How much faster are rotary, UDM or G110 than a PC?

Danforz · 11-04-07, 08:43

Curious how much time is saved by using any of these vs. a PC? I've considered purchasing the UDM or G110 because I REALLY REALLY hate how much time polishing takes.

tdekany · 11-04-07, 10:34

The rotary is much faster vs the pc, don't have a udm. I'd get the Flex or Festool DA over the UDM/PC

Danforz · 11-04-07, 10:47

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Originally Posted by tdekany

The rotary is much faster vs the pc, don't have a udm. I'd get the Flex or Festool DA over the UDM/PC

How much faster? I really have little patients for polishing.

jshillin · 11-05-07, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Danforz

How much faster? I really have little patients for polishing.

I would say 2x

Danforz · 11-05-07, 09:10

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Originally Posted by jshillin

I would say 2x

Really, wow. So less passes or I can just do them quicker?

BlueZero · 11-05-07, 09:23

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Originally Posted by Danforz

Really, wow. So less passes or I can just do them quicker?

Both. You are really comparing to very different tools. Kind of like a match vs flame thrower.

jshillin · 11-05-07, 10:10

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Originally Posted by Danforz

Really, wow. So less passes or I can just do them quicker?

Both, it breaks down polishes much quicker....

brwill2005 · 11-05-07, 10:25

Remember, a rotary cuts much faster than a PC, but if not used correctly can leave swirls that would need to be removed with a finer polish/pad combination or an orbital. On paint that is already in excellent condition, I would say an orbital is faster because there is no need for an additional polishing step. I also takes some time to get used to the rotary which can slow you down considerably.

tdekany · 11-05-07, 10:38

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Originally Posted by Danforz

How much faster? I really have little patients for polishing.

Since the rotary can be hazardous to paint, a very powerful DA like the festool or flex maybe your solution. m2c

the other pc · 11-05-07, 12:56

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Originally Posted by Danforz

... I really have little patients for polishing.

Isn’t that like a doctor who has little patience for patients?

Danforz · 11-05-07, 02:33

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Originally Posted by the other pc

Isn’t that like a doctor who has little patience for patients?

I love detailing, but lets not get carried away now

Polishing is just NOT a step I enjoy. Especially since I have a car which reveals little. I don't have halogens (which I don't plan on buying) so I rarely see the defect removal. Of course, at the very end it makes a big difference. But in the meanwhile its juts slow.

DJ_JonnyV · 11-05-07, 06:16

Since getting my Flex, I see it as a perfect solution for those who want something safer than a rotary, but quicker than a PC/UDM. I know I've stated this before, but it's worth mentioning again. It really is that good and quicker than the entry level DA machines. The only slight drawback is it's a little more expensive than the DAs or most rotaries, but it's worth considering the quicker working times and still having a safety net of a DA.