Got a some questions...

[lando]

I've been looking into a machine polisher for some time and ready to buy now, again. I have very light webbing/swirls and some very light scratches; all are mostly on the truck/hood for some reason...

I've used the Porter-Cable 7424 before, but it's been awhile. I now see there is something new out, the "Ultimate Detailing Machine".


Is there any difference between the two?

What pads should I be looking to get?

Or is there a really good 'bang for the buck' package deal out?

I have a few things left over from Meguairs when I had the 7424; Meguiar's #9 and #83; and newer stuff NXT wax and clay bar. What else should I look into picking up?

tia!

[superchargedg]

The udm has a little more power but compared to the flex xc3401vrg its just a buffer in my expeirence.I have had the pc for quite a while and also used my buddie,s udm and they cant compare to the flex i just got.It took less then half the time to do the car and it came out so much better.
I would just spend the extra money and get a real polisher.

[lando]

Hum never heard of that before. I might just stick with these 2 for now Ok I found a bunchh of "package deals". I want to keep it around the $200 range...

Thoughts/insights on these? Some better than others?

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[Eliot Ness]

If it comes down between a PC and a UDM I'd go with the UDM. Here is a thread where you can get one for $99:

Used - Like New UDM's for sale! - DetailingForums.com

He can also put together a pad package for you and he's a great vendor.

The Flex would be another option, but the entry price is going to be higher.

EDIT: It seems like the $99 UDM's are all gone.

[lando]

Hum, what about the ones I posted above?

[DJ_JonnyV]

Lando - just do a search on this forum about the Flex. There's really been a lot posted lately about it.

[SpeedEuphoria]

I'd get the UDM over the PC, I'd recomend 5" orange LC CCS pads for it from Danasse. 83 should work good w/ it

[BigAl3]

Originally Posted by lando

I've used the Porter-Cable 7424 before, but it's been awhile. I now see there is something new out, the "Ultimate Detailing Machine".

Is there any difference between the two?

http://autopia.org/forum/ultimate-de...ailing+machine

[BigAl3]

Originally Posted by Eliot Ness

If it comes down between a PC and a UDM I'd go with the UDM. Here is a thread where you can get one for $99:

Used - Like New UDM's for sale! - DetailingForums.com

looks like they're all gone...

[Eliot Ness]

Originally Posted by lando

Hum, what about the ones I posted above?

Some of the package deals look good, but if they come with a lot of stuff (polish, etc.) that you'll never use it diminishes the savings.

If you're still thinking of a PC or UDM I'd go with the UDM. Figure out what pads (and how many of each) you want and see what that sells for. If you can get a package deal cheaper go for it, but only if it has pads and products that you'll actually use. I'd recommend a minimum of two orange (light cut) pads, three white (polish) pads, and one or two finish pads (if you plan to apply wax or sealants by machine).

You can get a UDM for ~ $140:

The Ultimate Detailing Machine

Then look at what a set of 5.5 - 6.5" pads that will suit your needs sell for. A few vendors offer a special on something like a 6 pack of pads.

[lando]

Hum. Any good sites to check for the pads? What other products should I be looking into? I will just be doing a few really bad cars, but other than that mostly just mine (just need to remove swirls mostly)

[BigAl3]

Originally Posted by lando

Any good sites to check for the pads?

Ultimate Detailing Machine DAS Foam Pads

Sonus SFX Foam Polishing Pads

6.5^^ Erasure Polishing Pads

CCS 6.5 inch Smart Pads™ Dual Action Foam Pads by Lake Country

Lake Country 6.5" Flat Pads