK-150 S worth about 225,000 dollars. I compounded that one. The next was a 1957 Corvettte Fuel injected international show winner, worth about 300,000. Lastly I did the Sony Lotus Exige used in the video game Grand Turismo. Worth about 90,000. If I went with a DA I am afraid I might be embarrassed. If your at this for a mainstay, buy a nice Makita or Hitachi variable speed unit. They are smooth and powerful. See all the gorgeouse cars @ advancedautopolishing.com sometimes I am still afraid when working on cars worth over 100,000 dollars but, someone has to do it. That someone is me. I do pay attention to what I am doing!

What part of "which machine would be best for a rookie" was unclear? The OP is looking for a starter buffer.

BTW, you aren't allowed to link your site in your posts. None of us pros are.

alowe · 09-09-09, 04:04

Spud,

I have a 2 year old UDM and love it. I also have a rotary. The UDM is used for removing trails and holos. I have not had an issue with the UDM, works fine for me. I use it often, I am also still learning every day.

Get what is the best price for you. Being a rookie, there is no need to spend extra for what is the newest and greatest. There may be a slight improvement, but unless you are using it everyday, why?

Andrew

spud · 09-09-09, 06:35

Thanks everyone for your input..

I'm not looking to do anything as a pro, only looking for a machine to remove minor scratches and a little haziness, and then after that for the ease of upkeep on my own cars.

i a leaning towars the UDM xp because what I understand it is basically the same machine as the 7424xp and I found what i consider a good price at ACC.

So again thanks everyone.
If I have anymore questions I will post